Research

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Axis 360

Search, browse, and discover kids and teens e-books and/or digital audiobooks through Axis 360.

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Digital Indy Archives

Digital Indy is the Indianapolis Public Library's digital collection which provides access to digital images and recordings of cultural and historical interest.

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Some of the research databases are made possible by The Indianapolis Foundation, a CICF affiliate through a grant to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.

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