Databases
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Articles, Journals, Magazines, and Newspapers
A searchable collection of more than 30,000 eBooks (5,000+ in Spanish) from trusted publishers. Ideal for school, research projects, & everyday information needs.
Quickly access articles from a database of scholarly journals and other trusted periodicals. Best for academic research.
Access general interest magazines and key serials in a single resource. Best for general research.
All databases from the vendor Gale that are available to BPL patrons.
An engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on a wide array of subjects.
Search magazines, journals, newspapers, and reference on a range of topics. Best for middle- and high-school students.
Search across full-text Spanish- and Portuguese-language scholarly journals and magazines from and about Latin America.
Access major U.S. and international newspapers online to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, or other fields.
Access the most searched magazines across Gale OneFile focusing on current events, sports, science, and health issues.
Gale PowerSearch is a search platform unlike any other, providing libraries with a sophisticated yet simple solution for managing a wealth of periodical, reference, multimedia and primary source information.
All databases from the vendor Proquest that are available to BPL patrons.
This archive includes back issues of the Austin American Statesman from 1971-1980. It provides genealogists, researchers, and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society, and events of the time.
Arts, Music, Drama
Search millions of articles about drama, music, art history, and filmmaking. Diverse resource for serious fine arts students.
Automotive
Contains the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners. There are thousands of year, make and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models.
Books & Literature
A collection of e-books from the E-Read Texas Unlimited Collection, including popular non-fiction such as travel, nutrition and health, crafts and gardening, along with adult and young adult fiction. Accessible anywhere in Texas.
Resources about children’s and young adult books from TeachingBooks, including exclusive Meet-the-Author movies and recordings, book trailers, and Reader’s Advisory to help you choose the right book.
Answer the age-old question, ‘What do I read next?’ Search and match reading interests to books, authors, genres, or topics.
Gale Literature integrates full-text literary content with metadata and subject indexing and provides workflow tools to analyze information. You can research authors and their works, literary movements and genres. Search across your library’s Literature databases to find full text of literary works, journal articles, literature criticism, reviews, biographical information and overviews.
Access literary works and authors throughout history, including full-text poems, plays, short stories, speeches, and more.
Find up-to-date biographies, overviews, full-text criticisms, audio interviews, and reviews on writers from all eras.
Browse original scholarly essays on authors from around the world. Places authors and their works in personal and historical context.
Find in-depth critical introductions to the lives and works of major writers. Includes influences of literary movements.
Bring to life childrens and YA books with video trailers, author interviews, discussion questions, and much more. Great for book clubs, choosing books, and homework help!
A collection of over 1100 titles for grades K-6, and includes our unique animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books, national geographic videos, non-fiction books, playlists, as well as books in Spanish and French.
A comprehensive collection of copyrighted, American, twentieth-century poetry, this database covers more than 316 of the most important and studied poets and includes over 52,000 works.
A comprehensive collection of copyrighted, American, twentieth-century poetry, this database covers more than 283 of the most important and studied poets and includes over 598 volumes of poetry.
Need to know the next book in the series? This database developed by the Kent District Library will help you find the book you need.
The largest database of library bibliographic information. It enables people to find authoritative content in every format from library collections worldwide.
Business & Finance
Compare global economies, countries, and industries with in-depth analysis on over 400,000 companies.
Learn how to start, finance, or manage your small business. Includes sample business plans, how to guides, articles, and more.
Research global companies and industries with in-depth analysis through current news, statistical data, and comprehensive reports.
Understand the activities of companies and industries worldwide through leading business and trade publications. Updated daily.
Search millions of articles covering all aspects of communications, including advertising, public relations, and more.
Discover content useful for starting a business, marketing a product, developing policy, analyzing trends, and more.
Analyze business insights, tips, strategies, and success stories. Updated daily. Best for business schools and entrepreneurs.
Discover well-rounded coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism industries.
Discover information about physical and intellectual asset protection, from individuals to multinational corporations.
Search authoritative periodical content covering topics like organizational dynamics, adult learning, and more. Updated daily.
Computers & Technology
Video tutorials for computer basics, the Internet and operating systems; includes beginner-to-advanced level for popular and commonly used Microsoft and Adobe software applications.
