Public Access Links

Link to Additional Database Searches

Thompson Gale Databases The Montana State Library, through the Montana Library Network and in conjunction with your local library, provides electronic information free to all Montanans. One of the best ways to find just what you’re looking for is to use InfoTrac. InfoTrac consists of many types of magazine collections designed to be searched quickly and easily. Because your local library participates in this program, these quality resources are available to you 24 hours a day from your library, home or office - anywhere Internet access is available.

Montana Shared Catalog

The Montana Historical Society is pleased to announce that the complete run of the Montana Post (1864-1869) is now available on Chronicling America (http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/). Ever wonder what the weather was like in Virginia City in 1865 or what those vigilantes were up to? Dig in!

The Montana Post and other Montana newspapers published prior to 1923 are being digitized as part of the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP) which is a partnership between the Library of Congress, National Endowment for the Humanities and state partners. More information about the Montana Historical Societies participation in the NDNP project and titles selected for digitization is available at: http://montanahistorywiki.pbworks.com/Montana-Digital-Newspaper-Project

Heritage Quest Online. You will need your barcode number to enter. The Library assigns the barcode.