Resources & Databases

Browse our full list of databases. Library barcode and PIN may be required to access these resources.

A-Z Links

The list of databases is in alphabetical order. Use the letter links below to jump to a specific spot in the list.

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All Databases

ALLDATA

ALLData

Automotive service and repair information for vehicles dating back to 1982. IN LIBRARY USE ONLY.

Provided by MELSA

American Antiquarian Society

American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collections

American magazines and newspapers published between 1684 and 1912, held by the American Antiquarian Society. AAS Historical Periodicals Tutorial

Provided by eLibrary MN

NewsBank

America's News

Current content and archives back to the 1980s from more than 4,000 U.S. news sources. America's News Tutorial

Provided by MELSA

Ancestry Library Edition

Ancestry Library Edition

Unlock the story of you with sources like censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more. IN LIBRARY USE ONLY. Ancestry Library Edition Tutorial

Provided by MELSA

Biblioboard

BiblioBoard

Discover new authors by exploring self-published eBooks in the “Indie Minnesota" collection. The best submitted books, as determined by Library Journal, appear in Indie Author Project Select Collections. Create a BiblioBoard account to browse and instantly read eBooks. BiblioBoard Tutorial

Provided by CRPLSA

Bookflix

BookFLIX

Online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks to build real-world knowledge and beginning reading skills. (Grades PreK–3). BookFLIX Tutorial

Provided by MELSA

Britannica Academic

Britannica Academic

Encyclopedia content plus multimedia, timelines, world data analyst, country comparison, and the Britannica blog.

Provided by eLibrary MN

Britannica Fundamentals

Britannica Fundamentals

Interactive learning modules includes drawing, reading, games, and geographical exploration. (Grades PreK-2)

Provided by eLibrary MN

Britannica Library

Britannica Library

Encyclopedia content for all ages plus multimedia, timelines, world atlas, country comparison, quotations, and primary sources. Britannica Library Tutorial

Provided by eLibrary MN

Britannica Original Sources

Britannica Original Sources

A compilation of more than 420,000 primary source documents, complete books, and authentic images across a variety of subject areas.

Provided by eLibrary MN

Britannica School

Britannica School

Encyclopedia content for all grade levels plus multimedia, timelines, world atlas, country comparison, and primary sources.

Provided by eLibrary MN

CINAHL Complete

CINAHL Complete

Full-text articles from nursing and allied health journals, evidence-based care sheets, quick lessons and continuing education modules. CINAHL Complete Tutorial

Provided by eLibrary MN

Comics Plus

Comics Plus

Comics Plus is a digital platform offering thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga to readers, exclusively through libraries. All titles are available for unlimited, simultaneous access, so you can read all the comics anytime you want.

Provided by Anoka County Library

Consumer Health Complete

Consumer Health Complete

Information for patients and consumers covering health-related topics from mainstream, complementary, holistic, and integrated medicine. Includes Health Source: Consumer Edition and Alt Health Watch.

Provided by eLibrary MN

Consumer Reports

ConsumerReports.org

Provides ratings and reviews, recommendations, and buying advice for thousands of products and services, including cars, appliances, electronics and more. Contains articles from the monthly print magazine, the annual Buying Guide issue, plus additional content found only on the website. Consumer Reports Tutorial

Provided by MELSA

Craft & Hobby

Craft & Hobby

An online platform that provides in-depth online instructional videos and classes that span 22 different categories including painting & drawing, woodworking, fitness, and more.

Provided by MELSA

CreativeBug

CreativeBug

Online video arts and crafts workshops and techniques. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print, and more. CreativeBug Tutorial

Provided by Anoka County Library

Dictionary of American Family Names

Dictionary of American Family Names

Contains the most commonly occurring surnames in the United States, giving their comparative frequencies, linguistic and historical explanations, selected associated forenames, and occasional genealogical notes.

Provided by Anoka County Library

Duluth News Tribune

Duluth News-Tribune

Full-text articles from the Duluth, Minnesota newspaper (1995 - Current). Duluth News-Tribune Tutorial

Provided by MELSA

EBooks Minnesota

EBooks Minnesota

An online eBook collection for all Minnesotans, covering a wide variety of subjects for readers of all ages and features content from MN’s independent publishers, as well as national and international publishers.

Provided by Minitex

EBSCOhost

EBSCO MegaFILE

Popular and scholarly publications across all academic disciplines and subject areas, including Consumer Reports magazine. Includes Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier, and Regional Business News databases.