Access leading business and technical publications in the computer, telecommunications, and electronics industries.
Access articles covering all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology. Updated daily.
Includes tutorials for common library services like OverDrive, RBdigital, cloudLibrary, HelpNow, JobNow, LearningExpress Library, EBSCOhost, Microsoft Office Suite, computer basics and more
Education
Offers busy adults the resources to improve their basic skills in reading, writing, and math, prepare for the GED test, or become a U.S. citizen.
Gain insight on issues in administration, funding, and policy. Best for educators, administrators, and education students.
A collection of interactive tutorials, practice tests, articles, flash cards and e-books patrons can use to improve academic skills in reading, writing, math and science as well as prepare for high-stakes exams.
Genealogy & History
Convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos and personal documents of the men and women who served. This continually growing collection contains millions of records from world-class archives, many of which are exclusively available on Fold3.
Discover the world’s most influential people by searching narrative biographies, news, magazine, and multimedia content.
Search balanced coverage of events in U.S. history. Best for novice historians and academic researchers. Updated daily.
Access balanced coverage of events in world history and scholarly work being established in the field.
Texas history, geography, and culture gathered by the Texas State Historical Association.
HeritageQuest® Online combines digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records with the digitized version of the popular ProQuest Genealogy & Local History collection and other valuable content. Powered by Ancestry® with more than 4.4 billion records and coverage dating back to the 1700s.
ProQuest African American Heritage is a groundbreaking digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. This collection was created in partnership with leading African American genealogists and recognized leaders in genealogical information to develop a comprehensive mix of resources, records, and tools specifically pertaining to African Americans.
This archive includes back issues of the Austin American Statesman from 1971-1980. It provides genealogists, researchers, and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society, and events of the time.
Sanborn fire insurance maps are the most frequently consulted maps in libraries. Digital Sanborn Maps provides digital access to 2118 large-scale maps of 436 Texas towns and cities, including Dallas, Houston, Austin, El Paso, Fort Worth, and San Antonio. GPS coordinates and uses a selection of enhanced images from.
Government & Politics
Congress.gov is the official website for U.S. federal legislative information. The site provides access to accurate, timely, and complete legislative information for Members of Congress, legislative agencies, and the public. (Formerly called THOMAS Legislative Information.)
Search scholarly journals, magazines, and reports covering all aspects of past and present military affairs. Updated daily.
Gain valuable insight into conflicts and their causes, impact, and perception on a global scale.
Health & Medicine
Search a full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to alternative medical practices.
Provides access to medical and professional periodicals, health and fitness magazines, and reference books and pamphlets. The database is designed for both nursing and allied health students as well as consumer health researchers. The material contained in this database is intended for informational purposes only.
Research full-text titles cited in CINAHL and other resources to support specialized care, treatment, and patient management. Articles on direct patient care, healthcare administration, and more.
Access academic journals and magazines covering the fields of physical therapy, physical fitness, and sports medicine. Articles on treatment techniques, experimental research, and more.
Find authoritative periodical content supporting research in all fields of psychology. Articles on personality, the human mind, memory, and more.
Home & Garden
Find a variety of information from major cooking and nutrition magazines as well as key reference titles.
Find millions of articles on the practical and scientific aspects of horticulture studies. For all horticultural enthusiasts.
Search home improvement topics such as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and more.
Homework Help
An online tutoring service for students in grades K-12 featuring one-on-one tutoring and self-paced study tools. Available in English and Spanish, live one-on-one tutoring with qualified tutors is available daily between 2pm and 11pm. Other study tools are available 24/7.
Skill-building resources for elementary and middle school classroom and homework success.
Introduce elementary students to database searching with resources featuring age-appropriate, curriculum-related content. Learn about animals, plants, music, science, sports, and more.
Explore thousands of topics across subjects including literature, science, history, and social issues using different sources. An engaging student experience merges magazines, news, multimedia and more.
Explore the most-studied topics including cultures, government, people, history, literature, and more.
Miss Humblebee’s Academy helps kids learn to read through phonics and teaches lessons in math, science, social studies, art, music, social and emotional learning, fitness, and much more. For kids age 3 to kindergarten.
