Research Databases

The Chilton Library is an online equivalent to the traditional Chilton books. This database covers maintenance and repair, and includes diagrams, photographs, and instructions to fulfill automotive information needs. 

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a federal government agency focused on helping consumers with financial matters. This resource provides links to online resources that the Bureau has chosen for library users, covering credit, housing, investment, and many more topics.

Directory information for millions of U.S. and Canada businesses and households. Search for business opportunities, market trends, and jobs by skill, location, or industry.

This database offers detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Full text is provided from leading hobby and craft magazines.

Through a collection of comprehensive full-text content, this database provides users with detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects.

This database is a full-text collection of popular magazines and articles. Use the search interface to locate articles in magazines such as Consumer Reports, National Geographic, Popular Science, and many more. Another magazine service available through the library is RB Digital Magazines. With your library card, you also have access to popular magazines on your mobile device or desktop computer.