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All Databases

Here is a list of every database to which the library subscribes. Use the A-Z and Category tabs to flip between an alphabetical list and a list sorted by topic.

This resource may only be used within the libraryThis image indicates a resource that may only be accessed from Lake County Public Library's public computers, located at each of our branches.

  • ABCmouse.com

    Small LCPL logo indicating resource use only within the libraryWith 3,500+ interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities, ABCmouse.com’s award-winning online curriculum is an invaluable resource for young learners (ages 2-6+). From Age of Learning, Inc.

  • Access World News

    Explore and stay informed on local, national and international topics, people and events. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from around the world to around the corner, including Gary Post Tribune and the Merrillville Post Tribune.

  • Ancestry Library Edition

    Small LCPL logo indicating resource use only within the libraryAn easy-to-use genealogy tool that will help you trace your ancestors. Also includes downloadable charts to help you track your family! View Tutorial

  • AtoZ The USA

    Information about the United States, including capitals, cities, rivers, lakes, and the states.

  • AtoZ The World

    Information about 176 countries for both students and travelers. Tips for Using AtoZ the World

  • AtoZ World Food

    Traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world in all course categories, plus cultural information regarding dining etiquette, daily meals, and more. View tutorial

  • Author Talks

    Livestreamed chats with amazing authors! Submit your questions when you sign up to attend. New authors every month! See this month's authors.

  • Biography inContext

    Comprehensive information on just about any famous person, including inventors, politicians, celebrities, and many others.

  • Black Life in America

    Comprehensive coverage of the African American experience from the early 18th century to the present day. Sourced from more than 19,000 American and global news sources, including over 400 current and historical Black publications. Learn How to Use It

  • Business Source Complete

    Detailed company profiles, full-text articles from top marketing and management journals, as well as articles covering MIS, POM, accounting, finance and economics.

  • Career Cruising

    Contains resources both for a career search and for a college search. Tips for using Career Cruising

  • Chilton Library

    Find information on vehicle repair, including recalls and maintenance for specific models and types. View Tutorial

  • Consumer Reports

    Formed in 1936, ConsumerReports is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering you to make informed choices about the products you buy. Read articles on product safety, unbiased reviews of popular products from kitchen appliances to baby clothes, get shopping tips, and more. View Tutorial

  • Coronavirus Research Database

    Trusted content from journals, pre-prints, conference proceedings, dissertations and more related to COVID-19 and other coronaviruses.

  • Creativebug

    Over a thousand classes for makers, crafters, learners, and hobbysits! Learn to knit a new stitch, make a holiday wreath, sew a pie carrier, paint with acrylics, and much, much more. 

  • Data Axle Reference Solutions (Formerly ReferenceUSA)

    Create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, raise funds, and locate people. View Tutorial

  • Dictionary of Literary Biography

    Reliable information on authors and their works in an easy to understand, engaging format, while placing writers in the larger perspective of literary history.

  • Driving-Tests.org

    Everything you need to prepare to take your Indiana driving test! Contains FAQs and practice tests for cars, motorcycles, and CDL. Resources also available in Spanish!

  • EBSCO eBooks

    Find several databases dedicated to literature and reading, including some with recommended reading by grade level and reading lists for all ages.

  • EBSCO Research Databases

    Choose multiple databases to search at once. Offers a variety of topics, including literature and newspapers.

  • Encyclopaedia Britannica

    An excellent place for beginning research. General information on a variety of topics.

  • ERIC

    Education Resource Information Center. Provides access to information from journals included in the Current Index of Journals in Education and Resources in Education Index.

  • Explora Educator's Edition

    Curriculum standards, lesson plans, student tools, and helpful articles on topics like differentiated instruction and adaptive learning.

  • Explora for Middle/Secondary Schools

    Mobile-friendly topic search - an excellent starting point for research. Read reputable articles on any subject, or just browse for ideas. (via INSPIRE)

  • Explora for Primary Schools

    Mobile-friendly topic search - an excellent starting point for research. Read reputable articles on any subject, or just browse for ideas. (via INSPIRE)

  • Explora for Public Libraries

    Mobile-friendly topic search - an excellent starting point for research. Read reputable articles on any subject, or just browse for ideas. (via INSPIRE)

  • FamilySearch.org

    FamilySearch.org is a standard, free genealogy website that anyone may use from any location. Create a free account to view records. More records may be available when connecting from LCPL locations. Tips for Using FamilySearch.org

  • Flipster

    Sign in with your Full Access card and PIN to read magazines in your browser, or download the app to read on your device! View Tutorial

  • Fold3

    Convenient access to U.S. military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. View Tutorial

  • Freegal

    Love music? Download free music, from old favorites to current hits, with your library card and PIN. Once you download a song, it's yours to keep! View Tutorial

  • Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia

    Over 25,000 records covering an array of topics. Full text for each record may be easily accessed by double clicking on the topic from the display. Contains various images, brief biographies and information in a variety of subject areas. (via INSPIRE)

  • Gale Literary Sources

    Search for academic articles, essays, and topics about literature. Includes items from Literature Criticism Online, Literature Resource Center, Gale Virtual Reference Library, and more.

  • General OneFile

    Contains articles from newspapers and magazines from around the world. Searchable by audience, keyword, or publication title.

  • GreenFILE

    Content on the environmental effects of individuals, corporations and governments, and what can be done to minimize these effects. Topics covered include global climate change, green building, sustainable agriculture, recycling, and more. (via INSPIRE)

  • Health Source - Consumer Edition

    Nearly 300 full-text consumer health periodicals, including American Fitness, Better Nutrition, Fit Pregnancy, Harvard Health Letter, HealthFacts, Men's Health, Muscle & Fitness, Prevention, Vegetarian Times, and many others. (Via INSPIRE)

  • Heritage Hub

    Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1824 – today.

  • Heritage Quest Online

    Provides several searchable sources, including the U.S. Census, Freedman's Bank, and land grants from the Revolutionary War.

  • High School Yearbooks (Lake County)

    LCPL is in the process of digitizing our local high school yearbook collection. The collection includes yearbooks from all high schools in our library district.

  • Hoopla

    Check out ebooks, digital comics, audiobooks, and more! View Tutorial

  • Hoosier State Chronicles

    Digitized versions of Indiana's historic newspapers, operated by the Indiana State Library.

  • Indiana Genealogy Online

    Internet project for researching and documenting genealogical data throughout the state. Includes requirements for participation, areas in need of work, archives and related links.