Learn and improve skills across business, tech, design, and more. Includes 10,000+ on-demand video courses in multiple languages.
Skill-building resources for high school classroom and homework success.
Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14.
Bring to life childrens and YA books with video trailers, author interviews, discussion questions, and much more. Great for book clubs, choosing books, and homework help!
Jobs & Careers
Learn about careers, prepare for entrance and occupations exams, get ready to join the military or become an officer, learn how to conduct a job search and improve workplace skills.
A full-text database that covers all aspects of business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR), including risk evaluation, emergency preparedness and crisis communications.
Research a vocation, find an appropriate institution of learning, and get assistance on job searches and maintaining a career.
A job search and career exploration resource with more than 1,100 occupations, sample resumes and cover letters, current job and internship postings, and guidance on preparing for and getting a job.
Live, anytime, anywhere job assistance, including up-to-date nation-wide and local job search engines, professional resume critique and proven interview techniques. Experience personalized career center seamlessly integrated with advanced virtual technology to help job seekers of diverse backgrounds and needs.
Law
Provides a wide selection of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms across the most popular legal areas. Includes real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and many others.
Comprehensive periodical content for researchers studying law, law enforcement, forensic science, terrorism, and more.
Religion & Philosophy
Research the impact of religion on culture throughout history, including literature, arts, and language. Updated daily.
Science & Technology
Provides indexing, abstracting, and free full text access for selected international scholarly journals in many subject areas, including agriculture and food science, biology, chemistry, health science, languages and literature, mathematics, physics, engineering, the arts, business, environmental science, history, law, political science, philosophy, religion, and social science.
Introduce elementary students to database searching with resources featuring age-appropriate, curriculum-related content. Learn about animals, plants, music, science, sports, and more.
Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content.
Understand context for hundreds of science topics through overviews, journals, news, interactive experiments, and more.
Manipulate 3D interactive models to visualize and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth, and space science.
Access current and authoritative periodical content covering agriculture and its related fields.
Investigate environmental issues with diverse perspectives from the scientific community, policymakers, and corporate interests.
Access information on the latest developments across a range of scientific disciplines. Updated daily. Updated daily, this collection includes 1.6 million articles and 200 journals.
Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14.
The SciTech Premium Collection includes the Natural Science Collection and the Technology Collection and provides full-text titles from around the world, including scholarly journals, trade and industry journals, magazines, technical reports, conference proceedings, government publications, and more.
Social Sciences
OVIC is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of todays hottest social issues. Topic overviews, full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, statistics, images, videos, and audio files.
Find timely and historically relevant content on issues that influence women’s lives across the globe.
Access a range of periodical content to explore cultural differences, contributions, and influences in the global community.
Discover balanced coverage of topics related to gender studies, family and marital issues, and more.
Access scholarly journals and magazines that both analyze and contribute to popular culture.
Spanish Language
Search across full-text Spanish- and Portuguese-language scholarly journals and magazines from and about Latin America.
Herramientas de aprendizaje, carrera y ciudadanía en español. This center provides learning tools as well as career and citizenship resources to help busy adults improve their basic skills, earn a GED® credential or become a U.S. citizen.
Test Preparation
Prepare for important exams like the ACT® and SAT®
Prepare for important exams like the ACT® and SAT®
Prepare for important exams like the ACT®, SAT®, AP® Tests, and more.
If you need to strengthen your fundamental academic skills for your courses, prepare for an important placement test, or ensure a top score on a graduate school entrance exam, the resources here can help you reach your goal.
If you need to strengthen your fundamental academic skills for your courses, prepare for an important placement test, or ensure a top score on a graduate school entrance exam, the resources here can help you reach your goal.
An online tutoring service for students in grades K-12 featuring one-on-one tutoring and self-paced study tools. Available in English and Spanish, live one-on-one tutoring with qualified tutors is available daily between 2pm and 11pm. Other study tools are available 24/7.
Guided support and preparation to help you earn a high school equivalency credential.
A collection of interactive tutorials, practice tests, articles, flash cards and e-books patrons can use to improve academic skills in reading, writing, math and science as well as prepare for high-stakes exams.
