General Information Databases

All databases are accessible from non-Library computers except where noted.
Many resources accessible from home will require the use of a valid JPL Library Card.
For a printable list of our databases, click here.
Remote Access problems?
Click here.
Automobile Repair Reference Center
Questions on how to repair a car? Need to know the maintenance schedule on a specific make/model? Important Recalls and Service Bulletins? This resource covers all automobile make and models from 1945 to the present. With an easy-to-use interface, it places repair guides, and other important information at your fingertips.
Famous First Facts
Contains all of the entries from the revised Fifth Edition of Famous First Facts. Since first publication in 1933, Famous First Facts has been the standard record of notable American firsts.
Florida Electronic Library
A program funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services. Access to many resources, from InfoTrac to Kids InfoBits, is granted to the holder of a valid Florida library card.
Gale's Ready Reference Shelf   (In-Library Use Only)
Provides integrated access to 355,000 entries culled from the databases of Gale's most popular reference directories, including over 37,000 international periodical and newspaper entries spanning 160 countries.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
A collection of downloadable reference e books available from the Florida Electronic Library and Jacksonville Public Library, the Virtual Reference Library includes MacMillan's Biology, the Gale Encyclopedias on Alternative Medicine, Cancer, Genetic Disorders, Medicine, Multicultural America, Popular Culture, World of Earth Science, and Beacham's Guide to the Endangered Species of North America and as of 11/2010, 205 new titles.
General OneFile
A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily.
General Reference Center Gold
A general interest database that integrates a variety of sources in one easy-to-use interface. Find articles from newspapers, reference books, and periodicals, many with full-text and images. Find the latest current events, popular culture, business and industry coverage, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more.
Grolier Online     (In-Library Use)     (Remote Access)
Contains encyclopedic resources which have always been an excellent place to begin doing research. Makes preselected, subject-specific periodical articles and bibliographical citations directly available to readers via links within encyclopedia entries.
InfoTrac OneFile
A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology.
InfoTrac Web
A vast database consisting of millions of full-text news and periodical articles, many with images. Covers a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Includes popular InfoTrac databases such as InfoTrac OneFile, General Reference Center Gold, General Business File ASAP, Expanded Academic ASAP, Business Index ASAP, as well as Kid's and Junior Editions.
World Book Online Kids
A version of the popular encyclopedia designed for the use of children. Graphical interface provides for ease of use, and topics include many popular subjects revolving around people, places, current events, social issues, and more. In addition, a puppy named Atlas provides an online tutorial in using the resource.

World Book Online Super Homepage
The electronic version of the popular World Book Encyclopedia. Types of information includes text articles, dictionary entries, images, atlases, maps, as well as media.

World Book Discover

World Book Online Info Finder

World Book Online Reference Center

Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

Legal Forms Database
The most extensive free forms site available to library patrons. Thousands of legal forms available with more forms being added daily. Official, State Specific, Federal, Business, Personal, Real Estate and General forms covering hundreds of legal subjects and issues.
Warning: Public users should consult an attorney in your state for serious legal matters.