  • Indiana Historical Society

    Learn about the society's collections, exhibits and publications. Check out the site's Today in Indiana History feature, read online copies of Hoosier Genealogist or surf the Hoosier Heritage links.

  • Indiana State Digital Archives

    Browse through the indexes to many of the most popular State Archives collections.

  • Indiana State Library Genealogy Division

    Contains searchable databases indexing Indiana cemeteries and Indiana marriages through 1850.

  • INSPIRE

    Free to Indiana residents: a searchable database of databases. Find hundreds of further resources for your research!

  • Kanopy

    Stream over 30,000 films, documentaries, and television shows on your desktop, TV, or mobile device. View Tutorial

  • LCPL Catalog

    Our very own catalog contains several encyclopedias, newspapers, journals, and magazines!

  • LearningExpress Library

    Practice tests, tutorials, articles, and study materials to help you prepare for tests like the ACT and SAT, the GED, GMAT and LSAT, the U.S. citizenship exam, career and licensure exams, and more. View Tutorial (Via INSPIRE)

  • Legal Forms Library (Gale)

    Find sample forms and actual forms available for use – examples include adoption forms, parental consent forms, and general applications. View Tutorial

  • LexisNexis (Now Nexis Uni)

    Search for news, legal cases, and company information.

  • Literature Criticism Online

    Browse articles about authors and their works, or browse by topic. Also includes a search engine that allows you to search for articles by year (helpful if you're required to have more recent sources!) Results from this resource are also included in Gale Literary Sources.

  • Literature Resource Center (Gale)

    Contains full-text articles from journals and lit magazines, as well as critical essays, full-text works, and biographies. Designed to give the researcher contextual understanding of their topic. Results from this resource are also included in Gale Literary Sources.

  • Lynda.com/LinkedIn Learning

    A library of video courses taught by industry experts. Learn business, software, technology, and creative skills! Take courses in 3D animation, music production, marketing, programming languages, and more. View tutorial

  • Mango Languages

    Learn a new language! Mango uses interactive lessons to teach practical conversation. Full Tutorial

  • MAS Complete

    Periodicals contained in MAS Complete cover a wide range of subject areas that are of interest to high-school students including art, history, sports, music, film, travel, science, the Internet, fashion, religion, nature, hobbies, current events, fiction and much more. (via INSPIRE)

  • MasterFILE Complete

    Full text for nearly 2,300 periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more. Also contains full text for more than 350 reference books, over 55,000 primary source documents, an image collection of nearly 1.9 million photos, maps and flags and more than 75,000 videos from the Associated Press. (via INSPIRE)

  • McClatchy-Tribune Collection

    Includes a 90-day archive of nearly 500 U.S. regional and international newspapers from the McClatchy-Tribune wire service. Updated daily. (via INSPIRE)

  • MEDLINE with Full Text

    Authoritative information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, pre-clinical sciences, and much more.

  • Middle Search Plus

    Full text for more than 140 popular middle school magazines. All full text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles). (via INSPIRE)

  • Morningstar Investment Research Center

    Research stocks and funds, build a portfolio, and find information on publicly traded companies. View Tutorial

  • National Genealogical Society

    Outlines services and publications of the NGS, offers tips for beginners, soundex history and methods, and links to other genealogy sites.

  • National Geographic Virtual Library

    A complete archive of National Geographic magazine - every page of every issue - along with a cross-searchable collection of National Geographic books, maps, images and videos. View tutoral

  • New York Times

    Access current articles on world news, business, food, tech, sports, arts, politics, and much more. You will be prompted to redeem a code for 24 hours of access and create a New York Times account if you don't already have one. After 24 hours you can return to this page and click the link again for another code.

    Need help? Read our New York Times access tutorial

  • Newspaper Source Plus

    Provides cover-to-cover full text for more than 40 U.S. and international newspapers and selective full text for more than 300 regional (U.S.) newspapers. Full-text television & radio news transcripts also provided from CBS News, CNN etc. (via INSPIRE)

  • NewspaperARCHIVE Library Edition

    Browse through global and local newspaper articles dating back to 1607. Search by first and last name, dates, or regions.

  • Nexis Uni (Formerly LexisNexis)

    Search for news, legal cases, and company information.

  • Northwest Indiana Genealogy Society

    Genealogical information on Lake and Porter counties.

  • NoveList Plus

    This database contains recommended reading lists that you can sort based on interest or age group. It'll help you find books, stories, and activities your kids will love!

  • NWI 211

    Support for residents of Lake, Porter, Newton, Jasper, Starke, and Pulaski Counties. Find info on emergency food, health care, shelter, foreclosure assistance, and more. Or, dial 2-1-1 to speak with a trained specialist.

  • Online Post Tribune or Gary Post Tribune Obituary Index (1921-current)

    Now you can quickly and easily search local obituaries when tracing your family history! Our brand new obituary search engine lets you search by name, partial name, maiden name, date, city, and age. Once you've found the obituary, we'll be happy to pull a copy for your records. (Please note: Indexing for 1987 - 1989 is incomplete. If you need an obituary from those years, please use our Ask a Librarian form).

  • Opposing Viewpoints inContext

    Presents the different sides of current events from several magazines and newspapers.

  • Overdrive/Libby

    Use your library card and PIN to check out ebooks, magazines and audiobooks and read on your tablet, computer, phone, or ereader! View Tutorial

  • Plunkett Research Online

    Research industry statistics and trends. This database contains very in-depth industry reports.

  • Post Tribune (1986-current)

    Search all Post Tribune articles from November of 1986 onward by keyword or by date. Also contains current, daily issues!

  • Primary Search

    Contains full text for more than 80 popular elementary school magazines. All full-text articles are assigned reading level indicators (Lexiles). Includes thousands of relevant photos, maps and flags. (via INSPIRE)

  • ProDemand

    Small LCPL logo indicating resource use only within the library Find repair and maintenance information for a specific year, make, and model of vehicle. Also contains technical bulletins and a price estimator for parts. (Click LOGIN from the Mitchell OnDemand home page to get started - you will not have to enter a username or password.)

  • ProQuest Historical Chicago Tribune

    Every article of the Chicago Tribune's archive is available in this database.

