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Academic OneFile

Peer reviewed journals offering full article research across disciplines; from physical science, technology, social science, literature, the arts, and more for academic, in-depth research.

Accelerated Reader Book Finder (AR Finder)

Search for books with a corresponding Accelerated Reader 360 quiz is easy using criteria such as ATOS book level, Lexile measure, interest level, state lists and more.

Ancestry

(in library use only)

Genealogy brings the past to life with a billion+ searchable documents of scanned census records, historical photos, and more to research your family roots.

Arizona Administrative Register

A weekly legal publication published by the Administrative Rules Division that contains information about rulemaking activity in the state of Arizona.

Arizona DES - Unemployment Information

Arizona Department of Economic Security includes information on unemployment services, State assistance programs, insurance options and other local services.

Arizona Memory Project

Large collection of digitized, primary sources from Arizona archives and libraries. State and local government documents, photographs, maps, and multimedia chronicle Arizona's past and present.

Arizona Republic

The Arizona Republic is an American daily newspaper published in Phoenix. Circulated throughout Arizona, it is the state's largest newspaper.

Arizona State Legislature

Information on the State Senate and House, Legislative Bill tracking and Arizona Statutes.

Arizona Vital Records

Adoption, Birth Certificates, Death Certificates and Genealogy information

Arizona Workforce Connections

Local resources for job seekers including job posting, resume help, education and training programs.

Better Business Bureau

Consumer help and business rankings used for self-regulating industries including a complaint mediation process.

Biography (Gale in Context)

Biographical research, timelines, and multi-media content available to learn about important people of the past and present.

Books & Authors (Gale Literature) Needs Edit

Bring readers and literature together with easy searching of new and favorite authors and genres alongside book reviews to find your next big read.

Britannica Escolar

Contenido completo para todos los usuarious, dessde estudiantes de primaria hasta estudieantes universitarios, desdes profesionales de negocios hasta curiosos de a tercera edad.

Britannica Library

The iconic reference database contains comprehensive content for all patrons.  The leveled approach is Ideal for students young and old, elementary school to high school and beyond.

Business Market Research Collection

Stay abreast in the business world with this research center that offers information on financials, competitors, officers, and more on tens of thousands of global companies.

Candid - Foundation Directory Online

Unique resource for nonprofits and individuals seeking funding, scholarships, or fellowships to find and connect with funders.

Candid - GuideStar

GuideStar helps community members connect those in need to resources they rely on, like food banks. Also encourages volunteerism by connecting with local nonprofits where they can donate, work, or volunteer.

Chilton Library

The most authoritative automotive repair information with thousands of year, make, and model combinations, offering detailed instructions and diagrams.

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City of Scottsdale New Business Licenses

Information on new business licenses is provided by the City of Scottsdale. Library staff will download and maintain eight weeks of listings for your convenience.

Consumer Reports

Get unbiased ratings and reviews on thousands of products and services from Consumer Reports, plus trusted advice and in-depth reporting on consumer needs.

Data Axle Reference Solutions

Access verified data on 16+ million U.S. businesses and detailed demographics by neighborhood, county, or state. Ideal for job searches, marketing, company research, address tracing, and business planning. Perfect for entrepreneurs and business owners.

Digital Public Library of America

DPLA is a portal to millions of freely available items from thousands of libraries, archives, museums, and cultural heritage organizations across the United States.

Driving Tests - Arizona

Find practice driving tests, cheat sheets and driving manuals.

Elementary (Gale In Context)

Tiered research levels of age-appropriate, curriculum-related content covering a broad range of topics allows young students to gain confidence in research skills.

ERIC - Education Resource Education Sciences

Dedicated resource for educators and researchers in education sciences.

Gale PowerSearch

One stop search option across all Gale databases for deep dive into journals, newspapers, books, videos, images, podcasts and more.

Gale eBooks

Subject specific sources for multidisciplinary research as downloadable, indexed, eBooks. Research fields include literature, history, sociology, government and more.

General OneFile

Millions of full text journal and news articles allow students and researchers to find current, relevant information across a broad range of humanities, sciences, law, art, and more.

Global Issues (Gale in Context)

International viewpoints on a wide spectrum of global issues and current events with analysis of social, political, economic, environmental and cultural issues.

HeritageQuest

Unique, detailed records for genealogists and historical researchers.

High School (Gale in Context)

A great starting point for student projects, search across disciplines for a broad range of topics, people, places and events with news and journal articles, primary sources, images, and more.

Hobbies and Crafts Source

Offering detailed “how-to” instructions and creative ideas to meet the interest of every hobby enthusiast with full text articles provided by leading craft magazines.

Home Improvement Source

For the “do-it-yourselfers" find detailed “how-to” on a variety of home improvement and repair project with full text articles from leading home improvement magazines and books.

LegalForms

Provides a wide selection of state legal forms across popular legal topics like wills, bankruptcy, divorce, and many others along with a directory of Arizona lawyers and legal dictionary.

