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The Austin Public Library subscribes to a variety of online resources for your information, education and entertainment.

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American Antiquarian Society Historical Periodicals Collection

American Antiquarian Society Historical Periodicals Collection

Digital access to American periodicals published between 1684 and 1912.

American Physical Society Journals

American Physical Society Journals

Library access only
Over 400,000 scientific research papers from 1983 to the present.

Ancestry Library Edition

Ancestry Library Edition

Comprehensive information for genealogical research. In-Library use only

Arts and Humanities Research Guide

Arts and Humanities Information Guide

Provides resources curated by expert librarians.

AtoZdatabases

AtoZdatabases

Directory, marketing and job search database includes 30 million business profiles and 220 million residents.

AtoZdatabases en Español

AtoZdatabases en Español

Esta base de datos incluye 30 millones de perfiles empresariales y 220 millones perfiles de habitantes.

Austin American Statesman

Austin American Statesman

Newspaper articles available through several platforms

Austin American Statesman (Historical)

Austin American Statesman (Historical)

Historical newspaper articles in PDF format

Austin American Statesman Image

Austin American Statesman Image

Full-page, full-color daily newspaper online

Austin Business Journal

Austin Business Journal

Breaking business news and the Book of Lists.

If you have access issues, contact Ask a Librarian.

Austin Business Journal - Book of Lists

Austin Business Journal - Book of Lists

The annual Book of Lists for the Austin business community.

If you have access issues, contact Ask a Librarian.

Austin Community Research Guide

Austin Community Information Guide

Provides resources curated by expert librarians.

Austin History Center Digital Collections

Austin History Center Digital Collections

Access thousands of digitized items from the Austin History Center archives, with more added each week.

Biblioteca TumbleBook

Biblioteca TumbleBook

El acceso a la  Biblioteca TumbleBook terminará el 17 de diciembre, 2024.

Ciber-libros para Ciber-niños.

Black Newspaper Collection (Historical)

Black Newspaper Collection (Historical)

Historical newspaper articles in PDF format

Brainfuse HelpNow

Brainfuse HelpNow

Live online tutoring available every day from 2 PM - 11 PM

Homework help and test prep for students in grades K-12 and adult learners.

Brainfuse HelpNow en Español

Brainfuse HelpNow en Español

Ayuda Gratis en Línea - Todos los Niveles - Maestros en español

Brainfuse HelpNow ofrece servicios de tutoría en línea para los grados K-12: disponibles cada día, 2 PM -11 PM. También ofrece herramientas para adultos que estudian para el GED, y examen de ciudadanía entre otras cosas.

Brainfuse JobNow

Brainfuse JobNow

Live online job and life skills coaching available every day from 2 PM - 11 PM

Online job coaching and resume assistance

Brands and Their Companies

Brands and Their Companies

Directory of manufacturers and distributors for public and private businesses

Britannica Library

Britannica Library

Encyclopedia entries, magazine articles, images and videos for all ages

Business & Nonprofits Research Guide

Business & Nonprofits Information Guide

Provides resources curated by expert librarians.

Centro de Referencia

Centro de Referencia

Incluye Enciclopedia Moderna para adultos y estudiantes y Britannica Escolar Online para estudiantes de 6 a 12 años de edad

Chicago Manual of Style Online

Chicago Manual of Style Online

State-of-the-art recommendations on editorial style and publishing practices

Children's Core Collection

Children's Core Collection

Recommended fiction and nonfiction books, magazines and web resources for children

Chilton Library

Chilton Library

Auto repair and maintenance instructions and diagrams.

Ciudadanía Americana

Ciudadanía Americana

Curso de ciudadanía en línea para personas que hablan español.

An online American citizenship course for Spanish-speakers.

cloudLibrary

cloudLibrary

Popular eBooks and audiobooks

Consumer Reports.org

Consumer Reports.org

Reliable ratings and reviews for thousands of products

Consumer Research Guide

Consumer Information Guide

Provides resources curated by expert librarians.

Core Collection en Español

Core Collection en Español

Recommended books in Spanish | Sugerencias de libros en español

Core Collections Complete

Core Collections Complete

Book reviews and lists for all ages.

