Delaware libraries share some valuable resources to help with research and information needs as well as to provide quality entertainment and promote literacy. Read newspapers, journals, electronic books, and more without leaving your computer. Access the library’s wealth of print and electronic resources using the links below.
Note: You may need a library card and PIN to access these resources. Don't know your PIN? Click here to learn how to reset it.
High quality, peer-reviewed, academic articles covering a broad range of subject areas.
Book chapters, reports, proceedings, dissertations and open educational resources (OER) such as lesson plans, lectures, and lab activities are also available. Additional content is being added on a regular basis and accessible through the Delaware Library Catalog (DLC). You do not need a Delaware Library Card to use this service.
Flipster (Requires library card number)
Read digital copies of magazines on your computer, smartphone, or tablet using your library card! Choose from many popular titles for adults, teens, and kids with no holds and no limits. The Delaware Libraries' collection includes Consumer Reports, Car & Driver, Popular Mechanics, Better Homes and Gardens, HGTV, Writer's Digest, People, Women's Day, and many more! Choose from many popular titles for adults, teens, and kids.
Genealogy Resources and Delaware Heritage Collection
Search Federal Census images from 1790-1934, Revolutionary War Era records, Freedman’s Bank and information related to people and places described in over 20,000 family and local histories.
Homework Help (via UDLib/SEARCH)
The UDLib/SEARCH program provides home access to online magazines, newspapers, and encyclopedias to Delaware’s K-12 students, parents, and teachers (including homeschooled students). Please contact your local school or public librarian for more information.
Learning Express (Requires library card number and pin)
Practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to achieve the results you want—at school, at work, or in life.
(Ebsco's) MasterFile Premier (Requires library card number)
Full text for more than 2,000 magazines & general reference publications. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, it also includes reference books and biographical articles, more than 100,000 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of 235,186 photos, maps and flag.
Provides digital literacy assessments to improve digital literacy skills by learning and reviewing basic computer skills, software, and how to use technology in daily life. Make an Appointment | download Northstar Information Sheet PDF | Northstar’s Website
NoveList (Requires library card number and pin)
Contains book reviews and book lists for all ages: children, teens and adults. Locate books to read by describing a plot or find similar titles and authors for books already enjoyed. Users can also search a series name to get a list of titles in the series.
Reference Solutions - formerly ReferenceUSA (Requires library card number)
Includes 30 million business profiles & 220 million residents. Ideal for sales leads mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, much more!
Workforce Skills
Provides resources to boost basic workplace and job search skills, and prepare job seekers for advanced occupational training. Job seekers will improve key workplace skills such as business writing and presentation proficiencies, improve or learn the computer and internet skills necessary to succeed in today’s market, prepare for specific careers with professional licensing and aptitude tests, and more.
Find here tips, tools, and techniques to track and build upon your curiosity, learning, and ideas.
Click here for our main Delaware Libraries collection of ebooks/eAudiobooks. For more reading, listening, streaming content, please check out hoopla and Kanopy, too!
(These are also listed through the Delaware Library Catalog.)
Every public library in Delaware is ready to help you with your research and information needs!
All Delaware databases/online resources are brought to you by the State of Delaware, Division of Libraries in partnership with your local library.