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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.

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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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    American Broadsides & Ephemera

    Explore American history through rare broadsides, playbills, posters, music programs, menus, and more.

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    Gale Primary Sources

    Explore newspapers, magazines, archives, and more across 27 collections of primary sources.

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    History Makers

    Discover oral histories documenting African American life, history, and culture during the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.

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    Naxos Music Library

    Listen to over 2 million classical and folk music tracks, with new titles being added every month.

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