Online Resources

Academic OneFile

Find peer-reviewed, full-text articles from journals in subjects such as science, technology, medicine, engineering, the arts, literature, and more.

Academic Search Main Edition

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

Access World News – Pennsylvania Collection

Explore and stay informed on local and state topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Newsbank’s Access World News collection of PA periodicals features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S, including the York Daily Record. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Agriculture (Gale Topic Collections)

Includes broad coverage of agriculture and its related fields. Content spans from practical aspects of farming to cutting-edge scientific research in horticulture.

AP Newsroom

View the world’s greatest events through photographs, audio, video, and graphics. Find snapshots of news events, sports, entertainment, and royalty-free stock.

Ask Here PA

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.

Auto Repair Source

Discover the most accurate and updated service repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. All content is provided by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM).

Axis 360

Download or stream York County Libraries’ digital collection of eBooks and Audio Books through the Axis 360 app.

Just getting started with Axis360? Visit the Axis360 Help & Training Site for help, or watch video tutorials on Axis360’s Youtube channel. Visit our Other Book Formats page for more details.

Beanstack

Used for various York County Libraries’ programs, Beanstack is the go-to source for logging and discovering books, tracking your reading, and participating in reading challenges. While this source is used for programs such as SummerQuest and 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, you can track your reading at anytime!

Create your account today with a York County Libraries card. Available on desktop or mobile via the Beanstack Tracker App.

Need help with Beanstack? Check out our Beanstack Tips page for step-by-step tutorials.

Ben’s Guide to the US Government

Join Benjamin Franklin on an adventure to learn about the United States government. Learning Adventures and games are available for students grades K-12.

Black Freedom Struggle

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

BookFlix

Whimsical picture books and nonfiction books pair together in this interactive e-resource designed for students pre-K to 3rd grade. Learn through read-along videos, games, and more.

Books and Authors (Gale)

Discover fiction and non-fiction books that match your interests! Explore a wide range of books, authors, genres, and topics from more than 240,000 titles.

Books, Movies, and More in a PA Library

Can’t find the title you’re looking for? Over 1,500 libraries across Pennsylvania have collaborated to create this shared catalog of over 41 million books, movies, reference items, and more. Once you’ve found your items, request delivery through InterLibrary Loan.

Business (Gale Topic Collections)

Provides updated full-text coverage of business disciplines such as accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management, and strategy from leading business and trade publications.