Online Resources

Online Resources are available 24/7 

Anyone visiting Salem Public Library can use our resources from their own device or a library computer. If you are a Salem Public Library cardholder, you can login with your library card number and password to use these resources from home.

A to Z List

Resource with Link 

Description

Ancestry.com

Census records, birth/death indexes, military records, and more. In-library use only.

Business Insights

Company profiles, industry overviews, and investment ratings.

Chilton Library

Repair information and diagrams for a wide range of vehicles.

cloudLibrary

Downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks. cloudLibrary is for Salem Public Library cardholders only. Borrowing limit is 6 items at a time. Titles that are "pay-per-use" are limited to 5 a month for audiobooks and 5 for ebooks and as funds allow. The "pay-per-use" limit resets at the beginning of the month. 

Consumer Reports

Trustworthy product reviews and ratings. (Salem Public Library cardholders only)

Gale Research Databases

A variety of databases offering magazine/journal/news articles and reference eBooks.

Kanopy

Streaming films and documentaries. Each month there is a limit of 12 "tickets" that are reset at the beginning of the month. 
Kanopy Kids Streaming videos and animated picture books. No monthly limit.
KidSpeak from Transparent Languages Online language course designed for children 6 and up, teaching English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Mandarin Chinese using activities, puzzles, and songs.

Legal Information Reference Center

Oregon legal forms and Nolo books. Creation of a State of Oregon Law Library account required.

Library2Go (Libby)

Downloadable eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines. Borrowing limit is 6 items at a time and 6 items on hold. 

Mitchell On-demand

Detailed instructions and diagrams for repairing cars and trucks. Contact the library for access. Mitchell On-demand is for Salem Public Library cardholders only.

Morningstar Investment Research Center

Information and analysis of stocks, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and other financial investment products. Morningstar is for Salem Public Library cardholders only.

National Geographic Kids

Articles, videos, and interactive tools for kids to learn about science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space.

The New York Times

New York Times Online with no article limits. Requires a NYTimes account (free). Pass can be renewed every 72 hours.

Niche Academy

Resource guides and tutorials for many library services.

NoveList Plus

Fiction and nonfiction book lists and reading suggestions for all ages.
Oregon Historical Newspapers Collection  Scanned images of Salem newspapers dating back to 1869. The Oregon Historical Newspapers Collection is for Salem Public Library cardholders only.
Salem Reporter   Full-text articles from the Salem Reporter. In-library use only.

Sanborn Historical Maps

Historical fire insurance maps for over 100 cities in Oregon. Sanborn Historical Maps is for Salem Public Library cardholders only.

Statesman Journal Digital Microfilm (1980-current)

Scanned images of the Statesman Journal newspaper from 1980-present. Statesman Journal Digital Microfilm is for Salem Public Library cardholders only.

Transparent Languages

Learn more than 110 languages, build vocabulary, and practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. English language learning modules available for 30 native languages.

Aprenda más de 110 idiomas, desarrolle vocabulario y practique habilidades para escuchar, hablar, leer y escribir. Los módulos de aprendizaje del idioma inglés están disponibles para 30 idiomas nativos, incluido el español.

TumbleBiblioteca

Animated fiction and nonfiction picture books. TumbleBooks is for Salem Public Library cardholders only. 

Libros ilustrados animados incluyendo ficción y no ficción. TumbleBiblioteca es solo para titulares de tarjetas de la Biblioteca Pública de Salem.

TumbleBooks

Animated fiction and nonfiction picture books. TumbleBooks is for Salem Public Library cardholders only.

Value Line

Investment ratings, research, statistics and forecasts for thousands of stocks and mutual funds. Value Line is for Salem Public Library cardholders only.
Willamette Heritage Center Salem History Hub   A collection of photos and information focused on Salem, Oregon history updated from the former Salem (Online) History website.