Research Databases

In-branch access only. Find genealogy records from North America, the U.K., Europe and Australia including U.S. census records from 1790, passenger lists, immigration records, vital and military records, directories, photos and more.

Read the Baltimore Banner with unlimited access. You can use an access code for 30 days of free access at a time. Enter the promo code as shown in the pop-up window.

Biographical information about contemporary and historical people from magazine and journal articles, primary sources, videos, audio podcasts and images.

Chat online with a tutor 2 p.m. to midnight seven days a week. Or submit a question and a tutor will answer within 24 hours. Kindergarten through college students can get help in math, science, English, social studies and more. Adults can access resources for GED and U.S. citizenship test prep, Microsoft Office skills and writing resumes and cover letters.

Articles and product ratings from Consumer Reports and Consumer Reports Buying Guide.

Full-text and cited references to education-oriented journals, lesson plans, support materials, a Common Core curriculum standards module, state-specific curriculum standards and other professional development resources.

Find scholarly journals and selected general-interest titles in this index designed for student research. Vocational-technical titles used by community college students are also included.

A search tool for students in kindergarten through fifth grades to find full-text articles from popular magazines and facts from reference books for research papers or homework.

Full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience.

Students will find outstanding support to complete assignments in core subjects, including literature, science, social studies and history.

Search a wide variety of periodicals, newspapers, books, reference books, images, audio files, and videos.

Provides access to more than 2,300 major U.S. regional, national and local newspapers, as well as leading titles from around the world.

Genealogical and historical resources including local and family histories, federal census records, primary source documents and other research aids.

Full-text biographies of American, English and world authors and literary criticism of their works through scholarly journals, literary magazines, critical essays and other resources. Searchable by author, title, time period, literary movement and literary themes.

Students can explore science, animals, technology, cultures, and history from full-text magazines and books, videos and images.

Read the online version of The New York Times, including the magazine and the book review. Unlimited access inside the library. Outside the library, you can use an access code for 72 hours of free access at a time.

Find fiction and nonfiction recommendations for picture books, children's chapter books, young adult titles and more categorized by age and genre. Includes book reviews, book lists and teaching guides for Common Core and curriculum connections.

Features online practice tests and study materials for GED, SAT, ACT, Praxis, NCLEX, TOEFL, citizenship, postal or military exams, law enforcement, occupational tests, certification and licensing tests and more.

PressReader offers full digital access to over 7,000 newspapers and magazines from more than 100 countries and in more than 60 languages.

Full-text articles from the Baltimore Afro-American (1893-2010), and the Baltimore Sun (1837 – current).

Full-text science-oriented content for student research. Content is available from science encyclopedias, reference books, magazines and journals, and more. Topics include biology, chemistry, earth-space science, environmental science, health and medicine, history of science and more.

Features in-depth introductions to the lives of writers and critiques of their works, the history and influence of literary movements and the development of literary genres. Ideal starting point for research papers on literary works and figures.

Read the online version of the daily Wall Street Journal, with a four-year rolling backfile. Customers will receive an access code for 72 hours of unlimited access both inside and outside of the library.

Read the online version of the daily Washington Post, with a 15-year rolling backfile. Customers outside the library will receive an access code for seven days of unlimited access at a time.