  • ReferenceUSA (Now Data Axle Reference Solutions)

    Create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, raise funds, and locate people. View Tutorial

  • Rosetta Stone Library Solution

    Learn a new language! Rosetta Stone's highly regarded language-learning courses are now available to Indiana residents for free. Sign in with your LCPL library card and PIN, then create a Rosetta Stone account using your email address. View Tutorial

  • Science inContext

    In-depth articles, experiments, broad overviews, and biographies in every area of science from life sciences to space to technology. Get tips

  • ScienceFlix

    iPad/tablet ready science! Explore units on Earth Science, Technology and Engineering, Space, Biology, and Physics, each complete with articles, videos, quizzes, and experiments.

  • Scribner Writers Online

    Original, scholar signed essays on the lives and works of authors from around the world from all time periods

  • Something About the Author

    Thousands of illustrated biographical profiles of children's authors and illustrators, all in an easy-to-use interface. Handy features include the ability to print, e-mail, download and access content by "Inside this Entry" and "Inside this Volume."

  • TeachingBooks

    Search for an author or book and get thousands of multimedia resources and lesson plans to enhance students' reading experiences. (via INSPIRE) View tutorial 

  • TOPICsearch

    Explore social, political & economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics discussed in today's classrooms including controversial opinions and viewpoints. Full text articles from diverse sources. (via INSPIRE)

  • Twayne's Authors Online

    In-depth critical introductions to the lives and works of major writers of the world within the context of the time period in which they lived

  • U.S. History inContext

    Presents different perspectives on historical issues side-by-side

  • Value Line

    Information on stock and investments. Includes an Investment Education section, free reports, and featured relevant news items. View Tutorial

  • Virtual Author Talks

    Monthly live chats with some of your favorite authors! Participants will have the chance to ask questions. You can also explore the archive to watch past talks!

  • Wall Street Journal - Home Access

    Current coverage of business, politics, entertainment, sports, and more. This link may be used outside of the library, but requires a Full Access or eLibrary Card number and PIN just like our other online resources. You will also be prompted to create a Wall Street Journal account. 

  • Wall Street Journal - In-Library Use

    Small LCPL logo indicating resource use only within the libraryCurrent coverage of business, politics, entertainment, sports, and more. This link works within LCPL buildings only, and does not require a log-in.

  • Weiss Financial

    Powerful tools to protect your finances, invest wisely, grow your wealth, and learn more about your finances. View Tutorial

  • WilsonWeb Play Index

    A catalog for plays and textbooks/articles about plays. This database does not contain full text, but will direct you to the appropriate book.

  • World History inContext

    Presents different perspectives on world issues side-by-side. Includes biographies of important world players and overviews of major historical eras.

  • WorldCat

    A combined catalog for libraries across the United States

    • Biography inContext

      Comprehensive information on just about any famous person, including inventors, politicians, celebrities, and many others.

    • INSPIRE

      Free to Indiana residents: a searchable database of databases. Find hundreds of further resources for your research!

    • LCPL Catalog

      Our very own catalog contains several encyclopedias, newspapers, journals, and magazines!

    • Something About the Author

      Thousands of illustrated biographical profiles of children's authors and illustrators, all in an easy-to-use interface. Handy features include the ability to print, e-mail, download and access content by "Inside this Entry" and "Inside this Volume."

    • Business Source Complete

      Detailed company profiles, full-text articles from top marketing and management journals, as well as articles covering MIS, POM, accounting, finance and economics.

    • Consumer Reports

      Formed in 1936, ConsumerReports is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering you to make informed choices about the products you buy. Read articles on product safety, unbiased reviews of popular products from kitchen appliances to baby clothes, get shopping tips, and more. View Tutorial

    • Data Axle Reference Solutions (Formerly ReferenceUSA)

      Create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, raise funds, and locate people. View Tutorial

    • Driving-Tests.org

      Everything you need to prepare to take your Indiana driving test! Contains FAQs and practice tests for cars, motorcycles, and CDL. Resources also available in Spanish!

    • INSPIRE

      Free to Indiana residents: a searchable database of databases. Find hundreds of further resources for your research!

    • LCPL Catalog

      Our very own catalog contains several encyclopedias, newspapers, journals, and magazines!

    • Legal Forms Library (Gale)

      Find sample forms and actual forms available for use – examples include adoption forms, parental consent forms, and general applications. View Tutorial

    • LexisNexis (Now Nexis Uni)

      Search for news, legal cases, and company information.

    • Lynda.com/LinkedIn Learning

      A library of video courses taught by industry experts. Learn business, software, technology, and creative skills! Take courses in 3D animation, music production, marketing, programming languages, and more. View tutorial

    • Morningstar Investment Research Center

      Research stocks and funds, build a portfolio, and find information on publicly traded companies. View Tutorial

    • New York Times

      Access current articles on world news, business, food, tech, sports, arts, politics, and much more. You will be prompted to redeem a code for 24 hours of access and create a New York Times account if you don't already have one. After 24 hours you can return to this page and click the link again for another code.

      Need help? Read our New York Times access tutorial

    • Nexis Uni (Formerly LexisNexis)

      Search for news, legal cases, and company information.

    • Plunkett Research Online

      Research industry statistics and trends. This database contains very in-depth industry reports.

    • ReferenceUSA (Now Data Axle Reference Solutions)

      Create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, raise funds, and locate people. View Tutorial

    • Value Line

      Information on stock and investments. Includes an Investment Education section, free reports, and featured relevant news items. View Tutorial

    • Wall Street Journal - Home Access

      Current coverage of business, politics, entertainment, sports, and more. This link may be used outside of the library, but requires a Full Access or eLibrary Card number and PIN just like our other online resources. You will also be prompted to create a Wall Street Journal account. 

    • Wall Street Journal - In-Library Use

      Small LCPL logo indicating resource use only within the libraryCurrent coverage of business, politics, entertainment, sports, and more. This link works within LCPL buildings only, and does not require a log-in.

    • Weiss Financial

      Powerful tools to protect your finances, invest wisely, grow your wealth, and learn more about your finances. View Tutorial

    • Chilton Library

      Find information on vehicle repair, including recalls and maintenance for specific models and types. View Tutorial

    • Consumer Reports

      Formed in 1936, ConsumerReports is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering you to make informed choices about the products you buy. Read articles on product safety, unbiased reviews of popular products from kitchen appliances to baby clothes, get shopping tips, and more. View Tutorial

    • Creativebug

      Over a thousand classes for makers, crafters, learners, and hobbysits! Learn to knit a new stitch, make a holiday wreath, sew a pie carrier, paint with acrylics, and much, much more. 

