Learn online with databases and online resources from the Lincoln Public Library.
What are databases (and why you need them)
Not sure what the resources on this page are, or why you should use them? This short video from Yavapai College is a great introduction.
Featured resources
Students from first grade to college can get live, 1:1 tutoring seven days a week. Plus, submit essays for review, build your skills with practice problems, and more.
Learn business, creative, and technology skills to achieve your personal and professional goals through thousands of expert-led video courses.
Access online tutorials, practice tests and e-books to help you achieve your educational and professional goals. Perfect for high school students, college students, and job seekers.
Resources by subject
Find the perfect resource, based on what you want to learn. Already know the title of the resource you need? Try the A-Z list below – it includes the same resources, listed alphabetically.
Books, reading, and digital collections |
Book Connections*Enrich your reading of children's and young adult literature with reading lists and access supplementary materials like author interviews, vocabulary lists, and more.
New York Times*Enjoy access to articles from the New York Times in English, Spanish, and Mandarin. Please note the NYTimes Cooking and Crossword are not included. You will need to create a free NYTimes.com account.
Novelist PlusCan't pick your next read? NoveList can help you find a book you'll love with read-alikes, reading recommendations, reading lists, and more. Funded by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library.
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Career, business, and job seeking |
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Looking to build your skills before entering the job market? Check out our Online Learning resources. Brainfuse JobNow*JobNow features free career exploration tools, a resume builder, interactive test preparation, and live resume and job interview coaching. VetNow offers extra support for veterans in navigating the VA, employment transition, and more. Funded by the California State Library and the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library.
Brainfuse VetNow*VetNow offers support for veterans in navigating the VA, employment transition, and more.
LearningExpress Library: Career Prep*Explore potential careers (including military service), build workplace skills, and prepare for the ACT® WorkKeys® Assessments, the ASVAB test, the TOEIC® test and career licensure exams.
LearningExpress Library: Job and Career Accelerator*Whether you're looking to find a new job in your current field or pursue a career in an exciting new industry, Job & Career Accelerator has the powerful tools and expert guidance to help you through every step of the process to succeed in today's job market. Don't wait. Get started now!
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Genealogy and history |
American Indian HistoryAmerican Indian History offers fast access to more than 15,000 years of culture and history. It covers more than 600 Native American groups, including those from California. Funded by the United Auburn Indian Community.
The American Mosaic: The American Indian ExperienceIn-depth historical accounts and cultural information about the indigenous peoples of North America. Funded by the United Auburn Indian Community.
Ancestry.com Library EditionA key genealogical collection with excellent coverage of the United States and the UK. Find census, vital, church, court, and immigration records. Tools for both beginners and experienced family history researchers provided.
HeritageQuest OnlineDiscover the amazing history of you with this essential collection of genealogical and historical sources. Materials begin in the 1700s.
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General Research |
Academic Search PremierA leading research database, offering full-text resources in a variety of subjects. Funded by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library.
ExploraAccess high-quality information for research papers, class projects, and more. Topic introductions make starting your research easy. Grade interfaces limit results by reading level. Funded by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library.
ProQuest eLibrary*A multidisciplinary database for high school and college students. Topic pages provide valuable context for both common and obscure research topics. Includes full-text books, magazines, journals, newspapers, photographs, transcripts, and videos.
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Health and medicine |
Medline PlusMedline Plus provides high-quality, relevant health and wellness information. Information is available in both English and Spanish. You can learn about health conditions, prescriptions, medical tests, and more.
ProQuest Coronavirus Research Database*This database curates content on coronaviruses, including COVID-19. It includes open-access articles and current research, and will continue to grow and evolve as the pandemic continues.
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Homework help – grades K-5 |
Brainfuse HelpNow*A full homework help suite, with live online tutoring, essay help, skill builders, and test prep.
Britannica School*Find information for homework and school projects by reading level, grade, and age.
CultureGrams*Learn about daily life and social customs around the world. The World Edition is written at a higher Lexile for older grades.
Explora for Elementary SchoolsAccess high-quality information for research papers, class projects, and more. Topic introductions make starting your research easy. Grade interfaces limit results by reading level. Funded by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library.
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Homework help – grades 6-8 |
Brainfuse HelpNow*A full homework help suite, with live online tutoring, essay help, skill builders, and test prep.
Britannica School*Find information for homework and school projects by reading level, grade, and age.
Explora for Middle SchoolAccess high-quality information for research papers, class projects, and more. Topic introductions make starting your research easy. Grade interfaces limit results by reading level. Funded by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library.
SIRS Discoverer*Selected articles and graphics and books for social issues for early learners. Topic pages help students research common assignments on famous people, countries, animals, and more.
