Research

Accessing our page from home or work? You can log into almost all of the databases listed below from outside the library using your library barcode number. If you don’t have a library card, you can register for one online.

Research Databases - Databases A to Z

General Reference Consumer Resources Images Magazines
Art & Antiques Current Topics & Controversies Job & Career Music & Film
Auto Information Dictionaries & Encyclopedias Kids’ Resources Newspapers
Biography & Genealogy Education Language Learning Science & Technology
Books & Reading Government & Law Library Catalogs Social Studies & History
Business & Finance Health Literature

Reference Services
Reference desk personnel assist in searching for and locating materials within the library, provide instruction in the use of Internet resources, and process reserve book and Interlibrary Loan requests from the Carnegie or other libraries. Reference questions can be directed to the librarian on duty at the reference desk, by phone at 412-741-6920 x3.

Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
Library Patrons are now able to order things from outside of the Allegheny County Public Library system here, through the Interlibrary Loan System, Illiad. Please don’t hesitate to ask a librarian for assistance in ordering ILL items.

Reference USA
A premier business and consumer reference and research tool offering instant, real-time access to in-depth information on 14 million businesses and 210 million residents.

PA Power Library Network
The POWER Library provides access to thousands of full text periodical articles, newspapers, a major encyclopedia, plus photographs, pictures, charts, maps, and reference materials for people of all ages.

tercTesting & Education Reference Center
AP exams, GED, PSAT, SAT, GRE, LSAT, PRAXIS, NCLEX, and So Much More!

Mango Languages
Mango is an online language-learning system that can help you learn languages like Spanish, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Mandarin Chinese, Greek, Italian, Russian and more.

Tutor.com
Tutor.com’s online tutors are available to help you every day (even Sunday!) from 2pm until 10pm. If you are accessing Live Homework Help from school or home, you will need your Sewickley Public Library card number. Don’t necessarily need a tutor, but still need some help? Check out Tutor.com’s SkillsCenter which links to homework, test prep, SAT Test Prep, and study resources, including videos!

Search Books, DVDs, CDs, etc.

Main: 412-741-6920
Childrens: 412-741-0937
Renewals: 412-622-1895
Fax: 412-741-6099
sewickley@einetwork.net
(no renewals via email)
500 Thorn Street
Sewickley, PA 15143

Library Hours
M-T - 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
F - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sa - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Su - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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SPL To Go - Tech Tools
There are many ways that you can access Sewickley Public Library resources when you’re not able to actually be here. Here are some resources made especially for your smartphone, tablet, or personal PC or Mac.
Mobile Website
GoCat - The Mobile Catalog
Mobile Printing
And More...