Research Tools
Databases
All of these databases are available at the library, and most are available 24/7 from any internet connection. Some require a PASSWORD or your library card number for access. Call the library for more information and for the passwords
—208/232-1263 x21.
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Databases that require a password or
library card number
MasterFILE Premier contains full text for nearly 2,000 periodicals, including those most commonly used in public libraries. Many leading magazines in full text are available and include: Consumer Reports, Archaeology, Architectural Record, Atlantic Monthly, Aviation Week & Space Technology, Careers & Colleges, Chronicle of Higher Education, Fast Company, Internet World, Macworld, National Journal, Parenting, Phi Delta Kappan, Publishers Weekly, Red Herring, Teen People, Variety, etc.
Auto Repair Reference Center contains information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles, with repair information for most vintage makes starting as far back as 1945.
Novelist provides access to information on 155,000 fiction titles, including author read-alikes, book discussion guides, reading lists and more.
Small Engine Repair Reference Center is the definitive online tool for small engine repair assistance, including: ATVs, commercial mowers, farm tractors, generators, motorcycles, marine (boats), outdoor power equipment, PWC (personal watercraft/jet ski), snowblowers, snowmobiles, tillers and other small engines.
Heritage Quest combines digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records with the digitized version of the popular UMI® Genealogy & Local History collection and other valuable content. This online database is an essential collection of unique material for both genealogical and historical researchers, with coverage dating back to the late 1700s.
Gale Virtual Reference Library offers reference sources from multiple publishers to provide respected authoritative essays on varied topics from numerous subject areas.
Ebscohost databases include ERIC, Newspaper Source, Business Source Premier, Consumer Health Complete, Medline, and dozens of other databases.
Journey Back in Time provides original source material spanning over 400 years of events, culture and history, original resources that bring the past alive.
World BookThe World Book Web is a suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video, complemented by current periodicals and related Web sites.
Pronuciator Pronunciator is a fun and easy way to learn any of 60 languages. Sign on with your library card and start learning at your own pace!
Databases that don't require a password
Recursos en idioma Spanol LiLl.org tiene una base de datos especificamente en el idioma de espanol que incluye: Enciclopedia Estudiantil hallazgos – Libro Mundial de datos en la red, Fuente Academica – para la investigacion estudiantil, y MedicLatina – para referencia de salud Spainish Language Resources LiLI.org has a few databases specifically in Spanish for Spanish Language users including: Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazogs – a World Book Online database, Fuente Academica – for school research, and MedicLatina – for medical reference
LearningExpress Library Over 800 practice tests, such as the ACT and Sat, and career and academic courses.
Tumble Talking Books is an online collection of streaming audio books for adults.
TumbleBook Library is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they love.
The Old Storytellers is an online collection of classic stories read aloud with accompanying pictures.
Bannock County Images is a collection of images documenting the history of Bannock County. BCI is the result of collaboration between ISU Library's Special Collections Department, the Bannock County Historical Society, and the South Bannock County Historical Center, and is funded in part by the Idaho Humanities Council.
Idaho Digital Resources is a collection of databases including images from around the state, and Stacks, full-text paper and digital resources from Idaho Government Publications, selectively chosen to meet the needs of secondary students.
eCIS Electronic Career Information System is your comprehensive source of career information providing career and educational information. More eCIS information
Pocatello City Code is the online searchable code for the City of Pocatello.
Databases available only at the library
Foundation Directory Online & Foundation Grants to Individuals were developed by the Foundation Center in New York City. For more information, see EIFIC.