    • Driving-Tests.org

      Everything you need to prepare to take your Indiana driving test! Contains FAQs and practice tests for cars, motorcycles, and CDL. Resources also available in Spanish!

    • Freegal

      Love music? Download free music, from old favorites to current hits, with your library card and PIN. Once you download a song, it's yours to keep! View Tutorial

    • INSPIRE

      Free to Indiana residents: a searchable database of databases. Find hundreds of further resources for your research!

    • LCPL Catalog

      Our very own catalog contains several encyclopedias, newspapers, journals, and magazines!

    • Lynda.com/LinkedIn Learning

      A library of video courses taught by industry experts. Learn business, software, technology, and creative skills! Take courses in 3D animation, music production, marketing, programming languages, and more. View tutorial

    • Mango Languages

      Learn a new language! Mango uses interactive lessons to teach practical conversation. Full Tutorial

    • ProDemand

      Small LCPL logo indicating resource use only within the library Find repair and maintenance information for a specific year, make, and model of vehicle. Also contains technical bulletins and a price estimator for parts. (Click LOGIN from the Mitchell OnDemand home page to get started - you will not have to enter a username or password.)

    • Rosetta Stone Library Solution

      Learn a new language! Rosetta Stone's highly regarded language-learning courses are now available to Indiana residents for free. Sign in with your LCPL library card and PIN, then create a Rosetta Stone account using your email address. View Tutorial

    • Author Talks

      Livestreamed chats with amazing authors! Submit your questions when you sign up to attend. New authors every month! See this month's authors.

    • EBSCO Research Databases

      Choose multiple databases to search at once. Offers a variety of topics, including literature and newspapers.

    • Flipster

      Sign in with your Full Access card and PIN to read magazines in your browser, or download the app to read on your device! View Tutorial

    • Gale Literary Sources

      Search for academic articles, essays, and topics about literature. Includes items from Literature Criticism Online, Literature Resource Center, Gale Virtual Reference Library, and more.

    • Hoopla

      Check out ebooks, digital comics, audiobooks, and more! View Tutorial

    • INSPIRE

      Free to Indiana residents: a searchable database of databases. Find hundreds of further resources for your research!

    • LCPL Catalog

      Our very own catalog contains several encyclopedias, newspapers, journals, and magazines!

    • Literature Criticism Online

      Browse articles about authors and their works, or browse by topic. Also includes a search engine that allows you to search for articles by year (helpful if you're required to have more recent sources!) Results from this resource are also included in Gale Literary Sources.

    • Literature Resource Center (Gale)

      Contains full-text articles from journals and lit magazines, as well as critical essays, full-text works, and biographies. Designed to give the researcher contextual understanding of their topic. Results from this resource are also included in Gale Literary Sources.

    • NoveList Plus

      This database contains recommended reading lists that you can sort based on interest or age group. It'll help you find books, stories, and activities your kids will love!

    • Overdrive/Libby

      Use your library card and PIN to check out ebooks, magazines and audiobooks and read on your tablet, computer, phone, or ereader! View Tutorial

    • Something About the Author

      Thousands of illustrated biographical profiles of children's authors and illustrators, all in an easy-to-use interface. Handy features include the ability to print, e-mail, download and access content by "Inside this Entry" and "Inside this Volume."

    • WilsonWeb Play Index

      A catalog for plays and textbooks/articles about plays. This database does not contain full text, but will direct you to the appropriate book.

    • Access World News

      Explore and stay informed on local, national and international topics, people and events. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from around the world to around the corner, including Gary Post Tribune and the Merrillville Post Tribune.

    • Ancestry Library Edition

      Small LCPL logo indicating resource use only within the libraryAn easy-to-use genealogy tool that will help you trace your ancestors. Also includes downloadable charts to help you track your family! View Tutorial

    • Black Life in America

      Comprehensive coverage of the African American experience from the early 18th century to the present day. Sourced from more than 19,000 American and global news sources, including over 400 current and historical Black publications. Learn How to Use It

    • FamilySearch.org

      FamilySearch.org is a standard, free genealogy website that anyone may use from any location. Create a free account to view records. More records may be available when connecting from LCPL locations. Tips for Using FamilySearch.org

    • Fold3

      Convenient access to U.S. military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. View Tutorial

    • Heritage Hub

      Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1824 – today.

    • Heritage Quest Online

      Provides several searchable sources, including the U.S. Census, Freedman's Bank, and land grants from the Revolutionary War.

    • High School Yearbooks (Lake County)

      LCPL is in the process of digitizing our local high school yearbook collection. The collection includes yearbooks from all high schools in our library district.

    • Hoosier State Chronicles

      Digitized versions of Indiana's historic newspapers, operated by the Indiana State Library.

    • Indiana Genealogy Online

      Internet project for researching and documenting genealogical data throughout the state. Includes requirements for participation, areas in need of work, archives and related links.

    • Indiana Historical Society

      Learn about the society's collections, exhibits and publications. Check out the site's Today in Indiana History feature, read online copies of Hoosier Genealogist or surf the Hoosier Heritage links.

    • Indiana State Digital Archives

      Browse through the indexes to many of the most popular State Archives collections.

    • Indiana State Library Genealogy Division

      Contains searchable databases indexing Indiana cemeteries and Indiana marriages through 1850.

    • INSPIRE

      Free to Indiana residents: a searchable database of databases. Find hundreds of further resources for your research!

    • LCPL Catalog

      Our very own catalog contains several encyclopedias, newspapers, journals, and magazines!

    • National Genealogical Society

      Outlines services and publications of the NGS, offers tips for beginners, soundex history and methods, and links to other genealogy sites.

    • NewspaperARCHIVE Library Edition

      Browse through global and local newspaper articles dating back to 1607. Search by first and last name, dates, or regions.

    • Northwest Indiana Genealogy Society

      Genealogical information on Lake and Porter counties.

    • Online Post Tribune or Gary Post Tribune Obituary Index (1921-current)

      Now you can quickly and easily search local obituaries when tracing your family history! Our brand new obituary search engine lets you search by name, partial name, maiden name, date, city, and age. Once you've found the obituary, we'll be happy to pull a copy for your records. (Please note: Indexing for 1987 - 1989 is incomplete. If you need an obituary from those years, please use our Ask a Librarian form).

    • Post Tribune (1986-current)

      Search all Post Tribune articles from November of 1986 onward by keyword or by date. Also contains current, daily issues!

    • ProQuest Historical Chicago Tribune

      Every article of the Chicago Tribune's archive is available in this database.

