Research

The library offers free access to a vast wealth of online resources to help you find information.  Many of these research tools contain searchable collections of full text articles from reference books, newspapers, journals, and magazines. Some research tools deliver more unique content, like company profiles, census records, and downloadable audio books. We also have physical research tools, such as our reference and microform collections.

Access Consumer Reports

1. Access MasterFILE Premier
2. Select "Publications" from the top menu
3. Enter "Consumer Reports" in the Periodicals search box, then select "Browse"
4. Select "Consumer Reports" from the search results
5. You may either "Search within this publication" or use the "All Issues and Articles" menu on the right to find a specific issue of this periodical

Learn more about MasterFILE Premier

These materials are located at the Headquarters Library and are for in-library use only. If you require use of these materials at another location, please speak to staff at your preferred library so they can request to borrow the item.

Limited reference collections can be found at library locations other than the Headquarters Library. Please speak to staff at your preferred location for more information or to access these materials.

General Reference

• Contains general knowledge titles
• Dictionaries, thesauruses, encyclopedias
• Coin and stamp guides
• Religious texts
• Guides to grants & scholarships
• Field guides

Florida Reference

• Contains materials related to the State of Florida
• Historical and current titles
• Local history materials including city directories
• Legal texts, such as State Statutes
• Statistics

Genealogy Reference

• Family Histories
• Alachua County Records
• Records for other Florida Counties
• City Directories
• Passenger Lists
• Military Records

More Genealogy & Local History Resources

Automobile Reference

• Auto repair manuals for domestic and foreign car makes