Genealogy, News, Catalog Enrichment, Ebooks and More
Communities rely on public libraries for genealogy resources, current and historical news, student research databases, health and medical information, business resources, general reference and primary sources.
ProQuest provides these and more, enabling public libraries to:
- • Provide access to the content most requested by patrons
- • Foster lifelong learning
- • Support economic and social development in the community
What's New
Ancestry Library Edition
The largest online family history resource available, Ancestry Library Edition provides unprecedented access to family history via documents that record the lineage of individuals from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and more. Distributed exclusively by ProQuest.
Fold3 Library Edition
Fold3 Library Edition by Ancestry provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos and personal documents of the men and women who served. This continually growing collection contains millions of records from world-class archives, many of which are exclusively available on Fold3.
Newspapers.com Library Edition
Dating from the early 1700s into the 2000s, Newspapers.com Library Edition contains full runs and portions of well-known, regional and state titles to small local newspapers in the U.S. and other countries. Invaluable for genealogists, historians, teachers and students, it provides opportunities for the longitudinal and comparative analysis of historical events and people.
HeritageQuest Online
A comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources, HeritageQuest Online is rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, convenient research guides and interactive census maps. With more than 4.4 billion records, it helps people find their ancestors or discover a place’s past.
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Syndetics Unbound
A best of breed online catalog enrichment service, Syndetics Unbound is a simple and affordable way to enrich and modernize your library catalog, increase usage and maximize the value of your collection.
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ProQuest Historical Newspapers
Historical newspaper content is among researchers’ most sought-after primary source material. With more than 60 premier stand-alone historical titles, ProQuest Historical Newspapers™ is the definitive newspaper digital archive empowering researchers to travel back through centuries to become eyewitnesses to history.
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PressReader
PressReader provides interactive, digital access to nearly 7,000 of the world's best newspapers and magazines. With the ability to perform keyword searches across all titles, and save both stories and full publications, researchers are sure…
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