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.
Coursera
Coursera provides universal access to the world’s best education, partnering with top universities and organizations to offer courses online.
Craftsy
Darien News-Review
Darien Times
Driving-Tests.org
Get ready for your Connecticut DMV Permit test for cars, motorcycles, and commercial driver's license by taking free practice exams.
Duolingo
Duolingo is the world's most popular way to learn a language! Practice online or on the apps! Also has a wide selection of classes for English Language Learners.
EDGAR
U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission website for data from corporate filings and other disclosure documents.
edX
Founded by Harvard University and MIT in 2012, edX is an online learning destination and MOOC provider, offering free high-quality courses from the world’s best universities and institutions to learners everywhere.
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.