Research Resources

Provides full-text access to major U.S. regional, national, and local newspapers, as well as leading titles from around the world. News also includes thousands of images, radio and TV broadcasts, and transcripts.

Historical newspaper images from United States newspapers, including The Capital, from 1877 – 2023. 

Search hundreds of newspapers from around the world.
 

Search for legal term definitions in plain English.

Search by zip code, state, and specialties to find lawyers in your area.

This official U.S. Government Web site provides the latest information on plans for NAICS revisions, as well as access to various NAICS reference files and tools.

Search for children's fiction and nonfiction titles by author, plot, read-alikes, curriculum, and more.

Search for fiction and nonfiction titles by author, plot, theme, and more.
 

Journal and magazine articles focused on nursing and related fields. A subset of Gale Power Search.

Timely information on diet and nutrition from the Harvard School of Public Health.
 

Books and video courses in areas such as information technology and software, business, digital media, professional and personal development, and desktop/web applications.
 

Articles and information on current events and social issues.

Thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines are available to borrow right from your computer or mobile device. Download the Libby app or read on your Kindle.

Includes Peterson's™ college and graduate school directories, SAT, AP, citizenship, TOEFL & civil service online practice tests, other practice test preparation eBooks, a resume builder, financial aid, and scholarship information.

Contains a collection of poetry, as well as resources for teaching poetry.

From the Academy of American Poets, includes National Poetry Month information, and American Poets Magazine archives. 
 

Journal and magazine articles focused on the arts, social sciences, and history. A subset of Gale Power Search.