LibGuides: Library Electronic Resources 2020-21: Public/State Library Eresources

Public & State Library Eresources

The Connecticut State Library offers access to ebooks and research databases for anyone with a state library card (free and easy for any CT resident to get!). Connecticut's many public libraries offer fantastic resources for home entertainment online.

The resources listed on this page are available for the foreseeable future.

eResources from the CT State Library

Databases Free with a CT State Library Card
Did you know that you can access 44 research databases for free from home if you have a CT State Library Card? While UConn Library already provides access to many of the State Library's databases (e.g., HeinOnline, Safari), other databases are unique. Read current issues of major CT newspapers such as the Connecticut Post or the Stamford Advocate, look up company information on ReferenceUSA, or research your family tree on HeritageQuest or Biography and Genealogy Master Index. Best of all, State Library cards are free for state residents and state employees - just fill out the application form [PDF] and email the completed form to csl.librarycard@ct.gov to receive a card number!
Digital Magazines free with a Public Library Card
Do you have a public library card? Then you can access dozens of popular magazines through the Connecticut State Library for free! Titles include Bicycling, Consumer Reports, Newsweek, Ebony, Esquire, Sports Illustrated, and more. Click on the URL above, click on the magazine you want to read, and type in your public library card number. Don't have a public library card? See below for help on signing up.

eBooks from the CT State Library

RB Digital
[Service discontinued by the Connecticut State Library effective December 30, 2020. Contact your local public library to obtain a library card for continued access to State Library ebooks.] Students and patrons can visit RBDigital and select the register option on the right side of the page and follow these simple steps. Create a user name and password and use ctstatelib20 for the access code. Provide first name, last name, e-mail, and postal code. Check the box to accept the terms of service and privacy policy and click on the register button. That’s all there is to it. You can now access the Connecticut State Library’s eAudio and eBook collection from RBDigital!

Public Library eBooks and eAudiobooks

Did you know that most public libraries in Connecticut have ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines that you can download and read at home? Not to mention digital movies and TV and sometimes even music! Public libraries offer fantastic resources for recreational reading, listening, and viewing online. Most public libraries are open for visitors or offering curbside pickup.

Town residents automatically qualify to get a card for their local library. Please see each library's website for details.

Not sure how to find your town's library? Explore this listing of all public libraries in Connecticut, and contact your local public library to get started!

Library Electronic Resources 2020-21 — Public/State Library Eresources

Public & State Library Eresources

eResources from the CT State Library

eBooks from the CT State Library

Public Library eBooks and eAudiobooks