SIRS Issue Researcher*A pro/con database for middle school students and up. Investigate over 360 complex social issues with overviews, essential questions, and contrasting viewpoints.
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Homework help and college prep – grades 9-12 |
American Indian HistoryAmerican Indian History offers fast access to more than 15,000 years of culture and history. It covers more than 600 Native American groups, including those from California. Funded by the United Auburn Indian Community.
The American Mosaic: The American Indian ExperienceIn-depth historical accounts and cultural information about the indigenous peoples of North America. Funded by the United Auburn Indian Community.
Brainfuse HelpNow*A full homework help suite, with live online tutoring, essay help, skill builders, and test prep.
Britannica School*Find information for homework and school projects by reading level, grade, and age.
Explora for High SchoolAccess high-quality information for research papers, class projects, and more. Topic introductions make starting your research easy. Grade interfaces limit results by reading level. Funded by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library.
LearningExpress Library: High School*Find resources to help you build classroom and homework skills in math, English language arts, social studies, science and technology.
LearningExpress Library: Prepare for College*Get help with writing college admissions essays and prepare for important tests such as the AP®, ACT®, SAT® and more.
ProQuest eLibrary*A multidisciplinary database for high school and college students. Topic pages provide valuable context for both common and obscure research topics. Includes full-text books, magazines, journals, newspapers, photographs, transcripts, and videos.
Research Companion*This interactive tutorial guides students through the research process, from picking a topic to editing a final paper. Students will develop their critical thinking and information literacy skills. Students will learn to find, evaluate, and use information from a variety of sources.
SIRS Discoverer*Selected articles and graphics and books for social issues for early learners. Topic pages help students research common assignments on famous people, countries, animals, and more.
SIRS Issue Researcher*A pro/con database for middle school students and up. Investigate over 360 complex social issues with overviews, essential questions, and contrasting viewpoints.
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Homework help - college |
American Indian HistoryAmerican Indian History offers fast access to more than 15,000 years of culture and history. It covers more than 600 Native American groups, including those from California. Funded by the United Auburn Indian Community.
The American Mosaic: The American Indian ExperienceIn-depth historical accounts and cultural information about the indigenous peoples of North America. Funded by the United Auburn Indian Community.
Brainfuse HelpNow*A full homework help suite, with live online tutoring, essay help, skill builders, and test prep.
ExploraAccess high-quality information for research papers, class projects, and more. Topic introductions make starting your research easy. Funded by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library.
LearningExpress Library: College*Brush up on your reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, math and science skills. Prepare for ACCUPLACER® and ASSET® college placement tests, CLEP® and DSST® exams, and graduate school admissions exams such as the GMAT®, GRE®, LSAT®, MCAT® and PCAT®.
ProQuest eLibrary*A multidisciplinary database for high school and college students. Topic pages provide valuable context for both common and obscure research topics. Includes full-text books, magazines, journals, newspapers, photographs, transcripts, and videos.
Research Companion*This interactive tutorial guides students through the research process, from picking a topic to editing a final paper. Students will develop their critical thinking and information literacy skills. Students will learn to find, evaluate, and use information from a variety of sources.
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Literacy and core skills |
DigitalLearnIf you are new to computers, or just haven't used them for a while, these tutorials can help you gain confidence with technology.
LearningExpress Library: Adult Core Skills*Build your math, reading, writing, grammar and public speaking skills. You'll also find resources in English and Spanish to help you prepare for the U.S. citizenship exam.
LearningExpress Library: Basic Computer Skills*Learn the basics of using a computer, navigating the internet, and using popular Microsoft Office software programs such as Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word.
LearningExpress Library: High School Equivalency Center*Open the door to better opportunities with LearningExpress Library's High School Equivalency Center. You'll find resources to help you build your reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary and math skills as well as prepare for the GED®, HiSET® and TASC® tests.
NorthStar Digital Literacy*Gain essential software and computer skills through self-guided modules. Assessments make it easy to skip over what you already know and focus on what you need.
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Online learning and DIY |
Coursera*Build skills with courses, certificates, and degrees online from world-class universities and companies.
GetSetUp*Take part in one of over 500 online classes, specifically designed for older adults! Your instructors and classmates will all be 55+. Stay healthy, learn new things, and make new friends.
LinkedIn Learning*Learn business, creative, and technology skills to achieve your personal and professional goals. Access thousands of expert-led video tutorials and courses with Linkedin Learning.
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Recursos Españoles |
Britannica Escolar*Britannica Escolar está diseñado específicamente para estudiantes de primaria y secundaria e incluye artículos, imágenes, videos y un atlas.
