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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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.
JCLC is pleased to announce that over 3,000 popular magazines are now available to download and read on any device 24/7. Users with a library card can read digital magazines alongside ebooks and audiobooks on Libby, the award-winning reading app from OverDrive, or by visiting... learn more
Requires a JCLC card.
Remote Access Available.
The Best Online Resource for DMV Practice Tests with links to driving tests for each state. Did you know? 40% of applicants fail their DMV written test the first time. Don’t be one of them! Train with DMV Permit Test to pass your official DMV test. Take a practice test. Review the correct... learn more
Publicly Available.
Remote Access Available.
Portal fo AtoZ Databases including AtoZ Food America, AtoZ World Food, Global Road Warrior, AtoZ World Travel, AtoZ World Business, AtoZ World Culture, AtoZ Maps Online, AtoZ the World, AtoZ the USA, & Lingo LITE. learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
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AtoZ Food America contains more than 2,000 state, regional, and ethnic recipes—including food culture articles—as well as historical and reference articles including an ingredients section. AtoZ Food America is the largest food database of its kind focused solely on diverse American... learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
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LingoLITE helps users learn basic words and phrases in 30 languages using interactive native speaker videos. LingoLITE is a vocabulary builder and contains thousands of native speaker video clips in 30 languages including Spanish, French, Italian, German, Chinese, Japanese, Chinese, Farsi,... learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
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Remote Access Available.
AtoZ World Travel includes 202 world city travel guides covering 67 topics each. The travel guides cover a multitude of topics that are of interest to those planning their international travel. Topics include pre-trip planning, points of interest, excursions, neighborhoods, restaurants, nightlife,... learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
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Remote Access Available.
AtoZ World Food contains more than 7,000 traditional recipes from 174 countries, along with thousands of ingredient, food culture, and reference articles, making it the largest food database of its kind. AtoZ World Food was designed for culinary institutes, students, world travelers, cooking... learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
  
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