Research Tools

A collection of resources on historical and cultural topics including the US government, American and World History, World Religion, the American experience from African, Indian, and Latino perspectives, modern issues like genocide, and pop culture.

Fun learning activities and games for toddlers through 2nd grade, from alphabet, numbers, and shapes to reading, writing, art, social studies, and more.

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Search leading journals and magazines for peer-reviewed full-text articles on a range of subjects including science, technology, social sciences, art, medicine, and more.

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Spanish language full-text articles from major news sources in the United States and from over 20 countries.

Find millions of articles from local, regional, and national news sources, from The Florida Times-Union to USA Today.

A collection of resources exploring African American history and culture, including articles, biographies, primary sources, media, and more.

Research your family history with billions of records from sources like census data, vital records, immigration records, military records, photos, and more

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Research Jacksonville history through the Beaches Leader Historical and Current Collection with coverage from 1963 through today.

Find your next favorite book with read-alikes, reviews, award winners, themed book lists, and more.

Learn how to structure and write a business plan, with examples from actual plans in retail, service, and manufacturing industries.

(AtoZdatabases) A reference, research, marketing, mailing lists/sales leads, and job-search database.

All things IT with 600 + journals and periodicals in the computer, telecommunications, and electronics industries.

Discover Jacksonville history 24/7. Explore our Digital Collection Archive for unlimited, global access to rare, unique, and fragile library materials.

Enhance your genealogy research with access to over 660,000 maps, plans, and property and land-use records.

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A tool for research and marketing, this online collection provides authoritative directories on companies, publishers, and associations in industries like business, health and medicine, government, media, and more.

2.7 million + articles journals exploring global cultural differences, contributions, and influences.

Access over 9 million full-text articles from almost 20,000 national and international open access journals on a wide range of scientific and scholarly topics.

This online collection provides authoritative directories on companies, publishers, and associations in industries like business, health and medicine, government, media, and more.

Explore environmental issues with access to over 5.4 million articles, including diverse perspectives from the scientific community, policymakers, and corporate interests.

Jacksonville Public Library is a certified FamilySearch Affiliate, giving you additional access to the world's largest online collection of genealogical materials at selected computers in Special Collections at the Main Library.

With resources for all grade levels, this collection provides almost 200 million articles, ebooks, videos and more on a wide range of topics and interests.

Research Jacksonville history through the Florida Times-Union Historical and Current Collection with coverage from 1883 through today.

Fold3 Library Edition by Ancestry provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.

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This resource provides millions of articles, images, and videos on a wide range of topics including biology, criminal justice, history, marketing, and more.

A collection of authoritative directories on companies, publishers, and associations in industries like business, health and medicine, government, media, and more.

Explore diseases and conditions, drugs, medical treatments and procedures, alternative medical practices.

Give young learners a head start with this kid-friendly database.

Created specifically for middle-schoolers, Gale in Context: Middle School combines the best of Gale's reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more.

Supporting high school curricula and university coursework, Science in Context features authoritative information for assignments and projects, and provides detailed coverage of popular subjects.

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Literature Criticism Online is the largest, most extensive compilation of literary commentary available with tens of thousands of hard-to-find essays.

Find biographical and critical essays on the lives, works, and careers of the world's most influential literary figures from all eras and genres, from over 420 reference resources.

Illustrated biographical profiles of children's authors and illustrators, ideal for teachers, librarians, professors, students, and other researchers of children's and young adult literature.

Search over 600 journals for comprehensive coverage of agriculture and related fields, from practical aspects of farming to cutting-edge scientific research.

Develop a business strategy, make personal investment decisions, research companies, and more with resources from over 4,000 leading business and trade publications.

Access over 3 million articles on all aspects of communications, including advertising, public relations, linguistics, and literature.

Search over 250 journals for comprehensive content for researchers studying law, law enforcement, forensic science, terrorism, and more.

From aspiring to established chefs, access over 5 million articles, including recipes, from over 250 major cooking and nutrition magazines and books.

Whether starting a business, marketing a project, or analyzing trends, find full-text articles on business and economic topics from over 1,800 journals and magazines.

Find full-text articles on topics concerning every educational specialty and for every level of education, from preschool to college.

Find millions of articles on topics related to drama, music, art history, and filmmaking.

A home improvement resource for DIYers and professionals alike.

