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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Obituary Index Featured Resource	Identify dates of obituaries and death notices published in The Idaho Statesman, from 1957-2017. The index provides the date of the obituary or death notice. For copies, please come to the Library or fill out our obituary request form.
O'Reilly Featured Resource	O'Reilly for Public Libraries (formerly Safari Books Online) provides in-depth, cutting-edge information about technology, software, business, and digital media. Explore their library of over 35k books and 30k hours of video, and sculpt your own curriculum with their interactive tutorials and curated learning paths.
OverDrive Featured Resource	Download ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines directly to your computer or device, including iPhone, iPad, Android, Nook, Kindle, and more. Start browsing at boise.overdrive.com, or download OverDrive's award-winning Libby app on iO S or A ndroid . Learn to use it!
Oxford English Dictionary Online Featured Resource	The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is widely regarded as the accepted authority on the English language. It is an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of more than 600,000 words, past and present, from across the English-speaking world. Visit the OED home page, click "sign in" on the upper right, and enter your Boise Public Library card number.