    • Consumer Reports

      Formed in 1936, ConsumerReports is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering you to make informed choices about the products you buy. Read articles on product safety, unbiased reviews of popular products from kitchen appliances to baby clothes, get shopping tips, and more. View Tutorial

    • Driving-Tests.org

      Everything you need to prepare to take your Indiana driving test! Contains FAQs and practice tests for cars, motorcycles, and CDL. Resources also available in Spanish!

    • General OneFile

      Contains articles from newspapers and magazines from around the world. Searchable by audience, keyword, or publication title.

    • INSPIRE

      Free to Indiana residents: a searchable database of databases. Find hundreds of further resources for your research!

    • LCPL Catalog

      Our very own catalog contains several encyclopedias, newspapers, journals, and magazines!

    • MasterFILE Complete

      Full text for nearly 2,300 periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more. Also contains full text for more than 350 reference books, over 55,000 primary source documents, an image collection of nearly 1.9 million photos, maps and flags and more than 75,000 videos from the Associated Press. (via INSPIRE)

    • WorldCat

      A combined catalog for libraries across the United States

    • Coronavirus Research Database

      Trusted content from journals, pre-prints, conference proceedings, dissertations and more related to COVID-19 and other coronaviruses.

    • Health Source - Consumer Edition

      Nearly 300 full-text consumer health periodicals, including American Fitness, Better Nutrition, Fit Pregnancy, Harvard Health Letter, HealthFacts, Men's Health, Muscle & Fitness, Prevention, Vegetarian Times, and many others. (Via INSPIRE)

    • INSPIRE

      Free to Indiana residents: a searchable database of databases. Find hundreds of further resources for your research!

    • LCPL Catalog

      Our very own catalog contains several encyclopedias, newspapers, journals, and magazines!

    • MEDLINE with Full Text

      Authoritative information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, pre-clinical sciences, and much more.

    • NWI 211

      Support for residents of Lake, Porter, Newton, Jasper, Starke, and Pulaski Counties. Find info on emergency food, health care, shelter, foreclosure assistance, and more. Or, dial 2-1-1 to speak with a trained specialist.

    • AtoZ World Food

      Traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world in all course categories, plus cultural information regarding dining etiquette, daily meals, and more. View tutorial

    • Biography inContext

      Comprehensive information on just about any famous person, including inventors, politicians, celebrities, and many others.

    • Chilton Library

      Find information on vehicle repair, including recalls and maintenance for specific models and types. View Tutorial

    • Consumer Reports

      Formed in 1936, ConsumerReports is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering you to make informed choices about the products you buy. Read articles on product safety, unbiased reviews of popular products from kitchen appliances to baby clothes, get shopping tips, and more. View Tutorial

    • Creativebug

      Over a thousand classes for makers, crafters, learners, and hobbysits! Learn to knit a new stitch, make a holiday wreath, sew a pie carrier, paint with acrylics, and much, much more. 

    • Freegal

      Love music? Download free music, from old favorites to current hits, with your library card and PIN. Once you download a song, it's yours to keep! View Tutorial

    • Hoopla

      Check out ebooks, digital comics, audiobooks, and more! View Tutorial

    • Kanopy

      Stream over 30,000 films, documentaries, and television shows on your desktop, TV, or mobile device. View Tutorial

    • LCPL Catalog

      Our very own catalog contains several encyclopedias, newspapers, journals, and magazines!

    • Lynda.com/LinkedIn Learning

      A library of video courses taught by industry experts. Learn business, software, technology, and creative skills! Take courses in 3D animation, music production, marketing, programming languages, and more. View tutorial

    • Mango Languages

      Learn a new language! Mango uses interactive lessons to teach practical conversation. Full Tutorial

    • National Geographic Virtual Library

      A complete archive of National Geographic magazine - every page of every issue - along with a cross-searchable collection of National Geographic books, maps, images and videos. View tutoral

    • Overdrive/Libby

      Use your library card and PIN to check out ebooks, magazines and audiobooks and read on your tablet, computer, phone, or ereader! View Tutorial

    • ProDemand

      Small LCPL logo indicating resource use only within the library Find repair and maintenance information for a specific year, make, and model of vehicle. Also contains technical bulletins and a price estimator for parts. (Click LOGIN from the Mitchell OnDemand home page to get started - you will not have to enter a username or password.)

    • Rosetta Stone Library Solution

      Learn a new language! Rosetta Stone's highly regarded language-learning courses are now available to Indiana residents for free. Sign in with your LCPL library card and PIN, then create a Rosetta Stone account using your email address. View Tutorial

    • WorldCat

      A combined catalog for libraries across the United States

    • Access World News

      Explore and stay informed on local, national and international topics, people and events. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from around the world to around the corner, including Gary Post Tribune and the Merrillville Post Tribune.

    • AtoZ The USA

      Information about the United States, including capitals, cities, rivers, lakes, and the states.

    • AtoZ The World

      Information about 176 countries for both students and travelers. Tips for Using AtoZ the World

    • AtoZ World Food

      Traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world in all course categories, plus cultural information regarding dining etiquette, daily meals, and more. View tutorial

    • Black Life in America

      Comprehensive coverage of the African American experience from the early 18th century to the present day. Sourced from more than 19,000 American and global news sources, including over 400 current and historical Black publications. Learn How to Use It

    • Consumer Reports

      Formed in 1936, ConsumerReports is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering you to make informed choices about the products you buy. Read articles on product safety, unbiased reviews of popular products from kitchen appliances to baby clothes, get shopping tips, and more. View Tutorial

    • Encyclopaedia Britannica

      An excellent place for beginning research. General information on a variety of topics.

    • Flipster

      Sign in with your Full Access card and PIN to read magazines in your browser, or download the app to read on your device! View Tutorial

    • Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia

      Over 25,000 records covering an array of topics. Full text for each record may be easily accessed by double clicking on the topic from the display. Contains various images, brief biographies and information in a variety of subject areas. (via INSPIRE)

    • General OneFile

      Contains articles from newspapers and magazines from around the world. Searchable by audience, keyword, or publication title.

    • Hoosier State Chronicles

      Digitized versions of Indiana's historic newspapers, operated by the Indiana State Library.

    • INSPIRE

      Free to Indiana residents: a searchable database of databases. Find hundreds of further resources for your research!

    • LCPL Catalog

      Our very own catalog contains several encyclopedias, newspapers, journals, and magazines!

