Research Topics


Johnson County Public Library patrons have free, unlimited access to world-class online research tools in a broad variety of topics.

Search JCPL's Online Reference Collection

Click the links below to explore:

  • Business - Utilize resources about business and finance news, company management information, investment guidance, continuing education opportunities and much more
  • Health - Access reliable, up-to-date health information, create a living will or advance directive
  • Genealogy - Search census records, family histories, obituaries, and learn more about JCPL's Historical Collection
  • Local History - Are you working on your family genealogy? Are you interested in Indiana’s Bicentennial? Ever wonder about the old buildings around town?
  • Taxes - Links to download printable tax forms, information about tax help appointments

Librarians can provide in-depth, personalized, one-on-one research assistance on a topic of your choosing. Call your library branch or fill out the Book-a-Librarian form to request an appointment.