Do-It-Yourself

Auto Repair Reference Center (EBSCO) In the Library or from home with a library card
Auto Repair Reference Center provides information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles, with repair information for most vintage makes starting as far back as 1945. The step-by-step procedures are written specifically for the Do-It-Yourselfer, but comprehensive enough for professional technicians. The database includes repair procedures, service bulletins and recalls, wiring diagrams, and a calculator to estimate repair costs at a service station. Funded by the Finger Lakes Library System

Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center (EBSCO) In the Library or from home with a library card
Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center provides comprehensive full-text content for many of the most popular hobbies, crafts and recreation activities today with how-to instructions and ideas for hobby enthusiasts.The database includes 1,000 magazines and books, access to more than 720 videos, more than 160 hobby profiles, and over 3,000 recipes from various collections such as Health Recipes from CooksAids and Healthy Recipes form the U.S. Government. Funded by the Finger Lakes Library System

Home Improvement Reference Center (EBSCO) In the Library or from home with a library card
Home Improvement Reference Center provides assistance with popular repair projects for your home and garden including maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, and decorating. The database contains 24 full-text reference books, more than 10,000 images, and videos.Funded by the Finger Lakes Library System

What do the icons mean?

  • TCPL cardAvailable in the Library or from home with a TCPL card.
  • NOVELFunded by NOVEL, an electronic resource access project that enables libraries across New York State to give their communities online access to the full text of hundreds of journals, newspapers and other references.
  • Finger Lakes Library SystemFunded by the Finger Lakes Library System.
  • South Central Regional Library CouncilFunded with RBDB funds through the South Central Regional Library Council
  • In Library Use OnlyIn-Library Use - Accessible from Library computers only
Page last modified May 3, 2012