Research Databases

Explore a wide range of library research databases designed to support your informational, educational, and professional needs. From academic journals and language learning tools to genealogy resources and consumer reports, these databases offer reliable, up-to-date content across many subjects. Whether you're a student, researcher, or curious reader, there's something here for everyone. Access is free with your library card—start discovering today.

Books & Literature

Fantastic Fiction
Search and browse the complete works of over 50,000 bestselling fiction authors, with all the latest books and series listed in order.

NoveList
Looking for your next book? Want to find more authors like your favorites? NoveList has all your reading answers. Find books that match your interests, read-alikes for your favorite titles and authors, or ready-made book lists on your favorite genres.

Tumblebook Library
TumbleBook Library is an online collection of over 250 animated, talking picture books for children, also including Spanish and French books, read-along chapter books, nonfiction books, games, and puzzles.

Consumer Resources

Consumer Reports
Covering a variety of categories such as electronics, home and garden, babies and kids and more, ConsumerReports.org contains ratings and reviews for thousands of products from shoppers and experts, money-saving advice and tips, buying guides, videos and more.

Genealogy

Ancestry Library Edition
Research family histories in this collection of over 20 billion records, from censuses and vital records, to immigration records, military records, and much more. In Library Use Only

MyHeritage Library Edition
MyHeritage is one of the world's largest and most internationally diverse genealogy databases. With billions of historical records from 48 countries, you can trace your lineage, uncover historical photographs and learn about your ancestors.

General Research

Britannica for Public Libraries
Reliable reference content for kids and adults

Digital Public Library of America
Interactive archive with records from libraries and cultural institutions across the United States.

WorldCat
Connect to the collections and services of thousands of libraries worldwide.

Grants

Foundation Directory Online Quick Start
Use this free, simple tool to look up information on over 100,000 foundations and to access over 250,000 IRS Forms 990-PF.

Grants.gov
This free database provides centralized access to more than 1,000 different grant programs across federal grant-making agencies awarding more than $500 billion annually.

990 Finder
Access the most recent Forms 990 and 990-PF filed by nonprofit organizations with the Internal Revenue Service.

Health

Consumer Health Complete
Research key health and wellness topics in full text from leading health journals and magazines, health reference e-books, medical images and diagrams, and more.

Medline Plus
MedlinePlus is an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends. It is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

History

Bismarck-Capital City Memories
Browse our digital collection of images depicting the history of Bismarck from its early pioneer days through the 1990s. Original formats of digitized images include photographs, post cards, and slides.

Chronicling America
Search America's historic newspapers from 1836-1922, and find information about newspapers published between 1690 to the present.

Digital Horizons
Digital Horizons is an online resource for thousands of images, documents, videos, and oral histories depicting life on the Northern Plains from the late 1800s to today. Here you'll find a fascinating snapshot of the lives, culture, and history of the people who shaped life on the prairies.

Language Learning

Mango Languages
Mango is a personalized, adaptive language-learning experience that provides the tools and guidance you need to expand your language skills. Choose from over 70 world languages, including English.

Legal Resources

North Dakota Legal Self Help Center
Access resources, information, and sample forms - for people who represent themselves in civil matters in North Dakota State Courts.

Magazines, Journals & Newspapers

Academic Search Premier
This leading multidisciplinary research database provides access to full-text journals, magazines, and other research resources for high school and college levels.

America's News
Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more.  Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Bismarck Tribune Collection
Explore local news, events, people, and history with the Bismarck Tribune Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles, and content only published online.

EBSCO MegaFile
Explore multiple EBSCO journal databases in one convenient search interface.

ProQuest News
Search newspaper articles from over 1,400 publications around the world.

Student Resources

Britannica School
Search reference content for K-12 students.

Britannica Academic
Search reference content for high school and college students.

Explora
Discover reliable information on thousands of topics to help complete research and classroom assignments.

Gale in Context
Reference, periodicals, and multi-media content for high school and college students.

Points of View Reference Source
Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, Points of View Reference Source provides rich content that can help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.