The New York Public Library provides access to over 500 databases with new editions each year. This includes, but is not limited to historical and current newspapers and periodicals, many that are difficult to access elsewhere. Patrons can find primary source materials, scholarly e-books and journals, reference materials, business resources, statistics, maps, digitized rare books and more in multiple languages!
Many of these e-resources are available from home with a valid New York Public Library Card and PIN number. Just look for the blue house. 
If you are at a New York Public Library location and using an onsite only database, the majority of these databases are accessible on your own laptop computer, as long as you are at one of the NYPL locations.
Fordham reference librarians are available and happy to help students and faculty select the best resources for their academic assignments and research needs. If you need help interacting with NYPL, contact a Fordham librarian by trying Fordham's chat service or finding a Fordham library liaison.
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Access NYPL's e-resources easily with a digital library card!
If you live, work, attend school, or pay property taxes in New York State, and as long as your location within New York State can be verified, you can receive a free digital library card right now using the online application. With a digital library card, you get free access to the Library’s wide array of digital resources—including e-books, databases, educational resources, and more. Digital library cards do not provide access to Culture Pass.
If you live, work, attend school, or pay property taxes in New York State but your location cannot be verified via the online form, you will still receive a temporary library card that allows you to place holds on physical items. Please visit a branch or email gethelp@nypl.org to complete the process and receive your digital library card.
Before using any database, patrons should read the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy of each resource before searching.