Dictionary of American Family Names

Dictionary of American Family Names

More than 70,000 of the most commonly occurring surnames in the United States.

Education & Training Research Guide

Education & Training Information Guide

Provides resources curated by expert librarians.

eJournal Finder

eJournal Finder

Find magazines and newspapers included in Austin Public Library databases

Electric Lady Bird

Electric Lady Bird

Listen Now: Austin Public Library's curation of current music by Central Texas artists.

Electric Lady Bird En Español

Electric Lady Bird En Español

Electric Lady Bird (ELB) le ofrece música de artistas del centro de Texas, libre de comerciales y que ha sido cuidadosamente seleccionada para usted.

Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the U.S.

Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the U.S.

Covers more than 23,000 organizations

Encyclopedia of Associations: Regional, State and Local Organizations

Encyclopedia of Associations: Regional, State and Local Organizations

Covers more than 95,000 organizations

Factiva

Factiva

More than 32,000 sources from over 150 countries in 28 languages.

Factiva en Español

Factiva en Español

Contiene una colección de más de 32.000 periódicos y revistas de 150 países en 28 idiomas diferentes.

Foundation Directory Online Professional

Foundation Directory Online Professional

Information on grantmakers and grants.

Gale Business: DemographicsNow

Gale Business: DemographicsNow

Find demographics data, market research and directory information

Gale Business: Entrepreneurship

Gale Business: Entrepreneurship

Covers all aspects of starting and operating a business

Gale Business: Insights

Gale Business: Insights

Research and analyze companies and industries around the world.

Gale Business: Plan Builder

Gale Business: Plan Builder

Provides a step-by-step process to start and grow a business

Gale Directory Library

Gale Directory Library

Searchable directories covering a variety of industries and organizations

Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media

Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media

Directory listings for print and broadcast media.

Gale In Context: Biography

Gale In Context: Biography

More than 600,000 biographical entries covering international figures from all time periods and areas of study

Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints

Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints

Authoritative pro/con articles and essays

Gale Interactive: Science

Gale Interactive: Science

A virtual science lab for middle and high school students

Gale Literature Resource Center

Gale Literature Resource Center

Literature research and criticism

Gale Literature: LitFinder

Gale Literature: LitFinder

Literary works and secondary-source materials

Gale Literature: Twayne’s Author Series

Gale Literature: Twayne’s Author Series

In-depth critical introductions to the lives and works of major writers

Gale OneFile: Communications and Mass Media

Gale OneFile: Communications and Mass Media

Articles on all aspects of the communications field

Gale OneFile: Computer Science

Gale OneFile: Computer Science

Articles about the computer, telecommunications, and electronics industries

Gale OneFile: Contemporary Women's Issues

Gale OneFile: Contemporary Women's Issues

Information on women's issues

Gale OneFile: Diversity Studies

Gale OneFile: Diversity Studies

Articles about cultural differences, contributions and influences in the global community

Gale OneFile: Economics and Theory

Gale OneFile: Economics and Theory

Articles from business and economics magazines and journals

Gale OneFile: Educator’s Reference Complete

Gale OneFile: Educator’s Reference Complete

Articles, reports and resources for educators

Gale OneFile: Gardening and Horticulture

Gale OneFile: Gardening and Horticulture

Articles and book selections for gardeners and horticultural enthusiasts of all levels

Gale OneFile: Gender Studies

Gale OneFile: Gender Studies

Articles about gender studies, family and marital issues, and more

Gale OneFile: High School Edition

Gale OneFile: High School Edition

Articles and resources for middle and high school students

Gale OneFile: Home Improvement

Gale OneFile: Home Improvement

Home improvement articles for hobbyists and professionals

Gale OneFile: Hospitality and Tourism

Gale OneFile: Hospitality and Tourism

Articles about the cultural and economic aspects of travel and tourism, plus vacation planning resources

Gale OneFile: Information Science

Gale OneFile: Information Science

Articles covering all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology

Gale OneFile: Informe Académico

Gale OneFile: Informe Académico

Provee revistas académicas y de entretenimiento en español y portugués | Provides full-text Spanish- and Portuguese-language scholarly journals and magazines

