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Due to budget reductions, the Denver Public Library
can no longer provide the following databases
effective January 1, 2010:
eLibrary, eLibrary Elementary, COIN/Career Library, Wall Street Journal Historical.
We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Academic OneFile Full-text articles and reference sources on many subject disciplines. Updated daily. Search Tips (PDF)

Academic Search Premier Full-text articles on popular culture, computer sciences, engineering, physics, arts, business and more. Includes Consumer Reports. Help

African American Song No longer available separately. Incorporated into American Song.

America's Newspapers Full-text of the Denver Post, the Denver Rocky Mountain News and hundreds of newspapers nationwide.

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America's Obituaries & Death Notices Search by name of deceased or keyword in a growing list of newspapers, including the Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News.

America: History and Life Index to historical coverage of the United States and Canada from pre-history to the present. (Ebsco)

American Song Streaming music collection includes songs by and about American Indians, miners, immigrants, slaves, children, pioneers, and cowboys, songs of Civil Rights, political campaigns, Prohibition, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, anti-war protests, and more. Now includes the African American Song collection.

Ancestry Library Edition Images of the U.S. Federal Census from 1790 forward, the American Genealogical Biographical Index, immigration lists and over 4000 other databases. Not available for remote users.

Archives Collection Comprises material on the American West, particularly Colorado and the Rocky Mountain Region and on the twentieth-century environmental conservation movement in the United States. Housed in the Western History & Genealogy Department.

Associations Unlimited International, national, regional, state, and local non-profit membership organizations in all fields, including IRS data on U.S. 501(c) non-profit organizations.

Auto Repair Reference Center Automotive repair manuals from the Chilton Total Car Care Series, plus illustrated auto repair manuals covering 21,000 vehicles; Technical Service Bulletins; wiring diagrams; and labor time estimates.

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Biography and Genealogy Master Index Index to biographical information on people by time period, geographical location, and field of endeavor. Fact Sheet (PDF)

Books In Print Books, audio books, and videos. Includes forthcoming books and out-of-print titles. Professional version still available.

Britannica Online Search the encyclopedia or browse by topic. Also features a world atlas, timelines, year in review, and world data. Great for homework. Guided Tour (PDF)

Britannica Online for Kids Search the encyclopedia or choose a subject. Discover America, review timelines or browse videos. Guided Tour (PDF)

Britannica Spanish Recursos de referencia en español para todas las edades en dos interfaces exclusivos — cada uno con una enciclopedia adaptada al lector: Gran Enciclopedia Planeta para High School (edad de 14+) y la Enciclopedia Juvenil para edades de 6-12 años.

Business & Company Resource Center Articles, company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and periodicals. Predicast’s PROMT database is fully integrated in this database. Search Tips (PDF)

BusinessDecision A reporting and mapping service that combines consumer household, market segmentation, and demographic data with GIS mapping technology. Tips and Tricks See also: Tapestry Data Manual (PDF 93p.)

Business Plans Handbook A collection of actual business plans compiled by entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses. For those looking for examples of how to approach, structure and compose their own business plans.

Business Source Premier Full-text articles covering management, economics, finance, accounting, and international business professional and trade journals. Help

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Classical Music Library A broad collection of streaming classical music recordings for listening with headphones or speakers, accompanied by a vast reference database.

Colorado Government Publications Catalog of the Colorado State Publications Library. Documents can be found at the Library. Many are available online.

Colorado Grants Guide Online Browse or search Colorado Grants by funder type, name or various criteria.

Colorado Media Guide Call or visit Central Library Reference to search the Colorado Media Guide database.

Colorado Revised Statutes Search or browse the full-text of the Colorado Revised Statutes and Colorado Court Rules.

Colorado School Guides Public and private schools, preschools and day care.

Computer Database Computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology.

Congressional Universe CIS Index, Congressional Record, United States Code, Federal Register, and Code of Federal Regulations. Track bills or find information on members of Congress.

Contemporary Authors (see Literature Resource Center) Contemporary Authors, Dictionary of Literary Biography and Contemporary Literary Criticism are incorporated into this larger database.

Contemporary World Music The sounds of all regions from every continent. Genres such as reggae, worldbeat, neo-traditional, world fusion, Balkanic jazz, African film, Bollywood, Arab swing and jazz, traditional music - Indian classical, fado, flamenco, klezmer, zydeco, gospel, gagaku, and more.

CQ Researcher In-depth analysis of topics in the news ranging from social and teen issues to environment, health, education, science and technology. Covers all sides of the issues. Great for school assignments.

