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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ChiltonLibrary provides exclusive photographs, diagnostics designed by instructors, step-by-step repair procedures, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for automobiles and light trucks in one easy-to-use web... Learn more about Chilton Auto Library
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Remote Access Available.
Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit member organization that provides consumers with unbiased product testing, ratings, and reviews to help them make informed purchasing decisions. It is known for its investigative journalism, consumer advocacy, and public education on a wide range of... Learn more about Consumer Reports
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.
kweliTV is a Black-owned streaming platform that curates and produces global Black stories & amplifies Black creators through 800+ indie films, documentaries, shows, kids’ content as well as live & immersive experiences. kweliTV is accessible from anywhere in the world and distributed to several... Learn more about kweliTV
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Full Text Available.
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 about Libby (OverDrive) Downloadable Audiobooks
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 about Libby (OverDrive) Downloadable eBooks
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 about Fire Insurance Maps Online (FIMO)
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
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 about Mango Movies (via Mango Languages)
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 about Little Pim (Mango Languages for Kids)
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 about American Sign Language (ASL) via Mango Languages
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 about FinancialFit
Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.
Full Text Available.
Remote Access Available.