Free E-Resources
Your DCLS library card provides access to a wide variety of free online e-resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can search the catalog, access databases, download eBooks and audiobooks, and read magazines online. See the links below.
Libby
Borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines—all for free with your library card.
Delaware County Library
E-resources like eBooks, audiobooks, and the POWER Library provide superior research materials not found online.
Hoopla
Free streaming of movies, music, eBooks, and eAudiobooks.
Homework Help
General Reference
Power Library: Pennsylvania’s Electronic Library
Access books, movies, and e-books from any library in PA. This project is made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education through the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, and funding from the Commonwealth of PA. Hosted by HSLC.
Library of Congress Website
Founded in 1800, The Library of Congress is the world’s largest library. You can access the catalog for the Library of Congress online as well as explore archives, blogs, and ask a librarian for reference help.
Smithsonian Institution
In addition to easy reference to everything you could ever want to know about the Smithsonian, this site hosts the Encyclopedia Smithsonian, a collection of excellent online exhibits based on several of the Smithsonian’s real-world exhibitions.
Maps & Atlases
Color Landform Atlas of the United States
This site provides shaded relief maps showing landforms of each U.S. state. Also includes satellite views of 48 states and maps from 1895.
National Geographic MapMarker Interactive
Writing Tools
Purdue OWL®
Purdue OWL is a globally renowned resource that provides assistance with English to students, teachers, professionals, and organizations across the world. Use this website for help with citations, avoiding plagiarisim, ESL help, and guides for resumes and cover letters.
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Fact Checking
Misinformation is more prevalent than ever. You can use the below websites to help with fact-checking and finding secondary sources on news stories. If you need assistance, contact the reference desk to speak with a librarian.