Research Databases
The Indianapolis Public Library offers dozens of online resources that you can access anytime, anywhere. Browse by clicking on a topic below, or search resources by name at the bottom of the page.
Need help? Ask a Library staff member at any of our locations or call, text or email Ask-a-Librarian. Or watch video tutorials specifically designed for many of these databases.
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Learn on Demand
Did you know the Library offers free on-demand video streaming classes and learning modules? Add a new skill, polish a skill that needs an update, or just try something for fun! Learn at your own pace. All you need is a Library card!
Consumer Reports
Search ConsumerReports.org for product reviews, ratings, and buying guides on consumer products such as cars, appliances, electronics, and more. Find online-only content not available in the print magazine, in addition to the current issue of the magazine and archives going back 10 years.
Some of the research databases are made possible by The Indianapolis Foundation, a CICF affiliate through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.
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