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Research Databases accessible from Home

Enjoy free, unlimited access to more than just the Internet through the Connecticut State Library. Research databases listed here are available from your home or office, 24 x 7.   (You may need your library card - see the "Remote access requirements key")

If the database you need is not listed below, consult our list of Research Databases at the Library. 

You may also search our library catalog to determine what databases we have.  To find a specific journal, magazine, or newspaper by title, try our E-Journal Locator.

Remote access requirements key:

Database is available to everyone - no library card requiredAvailable to everyone - no library card required.  These are databases created by the State Library.


iCONN databases require a card from any Connecticut libraryiCONN - available to Connecticut students, faculty and residents.  Who is authorized to use iCONN?


This database requires a current State Library library cardRequires a current Connecticut State Library card.

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American Indian History Online  Biographies, Events, Primary Sources, Timelines, Images, Maps and Charts, Tribes and Culture Areas.
American Periodicals Series Online, 1740-1900  Digitized images of over 1,100 American magazines and journals that began publication between 1740 and 1900. 

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Biography Resource Center Biographical information on over 340,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas.  Coverage: International. 
Britannica Online Britannica's article database, with links to other World Wide Web sites selected by Britannica editors.
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Congressional Research Digital Collection  Public policy issues from Congressional Research Service. Coverage: CRS reports, 1916 - ; Committee Prints, 1830 -
Connecticut General Assembly Members, 1776- Database is available to everyone - no library card required Database of members of the Connecticut General Assembly. Coverage: 1776 and 2008.
Connecticut Patents Project Database is available to everyone - no library card required Patents issued to residents of the state of Connecticut.  Coverage: from the first decade of the 19th century to 1900.
CQ Electronic Library  American government, politics, history, public policy, and current affairs from Congressional Quarterly.
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Encyclopedia of American Immigration Covers U.S. immigration history from the earliest colonial settlements to the present.
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Fitch's Home for Soldiers Database is available to everyone - no library card required Veterans' files from the Fitch's Home for Soldiers.
Coverage: Mostly Civil War veterans, with some Spanish American War veterans.
Fold3 (formerly Footnote.com) Searchable original, historical documents ranging from major historical events to personal accounts and family histories.  Users can also share their own content and insights.
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Gale's Ready Reference Shelf General reference databases list associations, publishers, publications, databases, TV and radio stations and more.
Government Periodicals Index   Detailed subject and author index to U.S. government magazines and newsletters.
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Hartford Courant (1992-current)  Newspaper. Coverage: 1992 to current.
Historical Hartford Courant (1923-1986)  Newspaper. Coverage: 1923-1986.
Historical Hartford Courant (1764-1922) Newspaper. Coverage: 1764 to December 31, 1922.
HeinOnline Comprehensive historical collection of legal and law-related material, including many North American legal journals.  Coverage: From 1800's to present.
HeritageQuest Online Family histories, genealogical serials, local histories, and primary sources, including U.S. Federal Census, 1790-1930, and Private Relief Actions, Memorials and Petitions from the U. S. Serial Set.  Coverage: All 50 states, Canada and the British Isles.
Historic Map Works Library Edition  Full color, digital collection of over 200,000 United States and World maps and atlases spanning several hundred years.
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iCONN Business, general reference, homework help, health databases; Spanish-language and bilingual periodicals.
iCONN Newspapers Newspapers
Christian Science Monitor (1997-current)
Hartford Courant (1992-current)
London Times (1985-current)
New York Times (1985-current)
Wall Street Journal (1984-present)
Washington Post (1987-present)
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LegalTrac  Indexing for law reviews, legal newspapers, law specialty publications and bar association journals. Coverage: 1980-
LexisNexis State Capital State bills and laws, constitutions, regulations, newspapers of record, legislative issues, legislature membership. Coverage: All 50 states
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Milestone Documents in American History Combines more than 130 full-text primary source documents in American history with expert analysis and commentary.  Coverage: from the Revolutionary era to the present day. 
Monthly Catalog of U.S. Government Publications, 1895-1976  A finding aid for all publications of the United States government, including those of the Congress and all executive departments, dating from 1895 to 1976.
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National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws Archive Publications (NCCUSL) Full text of Model Acts drafted, recommended or endorsed by the Conference.
New York Times (1851-2008)  Newspaper: Historical New York Times with Index. Coverage: 1851-2008.  Index: 1851-1993. 
Noble Pension Database Database is available to everyone - no library card required Pension Application Files with correspondence, pension applications, and supporting documentation. Coverage: Civil War and Spanish American War, plus two Revolutionary War veterans.
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OED (Oxford English Dictionary)  Historical dictionary of English, covering the language from the earliest times to the present day.
Coverage: Editions from 1884 - ; Updated quarterly.
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ProQuest Congressional Comprehensive index and selected full-text source for Congressional publications. Coverage: 1819-

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Safari Bookshelf Full-text electronic books on information technology. 
Sanborn Maps for Connecticut  Sanborn fire insurance maps for Connecticut towns and cities between 1867 and 1970. 
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ThomasNet.com Database of over 650,000 distributors, manufacturers and service companies.
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U.S. Congressional Documents  Bound and daily versions of the Congressional Record, and its predecessors. Coverage: 1789- 
U.S. Federal Agency Library  Official case law of some of the most important United States government institutions.  Coverage:  Varies, earliest is 1894. 
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Wethersfield Prison Records Database is available to everyone - no library card required Warrants of Commitment for prisoners. Coverage: 1800-1903
World War I Veterans Database Database is available to everyone - no library card required Military Service Questionnaires, from World War I veterans and families of deceased veterans. Coverage: 1919-1920.
WorldCat.org Bibliographic database of authoritative research materials owned by libraries, keyword searching only, available anywhere.  Coverage: Before 1000 BC to present; International; multiple languages.