R E S E A R C H

Catalog: A good place to start your research.  Your search covers not only our library materials, but also some of our most popular online databases, and iGuides. You can type your search term in the search box at the top of any page.

Databases: Purchased by Douglas County Libraries, they include digital versions of newspapers, magazines, books, encyclopedias and other reference works. They are published by reliable companies with timely facts verified by experts, including the information you need to cite these resources in a bibliography.

iGuides: Information pertinent to Douglas County citizens from a broad range of sources including online databases, our library catalog, community groups, reference librarians, readers’ advisory specialists and, of course, the World Wide Web.

Ask a Librarian: Get personal help for any of your research projects. Onsite, telephone, live online and email access to personalized research service.

History Research: Historical information from the History Research Center, ranging from oral histories and aerial photos to maps and photographs from the past. A treasure trove of Douglas County, from its birth to the present day.

Teacher, School Librarian, Parents and Home School Parents: We are pleased to assist you in providing resources for your students. Please use these forms to communicate your requirements to us. Fill out all areas of the appropriate form and mail, fax or deliver to the children's department or reference department of the library you wish to use. The following forms are available:

• Temporary Reference Request
• Classroom Sets Request
• Book A Library TourRequest