researchIT CT
researchIT CT is a fabulous collection of online resources made possible by the CT State Library. It is a vast, searchable database of journal, magazine, and newspaper article for anyone with a library card in Connecticut. They have other online offerings, as well, many of which are temporarily available during the pandemic, to anyone, even without a library card. Check it out.
Make sure to have your library card handy!
Many of the databases will require your barcode number from Hotchkiss Library to access information. Just like a visit to the library on Upper Main St., the databases have some information accessible to everyone and other information that requires a library card.
211 Community Resources
If you need guidance or intervention regarding mental health, substance use, for our housing insecurity, utility assistance, elder care, health care, or are in crisis, CLICK HERE
For Your Legal and Business Information Needs
Job & Career Accelerator
Explore over 1,000 different occupations; search local and national job and internship postings; create professional resumes and cover letters; practice interviewing skills; organize and track your job-search progress. Also includes courses on basic computer and software skills.
Small Business Reference Center
Check this resource out if you own or are thinking of starting a business.
Legal Information & Reference Center
Information includes wills, estates, immigration, health care, retirement, copyright, real estate, and divorce and family law.
For Trusted Information on Your Health
Health Source Consumer Edition
Medline Plus
Connecticut Consumer Health Info
For Your Historical Research
Begin your genealogical research here.
Begin your state history search here.
Images of Ct. history
News and Magazines
Popular Magazines
This database includes such magazines as The Atlantic, The New Yorker, People, Prevention, Rolling Stone, Time, Wired, Yankee and more.
Consumer Reports
You can search the magazine and the Buying Guides before making your next major purchase.
Newspapers & Images
Search the Chicago Tribune, Hartford Courant, New York Times, LA Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post from 1980 to the present.
