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, iGuides and the Douglas County Community database. 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.

Research Assistant: Guides you to just the right database for any research project. Click on a choice from each list to find what you need.

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.

Live Reference: 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.