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Research Databases

Resources for genealogy, history, and more

Welcome, researchers! Our multidisciplinary research databases have a wealth of primary and secondary sources available.

To get started, simply find the resource you want to explore and click the Access button below its description. If prompted, sign in to the database using your library card number.

Don’t have a library card? Visit any one of our thirteen locations OR complete our online library card application to get one.

Several of our online resources are provided through POWER Library, Pennsylvania’s Electronic Library:

This project is made possible in part by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Library Access funds administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this website do not necessarily represent those of the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services or the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 

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Academic Search Main Edition

Designed specifically for academic institutions, this tool provides scholarly content from over 2,000 full-text and peer-reviewed journals.

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Black Freedom Struggle Proquest

Black Freedom Struggle

“Black Freedom Struggle” by ProQuest features select primary source documents related to critical people and events in African American history. 

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POWER Library Chat With Librarian

Chat with a Librarian

Chat online with a real librarian in real time. After the chat ends, save a copy of the conversation to easily retrieve links or documentation when citing references. Available 24/7!

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Digital Public Library of America

Explore the DPLA’s collection of digitized resources from all across America. With exhibits, documents, photos, videos, and maps, history is alive and accessible to everyone!

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Greenfile

GreenFILE

Draw connections between the environment and a variety of disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health and technology with this e-resource.

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HeritageHub

Explore genealogical records from 1704 – today, including hard-to-find obituary content from the mid 1900’s, coverage from all 50 states, and original obituary images from historical newspapers. Access is available 24/7.

Watch a demo on how to use this resource.

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High School Edition (Gale OneFile)

Secondary school students will have access to age-appropriate content from magazines, journals, newspapers, reference books, and engaging multi-media covering a wide range of subjects, from science, history, and literature to political science, sports, and environmental studies.

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MyHeritage Library Edition

Interested in learning more about your family’s history? This multilingual family history research database includes billions of historical documents from 48 countries, millions of historical photos, public records, indexes, and additional resources that span the past five centuries.

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Pa Photos Documents

PA Photos and Documents

Explore thousands of digitized documents and photographs from unique collections in libraries across Pennsylvania.

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Pa Digital

PADigital

Showcases historical collections and resources from PA’s libraries, historical societies, museums, and cultural heritage institutions.

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Resource Spotlight

Dive into your family history with MyHeritage Library Edition

This expansive database includes billions of historical documents and images that span the past five centuries. A few of the highlights include over 19 billion records from all over the world, US federal census (1790-1950) with images, over 500 million historical photographs, citizenship records, and more!

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