Gale OneFile: Insurance and Liability

Gale OneFile: Insurance and Liability

Articles about protection of physical or intellectual assets

Gale OneFile: Leadership and Management

Gale OneFile: Leadership and Management

Career development articles

Gale OneFile: Military and Intelligence

Gale OneFile: Military and Intelligence

Articles and reports covering all aspects of the past and present military affairs

Gale OneFile: Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine

Gale OneFile: Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine

Articles covering physical therapy, physical fitness, and sports medicine

Gale OneFile: Pop Culture Studies

Gale OneFile: Pop Culture Studies

Articles that both analyze and contribute to popular culture

Gale OneFile: Psychology

Gale OneFile: Psychology

Articles in all fields of psychology

Gale OneFile: Vocations and Careers

Gale OneFile: Vocations and Careers

Articles on job searching and careers

Gale OneFile: War and Terrorism

Gale OneFile: War and Terrorism

Articles about conflicts and their causes

Gale Presents: Miss Humblebee's Academy

Gale Presents: Miss Humblebee's Academy

An online preschool learning program for children ages 3-6

Gale Presents: National Geographic Magazine Archive, 1888-2020

Gale Presents: National Geographic Magazine Archive, 1888-2020

National Geographic Magazine issues from its start in 1888 to 2020.

Gale Presents: Udemy

Gale Presents: Udemy

On-demand video courses

Genealogy and People Search Research Guide

Genealogy and People Search Information Guide

Provides resources curated by expert librarians.

GeoRef

GeoRef

Articles from geoscience journals and monographs

Government and Citizenship Research Guide

Government and Citizenship Information Guide

Provides resources curated by expert librarians.

HeritageQuest Online

HeritageQuest Online

Genealogy research tools including Federal Censuses, and family and local histories

hoopla

hoopla

Digital movies, music, TV shows, audiobooks, eBooks and comics.

hoopla en Español

hoopla en Español

Hoopla tiene películas, música, programas de televisión, libros en audio, libros electrónicos y cómics, todo en formato digital

Inglés en 100 Días

Inglés en 100 Días

Curso acelerado online de inglés en 100 sesiones intensivas.

Program for Spanish speakers to learn English in 100 intensive sessions.

Investor's Business Daily

Investor's Business Daily

Library access only.

Information about stocks, funds and markets with daily data tables and investment tools.

Job & Career Accelerator

Job & Career Accelerator

Create resumes and cover letters, explore career options and search for jobs

JSTOR

JSTOR

Academic journal articles in the social sciences, humanities and sciences

Kanopy

Kanopy

Stream thousands of movies and documentaries

KidSpeak

KidSpeak

Language learning for children

LearningExpress Library

LearningExpress Library

Academic, civil service, GED, ASVAB, U.S. citizenship, professional and certification practice tests and skill building for all ages.

LearningExpress Library en Español

LearningExpress Library en Español

Esta herramienta le ofrece muchos exámenes de práctica en áreas como: Servicio Civil, GED, materias universitarias, del ejército y para certificaciones profesionales. También ofrece ejercicios de práctica para el examen de ciudadanía y otros temas que le puedan interesar.

MakeMake

MakeMake

Libros electrónicos en español para niños | eBooks in Spanish for children

Mango Languages

Mango Languages

Learn over 70 world languages, take more than 20 ESL/ELL courses, and improve your proficiency with Mango Movies.

Mango Languages en Español

Mango Languages en Español

Aprenda inglés y otros 70 idiomas

Middle and Junior High Core Collection

Middle and Junior High Core Collection

Recommended fiction and nonfiction books, magazines and websites for middle and junior high school libraries.

Morningstar Investing Center

Morningstar Investment Research Center

Independent reports on 30,000 mutual funds, stocks and ETFs for the individual investor.

National Directory of Nonprofit Organizations

National Directory of Nonprofit Organizations

A comprehensive nonprofit directory

New York Times

New York Times

Access to the New York Times website and app: articles from 1851 to today, along with videos, company data and interactive features.