CultureGrams Information about countries and states. Find recipes by country, printable flags and maps, audios of national anthems and more.

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Denver Catholic Register - Historical Archives Digital archives of the Denver Catholic Register from March 1900 to present (updated 2 times a year). Find local information on baptisms, marriages, deaths, and more.

Denver Group Guide Call or visit Central Library Reference to search the Denver Group Guide database.

Denver Post Search the full-text of the Denver Post from 1989 to present.

Denver Public Library Catalog Place holds on books, audio and video items, get delivered to your local branch. Low graphics version: better for slower connections.

Denver Rocky Mountain News Search the full-text of the Denver Rocky Mountain News from 1989-2009.

Downloadable eMedia eBooks, fiction and nonfiction, that can be read on your home or work computer, laptop, or PDA with a Denver Public Library card. Audio eBooks and eFlicks downloadable to computer or portable device.

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Encyclopedia Britannica Online Search the encyclopedia or browse by topic. Also features a world atlas, timelines, year in review, and world data. Great for homework. Guided Tour (PDF)

Encyclopedia Britannica Online for Kids Search the encyclopedia or choose a subject. Discover America, review timelines or browse videos. Guided Tour (PDF)

Encyclopedia Britannica Spanish Recursos de referencia en español para todas las edades en dos interfaces exclusivos — cada uno con una enciclopedia adaptada al lector: Gran Enciclopedia Planeta para High School (edad de 14+) y la Enciclopedia Juvenil para edades de 6-12 años.

ERIC Annotated references to educational materials issued in the monthly Resources in Education and journal articles issued in the monthly Current Index to Journals in Education.

Expanded Academic Scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers - many with full-text and images. Search Tips (PDF)

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Federal Government Publications Catalog of U.S. government publications. Many link to full-text.

Fiction Connection Discover titles similar to those you already enjoy.

Foundation Center Call or visit Central Library Reference to search the Foundation Center database.

Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia Over 25,000 encyclopedia entries covering a variety of subject areas.

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Gale PowerSearch Search multiple Gale and Infotrac databases simultaneously.

Gale Virtual Reference Library Search the full-text of reference books online. Great for homework.

Gardening and Landscape Articles Magazines and journals on gardening, landscaping and horticulture.

General Business File Broker research reports, trade publications, newspapers, journals and company directory listings with full-text and images. Search Tips (PDF)

General Reference Center Articles from magazines, journals, newspapers, and reference books, many with full-text and images. Search Tips (PDF)

General Science Articles Magazines and journals focused on science.

GreenFILE All aspects of human impact on the environment including global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling and more.

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Health & Wellness Resource Center Information on health, medicine, and wellness. The material is intended for informational purposes only. Search Tips (PDF)

Health Reference Center Academic Full-text of nursing and allied health journals, plus a variety of personal health information sources. The material is intended for informational purposes only. Search Tips (PDF)

HeritageQuest Complete set of U.S. Federal Census records from 1790-1930, over 25,000 full-text family and local histories, PERSI index to genealogy and local history articles. Can't Connect? Technical assistance. Help

Home Improvement Articles Magazines and journals focused on home improvement.

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¡Informe! Una colección de revistas hispánicas con textos completos. Abarca negocios, salud, tecnología, cultura, temas de actualidad y otras materias. Cómo buscar (PDF)

InfoTrac OneFile One-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Search Tips (PDF)

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Jazz Music Library Streaming music collection of thousands of jazz artists, ensembles, albums, and genres.

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Kids Search Students can search by keyword or by topics such as animals, geography, math or in the news, to find the most useful search results.

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Learning Express eBooks Study guides and test-preparation books to help prepare for SAT, ACT, GRE, EMT, ASVAB, or to pass licensing, certification, or competitive entry-level exams.

Learning Express Library Practice tests for GED, GRE, SAT, ACT, civil service exams and citizenship, ESL courses for Spanish-speakers, Advanced Placement practice exams, Job and Career Help Center and practice for TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).

Legal Forms (Gale) Downloadable, printable forms that comply with the laws of Colorado.

Legal Trac Index to articles in major law reviews and journals, legal newspapers, and federal and state cases, laws and regulations. Search Tips (PDF)

Literature Resource Center Biographical, bibliographical, and critical content. Find literary figures from all time periods writing in such genres as fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, history, journalism, and more. Great for book clubs and homework. Search Tips (PDF)

LitFinder Search or browse for poems, short stories, essays, and plays. Many are full-text.

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Mango Languages Learn a language by conversation. English speakers can learn Spanish, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Greek, Russian, Mandarin Chinese or Brazilian Portuguese; Spanish speakers, Brazilian Portuguese speakers and Polish speakers can learn English. Log in to continue where you left off, or "Start Learning Now!" New: More languages!

