Research Databases

With 3,500+ interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities, ABCmouse.com's award-winning online curriculum is an invaluable resource for young learners, ages 2‑8. (In-library use only)

Academic Search Complete is the world's most valuable and comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary full-text database, with more than 8,500 full-text periodicals, including more than 7,300 peer-reviewed journals.

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Features access to a variety of Kentucky newspapers including the Lexington Herald Leader.

Contains citations for articles on agriculture.

A trusted source and recognized standard for patient drug information, available in both English and Spanish, AHFS includes more than one thousand drug information monographs written in lay language for consumers.

Contains articles from alternative press publications.

Archive of publications in physics from the American Physical Society.

Contains census, immigration, military, birth, marriage, death and other ancestry records. This resource is ONLY available within the library.

Obtain a copy of your credit report from one or more the three nationwide consumer credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.

Contains citations to articles from psychology and behavioral science journals.

Contains business & executive profiles. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research and employment opportunities.

Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, Auto Repair Source provides the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.

Contains biographical articles from reference books and journals.

Contains select primary source documents related to critical people and events in African American history.

Black Life in America: The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.

Comprehensive learning suite, consisting of tutoring, collaboration, and study tools on your computer or mobile device. Live homework help for grades K-12 is available from 2pm-11pm daily with professional tutors.

A rich combination of the insightful Encyclopedia Britannica plus Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus, magazines and periodicals, and many other research tools

Spanish language reference center, featuring articles, images, a dictionary, atlas and timelines.

This site offers encyclopedic resources in Spanish for students in primary (Primaria) and middle school (Secundaria).

Age-appropriate, play-based activities for ages 4-7.

A premier library resource for all ages to conduct research and complete school assignments, with dedicated sites for Children, Young Adults and a Reference Center for older students.

For Pre-K through 12 classrooms and libraries.

Business First is a source for local business news and information for Greater Louisville.

Contains general business and academic journal articles on business, management, and economic topics.

Find current information regarding private and corporate foundations, individual donors, grants awarded in specific fields, U.S. Government funding and grants for individuals.

This resource is ONLY available within the library.

The definitive source for vocational information. The database includes nearly 600 titles, with more than 500 available in full text for quick access to research on virtually any technical topic.

Provides librarian-selected titles chosen specifically for readers from preschool through grade five.

Contains citations for articles in nursing and allied health journals.

The Cincinnati Enquirer (1841 - 1922). This historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time.

Supports the information needs of patients and fosters an overall understanding of health-related topics in key areas of health and wellness.

Search full text content of Consumer Reports from 1991 - present.

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Contains analysis of and citations to product reviews. Recommends best picks on a wide variety of appliances and other products.

Contains full-text articles from the Courier-Journal, covering the years from 2008 to 2 weeks prior to today. (For CJ coverage from 1830-2000, please use the Courier-Journal Historical database. For coverage from 2000-present, use US Newsstream.)

Searchable collection of articles published in Louisville's Courier-Journal, covering the years from 1830 to 2000.

Contains state and country profiles, photographs, biographical articles, and recipes from around the world.

Contains price values for new and used cars, as well as, reviews, tips and advice.

Contains digests of popular educational topics and citations to educational resources.

Combines encyclopedia and article searching in a single database, geared toward teachers and other educators.

Combines encyclopedia and article searching in a single database, geared toward elementary school students.

Combines encyclopedia and article searching in a single database, geared toward students of all ages.

Combines encyclopedia and article searching in a single database, geared toward middle and high school students.

Contains IRS tax forms and publications.

Provides librarian-recommended titles for a general adult audience.

Contains MP3s of language learning audio tapes and PDFs of student textbooks that have entered the public domain. Over twenty languages are represented.

Find and compare the gas mileage, greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution ratings of different cars. This site also includes fuel economy guide, ratings, and tips as well as links to gasoline price data in cities across the US.

Contains encyclopedia articles on a broad range of topics.

Provides librarian-recommended titles for all age levels with descriptive and evaluative annotations, cover art, review excerpts and awards the title has won.

Provides scholarly and general-interest sources covering the connections between the environment and disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health and technology.

Contains reference and journal articles on health topics.

Contains census records, Revolutionary War records, Freedman's bank records, and citations for genealogy books and journals.