Research and Learn
Use our Research Databases
Your library card gives you access to dozens of research databases you can’t find anywhere else for free. Remote access to databases requires your library card number and PIN to log in (try the last 4 digits of your phone number). Some databases are available for in-Library use only. This means you can access them only on a Library computer or through Library Wi-Fi.
Academic Search Premier Journals
Journals:
Full text access to more than 4,500 academic journals. An EBSCO database.
AllData Repair (in-Library use only)
Automotive repair:
Manufacturer-accurate repair information for more than 44,000 vehicles. Available on Library computers and Library Wi-Fi only.
Ancestry.com (in-Library use only)
Genealogy:
Find military records, census data, photos, and other records to help you research your family history. Available on Library computers and Library Wi-Fi only.
Auto Repair Source
Automotive repair:
Contains repair and maintenance information on most manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles. An EBSCO database.
Business Source Premier
Business:
Articles on marketing, management, accounting, finance, and economics. An EBSCO database.
Colorado Grants Guide
Grants and Non-Profits:
Profiles of more than 770 foundations, corporations, and government agencies that fund Colorado nonprofits.
Consumer Health Complete
Health:
Health and wellness information, from conventional medicine to complementary and holistic approaches. An EBSCO database.
Consumer Reports Digital Edition
Product rankings:
Articles and ratings on product information, health, public safety and buyer guides.
Colorado Historic Newspaper Collection
Newspapers:
Digitized pages from historic Longmont newspapers plus over 200 newspapers published in Colorado between 1859 and 1941.
Data Axle: Reference Solutions
Business:
Profiles of 102 million U.S. businesses and 320 million U.S. residents. Research markets and create mailing list.
Family Search (in-Library use only)
Genealogy:
Thousands of family histories. You’ll need to create a free account with your email.
Gale Legal Forms
Legal:
Legal forms, including Colorado-specific, federal, business, real estate, and personal forms. Many are fillable online.
GreenFILE
Environment:
Research the human impact on the environment across a wide range of topics. An EBSCO database.
Heritage Quest
Genealogy:
Digital images of family and local history books, Revolutionary War Pension Files, Freedman’s Bank records, and U.S. Federal Census records. Plus, search PERSI, the largest and best subject index of genealogy and family history articles.
History Reference Center
History:
Over 1,600 reference books, 150 history periodicals, thousands of historical documents, photos, maps, and 80 hours of historical video. An EBSCO database.
Learning Express Online Test Prep
Education:
Practice tests to prepare for the GED, college admission, civil service, citizenship exams and more.
Mango Languages
Language Learning:
Learn more than 70 languages, including endangered and Indigenous languages and American Sign Language. You can use Mango Languages on a computer or mobile device. Mango also includes Little Pim, a language-learning program for children.
How to get started:
- Create a profile or sign in as a guest on a computer. Note: Guest sessions don’t save your progress.
- Choose your language course.
- Download the Mango Languages app from your app store.
MasterFILE Premier
Journals and Peridicals:
Over 500 reference books, 160,000 primary source documents, and 600,000 images including photos, maps, and flags. An EBSCO database.
Merck Manuals
Health and Science:
Reliable medical information for patients, families, and health care professionals. This database is sometimes referred to as MSD Manuals.
NewsBank
Newspapers:
Longmont Times-Call articles from 2004 to the present. Includes articles from U.S. and national newspapers.
New York Times
Newspapers:
Digital New York Times articles (1851-1923; 1980-today)
Novelist
Reading and Books:
Discover new authors and titles based on what you already love.
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
Health and Science:
Research on psychology, mental health, human behavior, and related topics. Includes articles on psychiatry, psychology, anthropology, and behavioral science. An EBSCO database.
Science Reference Center
Health and Science:
Research and information on chemistry, Earth and space science, the environment, health and medicine, life science, physics, technology, wildlife, and the history and impact of science. An EBSCO database.
Tutor.com
Education:
On-demand tutoring, homework help, test preparation and writing assistance for students in grades Kindergarten-Adult in more than 60 subjects.
Value Line
Business and Investing:
Investment research covering stocks, funds, and financial data.
Wall Street Journal
Newspapers:
Current and past issues of The Wall Street Journal, covering U.S. and world news.
Washington Post
Newspapers:
Read digital articles, watch videos, listen to podcasts and access the Washington Post LIVE.
World Book Online
Encyclopedia:
Timely, reliable, and readable encyclopedic information. Thousands of articles, as well as hundreds of maps, videos, and other media.
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