Provided by eLibrary MN

ERIC

ERIC

Citations for education-related journal articles, books, theses, and conference papers dating back to 1966. ERIC Tutorial

Provided by eLibrary MN

Explora

Explora

Full text of popular magazine and scholarly journal articles covering all subject areas including multimedia, primary source documents, and reference books. Includes Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier, MAS Complete, MasterFILE Complete, Consumer Health Complete, Health Source - Consumer Edition, and Science Reference Source databases by EBSCO. Explora Tutorial

Provided by eLibrary MN

Exploring Race in Society

Exploring Race in Society

Background information on topics related to race, ethnicity, diversity and inclusiveness, as well as a collection of points of view essays offering solutions to issues related to race.

Provided by eLibrary MN

Gale in Context High School

Gale in Context: High School

Encyclopedia, magazine and journal articles plus primary sources, images, video and more for middle and high school students. Gale in Context: High School Tutorial

Provided by eLibrary MN

Gale in Context Middle School

Gale in Context: Middle School

A middle school-appropriate database of reference works, biographies, magazine and journal articles, primary source documents, and multimedia. Gale in Context: Middle School Tutorial

Provided by eLibrary MN

OCLC

GPO Monthly Catalog

U.S. government documents including Congressional reports, hearings, debates, and records; judiciary materials; and documents issued by executive departments.

Provided by eLibrary MN

Health Source Nursing Academic Edition

Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition

Scholarly and professional publications across all medical disciplines including coverage of nursing and allied health. Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition Tutorial

Provided by eLibrary MN

Homework HelpNow

HelpNow

Free online tutoring and writing help for K-12 students and adult learners. Live tutors are available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get help in English or Spanish. HelpNow Tutorial

Provided by MELSA

Indie Author Project

Indie Author Project

Local authors can submit their eBook to the library using Indie Author Project. Online submission is quick and easy. Distribution of the eBook is royalty-free and the license is non-exclusive.  

Provided by CRPLSA

JobNow!

JobNow

Live interview coaching, online resume and cover letter assistance. Offers practice tests, online writing lab, and skill building tools in math, reading, writing. Get help in English or Spanish. JobNow Tutorial

Provided by MELSA

Kanopy

Kanopy

Stream movies, documentaries, Great Courses, TV shows, and more. Kanopy Tutorial

NOTE: You will be required to create an account. Once you have created your account you will be able to stream through Kanopy website or app on your TV, phone, or tablet.

Provided by Anoka County Library

LearningExpress Library

LearningExpress Library

Resources for basic computer and academic skill building, job preparation, and career advancement. Includes interactive tutorials, online books, and test preparation tools for GED, SAT, ACT, TOEFL, and military and occupational exams from EBSCOlearning. Includes Recursos para Hispanohablantes. LearningExpress Library Tutorial

NOTE: You will be required to create an account.

Provided by eLibrary MN

Libby

Libby, by OverDrive

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. Libby Tutorial

Provided by MELSA

Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts

Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts

Directory of library-related articles, reports, and proceedings within the professional literature, with coverage back to the mid-1960's. LISTA Tutorial

•Provided by eLibrary MN

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning

Video tutorials on a wide variety of business, technical, and creative topics. Courses available in English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin, and Portuguese. Formerly Lynda.com.  LinkedIn Learning Tutorial

Library ID for mobile app: anokacountylibrary

Provided by MELSA

Middle Search Plus

Middle Search Plus

Popular magazines, biographies and historical essays, primary source documents, and reference books for middle school students.

Provided by eLibrary MN

Minnesota Digital Library

Minnesota Digital Library

Images, maps and documents from historical societies, libraries, archives, and cultural organizations across Minnesota that depict the history of Minnesota.

Provided by Minitex

Minnesota Historical Society

Minnesota Digital Newspaper Hub

The Minnesota Digital Newspaper Hub is a searchable website that makes Minnesota newspapers available online. Coverage dates from 1849-today.

Provided by the Minnesota Historical Society

NewsBank

Minnesota Newspapers

  • Duluth News-Tribune (1995-present)
  • Rochester Post-Bulletin (2006-present)
  • St. Paul Pioneer Press (1988-present)
  • Star Tribune (1986-2025)

Minnesota Newspapers (Newsbank) Tutorial

Provided by MELSA

MNLINK

MNLink

A statewide virtual library to search for library resources across Minnesota. Use MNLINK to make Interlibrary Loan (ILL) requests for materials not owned by Anoka County Library.

