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Academic Journals from EBSCO
Access a wide range of high-quality, scholarly, and frequently peer-reviewed periodicals, along with comprehensive full-text reference resources. Log in with your library card number.
America’s News
A comprehensive online research database offering full-text access to thousands of U.S. local, regional, and national newspapers. Log in with your library card number.
Ancestry Library
A comprehensive in-library only genealogical database offering free access to billions of records for searching, viewing, and downloading.
Chronicling America
Search historic U.S. newspaper pages from 1836–1922, or use the U.S. Newspaper Directory to find information on publications from 1690 to today. Chronicling America is a joint project of the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress.
Consumer Reports
Get unbiased product ratings, reviews, and expert buying advice- backed by rigorous research, consumer insights, and independent testing. Log in with your library card.
Creativebug
Enjoy access to thousands of award-winning art and craft video classes, taught by renowned designers and expert artists. Log in with your library card.
CultureGrams
Concise, reliable, and up-to-date reports covering over 200 countries, every U.S. state, and all 13 Canadian provinces and territories. Provided by Bozeman Sunrise Rotary. Log in with your library card.
Explora
Access EBSCO’s complete collection of articles, essays, and primary source documents. Search effortlessly using the Public Library Search or the Grades 6–12 Student Research option. Log in with your library card.
Hoopla
Stream or download audiobooks, eBooks, movies, TV shows, and music instantly- no holds required. Enjoy up to three checkouts each month.
- Hoopla Setup Instructions (PDF)
- Download the Hoopla app: Android iOS
Kanopy
Access over 30,000 of the world’s finest movies, documentaries, instructional films, and educational lessons. The collection includes rare and hard-to-find titles, film festival favorites, indie and classic films, and world cinema with collections from Kino Lorber, MusicBox Films, Samuel Goldwyn, The Orchard, The Great Courses, PBS and thousands of independent filmmakers.
- Kanopy Set Up Instructions (PDF)
- Download the Kanopy app: Android iOS
Libby (MontanaLibrary2Go)
Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines through MontanaLibrary2Go, free with your library card. Read on phones, tablets, computers and e-readers including Kindle from the Montana Library2Go website or on mobile devices using the Libby app.
- Libby Set Up Instructions
- Download the Libby app: Android iOS
LinkedIn Learning
A leading online learning platform offering 25,000+ expert-led video courses in business, technology, and creative fields—available in seven languages. In the app, select “Sign in with your library card,” enter “bozemanlibrary” as your library ID, then log in with your library card number and PIN. On desktop, select “Get Started,” then enter your library card number and PIN.
Local Interest Magazines
Explore digital editions of magazines covering local outdoors, culture, art, architecture, history, events, business, and science. Print back issues are available at the Library.
Montana Newspapers
Access current and archived issues with full-color pages, complete articles, and exclusive content—anytime, on any device.- Bozeman Daily Chronicle (Search 1996-Current)
- Billings Gazette (2000 to Current)
- Butte's Montana Standard (2000 to Current)
- Helena's Independent Record (2000 to Current)
- Missoulian (2003 to Current)
Library App
The Library’s mobile app, powered by the Montana Shared Catalog, makes it easy to access your library anytime, anywhere. Save your library card barcode in the app so your phone becomes your library card. Download it by searching “Montana Shared Catalog” in your app store.New York Times
Enjoy free, unlimited 72-hour access to The New York Times, available in the Library and from home.
In the Library - Log in to your account via a web browser or the Times mobile app. Don’t have an account? You can create one after clicking “Log In.”
Outside the Library - Click the link to the left and hit the “Redeem” button (your code will be pre-filled). Log in to your New York Times account to activate the code—or create a new account if you don’t have one. A confirmation page will indicate when your 72-hour access expires. You can request access as many times as you like.
New York Times Cooking
Enjoy award-winning New York Times recipes online for free, with unlimited redemptions. Click the link and select “Redeem.” Already have a NYTimes Cooking account? Just log in with your email and password. New to NYTimes Cooking? Create an account. A confirmation page will show when your 24-hour access expires. Once activated, this subscription works seamlessly with the NYTimes Cooking app.
NoveList Guide to Reading
Book recommendations for all ages, with personalized recommendations based on preferences, genre, and tone. Plus book reviews, read-alikes, discussion guides, and more. Log in with your library card number.
Transparent Language Online
A comprehensive language-learning platform offering instruction in over 110 languages, designed to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
- Transparent Language Set Up Instructions (PDF)
- Download the app: Android iOS
Virtual Author Talks
Bozeman Public Library, in partnership with the Library Speaker Consortium, presents a monthly virtual author talk series featuring bestselling, award-winning, and acclaimed authors from around the world. Covering a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres, the free series is held two to three times per month and includes a Q&A with the authors. Register for upcoming talks or watch past recordings online.World Book Encyclopedia
Full-text encyclopedia articles that are continually updated and accessible at all learning levels. Kids, Student, and Spanish editions are available. Log in with your library card.