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Databases

All databases are available in every branch of the Birmingham Public Library, unless otherwise noted. A JCLC library card can be used to access many of the databases, however licensing restrictions force us to limit access to certain databases to residents of Birmingham.

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A collection of thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines for all ages available for download to any device 24/7. Users with a library card can gain access via Libby, the award-winning reading app from OverDrive, or by visiting https://jclc.overdrive.com/jclc-birmingham/content. learn more
Requires a JCLC card.
Remote Access Available.
A collection of thousands of popular audiobooks for adults, kids, and teens available to download and listened to on any device 24/7. Users with a library card can listen to electronic/digital books on Libby, the award-winning reading app from OverDrive, or by visiting http://jclc.overdrive.com/. learn more
Requires a JCLC card.
Remote Access Available.
A collection of thousands of popular ebooks for adults, kids, and teens available to download and read on any device 24/7. Users with a library card can read electronic/digital books (ebooks) on Libby, the award-winning reading app from OverDrive, or by visiting http://jclc.overdrive.com/. learn more
Requires a JCLC card.
Remote Access Available.
Fire Insurance Maps online (FIMo) is the only online subscription service that provides user-friendly access to our unique and extensive historical map collection. With the world’s largest online digital collection of color fire insurance maps, real estate atlases and similar land use maps for... learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
ArtistWorks provides world-class instruction for the most popular string and band instruments through self-paced video lessons from professional musicians. To get started, once on the ArtistWorks page, select "Get a 30-day pass" to get the 30-day pass(patrons get 30 days of access). learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
ArtistWorks provides world-class instruction for the most popular string and band instruments through self-paced video lessons from professional musicians. To get started, once on the ArtistWorks page, select "Get a 30-day pass" to get the 30-day pass(patrons get 30 days of access). learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
Mango Movies is the first and only language and culture learning system that teaches through film - learning a language has never been this fun. Language lovers across North America have used the fully interactive feature films to master new languages. Mango Movies contain authentic language and... learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Remote Access Available.
Little Pim is the leading language teaching method designed just for children. The short 5-minute videos hold their focus so they can begin their language learning journey on their own. Keep kids entertained anytime, anywhere while inspiring in them a lifelong love of language learning. The... learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Remote Access Available.
American Sign Language (ASL) is an online language learning system whereby patrons will learn to sign naturally, the way the deaf and hard of hearing sign. Users will become conversationally fluent in American Sign Language so that they can sign ASL with deaf friends and family members. With this... learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Remote Access Available.
FinancialFit is a free e-learning resource containing short, easy-to-understand lessons, videos and interactive tools to help you navigate all areas of personal finance. Log in to FinancialFit to learn the basics of monthly budgeting, planning for emergencies, setting up bank accounts and much... learn more
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
 
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