Provided by Minitex

New York Times

The New York Times

Articles from the New York Times. From 1980 to current.  The New York Times (ProQuest) Tutorial

Provided by eLibrary MN

Niche Academy

Niche Academy

Video tutorials with instructions on using a variety of the library’s online resources.

Provided by MELSA

NoveList K-8 Plus

NoveList K-8 Plus

Resources for finding fiction and nonfiction titles for children and teens by topic, genre, grade level, and Lexile score. Includes read-alikes, discussion guides, reviews and articles.  Novelist K-8 Plus Tutorial

Provided by MELSA

Enter a title or author to find read-alikes
Novelist Plus

NoveList Plus

Information and resources to find fiction and nonfiction titles. Includes author read-alikes, discussion guides, reviews and articles.  Tutorial

• Provided by MELSA

Enter a title or author to find read-alikes

PebbleGo

PebbleGO / PebbleGO Next

Articles about animals and famous people (designed for grades K-3) and states and indigenous people’s history (designed for grades 3-5) with read-aloud audio, interactive activities, and questions to inspire critical thinking.

Provided by eLibrary MN

Points of View Reference Source

Points of View Reference Source

Essays that examine multiple sides of current or controversial issues. Includes magazine and newspaper articles, primary sources, and more related to those issues.  Points of View Reference Source Tutorial

Provided by eLibrary MN

Pressbooks via Minnesota Libraries Publishing Project

Pressbooks

Online platform to create, edit and publish books in print-ready and eBook formats.

Provided by Minitex

Primary Search

Primary Search

Popular elementary school magazines as well as encyclopedias and dictionaries written for kids, plus an image collection of photos, maps, and flags.

Provided by eLibrary MN

Professional Development Collection

Professional Development Collection

Education journals and reports of interest to professional educators, researchers, and librarians.  Professional Development Collection Tutorial

Provided by eLibraryMN

ProQuest

ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Premium

Scholarly literature, training videos, reference materials, and dissertations for nursing and allied health research, clinical skills development, and curriculum support. Supporting students, instructors, researchers, and healthcare professionals.

Provided by eLibrary MN

ProQuest

ProQuest U.S. Newsstream

A resource that allows you to search the full-text of U.S news sources, including The Star Tribune, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Los Angeles Times, and USA Today.  ProQuest U.S. Newsstream Tutorial

Provided by eLibrary MN

Reference Solutions

Reference Solutions (Data Axle)

Directory of U.S. and Canadian businesses and U.S. residents, plus median income and median home values. Formerly Reference USA.  Reference Solutions (Data Axle) Tutorial

Provided by MELSA

Rochester Post Bulletin

Rochester Post Bulletin

Full-text articles from the Rochester, Minnesota newspaper (2006-Current).  NewsBank (Rochester Post Bulletin) Tutorial

Provided by MELSA

SAMS

SAMS Photofact

Schematics and repair information on electronic products for models dating back to 1946.

Provided by Anoka County Library

smARTpass

smARTpass

An arts access program that provides metro public library users opportunities to reserve free and/or discounted admission to a wide range of arts and cultural experiences.

Provided by MELSA

St. Paul Pioneer Press

St. Paul Pioneer Press

Full-text articles from Saint Paul, Minnesota newspaper, print and web edition (1988 - Current).  NewsBank (St. Paul Pioneer Press) Tutorial

Provided by MELSA

Star Tribune

Star Tribune

Full-text articles from Minneapolis, Minnesota newspaper (1986-2025).  NewsBank (Star Tribune) Tutorial

Provided by MELSA

Transparent Language Online

Transparent Language Online

Learn over 100 languages. Builds listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. Includes English language learning. NOTE: You will be required to create an account.  Transparent Language Online Tutorial

Provided by MELSA

Value Line

Value Line Online

Online access to Value Line's leading publications covering stocks, mutual funds, options and convertible securities as well as special situation stocks.  Value Line Online Tutorial

Provided by Anoka County Library

The Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal

Articles from The Wall Street Journal (1984-Current).  Wall Street Journal (Newsbank) Tutorial

Provided by eLibrary MN

The Washington Post

The Washington Post

Articles from The Washington Post (1987-Current).  The Washington Post (Newsbank) Tutorial

Provided by eLibrary MN

WorldCat

WorldCat

Searchable database of library materials from libraries across the world.

Provided by Minitex