These databases are available to all Nebraska residents and are paid for by the Nebraska Library Commission with funding from the State of Nebraska and the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Explora interfaces allow users to explore multiple databases at the same time.
Explora Public
Browse or search across multiple databases, including MasterFILE Complete, Consumer Health Complete, and Legal Information Reference Center, for articles from popular magazines, Topic Overviews for general researchers, and more.
Explora for High Schools
Browse or search across multiple databases, including MAS Complete and Points of View Reference Center, for articles from popular magazines, Topic Overviews for high school researchers, and more.
Explora for Elementary/Middle Schools
Browse or search across multiple databases, including Primary Search, Middle Search Plus, and Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia, for articles from popular magazines, Topic Overviews for younger researchers, and more.
Search and browse individual databases.
Biography Reference Bank
Biographical profiles, articles, and interviews featuring thousands of notable people, living and dead.
Biography Reference Center
Browse or search biographical content by name, occupation, nationality, and more.
Consumer Health Complete
Health information aimed at the general public. Covers all areas of health and wellness.
FirstSearch
Article citations from 13 databases, including ArticleFirst, ERIC, and MEDLINE.
Funk & Wagnalls Encyclopedia
Student-friendly encyclopedia covering more than 25,000 topics.
Legal Information Reference Center
Legal resources for consumers, including Nolo guides on family law, real estate, taxes, immigration, and more.
MAS Complete
Popular high school magazines and reference sources covering a broad range of subjects.
MasterFILE Complete
Thousands of popular magazines, journals, and reference sources to support research.
Middle Search Plus
Popular middle school magazines and reference sources covering a broad range of subjects.
MyHeritage Library Edition
Conduct family or historical research using global genealogy resources, including census data, vital records, and more.
NoveList Plus
Fiction and nonfiction reading recommendations, book reviews, series information and more. For all ages.
NoveList K-8 Plus
Fiction and nonfiction reading recommendations, book reviews, series information and more. For K-8 students, teachers, and parents.
Points of View Reference Center
Essays and articles presenting multiple sides of 400+ controversial issues; supports students developing persuasive debate and writing skills.
Primary Search
Popular elementary school magazines and reference sources covering a broad range of subjects.
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection
Scholarly journals for psychologists, counselors, parents, and students.
Science & Technology Collection
Scholarly journals on natural and applied sciences, and technology.
Small Business Reference Center
Information on how to start, finance, or manage a small business.
WorldCat
Find books, movies, music, and other materials owned by libraries around the world.
