Research
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.
Featured Databases
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Black Freedom in the U.S.
Black Freedom Struggle in the United States is a database featuring select primary source documents related to critical people and events in African American history.
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National Geographic Virtual Library
Browse a complete archive of National Geographic magazine along with a cross-searchable collection of books, maps, images, and videos.
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Nature
Nature is a British weekly scientific journal featuring peer-reviewed research from a variety of academic disciplines, mainly in science and technology.
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Maryland Newspapers
Search current and historical Maryland newspapers, including The Baltimore Banner and over 100 years of the Baltimore Sun and Baltimore Afro-American.
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 Collection has resources to help you find out.
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.
Chat with a LibrarianDigital 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.
View the CollectionCentral 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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