This database will no longer be available as of Feb. 1, 2026.
(Note: This service is only available from Irving Public Library computers. Please ask a staff member for assistance.)
Access to more than 7,000 databases, including U.S. Federal Census schedules 1790 to 1940, immigration ships passenger lists, vital records, and U.S. military records.
New databases are constantly added and updated.
Brainfuse is an online tutoring suite for students and adult learners through HelpNow.
This free service provides expert live tutoring help, the ability to collaborate with peers in online study rooms, and a writing lab.
Data Axle + Reference Solutions is the perfect database for small business owners, entrepreneurs and other professionals and individuals looking for business data. This resource offers verified data on over 105 million businesses and 322 million consumers.
Search for information on U.S. and Canadian businesses, white pages, U.S. historical businesses and more.
Get access to thousands of legal forms including business, personal, litigation and federal forms.
Covers commonly used forms for divorce, bankruptcy, wills and estates, real estate and power of attorney.
This online resource also contains a directory of attorneys, definitions of legal terms and state tax forms.
Jobview is a self-service employment application that simplifies the job search process by allowing users to find daily updated local, regional and national jobs from a simple user interface that is purpose-built for one task—search and apply for jobs!
Please note that access to JSTOR is currently only available from a Irving Public Library location, either on a library PC or through the Wi-Fi.
The collections feature the full-text articles of more than 2,800 academic journals across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Journals span continents and languages, with titles from 1,200 publishers from 57 countries.
Many JSTOR collections are multidisciplinary and comprised of several core subjects, including language and literature, history, economics, and political science. Discipline-specific collections are also available to support focused educational programs, and range from health and science collections to music, Jewish studies, and Iberoamérica.
New to JSTOR? Watch the video below on how to get started on a search.
LearningExpress Library is an easy-to-use online test prep resource that helps people improve their core academic skills, earn a high school equivalency, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more.
LinkedIn Learning offers more than 16,000 courses, ranging from computer programming to project management including instruction on various computer software, programming languages, and business topics. The video courses are taught by industry experts and are designed for any skill level.
Please note, LinkedIn Learning requires all users to be 16 years or older.
Users will have access to the following content and features:
Users do not need to have a LinkedIn account to use LinkedIn Learning for Libraries.
There is also a mobile app available! Download the app from your preferred app store, open the app and select "sign in with your library card". Enter the library ID IrvingLibrary followed by your library card number and PIN.
Mango Languages offers language learning for over forty different languages, including Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian and more.
Mango takes learners through critical thinking exercises, memorization activities, and provides both grammatical and cultural notes.
Udemy is an online learning platform for adults with courses on technical skills, IT certifications, leadership, public speaking, and more.
Nearly 20,000 courses are available!
Popular courses are in programming, marketing, cyber security and more.
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