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Salem Public Library
585 Liberty St. SE
Salem, OR 97301
503-588-6315
library@cityofsalem.net
Online Resources
Online Resources are available 24/7
Anyone can use these Salem Public Library resources on their own device or a library computer while visiting the library. Library cardholders can also access these resources from home by logging in with their library card number and password.
A to Z List
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Resource with Link |
Description |
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| Census records, birth/death indexes, military records, and more. In-library use only. | |
| Company profiles, industry overviews, and investment ratings. | |
| Repair information and diagrams for a wide range of vehicles. | |
| Downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks. Borrowing limit is 6 items at a time. Titles that are "pay-per-use" are limited to 5 a month for eAudiobooks and 5 for eBooks and as funds allow. The "pay-per-use" limit resets at the beginning of the month. (Salem Public Library resident cardholders only) | |
| Unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga. Accessible via phone, tablet, or computer. | |
| Trustworthy product reviews and ratings. (Salem Public Library cardholders only) | |
| A variety of databases offering magazine/journal/news articles and reference eBooks. | |
| Streaming films and documentaries. Each month there is a limit of 10 "tickets" that are reset at the beginning of the month. | |
| Streaming videos and animated picture books. No monthly limit. | |
| KidSpeak from Transparent Languages
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Online language course designed for children 6 and up, teaching English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Mandarin Chinese using activities, puzzles, and songs. (Salem Public Library cardholders only) |
| Oregon legal forms and Nolo books. Creation of a State of Oregon Law Library account required. | |
| Downloadable eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines. Borrowing limit is 10 items at a time and 6 items on hold. | |
| Detailed instructions and diagrams for repairing cars and trucks. Contact the library for access. (Salem Public Library cardholders only) | |
| Mometrix Test Prep | Study guides, flashcards, and practice questions for over 1,000 different standardized tests, including the ACT, SAT, GED, ORELA, GRE, and more. (Salem Public Library cardholders only) |
| Information and analysis of stocks, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and other financial investment products. (Salem Public Library cardholders only) | |
| Articles, videos, and interactive tools for kids to learn about science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. | |
| Resource guides and tutorials for many library services. | |
| Fiction and nonfiction book lists and reading suggestions for all ages. | |
| Oregon Historic Photograph Collection | The history of Oregon preserved in six collections of photographs of people, places, and events that provide snapshots of the state's history from 1840 to more recent times. To request copies, fill out this online form. |
| Oregon Historical Newspapers Collection | Scanned images of Salem newspapers dating back to 1869. (Salem Public Library cardholders only) |
| Salem Reporter | Full-text articles from the Salem Reporter. In-library use only. |
| Historical fire insurance maps for over 100 cities in Oregon. (Salem Public Library cardholders only) | |
| Scanned images of the Statesman Journal newspaper from 1980-present. (Salem Public Library cardholders only) | |
| Learn more than 110 languages, build vocabulary, and practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. English language learning modules available for 30 native languages. (Salem Public Library cardholders only) Aprenda más de 110 idiomas, desarrolle vocabulario y practique habilidades para escuchar, hablar, leer y escribir. Los módulos de aprendizaje del idioma inglés están disponibles para 30 idiomas nativos, incluido el español. (Solo para titulares de tarjetas de la Biblioteca Pública de Salem) |
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| Investment ratings, research, statistics and forecasts for thousands of stocks and mutual funds. (Salem Public Library cardholders only) | |
| Willamette Heritage Center Salem History Hub | A collection of photos and information focused on Salem, Oregon history updated from the former Salem (Online) History website. |