Literature Resource Center

Information on tens of thousands of writers in all disciples, through time periods, and across the world.

Library of Congress

The largest library in the world includes extensive digital sources and an Ask A Librarian online reference option.

Maricopa County Government

Access birth, death and marriage certificates and find information on permits, property taxes, find parcels, and other recorded documents.

Maricopa Superior Court

The judicial branch of Maricopa County includes the Superior Court, which handles civil, criminal, family, and juvenile cases.

Maricopa Superior Court Law Library Center

Find downloadable legal forms for common family, civil and criminal issues along with others including the online protective order submission process.

Morningstar

Financial data on thousands of stocks and mutual funds.  Research with their independent reports to inform yourself on current business news and trends.

National Archives Resources for Genealogists

Access census, military, immigration and other documents to trace family history.

Newspaper Archives

Archival access to large collection of historical local Arizona newspapers, including the Scottsdale Progress (1948-1977).  Primary sources for Arizona local history and genealogy.

The New York Times

The New York Times is an American daily newspaper based in New York City. The New York Times covers domestic, national, and international news, and publishes opinion pieces, investigative reports, and reviews.

The New York Times - Cooking

NYT Cooking is the digital source for thousands of the best recipes from The New York Times along with how-to guides for home cooks at every skill level.

The New York Times - Games

The New York Times (The Times) is known for its collection of engaging word and logic games, which have captivated solvers since the debut of the Crossword puzzle in 1942. Their offerings have expanded over time to include the Mini Crossword in 2014, Spelling Bee, Wordle, Connections, Strands, and other puzzles. 

Novelist Plus

Unique catalog of reviews and information on hundreds of thousands of books with Author and Series Read-a-Likes, theme tags, and What to Read Next ideas.

Opposing Viewpoints (Gale in Context)

Opposing Viewpoints in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues. Continuously updated viewpoint articles, topic overviews, full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files allow students to find current and relevant information.

ParentTV

ParentTV offers thousands of on-demand streaming parenting videos and courses designed to support those who care for children, from pregnancy through to teenage years. Search and find videos from experts on topics ranging general parenting, play, behavior, child development, mental health, sleep, nutrition, technology and more.

Peterson's Test and Career Prep

Prepare for standardized tests with Peterson’s Test Prep. This valuable resource includes full-length practice tests for GED, SAT, ACT, AP, PSAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, U.S. citizenship, and more. It offers information on undergraduate and graduate programs, tuition, and scholarship assistance. Vocational tests like ASVAB, Real Estate License and NCLEX Nursing are available as well. Meet your education and career goals!

Note: after entering your library card information, you must register for a free account to use the site.

Public Library of Science

Use Public Library of Science for scientific research on an open source platform that gives you tens of thousands of peer reviewed journal articles for research, homework help and lifelong learning.

Rocket Languages

Learn a language online with Rocket Languages. With 14 languages and multiple levels you can explore the language, the culture, and writing lessons. Love your language learning journey!

Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce

Local business leadership focused on connecting businesses with the right resources.

Scottsdale City Council

Mayor and City Council information including how to contact, current council meeting schedule, agenda, committee information and archive videos of meetings.

Scottsdale City Court

Information for jurors, defendants, and legal forms including the online Arizona Protective Orders.

Science (Gale in Context)

Science in Context is an engaging research tool for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics. Find reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, experiments, images, videos, audio files.

Scribner Writer Series

Accessible original essays on the lives and works of authors from around the world with citations and biographical information that give context about the author and their works.

Transparent Language

Transparent Language Online provides an engaging experience for language learners looking to build their vocabulary, practice their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. With courses and supplemental resources in 110+ languages across the globe, language learning can be accessed anytime, anywhere, on almost any device.

Transparent Language en Español

Los estudiantes de idiomas pueden desarrollar vocabulario, practicar habilidades y mantener lo que han aprendido con Transparent Language Online, disponible en cualquier momento y en cualquier lugar en más de 110 idiomas.

Twayne’s Author Series

In-depth critical introductions to the lives and works of major writers of the world within the context of the time period in which they lived.

U.S. History (Gale in Context)

U.S. History in Context is for all students seeking contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in U.S. History. Find authoritative reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, and audio files.

U.S. Small Business Association

Plan, launch, manage and grow your small business using local and federal services.

Universal Class

Universal class offers hundreds of online continuing education classes facilitated by dedicated instructors sharing their knowledge on almost any imaginable topic. Classes are free for Scottsdale Public Library card holders.

Vista Del Camino Community Center - Career Services

Scottsdale Career Services assist job seekers in navigating employment applications and resume assistance, a computer lab, job fairs, one-on-one coaching and more.

Wall Street Journal (1998 - Current)

The Wall Street Journal, also referred to simply as the Journal, is an American newspaper based in New York City. The newspaper provides extensive coverage of news, especially business and finance.

We are excited to promote our new daily Wall Street Journal newspaper access!

World History (Gale in Context)

World History in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in World History. Search authoritative reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, and audio files.

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