Delaware Library Catalog e-Library
E-resources Update
January 30th, 2010-Delaware Library Catalog users can test out new access to databases from their mobile phones at this link. Users ill need to enter library card # and PIN to authenticate access- databases are best viewed on iPhone, newer-model Blackberries (must enable JavaScript) and Palms. Comments or questions? email us
E-resources Update
January 20th, 2010-Over the weekend, some access changes have been implemented for NetLibrary unabridged e-audio books. This service allows you to download unabridged audio versions of new and classic books directly to your home PC and in many case, a compatible MP3 player (such as an iPod) to listed to "on-the-go).
To simplify access, new titles loaded going forward can be accessed without logging in and searching for specific titles. Brief and full item records will include a direct link to this title that will be authenticated by your library card number and PIN. This link is the "weblink" icon that looks like a chain, and clicking on this will bring up an authentication screen that asks for your library card number and PIN, then connects you to the download.
Patrons who are already using Netlibrary through personal accounts won't be impacted immediately, although they were notified a couple of months ago of upcoming changes- specifically that favorites lists would probably not survive the transition. Everyone who responded to the notice was enthusiastic about the change. Going forward, new users will NOT have to set up an account, or login to access the NetLibrary site. Current users and new users may set up personal accounts if they want to install the NetLibrary Media Center on their home PC for easy, direct browsing and download.
The NetLibrary titles are all listed as Delaware Division of Libraries holdings (this may help expedite searches for widely-held titles) , have the call number WEB and the title format **title** [electronic resource] (Unabridged). Another (easier) way of finding the newest additions is to use the "Have You Read" lists which can be found in the green links menu in the library catalog, or at this link.
E-resources Update
November 13th 2009- Accessible Archives Available in Delaware Libraries. Accessible Archives is available for in-library use in all public libraries in Delaware. This site provides outstanding historical and genealogical resources from a number of unique digital resources unavailable anywhere else on the internet, including the complete Godey's Lady Book, early Colonial American newspapers such as the South Carolina Gazette, and 19th Century African American newspapers such as the Liberator and the Colored American. Click here for in-library access.
E-resources Update
October 28th 2009- Facts on File Subscription Not Renewed. We're sorry to announce that due to budgetary reasons, from November 1st 2009 Delaware library patrons will no longer have access to Facts on File's Science Online database.
E-resources Update
June 30th 2009- 2009-10 Database Renewals. On July 1, Delaware Library Catalog and New Castle County Library users will be seeing some revisions to the line-up of databases available through their libraries. We are adding substantial additions to our current lineup of products from EBSCO, and replacing some other products with comparable new databases from EBSCO. Access to online versions of periodicals and journals held both in print and electronically by Delaware libraries will also simplified through the addition of an A-Z periodicals interface. You can view the A-Z interface here.
Available Databases
Click on the headings for access through the Delaware Library Catalog. Enter your library card number and PIN on the catalog page and select from databases available for your tier of access. Age-appropriate databases are required by Delaware statute and are established by the Delaware Division of Libraries.
Reference Works (click the link and enter your library card and PIN for access)
- Auto Repair Reference Center
- COIN Career Library
- Testing and Education Resources
- EBSCO Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia
- NovelList Plus
Tier 1 K-5 Student Research (click the link and enter your library card and PIN for access)
- EBSCO Animals
- EBSCO Primary Search
- Kids' Search
- NovelList Plus
- Searchasaurus
- Testing and Education Resources
Tier 2 K-12 Student Research (access through the library catalog)
- A-Z Magazines and Journals Online
- Book Collection: Nonfiction
- EBSCO Animals
- EBSCO GreenFile
- EBSCO Middle Search
- EBSCO Primary Search
- Environment Complete
- Heritage Quest Online
- Newspaper Source
- Novelist Plus
- Reference USA
- Student Research Center
- Searchasaurus
- Testing and Education Reference Center
- Kids' Search
Business Resources
- EBSCO Business Source Complete
- EBSCO Regional Business News
- Reference USA
Education Resources
- Academic Search Complete
- Environment Complete
- ERIC
- Testing & Education Reference Center
Full Text Magazine & Newspaper Articles
- EBSCO MasterFile Premiere
- EBSCO News Source
- ProQuest Wall Street Journal Online
Genealogy
- HeritageQuest Online
- Accessible Archives (in-library use only)
Health Resources
- EBSCO Consumer Health
- EBSCO MedLine
- CINAHL (Nursing and allied health journals in full text)
All Delaware databases are brought to you by the State of Delaware, Division of Libraries in partnership with your local library.
Remember your library staff is here to help.