Indexes to Periodicals

Electronic Databases/Indexes

The library subscribes to electronic databases which index (and often contain the full-text of) periodicals. Most databases are accessible from any Enoch Pratt Free Library branch. You may also access many of the databases from any home, office, or school computer by entering a valid Pratt Library Card number. Certain databases are available through Sailor  with any valid Maryland public library card.

Paper Indexes in the Periodicals Department

Although a few databases have good historical coverage, many databases cover only recent years. So while databases are often very helpful, there may be a need for using paper indexes, especially when doing historical research.