If you are using a library computer or the library's wi-fi access, please use this page instead for access to our Research Resources.
Important: First time users, please read these access instructions. If you have difficulty logging in, please try these troubleshooting tips.
If you have difficulty using these databases, please contact the Reference Department at 441-8530 for assistance.
Important: First time users, please read these access instructions. If you have difficulty logging in, please try these troubleshooting tips.
If you have difficulty using these databases, please contact the Reference Department at 441-8530 for assistance.
Resources are grouped into these categories:
| Arts Resources: |
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 American Song |
Recordings and information about the history of American Music. This resource includes the material formerly included in African American Song. More info | |
| CAMIO | Art images. This resource is only available inside Lincoln City Libraries facilities. If you are using wifi access in one of our libraries, access is available here. | |
| Classical Music Library | Archive of classical music recordings and information about classical music. More info | |
| Contemporary World Music |
Recordings and information about contemporary music from around the world. More info | |
| Jazz Music Library |
Comprehensive collection of streaming jazz. More info | |
| Smithsonian Global Sound | Recordings and information about music from around the world. More info | |
| Theatre in Video | Videos of plays and documentaries about theater. More info | |
| Automotive Information: | ||
| Auto Repair Reference Center | Automotive repair information. More info | |
| Books and literature resources: | ||
| Books24x7 |
Electronic books with an emphasis on computer hardware and software, business, and health and well-being; registration is required to use this resource. More info | |
| Books in Print NebraskAccess |
Database of books available from publishers. More info | |
| Dear Reader | Receive book excerpts by e-mail. More info | |
| Downloadable Audiobooks from OverDrive | Downloadable audiobooks. More info Please see this note about downloadable audiobooks and iPods |
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| Fiction Connection NebraskAccess |
Help for finding good books to read. More info | |
| Literature Resource Center | Information on more than 120,000 writers; this database includes the Contemporary Authors database. More info | |
| netLibrary Set up a netLibrary account |
Electronic books. More info | |
| NoveList | Help for finding good books to read. More info | |
| NoveList K-8 | A special version of NoveList for kids. More info | |
| WorldCat | Access to the holdings records of libraries around the world. More info | |
| Business, Consumer & Employment resources: | ||
| Business Reference e-Books | A collection of electronic business reference books. More info | |
| JobNow powered by brainfuse |
Live interactive help and other resources for job seekers. Live help available from 2:00-11:00 PM each day. More info | |
| The Kiplinger Letter NebraskAccess |
Business and investment information. More info | |
| Morningstar® Investment Research Center | Business and investment information. More info | |
| Nebraska Small Business Forms | Small business forms for use in Nebraska. More info | |
| Prices for Antiques (p4A Antiques Reference) | Information about antiques and collectibles. More info | |
| ReferenceUSA - Business |
Nationwide business directory. More info | |
| Small Business Resource Center | Information on starting and maintaining a successful small business. More info | |
| Value Line® Investment Survey | Business and investment information. More info | |
| Directories | ||
| ReferenceUSA - Business |
Nationwide business directory. More info | |
| ReferenceUSA - Residential |
Nationwide telephone directory. More info | |
| Education Resources: | ||
| Homework HelpNow powered by brainfuse |
Online tutoring and homework help for grades 3-12. Service available from 2:00-11:00 PM each day. More info | |
| Teacher Reference Center | Information for teachers and professional educators. More info | |
| Testing & Education Reference Center | Information about colleges, graduate schools, and scholarships; includes on-line practice tests and test prep eBooks. More info | |
| Genealogy Resources: | ||
| Ancestry Library Edition | Genealogy information. This resource is only available inside Lincoln City Libraries facilities. If you are using wifi access in one of our libraries, access is available here. |
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| ArchiveGrid |
Index to historical archives. This resource is only available inside Lincoln City Libraries facilities. If you are using wifi access in one of our libraries, access is available here. | |
| HeritageQuest Online | Genealogy information. More info | |
| Geography Resources: | ||
| Geography Reference e-Books | Electronic Reference books about places and cultures. More info | |
| Health Resources: | ||
| Consumer Health Complete |
Consumer-oriented health information. More info | |
| Health and Medicine Reference e-Books | Electronic Reference books on health and medicine. More info | |
| History & Biography Resources: | ||
| ArchiveGrid |
Index to historical archives. This resource is only available inside Lincoln City Libraries facilities. If you are using wifi access in one of our libraries, access is available here. | |
| Biography Resource Center | Biographical information. More info | |
| History Reference e-Books | A collection of electronic history reference books. More info | |
| Wilson Biography Reference Bank & Omnifile | Biographical database and periodicals index. More info |
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| Language Information: | ||
| Mango Languages | Lessons in nine foreign languages, plus English for speakers of other languages. More info | |
| Oxford Language Dictionaries |
Dictionary for translating between English and six other languages. More info | |
| Law Resources: | ||
| LegalForms | Legal forms for use in Nebraska. More info | |
| West's Encyclopedia of American Law | Information on legal issues. More info | |
| Magazines and news resources: | ||
| EBSCO Masterfile Premier |
Full-text magazine articles and reference sources. More info |
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| eLibrary (formerly Electric Library) | Articles from selected magazines, newspapers (including the Omaha World Herald), books, and radio and TV broadcasts. More info | |
| Lincoln Journal Star |
Coverage of the Lincoln Journal Star from June 1996 to the present. More info | |
| Nebraska Newsstand | This resource is no longer available. | |
| New York Times (login not required) | Coverage from 1999-present. More info | |
| Wilson Omnifile & Biography Reference Bank |
Full-text magazine articles and biographical database. More info | |
| Religion Resources: | ||
| Religion Reference e-Books | Electronic Reference books about religions and religious issues. (Currently includes only the Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim World) More info | |
