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.

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

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.

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

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