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Research your family history, get homework help, read current newspapers, and more with Pratt Library research resources. Browse subject guides, databases, and digital collections or chat with a librarian to get started. A Pratt Library Card is required to access many of our databases.

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Full Text Academic Journals

JSTOR is an online archive of academic journals and primary sources covering a wide range of topics.

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Maryland Newspapers

Search current and historical Maryland newspapers, including over 100 years of the Baltimore Sun and Baltimore Afro-American.

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Learn a Language

Mango Languages offers 71 language courses including Latin American Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Chinese and French.

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Job Coaching

JobNow, powered by BrainFuse, is designed to support every step of the job search process.

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Featured Research Guides

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Job Seeker's Toolkit

Looking for a job in Baltimore? This toolkit is designed to support job-seekers and those who assist job-seekers.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Use this guide to find trusted and reliable news sources related to the Coronavirus COVID-19 vaccine.

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Genealogy & Family History Research

Research your family history and genealogy with extensive resources, both in person and online.

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Evaluating Old Books

Ever wonder how much your old books are worth? The Humanities Department has resources to help you find out.

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Got a Question? Ask a Librarian!

During Pratt Library hours you can live chat with a librarian. Prefer to talk on the phone? Call (410) 396-5430 for answers to reference questions.

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Digital Maryland Collections

Providing online access to digital versions of rare and unique materials, including historical maps, photographs, reports, books, manuscripts, artwork, and other media. To view more digital collections from libraries, museums, archives, and other institutions throughout Maryland, visit Digital Maryland.

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Central Library Departments

Find librarian expertise, books, media, microfilm, and more in Central Library Departments. Explore Departments related to subjects from Maryland history and fine arts to job seeking and teen resources.

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