Online Resources and Databases

WorldCat shows you items owned by libraries outside of Pinellas County so you have access to even more materials.
Please search our catalog first before ordering items through WorldCat!
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WorldCat replaces our iBorrow system. Currently WorldCat is for in-library use only.
Click here for more information, or call us at 813-749-1181 with any questions.

Try Power Search as a starting point for research!

Database Frequently Asked Questions

Database	Links	Description
	in library only	the most comprehensive online source of information for conducting genealogical research
	in library access -- home access Your default password is the last 4 digits of your phone number	biographical information on over 300,000 people from throughout history
	Link	Photographs, diagnostics, repair procedures, OEM maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls and Technical Service Bulletins for automobiles and light trucks
	in library only ask a staff member to log you in	access to their consumer product research in electronic format
	in library only	a collection of scholarly resources
	Link	includes reference book materials and magazine articles on a variety of topics for children and adults
	in library access -- home access Your default password is the last 4 digits of your phone number	comprehensive information about authors and their works
	Link Note: You must create a free account at the library before you can use this service. Call us at 813-749-1181 for more information	electronic books you can read online and audiobooks which can be downloaded to a home computer or a portable listening device
	in library access -- home access	contains plot summaries and information on thousands of fiction books as well as author read-alike lists and book discussion guides
	home access	Audiobooks & eBooks which can be downloaded to a home computer or a portable device
	in library access -- home access Your default password is the last 4 digits of your phone number	detailed and current directory of US businesses and residences
	home access	an online collection of animated, talking picture books for kids
	Link	the classic encyclopedia in electronic format

What is a database?

A database is a collection of information organized for quick and easy searching. Our databases contain newspaper & magazine articles, encyclopedia entries, essays, even full-text books.

How are the library's databases different from what I find with a search engine?

Even though library databases are accessed through the Web, they are very different from typical web sites. Instead of searching out on the Internet, our databases search sources provided directly by reputable publishers.

Do they cost anything to use?

These databases have already been paid for through library funds so that we may provide them to you at no additional cost!

Can I use these from my home/office computer?

Many of our databases can be used remotely, though many require the use of an Oldsmar/Pinellas County library card number for access.

Remember - anyone can publish anything on the Internet!
Our databases duplicate information from reliable print sources.
Best of all, these are FREE for our library patrons.