Research Resources
Resources are grouped into these categories:
Login to these resources is automatic from most computers located within Lincoln City Libraries facilities.
Unless otherwise noted, off-site access is also available for Lincoln City Libraries cardholders; contact Library staff for login information.
Resources marked with this icon can also be accessed through these Android and iPhone apps!
Arts & Music resources: 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 (Catalog of Art Museum Images Online) High-quality art images. Access is available only from within Lincoln City Libraries facilities. More info 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 Music Online All of our music resources combined in one interface. More info Smithsonian Global Sound Recordings and information about music from around the world. More info Automotive Information: Auto Repair Reference Center Automotive repair information. More info Books & literature resources: Books in Print Database of books available from publishers. More info Dear Reader Online Book Clubs Book excerpts by e-mail. Digital Downloads from OverDrive Downloadable e-books and audiobooks (these may be checked out, but not downloaded on Library computers) eBooks from EBSCO (formerly netLibrary) Electronic books. More info Fiction Connection Help for finding good books to read. More info Non-Fiction Connection Help for finding good non-fiction books to read. More info NoveList Help for finding good books to read. More info NoveList K-8 A special version of NoveList for kids. More info TumbleBook Library Animated, talking picture books and other e-Books for kids. More info WorldCat Access to the holdings records of libraries around the world. More info Business, Consumer & Employment resources: A to Z: The World Facts & Travel (Global Road Warrior) World travel information with a focus on the business traveller. More info A collection of electronic business reference books. More info JobNow
powered by brainfuseLive interactive help and other resources for job seekers. Live help available from 2:00-11:00 PM each day. More info Legal forms (including small business forms) for use in Nebraska. More info Morningstar® Investment Research Center Business and investment information. More info ReferenceUSA Nationwide business directory. More info Value Line® Investment Survey Business and investment information. More info Directories: ReferenceUSA Nationwide business directory. More info Education resources: Homework HelpNow
powered by brainfuseOnline 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 Online test preparation and practice tests. More info Genealogy resources: Ancestry Library Edition Genealogy information. Access is available only from within Lincoln City Libraries facilities. More info ArchiveGrid Index to historical archives. Access is available only from within Lincoln City Libraries facilities. More info HeritageQuest Online Genealogy information. More info Geography resources: A to Z: The USA General information about US states and Territories. More info A to Z: The World Facts & Travel (Global Road Warrior) World travel information with a focus on the business traveller. More info Electronic Reference books about places and cultures. More info Sanborn Maps (Nebraska) Property and land-use maps from 1883 through 1962. More info Government & Politics resources: Electronic Reference books about Government & Politics. More info Health resources: Electronic Reference books on health and medicine. More info Consumer-oriented health information. More info History & Biography resources: ArchiveGrid Index to historical archives. More info Biography Reference Bank Biographical database and periodicals index. More info A collection of electronic history reference books. More info Sanborn Maps (Nebraska) Property and land-use maps from 1883 through 1962. More info Language resources: Mango Languages Lessons in nine foreign languages, plus English for speakers of other languages. More info
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Law resources: Legal forms for use in Nebraska. More info Electronic Reference books on a legal topics. (Includes West's Encyclopedia of American Law) More info Magazines and news resources: 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 Magazine Article Search Full-text magazine articles and reference sources. (This combines EBSCO MasterFile Premier and Wilson OmniFile.) More info New York Times Coverage from 1981-present. More info Religion resources: Electronic Reference books about religions and religious issues. (Currently includes only the Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim World) More info Science resources: Electronic Reference books on a wide range of science and nature topics. (Includes Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia) More info Miscellaneous resources: FirstSearch Eleven databases on a variety of topics. More info Electronic Reference books. More info Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA) Information about Library and Information Science. More info
