Resources A-Z
Reliable online resources in a single list
Here’s a complete list of the library’s online research and learning tools. Links with an asterisk (*) require a library card and/or access on-site only. The rest are free to all. The collections are selected and organized in accordance with the library’s Materials Selection Policy.
Want some ideas on where to start? Check out our Resource Guides, or Ask a Librarian.
Resources marked IMLS are funded with support from the Institute for Museum and Library Services, a federal agency that supports state-level library activities and services. IMLS resources are administered in our state by the Vermont Department of Libraries.
IMLS *Academic Onefile (Gale)
Search millions of articles from scholarly journals and other authoritative sources.
*America’s News
Browse lists of reliable news sources by state, including community newspapers. Search by topic or keyword. From NewsBank.
*American Ancestors
In-library use only (but no library card required). Databases from the New England Historic Genealogical Society in Boston, whose scope, despite its name, extends well beyond New England.
*Ancestry Library Edition
In-library use only (but no library card required). A great starting place for family history, for both beginners and experienced genealogists.
*AtoZdatabases
Continually updated directory of U.S. businesses and individuals.
Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC)
“A private, nonprofit economic development organization that serves as a catalyst for industrial and commercial growth throughout Southeastern Vermont. Our goal is to assist start-up companies, growing companies, and global businesses alike, in order to support continued success stories in our region.”
*Brattleboro Reformer from NewsBank
Current news and searchable archive of articles from Brattleboro’s daily newspaper.
- Full text edition: 2003-current
- Full image edition: July 2024-current
IMLS *Business Insights: Essentials
Reports and articles on industries and companies, U.S. and international.
*Candid
Find foundation funding and raise your profile as a non-profit. In-library use only, but no library card required. Need help? Contact Jeanne Walsh at the Help Desk: (802) 254-5290 ext. 1209, askalibrarian@brookslibraryvt.org.
Candid Learning
A free web resource that’s loaded with tools for grant writing, fundraising, and nonprofit management.
CCV Career Tools
Planning tools for college students and those considering college, from Community College of Vermont.
*Chilton Library
Detailed, illustrated auto repair information, 1940-current.
Chronicling America
Historical newspapers from early days through 1921 from many U.S. States, including Vermont, free to all through the Library of Congress.
Community Legal Information Center (CLIC)
Ask A Law Librarian and on-site research at Vermont Law School.
The Commons
“Not-for-Profit, Award-Winning Community News and Views for Windham County, Vermont”.
*Consumer Reports
Smart consumers use this famous resource free through their local library.
*Driving Tests
Vermont DMV practice tests for cars, motorcycles, and CDL.
FamilySearch
Genealogy research accessible to all who set up a free account. Visitors to the library can also access additional records that aren’t available remotely.
IMLS *Gale Business: Entrepreneurship
Practical tools for small and home-based businesses and entrepreneurs.
IMLS *Gale eBbooks
Thousands of reference books for all ages. Search easily by keyword, browse specific subjects, or explore the contents of a single volume.
IMLS *Gale Health and Wellness
Consumer health information and professional research articles in one database.
IMLS *Gale LegalForms
Access a wide selection of Vermont-specific (and multi-state) interactive pdf forms for frequently-needed legal topics.
IMLS *Gale News
Full-text newspaper articles from the U.S. and around the world.
IMLS *General OneFile (Gale)
Access articles from general reference magazines and journals in broad subject areas like news, technology, and entertainment.
*The Great Courses, through Libby
Engaging college-level lectures for the joy of learning, in streaming video and downloadable audio.
Know Your Rights, from the ACLU
American Civil Liberties Union. Handy overviews that address the rights of many different groups and legal situations.
*Learning Express
Self-paced tutorials and a library of e-books for basic elementary and high school subjects, college prep, citizenship preparation, and tutorials/practice for professional exams.
Legal Information Institute
at the Cornell Law School. Extensive, free, reliable online research tools accessible free to all.
*Mango Languages
Self-directed interactive lessons in more than 45 languages. Access through a Web browser, or download the Mango app.
MedlinePlus
Research consumer health questions, from the National Library of Medicine.
*Morningstar Investing Center
Top-of-the-line financial planning resource with a focus on investing. Access for library patrons is funded in part through a grant from FINRA, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
Access Morningstar in the library
or
Access Morningstar remotely
with your library card
MyNextMove
Fun interactive tools to help you discover career fields that might interest you, from the U.S. Department of Labor.
NAMI Vermont
Local resources and links to fact sheets and research on mental health concerns.
*New York Times Digital Edition
Library patrons can redeem free 72-hour passes for the full online edition of the New York Times.
*NoveList Plus
Find your next great book.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Offers detailed overviews of occupations, including salary ranges, job outlook, work environment, required training, and much more. A free resource from the U.S. Dept. of Labor
*Opposing Viewpoints in Context
A library of hot-button topics in the news with well-labeled opinion (“viewpoint”) essays plus background sources like news reports, statistics, and reference book articles.
*Oxford English Dictionary
“The definitive record of the English language,” now even better in an interactive, online format.
*Oxford Reference
A selection of articles from the encyclopedias and “companions” from Oxford University Press, strong in the arts and humanities.
IMLS *Peterson’s Career Prep
Discover which careers suit you best, research potential career options, and explore the requirements and outlooks for the occupations you’re interested in.
PubMed
Articles for researchers and healthcare professionals from the National Library of Medicine.
*Sanborn Maps of Vermont Towns
Historical fire insurance maps of VT towns, 1885-1950
IMLS *Science in Context
Free full-text articles from science journals and reliable reference sources.
IMLS *Udemy
A new online learning platform from the Vermont Department of Libraries to meet the educational and professional needs of our changing communities. Udemy includes nearly 20,000 Online Video Courses in 75+ categories, including business, technology, and personal development.
U.S. Census Bureau
The Census Bureau is the leading source of quality data about the nation’s people and economy.
U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Clear guides to consumer topics like auto loans, power of attorney, credit reports, reverse mortgages, frauds and scams, and more.
Vermont Historical Newspapers
Accessible to Vermonters with a free MyVermont.gov account Vermont historical newspapers from early days through roughly 1921 via newspapers.com, accessible to all Vermonters with a free myvermont.gov account.
Tips:
- Try the Chrome browser for best results.
- When you first register, you must complete your profile, including your Vermont address, to obtain access to the historical newspapers database.
- Sometimes the browser requires you to navigate back to https://secure.vermont.gov/myvermont after you log in. You might want to bookmark it!
- Need help? Contact: 802-254-5290 ext. 1209; askalibrarian@brookslibraryvt.org
Vermont JobLink
Self-service career and job tools online, from the Vermont Department of Labor.
Vermont Law Help
General civil legal information to help with legal problem-solving on many topics, such as housing, money issues, healthcare, family concerns, and more.
Vermont Law Research Guide
from Vermont Law School. Use this guide to understand how legal information is organized and accessed in Vermont.
Vermont State Data Center
The UVM Center for Rural Studies cooperates with the U.S. Census Bureau to make data available locally to the public.
*Vermont State News Collection
News from the Brattleboro Reformer, Rutland Herald, Vermont Business, VTDigger, and many more throughout Vermont, from NewsBank.
Vermont Statutes
Searchable, unofficial database of VT Statutes for reference and research.
VTDigger
A statewide news website that publishes watchdog reports on state government, politics, consumer affairs, business and public policy.
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