Research Databases

This website, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, is a resource focused on providing the information, tools, and support that workers and employers need to succeed in today's economy.

The Chilton Library is an online equivalent to the traditional Chilton books. This database covers maintenance and repair, and includes diagrams, photographs, and instructions to fulfill automotive information needs. 

Chronicling America is a newspaper resource from the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities. It contains digitized American newspapers spanning from 1789-1963. Search by state, newspaper, keyword, and more. 

This is a self directed learning resource created by The Goodwill Community Foundation to teach users how to use computers, 21st century job skills, and core skills like math and reading. Courses include everything from using a computer mouse, Microsoft Office programs, reading, and math, and over 180 topics in total, including interactives, videos, and games.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a federal government agency focused on helping consumers with financial matters. This resource provides links to online resources that the Bureau has chosen for library users, covering credit, housing, investment, and many more topics.

This is a patient centric database, and provides access to the kind of information that consumers of health care and health services need to know to understand health-related topics.

Consumer Reports is a well known consumer information magazine. This online resource is the digital equivalent of the familiar print magazine. You can find reviews for automobiles, electronics, appliances, and more in Consumer Reports online.