Read newspapers, journals, electronic books, and more without leaving your computer. Access the library catalog’s wealth of print and electronic resources using the links below. If you can’t find what your are looking for please Ask a Librarian!
NOTE: YOU MAY NEED A LIBRARY CARD AND PIN TO ACCESS THESE RESOURCES.CloudSource Open Access (OA)
Find high quality, peer-reviewed, academic articles covering a broad range of subject areas. Book chapters, reports, proceedings, dissertations and open educational resources (OER) such as lesson plans, lectures, and lab activities are also available. Additional content is being added on a regular basis. An Open Access article is an academic publication that provides free full text access through the Delaware Library Catalog (DLC). You do not need a Delaware Library Card to use this service. Learn more! | CSOA Quick Facts PDF
The Delaware Heritage Collection
Documents, artwork, maps, newspapers, slides, photos, audio/video and other important items documenting Delaware’s rich history and culture can now be explored online!
Digital Newspapers (Archived)
Archived newspapers, such as “The Evening Journal” are digitized, permanent, freely-accessible documents through the Library of Congress’ Chronicling America database. View all titles available for Delaware. The Seaford Leader and Seaford High School Year Books can be found at the Seaford Historical Society.
Genealogy
Resources to assist your search for family records. Includes census, birth, marriage, death, church, military, immigration and other records.
Homework Help
(via UDLib/SEARCH)
The UDLib/SEARCH program provides home access to online magazines, newspapers, and encyclopedias to Delaware’s K-12 students, parents, and teachers (including homeschooled students). Please contact your local school or public librarian for more information.
Learning Express
Practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to achieve the results you want—at school, at work, or in life.
LibGuides (Subject Guides)
Delaware Division of Libraries authoritative guides with websites, information and resources on a wide assortment of topics.
MasterFile Premier
Full text for more than 2,000 magazines & general reference publications. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, it also includes reference books and biographical articles, more than 100,000 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of 235,186 photos, maps and flag.
MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health’s Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
Northstar Digital Literacy
Provides digital literacy assessments for patrons seeking to improve their digital literacy skills by learning and reviewing basic computer skills, software, and how to use technology in daily life. Make an Appointment | download Northstar Information Sheet PDF | Northstar’s Website
PubMed
PubMed® is a free resource provided to Delaware Libraries’ patrons in partnership with Delaware Health & Social Services (DHSS) Library. PubMed (nih.gov) – Comprises more than 30 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.
Data Axle Reference Solutions (Formerly: ReferenceUSA)
Includes 30 million business profiles & 220 million residents. Ideal for sales leads mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, much more! (For access scroll to the bottom of the Terms & Conditions & click the checkbox to accept, then click on continue, enter your 14-digit public library barcode and click Log On.) Please note: If unable to access Reference Solutions remotely using Google Chrome™, please try using a different internet browser. The most recent version of Chrome has been known to cause access issues.
Universal Class provides an extensive catalog of over 500 courses covering diverse topics such as business, technology, personal development, and creative arts. Whether you’re looking to advance your career, explore a new hobby, or achieve personal growth, Universal Class offers flexible and convenient learning opportunities tailored to your needs.
*All Delaware databases are brought to you by the State of Delaware, Division of Libraries in partnership with your local library.