Research & Learning

Welcome to our digital collection! These resources provide access to published information not readily available anywhere else – as well as downloadable books and magazines, customizable courses in technology and other fields, and streaming options for movies, tv shows, and music. You’ll need a Boise Public Library card to access the collection. (If you don't have a card already, click here to get started.) 

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Research Resources

Academic Search™ Premier contains indexing and abstracts for more than 8,500 journals, with full text for more than 4,600 of those titles.
In-Library Use Only
Interested in the latest developments in physics? Through the American Physical Society's Public Access Program, you can now read the latest news in the field.
Search over 8,000 magazines, journals, newspapers and eBooks covering multiple topics from health to history.

The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) Basic Collection consists of official resources from the U.S. Government Publishing Office. Highlights include Ben's Guide (a fun website designed to encourage kids to learn about the Federal Government), GovInfo (a compilation of publications from all three U.S. Government branches), and USA.gov (a subject guide to official Federal Government information on the internet).

LiLI provides statewide access to a wide range of digital content. Explore everything LiLI has to offer!
MasterFILE™ Premier contains full text for nearly 1,700 periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more.
Looking for articles from a specific newspaper or region? Hundreds of newspapers ranging from local to global are searchable here.
This government website provides information on a variety of topics, including consumer rights, home safety, and identity theft.
Coverage 1890 through 1982. Searchable access to more than 100 years of citations (NOT full text) from 523 leading U.S. magazines. A valuable resource for historical research.
Search for local or national library resources using WorldCat.


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