Changes to Hoopla Checkout Limits 

Starting October 1, 2025, Hoopla borrowing limits will be reduced from 5 per month to 3 per month. For more information about this change in service, please visit: https://www.thebcpl.org/ebooks-and-audiobooks 

Resources

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Hoopla

Hoopla

eBooks, audiobooks, music, movies, tv shows, and comics.

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Literary Reference Center

Literary Reference Center
Full-text reference works, books, and literary journals on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes.
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Local Newspaper Collection

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Includes local papers from Binghamton, Elmira, Ithaca, Poughkeepsie and Rochester.

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National Archives

National Archives
Contains public records of American citizens such as military records and naturalization records of immigrants.
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New York State Library

New York State Library
The Research Library collects, preserves and makes available materials that support State government work.
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NY Newspaper Collection (1797–2008)

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Access New York State newspapers from 1797–2008. (BCPL cardholders only.)

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NYS Historic Newspapers

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This state wide project provides free online access to a wide range of newspapers chosen to reflect New York's unique history.

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Press & Sun Bulletin (1985–)

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Access the Press and Sun Bulletin (1985–), Binghamton, New York: Gannett Media Corp. 

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Resume Builder

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This tool will guide you through the steps to write a resume. It also has resume writing tips and examples of different types of resumes.

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Transparent Languages

Transparent Languages

An online language learning tool that offers courses in Spanish, Polish, English, Mandarin, and more.

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