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Academic OneFile
Search for full-text articles in academic journals. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
America's Newspapers
Search for full-text articles in 14 Oregon newspapers and thousands of other newspapers from across the United States. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
Annual Credit Reports
Request your free, current credit report.
 
Ask a Librarian
Contact the Information/Reference staff at the Salem Public Library.
 
BBC Languages
Access the BBC website for learning languages.
 
Benefits Check Up
Identify which services are available for older adults.
 
Book Club Kits

Each kit offers 10 copies of a single book,author information,and suggested discussion questions. Some kites also include a large print copy and/or the audiobook on CD. Kits check out for two months at a time.Kits may be reserved at the Salem Public Library Reference Desk in person or by phone at 503-588-6052.

Business & Company Resource Center
Find detailed business and company information – including company profiles, industry overviews, and investment ratings. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
Chilton Library
Find repair information and diagrams for a wide range of vehicles. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
City of Salem Revised Code
Access the online version of the Salem Revised Code.
 
Computer Database
Research the latest technology trends in full-text articles. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
Consumer Search
Access product reviews from multiple websites.
 
CQ Researcher
Find detailed reports about current issues and events. Access requires a username and password. Please contact the Information/Reference Desk at 503-588-6052 or at library@cityofsalem.net for that information.
 
Educator’s Reference Complete
Find full-text articles in the field of education. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
Eugene Register-Guard (2001-current)
Find full-text articles from the Eugene Register-Guard. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
FAFSA (Federal Student Aid)
Apply for college tuition assistance through the US government.
 
Family Search
Find family history information in the records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
 
Freegal
Salem Public Library's free music download service. Freegal is available to Salem residents with library cards and those who have purchased Salem full service cards.
FSI Language Courses
Choose from dozens of language courses from the Foreign Service Institute.
 
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Access online encyclopedias for information about history, people, countries, science, and fashion. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Access three online encyclopedias for information about diseases, drugs, and mental health. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
General OneFile
Find full-text articles from general and popular magazines. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
GREENR
Search for information about the environment, energy, and natural resources. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
Health & Wellness Resource Center
Find health-related information in full-text journals and medical reference books. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
Health Reference Center Academic
Search for information in professional medical journals and reference books. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
HeritageQuest
Search for family history information in census records, books, and periodicals. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
Historic Oregon Newspapers
Explore this collection of historic newspapers from around Oregon.
 
Homework Center
Look for homework help in the websites collected by Multnomah County Library.
 
InfoTrac Newsstand
Look for full-text articles from numerous American and English-language international newspapers. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
Interlibrary Loan
Request an item from a library outside of the Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service.
 
Kids InfoBits
Search in reference books and magazines suitable for elementary-aged children. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
LearningExpress Library
Take a GED, SAT, or ACT practice test, learn how to write a better resume, or improve your computer skills. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
LegalTrac
Find legal information in full-text journals. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
Library Catalog
Search for library materials available at Salem Public Library and other libraries in the Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service.
 
Library2Go
Download ebooks, audiobooks, and videos to your computer or portable listening device. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
Literature Criticism Online
Access reviews and criticisms about contemporary literature. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
L-net
Chat with a librarian from Oregon or another state 24/7.
 
MedLinePlus
Access health information from the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
 
NoveListPlus
Find recommended reading lists of fiction and nonfiction books for adults and teens. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
NoveListPlus K-8
Search for great fiction and nonfiction books for children and teens. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
Nursing Resource Center
Look for full-text articles in nursing-related journals and reference books. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
Opposing Viewpoints
Research controversial topics for school reports. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
Oregon Administrative Rules
Access the Administrative Rules for the State of Oregon.
 
Oregon Business Registration Services
Find information about a current business or register a new business with the State of Oregon.
 
Oregon Dept of Justice – Consumer Protection
Learn about consumer-related issues or file a complaint against a business.
 
Oregon Employment Department
Access job listings through the Oregon State Employment Department.
 
Oregon Encyclopedia
Explore the history and culture of Oregon.
 
Oregon Family Law Forms
View and print forms for divorce and custody cases in Oregon.
 
Oregon Food Handler Test
Take the food handler test online.
 
Oregon Helps
Identify which Oregon programs may be able to assist you.
 
Oregon Historic Photos Online
Search for historic photos in the Salem Public Library’s collection.
 
