Online Databases for Research
Starting April 2022. The Utah State Library is now using a single sign on platform when accessing Utah's Online Public Library. You will find links to these resources on this page. They are free to access with a library card. The first time you access these resources, you will be prompted to create an account through a platform called OpenAthens.
The State Library has created a brief tutorial and a FAQ page. Further questions, ask at the library or email usl@utah.gov.
Linked in Learning
Linked in Learning provides an extensive library of training videos on practically any software program imaginable, including business productivity programs like Microsoft Office, professional design software such as Adobe’s Creative Suite, audio and video production, mobile platforms, and more.
Consumer Reports
Provides ratings and reviews, recommendations, and buying advice for thousands of products and services, including cars, appliances, electronics, and more.
The New York Times Digital Access
Unlimited access to the New York Times digital newspaper.
Reference Solutions
The premier source of business information for reference and research, with detailed information on more than 25 million U.S. businesses. Used by entrepreneurs, businesses, students, job-seekers, or anyone wanting access to information on businesses.
Mango Languages
A foreign language database that uses a unique teaching method to quickly engage you in real conversations between two native speakers.
Value Line
Offers access to publications covering stocks, mutual funds, options, and convertible securities, as well as special situation stocks.
Utah State Library
Utah State Library’s virtual library provides databases for topics that include genealogy, auto repair, business, and more.
Utah Online Library resource - Library card required for account set up
NoveList Plus
A reading recommendations database. It is a comprehensive source of information about books that includes expert recommendations, reviews, articles, lists, and more.
Utah Online Library resource - access code is located on the back of your library card.
Utah Digital Newspapers
Utah Digital Newspapers currently contains 3.5 million pages from nearly 200 newspapers in Utah. This database is continually adding new issues and additional newspapers.
In Library Use Only
Ancestry.com
Ancestry® Library Edition is one of the most important genealogical collections available today. It has unparalleled coverage of the United States and the United Kingdom, including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records, as well as record collections from Canada, Europe, Australia and other areas of the world.
Family Search
Discover your family’s story through historical records. With our collection of billions of records, you can piece together your ancestors’ history and bring their stories to life.
Salt Lake Tribune
The Salt Lake Tribune is a non-profit legacy newspaper based out of Salt Lake City. Their mission is to be “Utah’s independent voice.” This newspaper has been in print since 1871.
Other Online Databases
To access these databases from home or on the go, you will need your library card and PIN to create an account. For additional help contact the library.
For use in the library, please see the information desk.
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Auto Repair Source provides the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.
Utah Online Library resource - library card required for account setup.
Business Source Premier is the industry’s most used business research database, providing full text for more than 2,300 journals, including full text for more than 1,100 peer-reviewed titles.
Regional Business News incorporates coverage of more than 80 regional business publications covering all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States.
Utah Online Library resource - library card required for account set up.
Explore Business Source Premier & Regional Business News Databases
Consumer Health Complete supports the information needs of patients and fosters an overall understanding of health-related topics. This resource provides content covering all key areas of health and wellness, from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary and holistic medicine.
Utah Online Library resource - library card required for account setup.
Creativebug is a resource for high-quality arts and crafts instructional videos. Enjoy award-winning videos on drawing, painting, sewing, knitting, jewelry making, baking, crafts for kids and much more.
Utah Online Library resource - library card required for account set up.
Drivingtests.org offers practice tests, a marathon exam with hundreds of relevant questions, and a cheat sheet to help you with last minute cramming. Around a half of first time test takers fail on the first try so don’t leave anything up to chance. Whether you’re looking for motorcycle, car, or commercial vehicle licensing we’ve got materials to get you on the road and flying over the salt flats in no time.
In Library Use, card not needed for access.
Discover your family’s story through historical records. With our collection of billions of records, you can piece together your ancestors’ history and bring their stories to life.
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Created by the United States National Library of Medicine, MEDLINE is an authoritative bibliographic database containing citations and abstracts for biomedical and health journals used by health care professionals, nurses, clinicians and researchers.
Utah Online Library resource - library card required for account set up.
This database offers detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Full text is provided from leading hobby and craft magazines.
Utah Online Library resource - library card required for account set up.
Legal Information Reference Center is an online database designed to assist the general public in legal matters of all kinds. It includes exclusive full text for many top consumer legal reference books, as well as thousands of legal forms.
Utah Online Library resource - library card needed to set up and account.
Find tests, tutorials, and ebooks on career preparation, career acceleration, basic computer skills, and adult core skills. There is a school center and sections for high school equivalency and college goal achievement.
Utah Online Library resource - library card required for account set up.
Utah Online Library resource - access code is located on the back of your library card.
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In Library Use, card not needed for access.
The Salt Lake Tribune is a non-profit legacy newspaper based out of Salt Lake City. Their mission is to be “Utah’s independent voice.” This newspaper has been in print since 1871.
Visit the University of Utah J. Willard Marriott Library’s digital map collection to access Park City Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps. In 1866 surveyor D.A. Sanborn designed these maps to assist fire insurance agents in determining the risk associated with insuring a particular property. The map surveyors meticulously documented the structural evidence of urbanization – building by building, block by block, and community by community.
Small Business Reference Center offers exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to address many small business topics. It includes business videos, a help and advice section and details on how to create business plans.
Utah Online Library resource - library card required for account set up.
Utah Online Library resource - access code is located on the back of your library card.
Decode your Vehicle Identification Number for Free. View official data from NHTSA.