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Research Guides
Research Guides are guides to researching particular subject areas. Quick Guides contain brief introductions to the subject. Quick Guides are marked with an asterisk (*).
A Selection of College Guides
A list of college reference resources in the Education Collection of Mid-Manhattan Library.
African-American Art and Artists (PDF)
This guide is pathfinder to locating information about African-American Art and Artists in the Mid-Manhattan Library's Art Collection.
Art & Architecture: Electronic Resources (PDF)
A list of databases available from the New York Public Library to assist with research in Art & Architecture.
Art Grants & Jobs (PDF)
A directory of books, periodicals and internet resources to assist in the search for art grants and jobs.
Art in New York (PDF)
This list highlights resources in the visual art fields in New York City and New York State.
Career Change
Explore resources from the Job Information Center at Mid-Manhattan Library.
Education for Life
A list of adult and continuing education resources available on the 2nd floor of Mid-Manhattan Library, plus links to assorted Internet resources.
Financial Aid Sources
Scholarships, fellowships, grants, loans... there are many paths to financial aid. This guide, compiled by Education Collection staff at Mid-Manhattan Library, lists the print and electronic resources that can help you get started.
Finding Book Reviews at Mid-Manhattan Library
An overview of book review-related resources at General Reference Service at Mid-Manhattan Library.
Graphic Design (PDF)
A guide to resources at the Mid-Manhattan Library for commerical artists and graphic designers.
Holistic Studies, including massage, meditation, and alternative medicine
This guide is a starting point for locating programs in holistic studies.
LearningExpressLibrary
This database is a completely interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help patrons, students, and adult learners succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results.
Medications (PDF)
This is a select list of drug information sources available in Mid-Manhattan Library’s
Health Information Center. The following print resources provide general answers to questions you may have about your medication.
Men's Health (PDF)
A variety of print and electronic information sources in the Health Information Center
collection can be found on the subject of Men’s Health. This pathfinder will help you locate
selected materials in both print and electronic formats.
Nursing Information Resources (PDF)
A variety of print and electronic information sources in the Health Information Center collection can be found on the subject of Nursing. This pathfinder will help you locate selected materials in both reference and circulating stacks.
NYC Job Search
Print and electronic resources for the job hunter compiled by the Job Information Center at Mid-Manhattan Library.
Periodical Index Resources at the Mid-Manhattan Library (PDF)
A guide to periodical resources, print and electronic, at Mid-Manhattan Library.
Researching an Artwork (PDF)
A guide to researching a specific work of art.
Researching Fashion Design and Costume History (PDF)
A guide to the fashion collection at the Mid-Manhattan Library that includes books, periodicals, and databases.
Resumes & Cover Letters
A guide to print and electronic resources for job seekers looking to perfect their application materials.
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