Oregon Insurance Division – Consumer Information and Complaints
Access insurance-related information or file a complaint against an insurance company.
 
Oregon Law Help
Find legal information and assistance for low-income Oregonians.
 
Oregon Medical Board
Find information about a physician or file a complaint.
 
Oregon Online Services
Access all of the Oregon services that can be completed online.
 
Oregon Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Apply for assistance with prescription drug costs.
 
Oregon Revised Statutes
Search in the latest edition of the Oregon Revised Statutes.
 
Oregon Small Business Development Center
Access valuable information and services for small business owners.
 
Oregon State Archives – Genealogy Records
Explore the family history records available at the Oregon State Archives.
 
Oregon State Bar
Research a legal topic or find contact information for an Oregon lawyer.
 
Oregon State Legislature
Find the contact information for Oregon state legislators and investigate current and past state measures.
 
Oregon State Library Photos
Search in the State Library’s online collection of historic photos.
 
Oregon Student Assistance Commission
Learn about financial aid and scholarships available for Oregon students.
 
Oregon Tax Forms
Print personal income tax forms from the Oregon Department of Revenue.
 
Oregonian (1987-current)
Look for full-text articles in the Oregonian from 1987 to the present. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
Oregonian Index (1851-1987)
Search this index for articles in the Oregonian. Visit the Oregon State Library to access the full-text articles on microfilm.
 
OSLIS
Access quality licensed databases and step-by-step research tips for K-12 students and educators in Oregon.
 
Powerspeak
Learn a new language through stories and activities. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
ReferenceUSA
Search phone directories for business and residential listings for the United States and Canada. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
ReferenceUSA
Search phone directories for business and residential listings for the United States and Canada. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
Request an Obituary
Ask for an obituary or article from the Salem newspaper (1850s-current).
 
Salem Job Resource Center
Search for job openings in the Salem area.
 
Salem News & Information Center
Find news articles and other information about Salem and Oregon.
 
Salem Online History
Learn about the history of Salem from articles and photos.
 
Sanborn Historical Maps
Access fire insurance maps for over 170 cities in Oregon. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
Small Business Resource Center
Find information on accounting, human resources, marketing, and much more for small business owners. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
Statesman Journal Index (1987-2002)
Search in this index for Statesman Journal articles from 1987-2002. Visit the Salem Public Library to retrieve the full-text articles from the microfilm.
 
Statesman-Journal (2002-current)
Search for full-text articles in the Statesman Journal from 2002 to the present. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
Student Resources in Context
Search for general information in online reference books and magazines. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
Suggest a Purchase
Recommend a book or other item for the Salem Public Library collection.
 
Summit Catalog
Find materials in 36 college and university libraries in Oregon and Washington.
 
Thomas – US Legislature
Investigate federal bills and laws through this Library of Congress website.
 
Travel eBooks
Download travel ebooks to your computer or ereader.  Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
TumbleBooks
Animated, talking picture books with fiction, non-fiction and foreign language titles, Read-Alongs (chapter books with sentence highlighting and narration but no animation)
TumbleBooks
View animated, talking picture books including fiction, non-fiction and foreign language titles - and also Read-Along titles (chapter books with sentence highlighting and narration but no animation) Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
U.S. Census Data
Access detailed population statistics from the US Census records.
 
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Print immigration forms or make an appointment with an immigration official.
 
U.S. Government
Access information and programs provided by the different agencies of the US Government.
 
U.S. Government Benefits
Identify the US Government programs for which you are eligible.
 
U.S. Social Security Administration
Find information and forms from the Social Security Administration.
 
U.S. Tax Forms
Print personal income tax forms and instructions from the US Internal Revenue Service.
 
US Code of Federal Regulations
Access the rules for the agencies of the Federal Government.
 
US History in Context
Look for information about the history of the United States. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
ValueLine
Find company reports and other investment information. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
World Book Online
Access the online version of the World Book Encyclopedia. Requires a Salem Public Library card.
 
WorldCat
Search for materials at libraries throughout the United States.
 

Available only at the Salem Public Library or the West Salem Branch: 

Ancestry.com
Search through family history records – including census records, birth/death indexes, military records, and much more.
 

 

Mitchell On-Demand

Access instructions and detailed diagrams for repairing cars and trucks.

Oregon Career Information Systems
Research occupations and educational opportunities in Oregon.

   
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