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Explore our collection of hundreds of online resources and databases to help with your research, whether it’s finding an article, tracing a family tree, learning a new language, or more.
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A–Z Databases by Title & Subject
Find primary and scholarly sources with this searchable A–Z list.
Online Magazines & Journals
Browse thousands of online publications via title, author, subject, and more.
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Research Catalog
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Featured Online Resources
Caribbean Newspapers (1718-1876)
Search over 140 titles from 22 countries to discover primary sources on the history and evolution of the Caribbean.
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
Encourage critical thinking and discussion with materials supporting differing views on a variety of current topics.
LGBT Magazine Archive
Explore more than six decades of LGBT history and culture through long-running periodicals such as The Advocate and Gay Times.
E-Books on EBSCOhost Collection
Read e-books in a variety of subjects, including business, careers, classic literature, and more.
Highlights from NYPL's Research Guides
Slavic and East European Archival Collections
Explore a variety of Slavic and East European archival materials across the Library’s collections.
Black LGBTQ Studies at the Schomburg Center
Dive into Black LGBTQ Studies with these highlights from the Schomburg Center’s collections.
Guide to Tap Dance Research
Learn about the history of tap dance with a variety of collections from the Library for Performing Arts.
Newspapers in Genealogy and Local History Research
Discover your own family history within newspapers with this helpful guide.
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