is the initiative of The New York State Library. It is a project funded through a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant from the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). NOVEL enables libraries across New York State to give their communities online access to the full text of hundreds of journals, newspapers and other references. SUNY Oswego students, faculty and staff may access Novel and other databases through Penfield Library's Web Site.  All other NY State residents may access Novel databases through your local public library or through the NY State Library's web site.