Databases

All databases are available in every branch of the Birmingham Public Library, unless otherwise noted. A JCLC library card can be used to access many of the databases, however licensing restrictions force us to limit access to certain databases to residents of Birmingham.

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Search the Lede from The Birmingham News(text version). Find detailed content from the online-only subscription service version of the Birmingham News. Updated daily, it includes editorials, newsletters, and in-depth reporting about local and state-wide politics, sports, and other subjects of... learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
Search and view newspapers from throughout the state of Alabama. learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
The Birmingham Times is a weekly African-American newspaper published in Birmingham, Alabama. It was founded in 1964 by Jesse Lewis Sr. in order to give the local Black community a greater voice during the civil rights struggle. It includes full-text editorials, newsletters, and in-depth reporting... learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
Search the Lede from The Birmingham News (image version). Find detailed content from the online-only subscription service version of the Birmingham News. Updated daily, it includes editorials, newsletters, and in-depth reporting about local and state-wide politics, sports, and other subjects of... learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
[In-library; for OFF-SITE use https://0-partner.wsj.com.vulcan.bham.lib.al.us/p/1148200010/enter-redemption-code/P2999H482KTU] ]... Must create WSJ account... Need unrivaled insights on business, markets and politics? The Wall Street Journal provides the news and analysis you need to make the most... learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Full Text Available.
Explore The USA through local news, events and people with The USA TODAY. Search current and archived issues, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
[Outside of Library; for ON-SITE use wsj.com/access/birminghampl]... Must create WSJ account... Need unrivaled insights on business, markets and politics? The Wall Street Journal provides the news and analysis you need to make the most of every opportunity with WSJ. Politics. Business.... learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
Gale Power Search provides a one-stop shop for searching Gale databases. Provided by Alabama Virtual Library (AVL). learn more
Requires a JCLC card.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
Salem Press Online Collection Curated Free Content from Salem Press and Greyhouse Publishing to explore current events through an historical lens. Includes History(African-American Writing, Opinions Throughout History, This Is Who We Are, Value of a Dollar, & Warrior Peoples) & Health (Health... learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Remote Access Available.
Consumer Health Complete (EBSCO) Consumer Health Complete provides access to health reference books, evidence-based health reports, full-text journals, and magazines. Consumer Health Complete content includes: 500 medical images and diagrams Over 240 animations with audio narration and... learn more
Requires a JCLC card.
Remote Access Available.
  
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