Online Resources & Databases

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.

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    Online Magazines & Journals

    Browse thousands of online publications via title, author, subject, and more.

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    Research Guides

    Guides by our expert staff that will point you to the best resources.

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    Research Catalog

    Search millions of items in NYPL's Research Collections.

Featured Online Resources

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    Columbia Granger’s World of Poetry

    Discover historical and current poems in multiple languages, poetry commentary, and poets’ biographies.

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    African American Experience

    Explore the history and culture of African Americans and the greater Black Diaspora through this resource organized by time period.

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    Black Studies Center

    Start your research with this gateway to Black Studies that includes essays, periodicals, historical newspapers, reference books, and more.

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    Gale Legal Forms

    Access a wide selection of state-specific and multi-state legal forms and resources across the most popular legal areas.

Highlights from NYPL's Research Guides

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    Arturo Schomburg

    Explore books, archival collections, and other resources related to Arturo Schomburg, whose collection formed the basis of the Schomburg Center.

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    Korean Collections at NYPL

    Discover rare Korean prints and manuscripts from the 14th century to the early 20th century, photographs, maps, and other printed texts.

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    Clippings at the Library for the Performing Arts

    Learn how to find clippings from newspapers, magazines, playbills, and more at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

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    Jewish NYC

    Explore Jewish history in New York through the rich collections highlighted in this guide.

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