General Reference Resources
A growing list of places to begin your search for answers.
All resources on this page are free, can be accessed anywhere, and do not require any sort of special library login to access.
Need more help? You can always ask a librarian.
A selection of academic disciplines, offering access to 1,359 active full-text journals, along with abstracted and indexed journals. With a journal retail value of $994,628.71, it is the fourth largest database within the Academic Search family and contains many key journals not found in competing products.
A comprehensive online database tailored for automotive repair and maintenance professionals. It offers detailed repair manuals, service bulletins, and wiring diagrams for a wide range of vehicles. Users can access step-by-step repair instructions, diagnostic tips, and maintenance schedules, making it an invaluable tool for mechanics and car enthusiasts seeking reliable and up-to-date information. With its extensive coverage of various makes and models, Auto Repair Source supports efficient and accurate vehicle repairs and upkeep.
Biography Reference Source provides thousands of unique and reliable full-text biographies, including the complete full text of Biography and Biography Today. In addition to keyword search, users can locate biographies by subject occupation, activity, nationality, gender, birthplace and more.
Directory of Open Access Journals
DOAJ is a community-curated online directory that indexes and provides access to over 5 million articles from high quality, open access, peer-reviewed journals.
Digital Public Library of America
An enjoyable and browsable site featuring online exhibits about a variety of topics. It’s like visiting a museum online.
A comprehensive online research platform that provides access to a wide range of academic, professional, and popular resources. It hosts a diverse collection of databases covering various subjects, including business, health, education, and social sciences. Users can search for scholarly articles, journals, books, and other materials through a powerful and user-friendly interface. EBSCOhost is widely used by researchers, students, and professionals for its robust search capabilities and extensive collection of high-quality information.
An engaging and user-friendly research database designed to support students and educators with a wealth of reliable, age-appropriate content. It offers access to a diverse range of resources, including articles, books, and multimedia materials across various subjects like science, history, and literature. With its intuitive search features and curated content, Explora simplifies the research process, making it an excellent tool for academic inquiry and learning at all educational levels.
Search for scholarly articles online. Scholarly articles are papers written by experts in their field, and these articles are critically evaluated and reviewed by other experts before being published.
GovInfo provides free public access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government.
History Reference Center houses journal articles, primary source documents, and reference materials. While you can search the database as normal, the Browse feature on the homepage is a great way to pick a topic for a research paper or just to quickly learn about an era.
Home Improvement Source is a database of home improvement information that is available to schools and public libraries through the Explora experience. It includes full-text content from home improvement magazines and reference books, as well as images that are not available anywhere else online. Users can search by keyword or browse by category to find information.
Library of Congress Digitial Collection
A collection of historical documents, photographs, and more. An excellent resource for teachers or curious minds.
The Literary Reference Center (LRC) is a full-text database that provides information on literature. It's powered by EBSCOhost and includes information from books, literary journals, and major reference works, as well as original content from EBSCO Publishing.
Explore US history through historical records, including documents, photographs, and military records. Also includes primary source lesson planning for educators.
An online research platform that provides access to a wide range of databases covering various subjects, including academic journals, magazines, and other publications. The EBSCOhost Publication Finder is a specific tool within the EBSCOhost platform designed to help users locate and access specific journals, magazines, or other periodicals.