    • LexisNexis (Now Nexis Uni)

      Search for news, legal cases, and company information.

    • MAS Complete

      Periodicals contained in MAS Complete cover a wide range of subject areas that are of interest to high-school students including art, history, sports, music, film, travel, science, the Internet, fashion, religion, nature, hobbies, current events, fiction and much more. (via INSPIRE)

    • McClatchy-Tribune Collection

      Includes a 90-day archive of nearly 500 U.S. regional and international newspapers from the McClatchy-Tribune wire service. Updated daily. (via INSPIRE)

    • National Geographic Virtual Library

      A complete archive of National Geographic magazine - every page of every issue - along with a cross-searchable collection of National Geographic books, maps, images and videos. View tutoral

    • New York Times

      Access current articles on world news, business, food, tech, sports, arts, politics, and much more. You will be prompted to redeem a code for 24 hours of access and create a New York Times account if you don't already have one. After 24 hours you can return to this page and click the link again for another code.

      Need help? Read our New York Times access tutorial

    • Newspaper Source Plus

      Provides cover-to-cover full text for more than 40 U.S. and international newspapers and selective full text for more than 300 regional (U.S.) newspapers. Full-text television & radio news transcripts also provided from CBS News, CNN etc. (via INSPIRE)

    • NewspaperARCHIVE Library Edition

      Browse through global and local newspaper articles dating back to 1607. Search by first and last name, dates, or regions.

    • Nexis Uni (Formerly LexisNexis)

      Search for news, legal cases, and company information.

    • Opposing Viewpoints inContext

      Presents the different sides of current events from several magazines and newspapers.

    • Post Tribune (1986-current)

      Search all Post Tribune articles from November of 1986 onward by keyword or by date. Also contains current, daily issues!

    • Primary Search

      Contains full text for more than 80 popular elementary school magazines. All full-text articles are assigned reading level indicators (Lexiles). Includes thousands of relevant photos, maps and flags. (via INSPIRE)

    • ProQuest Historical Chicago Tribune

      Every article of the Chicago Tribune's archive is available in this database.

    • TOPICsearch

      Explore social, political & economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics discussed in today's classrooms including controversial opinions and viewpoints. Full text articles from diverse sources. (via INSPIRE)

    • U.S. History inContext

      Presents different perspectives on historical issues side-by-side

    • Wall Street Journal - Home Access

      Current coverage of business, politics, entertainment, sports, and more. This link may be used outside of the library, but requires a Full Access or eLibrary Card number and PIN just like our other online resources. You will also be prompted to create a Wall Street Journal account. 

    • Wall Street Journal - In-Library Use

      Small LCPL logo indicating resource use only within the libraryCurrent coverage of business, politics, entertainment, sports, and more. This link works within LCPL buildings only, and does not require a log-in.

    • World History inContext

      Presents different perspectives on world issues side-by-side. Includes biographies of important world players and overviews of major historical eras.

    • ABCmouse.com

      Small LCPL logo indicating resource use only within the libraryWith 3,500+ interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities, ABCmouse.com’s award-winning online curriculum is an invaluable resource for young learners (ages 2-6+). From Age of Learning, Inc.

    • Consumer Reports

      Formed in 1936, ConsumerReports is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering you to make informed choices about the products you buy. Read articles on product safety, unbiased reviews of popular products from kitchen appliances to baby clothes, get shopping tips, and more. View Tutorial

    • Creativebug

      Over a thousand classes for makers, crafters, learners, and hobbysits! Learn to knit a new stitch, make a holiday wreath, sew a pie carrier, paint with acrylics, and much, much more. 

    • EBSCO eBooks

      Find several databases dedicated to literature and reading, including some with recommended reading by grade level and reading lists for all ages.

    • General OneFile

      Contains articles from newspapers and magazines from around the world. Searchable by audience, keyword, or publication title.

    • INSPIRE

      Free to Indiana residents: a searchable database of databases. Find hundreds of further resources for your research!

    • LCPL Catalog

      Our very own catalog contains several encyclopedias, newspapers, journals, and magazines!

    • Legal Forms Library (Gale)

      Find sample forms and actual forms available for use – examples include adoption forms, parental consent forms, and general applications. View Tutorial

    • Lynda.com/LinkedIn Learning

      A library of video courses taught by industry experts. Learn business, software, technology, and creative skills! Take courses in 3D animation, music production, marketing, programming languages, and more. View tutorial

    • NoveList Plus

      This database contains recommended reading lists that you can sort based on interest or age group. It'll help you find books, stories, and activities your kids will love!

    • NWI 211

      Support for residents of Lake, Porter, Newton, Jasper, Starke, and Pulaski Counties. Find info on emergency food, health care, shelter, foreclosure assistance, and more. Or, dial 2-1-1 to speak with a trained specialist.

    • Opposing Viewpoints inContext

      Presents the different sides of current events from several magazines and newspapers.

    • WorldCat

      A combined catalog for libraries across the United States

    • GreenFILE

      Content on the environmental effects of individuals, corporations and governments, and what can be done to minimize these effects. Topics covered include global climate change, green building, sustainable agriculture, recycling, and more. (via INSPIRE)

    • INSPIRE

      Free to Indiana residents: a searchable database of databases. Find hundreds of further resources for your research!

    • LCPL Catalog

      Our very own catalog contains several encyclopedias, newspapers, journals, and magazines!

    • National Geographic Virtual Library

      A complete archive of National Geographic magazine - every page of every issue - along with a cross-searchable collection of National Geographic books, maps, images and videos. View tutoral

    • Science inContext

      In-depth articles, experiments, broad overviews, and biographies in every area of science from life sciences to space to technology. Get tips

    • ScienceFlix

      iPad/tablet ready science! Explore units on Earth Science, Technology and Engineering, Space, Biology, and Physics, each complete with articles, videos, quizzes, and experiments.

    • Career Cruising

      Contains resources both for a career search and for a college search. Tips for using Career Cruising

    • Data Axle Reference Solutions (Formerly ReferenceUSA)

      Create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, raise funds, and locate people. View Tutorial

    • Driving-Tests.org

      Everything you need to prepare to take your Indiana driving test! Contains FAQs and practice tests for cars, motorcycles, and CDL. Resources also available in Spanish!

    • INSPIRE

      Free to Indiana residents: a searchable database of databases. Find hundreds of further resources for your research!

