Online Resources FAQs

  • General Questions

    Yes!  Most of the Tacoma Public Library's online resources are designed to be used outside the library.  Simply enter your valid Tacoma Public Library to authenticate, or to create a user account within the specific resource.  Any resources *not* available to use outside the library are clearly marked.

    fdlp-emblem-colorYes, many federal documents are available online.  If a document is in the library catalog, there may be a link to view the document online.  You may also find federal documents online through the Catalog of Government Publications.