Pioneer, Utah's Online Library

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What is Pioneer?
Pioneer is Utah’s Online Library of electronic resources. It provides statewide access to newspaper articles, magazines, professional journals, encyclopedias, video, photographs, maps, charts, and graphics.


Who Uses Pioneer?
Students and citizens of all ages use Pioneer. Educators and parents are regular users. Pioneer delivers thousands of full-text resources to Utahns every day.


Where can I find Pioneer?
You can access Pioneer from Utah public libraries, schools, and universities. Some Pioneer resources are also available at home through the Internet.


Why Should I use Pioneer?
It is a fast and easy way to find credible and up-to-date information for school, work, and personal use. If you need documented, published information, chances are you'll find it through Pioneer. It saves energy, time, and money.


Who sponsors Pioneer?
Pioneer is a non-profit public service of Utah public libraries, public schools, and college and university libraries.

Pioneer partners include Utah Education Network, Utah State Office of Education (USOE), Utah State Office of Higher Education (USHE), Utah Academic Library Consortium, and the Utah State Library Division.


How can I use Pioneer?


Get help with your homework

Pioneer Library provides access to maps, pictures, charts and good information. Check out World Book Encyclopedia, SIRS World Almanac or EBSCO's Funk & Wagnalls.


Finish that big paper

Pioneer Library provides access to thousands of journal and magazine articles. Check out EBSCO's Academic Search Elite or SIRS Knowledge Source.


Prepare to teach a class

Pioneer Library provides access to lesson plans, examples of projects or a collection of activities for each month. Check out World Book's Teacher Resources.


Keep current

Pioneer Library provides access to today's top stories, special reports, and many professional development journals. Check out EBSCO's Professional Development Collection.


Find historical information

Pioneer Library provides access to past articles. Check out the Deseret News and Salt Lake Tribune archives.


Find someone famous

Pioneer Library provides access to over 100,000 biographies. Check out EBSCO, CultureGrams and SIRS.