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.

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.

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.

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

Unlimited training on a wide variety of topics including business skills and software, web design and development, music and audio, photography, video editing and animation.

Contains information from the National Library of Medicine about diseases, conditions, wellness issues, prescription and nonprescription drugs and clinical trials. Includes a medical encyclopedia and dictionary, and links to directories for finding health professionals, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and services.

Learn and build your digital literacy skills to use a computer and the internet in daily life, employment and education.

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.