Reference Databases

Subscription Databases let you find accurate information online. Some are focused on specific subjects like auto repair or genealogy. Others have general information, including newspaper and magazine articles going back about thirty years.  Learn more about these databases below.  We purchase these valuable resources just for our patrons. That’s why you’ll need to enter your Quincy Public Library card number to access them, or use them at the library. Don't have a library card? Click here to sign-up for one today.

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Ancestry Library

Provides additional resources for genealogy research, including census, immigration, military and other vital records.  Searches may be conducted by name, location, and range of dates.  Available from library computers only.

Britannica Online Reference Center *NEW

The award-winning Britannica Online® delivers fast and easy access to high-quality, comprehensive information. The rich combination of the insightful Encyclopædia Britannica plus Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus, magazines and periodicals, and many other research tools provides the variety of reliable sources that students need to consult when conducting thorough research—all from one database. Library in-house Users click here.

ChiltonLibrary.com *NEW

ChiltonLibrary provides exclusive photographs, diagnostics designed by instructors, step-by-step repair procedures, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for automobiles and light trucks in one easy-to-use web site. For access: For home use, enter all 14 digits of your library card number. No card? Use this at the library. 

FirstSearch from OCLC

OCLC has the ideal databases to find books, films, videos, computer software, magazines, business journals. Use FirstSearch to find full-text articles in databases such as ArticleFirst, ECO and WilsonSelectPlus Use WorldCat for books and other materials available from libraries all over the world. To interlibrary loan an item you've found in another library, click here.

LearningExpress Library provides a completely interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help patrons, students, and adult learners succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results.  Includes practice modules for ACT and GED exams. When prompted for a Username and Password, you must enter your library card number as your Username, then make up your own unique Password.  Remember it for use the next time!

NoveList from EBSCO

NoveList and NoveList K-8 provide reader's advisory assistance by titles, topics, and more! Search categories listing Best Sellers, Awards, Mysteries, Inspirational, Younger Readers, Article Archive, and NoveList Letters.

Something About the Author Online (password is: trial)

An easy-to-use source for librarians, students and other researchers, this series provides illustrated biographical profiles of thousands of authors and artists. This critically acclaimed series covers more than 12,000 individuals, ranging from established award winners to authors and illustrators who are just beginning their careers. Entries typically cover: personal life, career, writings, works in progress, adaptations, additional sources. A cumulative author index is included in each odd-numbered volume.

Quincy Historical Newspaper Archive
Historical Quincy newspapers published in the years 1835 to 1919 are now available online. The newspaper archive can be searched by date, name or keyword, or even using a combination of search terms. Articles can be viewed and printed, saved to diskette, pasted into a document, or even emailed to yourself or a friend.

ReferenceUSA!

Residential and business listings of addresses and telephonenumbers, plus company information such as officers, sales, etc.  You can do custom searching to locate the businesses you need, nationwide, or in a particular location.  Now available from anywhere!  Just enter your barcode when prompted!

World News Digest from Facts on File News Services

World News Digest includes 65 years of news and current events in full text, including Reuters hourly news feed updates, with links to related information in primary source documents, newspapers and more!