Databases
With millions of websites online, it can be hard to know which are credible and which are out-of-date, inaccurate, or biased. Library subscription databases are professionally researched and maintained for accurate, up-to-date information during each use.
Inside the library, access is available to all visitors, including wireless users, and no library card is needed. Outside the library, a library card is required to use the databases. Please choose the "Remote" link next to each database description.
GENEALOGY
| Database Name | Description | In-Library Link | Remote Link | Log-in Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancestry (Library Edition) |
Searchable census, birth, death, marriage, and military records | In-Library | NA | NA |
| Heritage Quest | Searchable census records and Revolutionary War and Freedman's Bank records | In-Library | Remote | Library card number |
MAGAZINES & JOURNALS
| Database Name | Description | In-Library Link | Remote Link | Log-in Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ebsco Host | Full-text magazine & journal articles, including Consumer Reports | In-Library | Remote | Library card number |
| Explora Public Library Search | Full-text magazine & journal articles for high school students | In-Library | Remote | Library card number |
| Explora - Middle School | Full-text articles and other research material for middle school students | In-Library | Remote | Library card number |
| Explora - Elementary | Full-text articles from magazines and other material for elementary children | In-Library | Remote | Library card number |
INTERLIBRARY LOAN
| Database Name | Description | In-Library Link | Remote Link | Log-in Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCLC FirstSearch WorldCat | Search millions of items in libraries across the U.S., then submit a request to borrow if our library does not own a copy. | In-Library | Remote | Authorization = 100137782; password = 1st 5 digits of library card # |
LANGUAGES
| Database Name | Description | In-Library Link | Remote Link | Log-in Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronunciator | Courses for learning 160+ languages, including an ESL course | In-Library | Remote | Create account |
| Spanish Reference Center | Encyclopedia Moderna for high school ages and up and Britannica Escolar Online for ages 6-12 | In-Library | Remote | First 5 digits of library card number |
| EBSCOhost Español | Buscar revistas en español | In-Library | Remote | Library card number |
EDUCATION
| Database Name | Description | In-Library Link | Remote Link | Log-in Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brainfuse HelpNow | Live tutoring for K-College on numerous subjects, skill-building practice, writing & language labs, chess tutoring, and more | In-Library | Remote | Create account |
| Poetry & Short Story Reference Center | Collection of full-text poetry, short stories, and supplemental content | In-Library | Remote | Library card number |
SELF-HELP
| Database Name | Description | In-Library Link | Remote Link | Log-in Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brainfuse JobNow | Resume templates and resources, interview tips, career assessments, skill-building, access to live resumes, interview and job coaching, and more | In-Library | Remote | Create account |
| Brainfuse VetNow | Get live help navigating VA benefits and resources, plus specialized job-searching assistance | In-Library | Remote | Create account |
| Consumer Health Complete | Health and medical information from medical encyclopedias, popular reference books, and magazine articles | In-Library | Remote | Library card number |
| Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center | Articles, books, and videos that focus on hobbies and crafts | In-Library | Remote | Library card number |
| Home Improvement Reference Center | Resources on do-it-yourself home repair, maintenance, and remodeling projects | In-Library | Remote | Library card number |
| Legal Information Reference Center | Full-text articles from the top consumer legal reference books, publications, and legal forms | In-Library | Remote | Library card number |
| Small Business Reference Center | Forms, online books, articles, and videos on most small business topics | In-Library | Remote | Library card number |