    • LearningExpress Library

      Practice tests, tutorials, articles, and study materials to help you prepare for tests like the ACT and SAT, the GED, GMAT and LSAT, the U.S. citizenship exam, career and licensure exams, and more. View Tutorial (Via INSPIRE)

    • Legal Forms Library (Gale)

      Find sample forms and actual forms available for use – examples include adoption forms, parental consent forms, and general applications. View Tutorial

    • Lynda.com/LinkedIn Learning

      A library of video courses taught by industry experts. Learn business, software, technology, and creative skills! Take courses in 3D animation, music production, marketing, programming languages, and more. View tutorial

    • Mango Languages

      Learn a new language! Mango uses interactive lessons to teach practical conversation. Full Tutorial

    • NWI 211

      Support for residents of Lake, Porter, Newton, Jasper, Starke, and Pulaski Counties. Find info on emergency food, health care, shelter, foreclosure assistance, and more. Or, dial 2-1-1 to speak with a trained specialist.

    • Plunkett Research Online

      Research industry statistics and trends. This database contains very in-depth industry reports.

    • ReferenceUSA (Now Data Axle Reference Solutions)

      Create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, raise funds, and locate people. View Tutorial

    • Rosetta Stone Library Solution

      Learn a new language! Rosetta Stone's highly regarded language-learning courses are now available to Indiana residents for free. Sign in with your LCPL library card and PIN, then create a Rosetta Stone account using your email address. View Tutorial

    • ABCmouse.com

      Small LCPL logo indicating resource use only within the libraryWith 3,500+ interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities, ABCmouse.com’s award-winning online curriculum is an invaluable resource for young learners (ages 2-6+). From Age of Learning, Inc.

    • AtoZ The USA

      Information about the United States, including capitals, cities, rivers, lakes, and the states.

    • AtoZ The World

      Information about 176 countries for both students and travelers. Tips for Using AtoZ the World

    • AtoZ World Food

      Traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world in all course categories, plus cultural information regarding dining etiquette, daily meals, and more. View tutorial

    • Biography inContext

      Comprehensive information on just about any famous person, including inventors, politicians, celebrities, and many others.

    • Black Life in America

      Comprehensive coverage of the African American experience from the early 18th century to the present day. Sourced from more than 19,000 American and global news sources, including over 400 current and historical Black publications. Learn How to Use It

    • Career Cruising

      Contains resources both for a career search and for a college search. Tips for using Career Cruising

    • Dictionary of Literary Biography

      Reliable information on authors and their works in an easy to understand, engaging format, while placing writers in the larger perspective of literary history.

    • Driving-Tests.org

      Everything you need to prepare to take your Indiana driving test! Contains FAQs and practice tests for cars, motorcycles, and CDL. Resources also available in Spanish!

    • EBSCO Research Databases

      Choose multiple databases to search at once. Offers a variety of topics, including literature and newspapers.

    • Encyclopaedia Britannica

      An excellent place for beginning research. General information on a variety of topics.

    • Explora for Middle/Secondary Schools

      Mobile-friendly topic search - an excellent starting point for research. Read reputable articles on any subject, or just browse for ideas. (via INSPIRE)

    • Explora for Primary Schools

      Mobile-friendly topic search - an excellent starting point for research. Read reputable articles on any subject, or just browse for ideas. (via INSPIRE)

    • Explora for Public Libraries

      Mobile-friendly topic search - an excellent starting point for research. Read reputable articles on any subject, or just browse for ideas. (via INSPIRE)

    • Gale Literary Sources

      Search for academic articles, essays, and topics about literature. Includes items from Literature Criticism Online, Literature Resource Center, Gale Virtual Reference Library, and more.

    • General OneFile

      Contains articles from newspapers and magazines from around the world. Searchable by audience, keyword, or publication title.

    • INSPIRE

      Free to Indiana residents: a searchable database of databases. Find hundreds of further resources for your research!

    • LCPL Catalog

      Our very own catalog contains several encyclopedias, newspapers, journals, and magazines!

    • LearningExpress Library

      Practice tests, tutorials, articles, and study materials to help you prepare for tests like the ACT and SAT, the GED, GMAT and LSAT, the U.S. citizenship exam, career and licensure exams, and more. View Tutorial (Via INSPIRE)

    • Literature Criticism Online

      Browse articles about authors and their works, or browse by topic. Also includes a search engine that allows you to search for articles by year (helpful if you're required to have more recent sources!) Results from this resource are also included in Gale Literary Sources.

    • Literature Resource Center (Gale)

      Contains full-text articles from journals and lit magazines, as well as critical essays, full-text works, and biographies. Designed to give the researcher contextual understanding of their topic. Results from this resource are also included in Gale Literary Sources.

    • Lynda.com/LinkedIn Learning

      A library of video courses taught by industry experts. Learn business, software, technology, and creative skills! Take courses in 3D animation, music production, marketing, programming languages, and more. View tutorial

    • Mango Languages

      Learn a new language! Mango uses interactive lessons to teach practical conversation. Full Tutorial

    • MAS Complete

      Periodicals contained in MAS Complete cover a wide range of subject areas that are of interest to high-school students including art, history, sports, music, film, travel, science, the Internet, fashion, religion, nature, hobbies, current events, fiction and much more. (via INSPIRE)

    • MasterFILE Complete

      Full text for nearly 2,300 periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more. Also contains full text for more than 350 reference books, over 55,000 primary source documents, an image collection of nearly 1.9 million photos, maps and flags and more than 75,000 videos from the Associated Press. (via INSPIRE)

    • Middle Search Plus

      Full text for more than 140 popular middle school magazines. All full text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles). (via INSPIRE)

    • National Geographic Virtual Library

      A complete archive of National Geographic magazine - every page of every issue - along with a cross-searchable collection of National Geographic books, maps, images and videos. View tutoral

    • NewspaperARCHIVE Library Edition

      Browse through global and local newspaper articles dating back to 1607. Search by first and last name, dates, or regions.

    • Opposing Viewpoints inContext

      Presents the different sides of current events from several magazines and newspapers.

    • Primary Search

      Contains full text for more than 80 popular elementary school magazines. All full-text articles are assigned reading level indicators (Lexiles). Includes thousands of relevant photos, maps and flags. (via INSPIRE)

    • Rosetta Stone Library Solution

      Learn a new language! Rosetta Stone's highly regarded language-learning courses are now available to Indiana residents for free. Sign in with your LCPL library card and PIN, then create a Rosetta Stone account using your email address. View Tutorial

    • Science inContext

      In-depth articles, experiments, broad overviews, and biographies in every area of science from life sciences to space to technology. Get tips

    • ScienceFlix

      iPad/tablet ready science! Explore units on Earth Science, Technology and Engineering, Space, Biology, and Physics, each complete with articles, videos, quizzes, and experiments.

