1. Accessing Electronic Resources From Home
Many of the electronic resources offered by the Free Library of Philadelphia are available from your home or
office computer. To get started visit our website: www.freelibrary.org
Go to www.freelibrary.org
Click on the white link that says 'databases' in the blue Find box.
Free Library of Philadelphia - Business, Science & Industry Department
Parkway Central Library – 1901 Vine Street, 19103 – 215.686.5394 – erefbsi@freelibrary.org

2. The databases are arranged by subject. Scroll down to Business. Click on the to read a short description of
each database. Click the name of the database to select it and login.
When accessing databases from home, the computer will ask you for a Free Library card number and four
digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). Enter this information and click ‘Submit’. The database will open in
a new tab or window.
If you run into problems while attempting to connect from home, please contact a librarian at 215-686-5394.
Free Library of Philadelphia - Business, Science & Industry Department
Parkway Central Library – 1901 Vine Street, 19103 – 215.686.5394 – erefbsi@freelibrary.org