| Science Resources: | ||
| Facts On File Science Online | No longer available. |
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| Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia | Detailed zoological information. More info | |
| Miscellaneous Databases: | ||
| FirstSearch | Thirteen databases on a variety of topics. More info | |
| Gale Virtual Reference Library | Electronic Reference Books. More info | |
| Kids InfoBits | Information resources for students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. More info | |
| Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA) | Information about Library and Information Science. More info | |
| Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center | Information on social issues. More info | |
| Prices for Antiques (p4A Antiques Reference) | Information about antiques and collectibles. More info | |
| World Book Online | This resource is no longer available | |
| Access to the following database is available only from within Lincoln City Libraries facilities: | ||
| Ancestry Library Edition | Genealogy information | |
Alphabetical listing of all resources:
| African American Song | Recordings and information about the history of African American Music. More info | |
| Ancestry Library Edition |
Genealogy information. This resource is only available inside Lincoln City Libraries facilities. If you are using wifi access in one of our libraries, access is available here. |
|
| ArchiveGrid |
Index to historical archives. This resource is only available inside Lincoln City Libraries facilities. If you are using wifi access in one of our libraries, access is available here. | |
| Auto Repair Reference Center | Automotive repair information. More info | |
| Biography Resource Center | Biographical information. More info | |
| Books24x7 |
Electronic books with an emphasis on computer hardware and software, business, and health and well-being; registration is required to use this resource. More info | |
| Books in Print NebraskAccess |
Database of books available from publishers. More info | |
| Business Reference e-Books | A collection of electronic business reference books. More info | |
| CAMIO |
Art images. This resource is only available inside Lincoln City Libraries facilities. If you are using wifi access in one of our libraries, access is available here. | |
| Classical Music Library | Archive of classical music recordings and information about classical music. More info | |
| Consumer Health Complete |
Consumer-oriented health information. More info | |
| Downloadable Audiobooks from OverDrive | Downloadable audiobooks. More info Please see this note about downloadable audiobooks and iPods |
|
| EBSCO Masterfile Premier |
Full-text magazine articles and reference sources. More info |
|
| eLibrary (formerly Electric Library) | Articles from selected magazines, newspapers (including the Omaha World Herald), books, and radio and TV broadcasts. More info | |
| Facts On File Science Online | Extensive information on a broad range of scientific disciplines. This resource is not currently available. | |
| Fiction Connection NebraskAccess |
Help for finding good books to read. More info | |
| FirstSearch | Thirteen databases on a variety of topics. More info | |
| Gale Virtual Reference Library | Electronic Reference Books. More info | |
| Gardening, Landscape & Horticulture Collection |
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| Geography Reference e-Books | Electronic Reference books about places and cultures. More info | |
| Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia | Detailed zoological information. More info | |
| Health and Medicine Reference e-Books | Electronic Reference books on health and medicine. More info | |
| HeritageQuest Online | Genealogy information. More info | |
| History Reference e-Books | A collection of electronic history reference books. More info | |
| Home Improvement Collection |
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| Homework HelpNow powered by brainfuse |
Online tutoring and homework help for grades 3-12. Service available from 2:00-11:00 PM each day. More info | |
| JobNow powered by brainfuse |
Live interactive help and other resources for job seekers. Live help available from 2:00-11:00 PM each day. More info | |
| Kids InfoBits | Information resources for students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. More info | |
| The Kiplinger Letter NebraskAccess |
Business information. More info | |
| LegalForms | Legal forms for use in Nebraska. More info | |
| Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA) | Information about Library and Information Science. More info | |
| Lincoln Journal Star |
Coverage of the Lincoln Journal Star from June 1996 to the present. More info | |
| Literature Resource Center | Information on more than 120,000 writers; this database includes the Contemporary Authors database. More info | |
| Mango Languages | Lessons in nine foreign languages, plus English for speakers of other languages. More info | |
| Morningstar® Investment Research Center | Business and investment information. More info | |
| Nebraska Newsstand | This resource is no longer available. | |
| Nebraska Small Business Forms | Small business forms for use in Nebraska. More info | |
| netLibrary Set up a netLibrary account |
Electronic books. More info | |
| New York Times (login not required) | Coverage from 1999-present. More info | |
| NoveList | Help for finding good books to read. More info | |
| NoveList K-8 | A special version of NoveList for kids. More info | |
| Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center | Information on social issues. More info | |
| Oxford Language Dictionaries |
Dictionary for translating between English and six other languages. More info | |
| ReferenceUSA - Business |
Nationwide business directory. More info | |
| ReferenceUSA - Residential |
Nationwide telephone directory. More info | |
| Religion Reference e-Books | Electronic Reference books about religions and religious issues. (Currently includes only the Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim World) More info | |
| Small Business Resource Center | Information on starting and maintaining a successful small business. More info | |
| Smithsonian Global Sound | Recordings and information about music from around the world. More info | |
| Teacher Reference Center | Information for teachers and professional educators. More info | |
| Testing & Education Reference Center | Information about colleges, graduate schools, and scholarships; includes on-line practice tests and test prep eBooks. More info | |
| Theatre in Video | Videos of plays and documentaries about theater. More info | |
| Value Line® Investment Survey | Business and investment information. More info | |
| West's Encyclopedia of American Law | Information on legal issues. More info | |
| Wilson Biography Reference Bank & Omnifile | Biographical database and periodicals index. More info | |
| World Book Online | This resource is no longer available |
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| WorldCat | Access to the holdings records of libraries around the world. More info |