Topics include information infrastructure, data processing techniques, metadata architectures, and more in the Information Science and Library Issues Collection.

Una colección de revistas hispánicas con textos completos. Abarca negocios, salud, tecnologia, cultura, temas de actualidad y otras materias.

Insurance and Liability Collection provides access to academic journals and trade publications covering the insurance industry and topics such as labor relations, mortgage banking, legal issues, and more.

LegalTrac features a comprehensive collection of major legal publications.

The Military and Intelligence Database covers all aspects of the past and current state of military affairs.

Find all aspects of the Nursing profession with Nursing and Allied Health Collection -- from direct patient care to health care administration -- are covered.

Discover this comprehensive collection of periodicals supporting physical therapy and sports medicine with the Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Collection.

More than 1,000 of the most searched magazines, the Popular Magazines database is 100% full text and includes over 600 titles.

The Psychology Collection gives individuals a basic understanding of the study of the mind, emotions and how the human mind develops and diminishes over time.

Users of the Religion and Philosophy Collection can research different religions, philosophies and how they impact our daily lives.

Research the latest scientific developments in particle physics, nanotechnology, geology, and more.

This U.S. History Collection of journals provides balanced coverage of both current thought on events in U.S. history.

Finding an appropriate institution of learning, job searching, and maintaining a career are all topics covered by the Vocations and Careers Collection, providing current and applicable content for all vocational milestones.

The War and Terrorism Collection is the definitive periodical collection of hand selected titles for analysts, risk management professionals and students of military science, history, social science.

The World History Collection provides well-rounded coverage of both the current thinking and events in World History.

Search for any term or phrase and find articles from thousands of magazines journals, newspapers, and books along with videos, images, and podcast content on PowerSearch.

Build a resume, take career assessments, and find job listings with this one-stop resource for job seekers at all levels.

Find resources for students and job seekers, from practice tests and exam preparation to career assessments and resume templates.

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Find articles on the practical and scientific aspects of plants, flowers, and gardening.

Find balanced coverage on topics related to gender studies, family and marital issues, and more.

A one-stop resource for your research and general interest needs with full-text news, magazine, and periodical articles on a wide variety of topics.

Find articles on a wide variety of health and fitness issues.

A Premier collection of U.S. obituaries, death notices, and funeral notices from 1704 – today.

Powered by Ancestry.com, uncover your family history with access to 4.4 billion records from genealogical and historical sources including census data, military records, city directories, and more.

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This historical newspaper collection provides online, searchable, first-hand accounts, and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society, and events of the time (1893 - 2010).

This 21-volume series provides students with critical perspectives on major historical events, drawn from all time periods and from all parts of the globe.

Access this collection of eBooks pertaining to the history of the Holocaust.

Find a wealth of resources covering the cultural and economic aspects of hospitality, travel and tourism.

Learn relevant, professional skills on LinkedIn Learning.

This contentDM collection includes both the historic newspapers and the newspaper indexes in the library's digital archive for the Jacksonville Journal, FTU, and Florida Star.

Contains full text articles of reference magazines and publications. Covers subject areas like business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues, and more.

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Jacksonville Public Library offers complimentary and unlimited access to New York Times news! Search the archives, engage with expert reporting, dive deep into culture and analysis — and so much more.

Looking for your new favorite book? Get reading recommendations delivered to your inbox with NextReads™!

NoveList K-8 is a fun and interactive way for kids and teens to uncover their next great read.

Get personalized book recommendations curated by humans based on what you love about books.

Discover a comprehensive collection of periodicals supporting pop culture.

Providing access to academic journals and other reference content for educators.

Online reference and research tool providing library cardholders instant, real-time access to accurate, in-depth information on U.S. businesses and U.S. residents.

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Search this database to learn how to start, finance, or manage your small business.

Designed for high school students, with access to a variety of indexed and full-text resources on a vast array of subjects.

Providing an effective and engaging experience for language learners looking to build their vocabulary, practice their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

An investment research platform that includes Value Line publications plus tools to track stocks and mutual funds, compare companies, and stay updated on market trends.

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Thousands of eBooks on virtually any subject from trusted, authoritative reference works.

Access the Wall Street Journal from anywhere. Simply click the "Go to resource" button to sign-in with your library account credentials and create your account.

World Book supports teachers, librarians, students, parents, and kids with in-person and virtual learning.

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