MAS Ultra for High School Research Full-text magazines, reference books, biographies, primary source documents, and an Image Collection of photos, maps and flags, color PDFs and expanded full-text backfiles back to 1975 for key magazines.

MasterFile Premier Covers a wide scope of general interest topics with full-text for general reference publications dating as far back as 1975, reference books, full-text biographies, primary source documents and a collection of photos, maps and flags.

Medlineplus Consumer health information from the National Library of Medicine.

Mergent Search U.S. Company Data and Factsheets Plus. Formerly known as Moody's.

Middle Search Plus for Middle School Research Full-text magazines, reference books, biographies, primary source documents, and an Image Collection of photos, maps and flags.

Morningstar Research stocks and mutual funds. Identify stocks that meet your criteria, see what analysts have to say about that investment, or enter two or more stocks or funds to see how they work together as a portfolio.

Music Online A combined search of Denver Public Library's streaming music collections. Search American Song, Classical Music Library, Contemporary Music, Jazz Music Library and Smithsonian Global Sound here.

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NetLibrary Searchable eBooks. Create an account in order to check out e-books (electronic books).

New England Ancestors Call or visit Western History & Genealogy in the Central Library to search New England Ancestors.

New York Times Current File on ProQuest Full-text of the New York Times from 1995 to present.

New York Times Historical Backfile on ProQuest Contains full-text and images in PDF format of the New York Times from 1851 to three years before current year.

Newspaper Source cover-to-cover full-text for 25 national and international newspapers plus selective full-text for more than 335 regional U.S. newspapers. Also full-text television and radio news transcripts.

NoveList Find new fiction titles to read. Search by favorite author, title or series and find similar titles, reviews and reading group guides.

NoveList K-8 Find fiction titles for kids and young adults. Search by title, author, series or reading level to find similar titles and reviews.

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Origins Network Comprehensive and exclusive British and Irish genealogy record collections dating back to the 13th century. Call or visit Western History & Genealogy in the Central Library to search Origins Network.

Oxford English Dictionary A guide to the meaning, history and pronunciation of English words, both present and past.

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Primary Search for Elementary School Research Full-text magazine articles for elementary school research. All full-text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles.)

Prospector Combined catalog of 23 Colorado libraries, including Denver Public Library. Use this when you don't find an item in the Denver Public Library Catalog. Place a hold from here. Unfillable Prospector holds will be treated as ILL requests.

PubWEST Use the database the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office's Patent Examiners use. Available only at the Denver Public Library's Government Publications Department at the Central Library. Call 720-865-1712 for more information or to make an appointment. More information.

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ReferenceUSA Business and Residential. Find company info by name, geographic location and industry; residential listings by name, address, city, state or zip code.Technical Help FAQ

Regional Business News Comprehensive full-text coverage for regional business publications. Help

Rocky Mountain News Search the full-text of the Rocky Mountain News from 1989-2009.

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Sanborn Maps Historical maps for the states of Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico. Help

Searchasaurus An easy way for elementary school students to search by keyword or by topic to find the most useful search results.

Small Business Articles Magazines and journals focused on small business.

Smithsonian Global Sound Listen online to traditional folk, blues, jazz and spoken word recordings online from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings and other audio collections.

Social Security Death Index Locate a death certificate, find an obituary, discover cemetery records, track down probate records.

Song Finder Songs in Denver Public Library's collection of anthologies and sheet music. Entries include song titles, first lines, and composers/lyricists.

Student Resource Center Reference essays, magazine and journal articles, newspaper articles and primary source documents, historical timelines, biographies, and classroom topics. Great for homework. Search Tips (PDF)

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Tablebase Tabular data on companies, industries, products and demographics. Quick Reference Card (PDF)

TOPIC Search Explore current events, social, political and economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics discussed in today’s classrooms.

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ValueLine Investment Survey Find company and industry rankings, forecasts, and statistics, compiled with information and advice on approximately 1700 stocks, more than 90 industries, the stock market and the economy.

Vocations, Careers & Technical Education Articles Magazines and journals focused on vocations, careers and technical education.

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Wall Street Journal Current File on ProQuest Full-text of the Wall Street Journal from 1984 to present.

Western History Digital Image Collection A selection of historic photographs from the collections of the Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Department and the Colorado Historical Society.

WorldCat Catalog of books, videos, DVDs, web resources and other library materials owned by libraries worldwide. Use this if you can't find an item in the Denver Public Library Catalog or Prospector.