Learning Express Library: Recursos Para Hispanohablantes*Herramientas de aprendizaje, carrera y ciudadanía en español. Este centro ofrece a los adultos, que están muy ocupados, los recursos para mejorar sus habilidades básicas, ganar sus credenciales de GED® o ser ciudadano estadounidense. |
A-Z list of resources
Browse all our resources, listed by title. Prefer to browse by subject? Use the subject lists above – it includes all the same resources, grouped by topic.
Resources A-H |
Academic Search PremierA leading research database, offering full-text resources in a variety of subjects. Funded by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library.
American Indian HistoryAmerican Indian History offers fast access to more than 15,000 years of culture and history. It covers more than 600 Native American groups, including those from California. Funded by the United Auburn Indian Community.
The American Mosaic: The American Indian ExperienceIn-depth historical accounts and cultural information about the indigenous peoples of North America. Funded by the United Auburn Indian Community.
Ancestry.com Library EditionA key genealogical collection with excellent coverage of the United States and the UK. Find census, vital, church, court, and immigration records. Tools for both beginners and experienced family history researchers provided.
Book Connections*Enrich your reading of children's and young adult literature with reading lists and access supplementary materials like author interviews, vocabulary lists, and more.
Brainfuse HelpNow*A full homework help suite, with live online tutoring, essay help, skill builders, and test prep.
Brainfuse JobNow*JobNow features free career exploration tools, a resume builder, interactive test preparation, and live resume and job interview coaching.
Brainfuse VetNow*VetNow offers support for veterans in navigating the VA, employment transition, and more.
Britannica Escolar*Britannica Escolar está diseñado específicamente para estudiantes de primaria y secundaria e incluye artículos, imágenes, videos y un atlas.
Britannica School*Find information for homework and school projects by reading level, grade, and age.
Coursera*Build skills with courses, certificates, and degrees online from world-class universities and companies.
CultureGrams*Learn about daily life and social customs around the world. The World Edition is written at a higher Lexile for older grades.
DigitalLearnIf you are new to computers, or just haven't used them for a while, these tutorials can help you gain confidence with technology.
ExploraAccess high-quality information for research papers, class projects, and more. Topic introductions make starting your research easy. Grade interfaces limit results by reading level. Funded by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library.
GetSetUp*Take part in one of over 500 online classes, specifically designed for older adults! Your instructors and classmates will all be 55+. Stay healthy, learn new things, and make new friends.
HeritageQuest OnlineDiscover the amazing history of you with this essential collection of genealogical and historical sources. Materials begin in the 1700s.
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Resources I-Q |
LearningExpress Library*Access online tutorials, practice tests and e-books to help you achieve your educational and professional goals. Improve your skills in reading, writing, math and basic science, search for jobs, build workplace skills and prepare for career certification exams. You'll also find college and grad school admissions test prep, GED® test prep and much more.
LinkedIn Learning*Learn business, creative, and technology skills to achieve your personal and professional goals. Access thousands of expert-led video tutorials and courses with Linkedin Learning.
Medline PlusMedline Plus provides high-quality, relevant health and wellness information. Information is available in both English and Spanish. You can learn about health conditions, prescriptions, medical tests, and more.
New York Times*Enjoy access to articles from the New York Times in English, Spanish, and Mandarin. Please note the NYTimes Cooking and Crossword are not included. You will need to create a free NYTimes.com account.
NorthStar Digital Literacy*Gain essential software and computer skills through self-guided modules. Assessments make it easy to skip over what you already know and focus on what you need. Includes support of job searching and distance learning.
Novelist PlusCan't pick your next read? NoveList can help you find a book you'll love with read-alikes, reading recommendations, reading lists, and more. Funded by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library.
ProQuest Coronavirus Research Database*This database curates content on coronaviruses, including COVID-19. It includes open-access articles and current research, and will continue to grow and evolve as the pandemic continues.
ProQuest eLibrary*A multidisciplinary database for high school and college students. Topic pages provide valuable context for both common and obscure research topics. Includes full-text books, magazines, journals, newspapers, photographs, transcripts, and videos.
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Resources R-Z |
Research Companion*This interactive tutorial guides students through the research process, from picking a topic to editing a final paper. Students will develop their critical thinking and information literacy skills. Students will learn to find, evaluate, and use information from a variety of sources.
SIRS Discoverer*Selected articles and graphics and books for social issues for early learners. Topic pages help students research common assignments on famous people, countries, animals, and more.
SIRS Issue Researcher*A pro/con database for middle school students and up. Investigate over 360 complex social issues with overviews, essential questions, and contrasting viewpoints.
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*These resources are supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.