Virtual Reference

For any additional questions about using library resources, please contact the Information/Reference Desk at library@cityofsalem.net or 503-588-6052.

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Academic OneFile

Search for full-text articles in academic journals. Requires a Salem Public Library card.

Computer Database

Research the latest technology trends in full-text articles. Requires a Salem Public Library card.

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.

Gale Virtual Reference Library

Access online encyclopedias for information about history, people, countries, science, and fashion. 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.

Homework Center

Look for homework help in the websites collected by Multnomah County Library.

Kids InfoBits

Search in reference books and magazines suitable for elementary-aged children. Requires a Salem Public Library card.

Literature Criticism Online

Access reviews and criticisms about contemporary literature. Requires a Salem Public Library card.

Opposing Viewpoints

Research controversial topics for school reports. Requires a Salem Public Library card.

OSLIS

Access quality licensed databases and step-by-step research tips for K-12 students and educators in Oregon.

Student Resources in Context

Search for general information in online reference books and magazines. 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)

US History in Context

Look for information about the history of the United States. Requires a Salem Public Library card.

World Book Online

Access the online version of the World Book Encyclopedia. Requires a Salem Public Library card.