Connecticut State Library Resources for the Public
Multidisciplinary online resources provided by the State Library for all Connecticut library card holders.
Resources
Many of these online resources are premium subscriptions paid for by the Library. If you are unsure where to start, please contact the Reference Librarians.
Consumer Reports
Whether looking to find the best deal on an LCD TV or researching the top-recommended used vehicles, ConsumerReports.org provides ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice for thousands of products and services.
Craftsy
Darien News-Review
Darien Times
View issues of the Darien Times June 19, 2003 - current.
The weekly newspaper is available in two formats: text-only or in image which displays the newspaper as how it'd appear if you had the paper in hand. The image version starts in June 2023. At-home access is limited to Darien Library cardholders.
Driving-Tests.org
Get ready for your Connecticut DMV Permit test for cars, motorcycles, and commercial driver's license by taking free practice exams.
EDGAR
U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission website for data from corporate filings and other disclosure documents.
eLicense - Connecticut
An easy to use database of licensed healthcare providers, includes licensure actions and pending charges.
Encyclopedia Britannica Online
An online version of the entire print encyclopedia. The encyclopedia is updated daily and has special added features including Internet links.
ERIC
Filled with education-related resources, ERIC contains articles, program evaluations, curricular materials, and much more.
FamilySearch
FamilySearch provides access to genealogical records gathered from all over the world.
Gale E-books
Gale E-books contains a broad selection of reference books on topics including history, mythology, science, education, biography, and the arts. These books are useful for primary source research and historical context.
GreenFILE
Greenwich Time
View the Greenwich Time newspaper from 2005 - Current in text-only format and from 2019 - Present as images.
Gun Regulation and Legislation in America
Heinonline's Gun Regulation and Legislation in America database brings together essential documents on the difficult and controversial topic of regulating firearms in the United States.
Health Information in Multiple Languages
From the National Library of Medicine, health information in multiple languages, including American Sign Language, Arabic, Cambodian/Khmer, Chinese, French, German, Hmong, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Spanish, Thai, and Vietnamese
Health Source: Consumer Edition
This rich collection of consumer health information provides access to full-text consumer health magazines and reference books. It also includes searchable full text for current health pamphlets.
HelpNow - Online Tutoring and Study Resources
HelpNow offers a comprehensive suite of online academic services designed to support many learning needs and styles.