NewsBank

NewsBank

Search and view articles from thousands of newspapers, including the Austin American-Statesman and the Austin Monitor.

NewsBank: Acceda Noticias

NewsBank: Acceda Noticias

Ofrece artículos de más de 100 fuentes de noticias en español de los Estados Unidos y el mundo.

Articles from Spanish-language news sources from the United States and around the globe.

Nonfiction Core Collection

Nonfiction Core Collection

Guide to nonfiction books for adults

Oakwood Cemetery Database

Oakwood Cemetery Database

A listing of burials in Austin's oldest cemetery

OverDrive / Libby

OverDrive / Libby

eBooks, audiobooks, magazines and streaming video

OverDrive / Libby en Español

OverDrive / Libby en Español

OverDrive / Libby ofrece libros electrónicos, en audio, revistas y videos streaming.

Oxford English Dictionary (OED)

Oxford English Dictionary (OED)

Search the meaning, history and pronunciation of over half a million words

ProQuest Historical Newspapers: El Paso Herald/El Paso Times

ProQuest Historical Newspapers: El Paso Herald/El Paso Times

Full-text articles from the El Paso Times (1881-2009) and El Paso Herald Post (1896-1996).

Publishers Directory

Publishers Directory

Comprehensive coverage of U.S. and Canadian publishing operations.

SAMS Photofact Online

SAMS Photofact Online

Schematics and wiring diagrams for TVs, DVD players, LCD & HDTV, radios and VCRs

SizeUpAustin

SizeUpAustin

Austin Metro data for new and existing businesses.

SkillMill by Interplay Learning

SkillMill by Interplay Learning

Online skilled trades training including HVAC, solar, plumbing, electrical and more

SkillMill de Interplay Learning

SkillMill de Interplay Learning

Capacitación en línea de oficios calificados que incluye HVAC, energía solar, plomería, electricidad y más

SOSDirect

SOSDirect

Library access only
Up-to-date information about Texas business organizations from the Texas Secretary of State

Spanish Reference Center

Spanish Reference Center

Search two Spanish-language encyclopedias: one for ages 6-12 and one for high school to adult

Statista

Statista

Statistics and reports for business, nonprofits and general research

TeachingBooks for Libraries

Book Connections

Multimedia content to complement children's and young adult books

TeachingBooks.net

TeachingBooks.net

Multimedia content to complement children's and young adult books for K-12 students and educators

Texas Digital Sanborn Maps

Texas Digital Sanborn Maps

Detailed property and land-use records of Texas towns and cities from 1867 to 1970

Texas Driving Permit Practice Tests

Texas Driving Permit Practice Tests

Driver's permit, motorcycle and CDL practice tests

Texas Legal Forms

Texas Legal Forms

Legal forms specific to Texas include official, state-specific litigation, business, personal, real estate and general forms

Texas State Directory

Texas State Directory

Library access only.

Information about state, county and city officials and staff in Texas.

Texas Venture Capital and Private Equity Directory

Texas Venture Capital and Private Equity Directory

Provides investment firm profiles and financing information

Transparent Language

Transparent Language

Learn over 110 world languages or American Sign Language. Includes English for speakers of over 30 languages and courses for children.

Transparent Language en Español

Transparent Language en Español

Ofrece cursos en más de 110 idiomas, incluyendo Lenguaje de Señas de los Estados Unidos, inglés para hablantes de más de 30 idiomas y cursos KidSpeak para niños

TumbleBook Library

TumbleBook Library

Animated, talking picture books for kids.

Twentieth Century American and English Poetry Collections

Twentieth Century American and English Poetry Collections

Collections of 20th century poems

Value Line

Value Line

Coverage of 1,700 stocks in The Value Line Investment Survey Plus and 1,800 in the The Small and Mid-Cap edition.

Weiss Financial Ratings Series

Weiss Financial Ratings Series

Ratings for stocks, mutual funds, banks, credit unions and insurance companies. Financial literacy and planning tools.

WorldCat

WorldCat

All the items cataloged by member libraries worldwide