    • Scribner Writers Online

      Original, scholar signed essays on the lives and works of authors from around the world from all time periods

    • TOPICsearch

      Explore social, political & economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics discussed in today's classrooms including controversial opinions and viewpoints. Full text articles from diverse sources. (via INSPIRE)

    • Twayne's Authors Online

      In-depth critical introductions to the lives and works of major writers of the world within the context of the time period in which they lived

    • U.S. History inContext

      Presents different perspectives on historical issues side-by-side

    • World History inContext

      Presents different perspectives on world issues side-by-side. Includes biographies of important world players and overviews of major historical eras.

    • Biography inContext

      Comprehensive information on just about any famous person, including inventors, politicians, celebrities, and many others.

    • Creativebug

      Over a thousand classes for makers, crafters, learners, and hobbysits! Learn to knit a new stitch, make a holiday wreath, sew a pie carrier, paint with acrylics, and much, much more. 

    • EBSCO eBooks

      Find several databases dedicated to literature and reading, including some with recommended reading by grade level and reading lists for all ages.

    • Encyclopaedia Britannica

      An excellent place for beginning research. General information on a variety of topics.

    • ERIC

      Education Resource Information Center. Provides access to information from journals included in the Current Index of Journals in Education and Resources in Education Index.

    • Explora Educator's Edition

      Curriculum standards, lesson plans, student tools, and helpful articles on topics like differentiated instruction and adaptive learning.

    • Explora for Middle/Secondary Schools

      Mobile-friendly topic search - an excellent starting point for research. Read reputable articles on any subject, or just browse for ideas. (via INSPIRE)

    • Explora for Primary Schools

      Mobile-friendly topic search - an excellent starting point for research. Read reputable articles on any subject, or just browse for ideas. (via INSPIRE)

    • Explora for Public Libraries

      Mobile-friendly topic search - an excellent starting point for research. Read reputable articles on any subject, or just browse for ideas. (via INSPIRE)

    • Gale Literary Sources

      Search for academic articles, essays, and topics about literature. Includes items from Literature Criticism Online, Literature Resource Center, Gale Virtual Reference Library, and more.

    • General OneFile

      Contains articles from newspapers and magazines from around the world. Searchable by audience, keyword, or publication title.

    • INSPIRE

      Free to Indiana residents: a searchable database of databases. Find hundreds of further resources for your research!

    • LCPL Catalog

      Our very own catalog contains several encyclopedias, newspapers, journals, and magazines!

    • Literature Criticism Online

      Browse articles about authors and their works, or browse by topic. Also includes a search engine that allows you to search for articles by year (helpful if you're required to have more recent sources!) Results from this resource are also included in Gale Literary Sources.

    • Literature Resource Center (Gale)

      Contains full-text articles from journals and lit magazines, as well as critical essays, full-text works, and biographies. Designed to give the researcher contextual understanding of their topic. Results from this resource are also included in Gale Literary Sources.

    • Lynda.com/LinkedIn Learning

      A library of video courses taught by industry experts. Learn business, software, technology, and creative skills! Take courses in 3D animation, music production, marketing, programming languages, and more. View tutorial

    • MAS Complete

      Periodicals contained in MAS Complete cover a wide range of subject areas that are of interest to high-school students including art, history, sports, music, film, travel, science, the Internet, fashion, religion, nature, hobbies, current events, fiction and much more. (via INSPIRE)

    • MasterFILE Complete

      Full text for nearly 2,300 periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more. Also contains full text for more than 350 reference books, over 55,000 primary source documents, an image collection of nearly 1.9 million photos, maps and flags and more than 75,000 videos from the Associated Press. (via INSPIRE)

    • Middle Search Plus

      Full text for more than 140 popular middle school magazines. All full text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles). (via INSPIRE)

    • National Geographic Virtual Library

      A complete archive of National Geographic magazine - every page of every issue - along with a cross-searchable collection of National Geographic books, maps, images and videos. View tutoral

    • NoveList Plus

      This database contains recommended reading lists that you can sort based on interest or age group. It'll help you find books, stories, and activities your kids will love!

    • Opposing Viewpoints inContext

      Presents the different sides of current events from several magazines and newspapers.

    • Primary Search

      Contains full text for more than 80 popular elementary school magazines. All full-text articles are assigned reading level indicators (Lexiles). Includes thousands of relevant photos, maps and flags. (via INSPIRE)

    • Science inContext

      In-depth articles, experiments, broad overviews, and biographies in every area of science from life sciences to space to technology. Get tips

    • ScienceFlix

      iPad/tablet ready science! Explore units on Earth Science, Technology and Engineering, Space, Biology, and Physics, each complete with articles, videos, quizzes, and experiments.

    • Something About the Author

      Thousands of illustrated biographical profiles of children's authors and illustrators, all in an easy-to-use interface. Handy features include the ability to print, e-mail, download and access content by "Inside this Entry" and "Inside this Volume."

    • TeachingBooks

      Search for an author or book and get thousands of multimedia resources and lesson plans to enhance students' reading experiences. (via INSPIRE) View tutorial 

    • TOPICsearch

      Explore social, political & economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics discussed in today's classrooms including controversial opinions and viewpoints. Full text articles from diverse sources. (via INSPIRE)

    • U.S. History inContext

      Presents different perspectives on historical issues side-by-side

    • Virtual Author Talks

      Monthly live chats with some of your favorite authors! Participants will have the chance to ask questions. You can also explore the archive to watch past talks!

    • WilsonWeb Play Index

      A catalog for plays and textbooks/articles about plays. This database does not contain full text, but will direct you to the appropriate book.

    • World History inContext

      Presents different perspectives on world issues side-by-side. Includes biographies of important world players and overviews of major historical eras.

    • WorldCat

      A combined catalog for libraries across the United States

Can't Find It?

If you can't find what you're looking for in any of our databases, give your local library a call. They can help you figure out which databases would be most helpful to you to further research your topic.

If you'd like to ask a librarian, but it's after library hours, just head over to our Ask a Librarian page! This form lets you contact us at any time of day or night. We'll get you an answer within 24 business hours. Happy researching!