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Alt HealthWatch

Alternative health research database focused on complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to health care and wellness
  • Full-Text Database
  • 40+ full-text international and often peer-reviewed journals
  • Subjects include acupuncture, aromatherapy, childbirth, Chinese medicine, chiropractic, creative therapies, cross-cultural therapies, energy medicine, herbalism, homeopathy, mind-body medicine, naturopathy, nutrition, osteopathy, and more​

Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers

Full-text daily and weekly Wisconsin newspapers from 2005 to 60 days ago, plus newspapers from the 1800s and 1900s

Auto Repair Source

Authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles
  • From the automotive experts at MOTOR
  • All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)
  • Includes: service and repair procedures, wiring diagrams, technical service bulletins and recalls, maintenance schedules, specifications, diagnostic trouble codes, labor estimates, parts pricing, and component locations

Britannica Library

Comprehensive reference and learning resource for children and adults.  This resource is ideal for public library patrons and does not replace Britannica School.
  • Three distinct interfaces and reading levels in one site: Children, Young Adults, and Reference Center
  • Content updated daily

Business Source Premier

Business research database with full-text journals, profiles, reports, and related news
  • Full-Text Database
  • Searches Business Source Premier, Regional Business News, and Newswires
  • Covers all business disciplines including marketing, management, accounting, finance, and economics
  • Non-journal content includes company profiles, country economic reports, industry reports, market research, and SWOT analyses​, and more

Computers & Applied Sciences Complete

Computing, technology, and engineering full-text research database
  • Full-Text Database
  • Covers the research and development spectrum of the computing and applied sciences disciplines

Consumer Health Complete

Consumer-oriented health content, from mainstream to holistic medicine
  • Full-Text Database
  • 480 full-text magazines and journals
  • 640 full-text health reference books, e-books, and encyclopedias
  • Consumer health pamphlets and leaflets from the CDC, FDA, NIH and others

Consumer Reports Magazine

Full-text PDF version of the popular consumer magazine
  • Find information on hundreds of consumer products
  • Articles include images, graphs, and charts in full-color
  • Browse or search articles from 1991 to the current issue​

EBSCO All Resources

Access point for all BadgerLink EBSCO databases, interfaces, and specialized profiles
  • Additional EBSCO subscriptions and profiles based upon account affiliation
  • Access point to EBSCOhost databases
  • Links to specialized groupings of databases by subject, i.e. Business or Health databases
  • Direct access interfaces, i.e. History Reference Center, NoveList, Explora for Everyone, etc. 

European Views of the Americas: 1493 to 1750

Citations of European works that relate to the Americas
  • Abstracting & Indexing Database - How Do I Access Full Text Articles? (how-to article)
  • From the 6 volume set European Americana: A Chronological Guide to Works Printed in Europe Relating to the Americas
  • More than 32,000 citations covering the history of European exploration as well as portrayals of Native American peoples 
  • Topics covered include British colonies, commerce, discoveries, religious orders, pirates, and the Dutch and French in America

Explora for Everyone

Search interface for EBSCO's general information resources
  • Browse by Arts & Literature, Biography, Business & Careers, Current Events, Geography & Culture, Health, History & Social Science, and Science & Math
  • Searches Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier, Consumer Health Complete, Education Research Complete, ERIC, GreenFILE, Health Source: Consumer Edition, History Reference Center, Literary Reference Center Plus, MAS Complete, MasterFILE Complete, Middle Search Plus, Military & Government Collection, Newspaper Source Plus, Professional Development Collection, Science Reference Center, and Teacher Reference Center.
  • Also includes the following eBook Collections: Consumer Health Reference eBook Collection, History Reference eBook Collection, Literary Reference eBook Collection, MAS Reference eBook Collection, MasterFILE Reference eBook Collection, Middle Search Reference eBook Collection, Science Reference eBook Collection
  • Full-text articles are searchable by reading level indicator (Lexile) ​​

GreenFILE

Articles covering all aspects of human impact on the environment
  • Includes scholarly, government, and general-interest titles
  • Content covers global climate change, green building, pollution, sustainable practices, renewable energy, and recycling
  • Key journals include: Agriculture, ecosystems & Environment, Conservation Biology, Forest Ecology & Management, International Journal of Green Energy, and Journal of Wildlife Management

Health Source: Consumer Edition

Collection of consumer health information
  • Full-text consumer health magazines, health pamphlets, and reference books
  • Covers many health topics including medical sciences, food science and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine, and general health

HeritageQuest Online

Comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources
  • Collection of genealogical and historical sources
  • Unique primary sources, local, and family histories
  • U.S. Federal Censuses, books, cemetery records, city directories, military records and more

History Reference Center

Full-text history reference resource
  • Full-text books, magazines, historical documents, biographies, and multimedia
  • Nearly 57,000 historical documents and 40,000 historical photos and maps
  • More than 1,990 full-text reference books
  • Full-text articles are searchable by reading level indicator (Lexile)
For Educators

LearningExpress Library

Access all the LearningExpress Library's collections of web-based test preparation tools and skill-building materials
  • Includes full-text ebooks, courses, and tutorials
  • Access all 8 LearningExpress Library learning centers

LearningExpress Library Adult Core Skills

Achieve your personal education and career goals.
  • Includes test preparation for U.S. citizenship test
  • Skill building materials cover subjects like math, reading, writing, and public speaking

LearningExpress Library Career Preparation

Make your work goals a reality - start a new career or advance in your current field.
  • Includes occupation exam practice tests for Air Traffic Controller, Civil Service, Commercial Driver's License, Cosmetology, Electrical, Emergency Medical Services, Firefighting, Law Enforcement, Postal Worker, Nursing, Real Estate, Plumbing and more!
  • Prepare for the ASVAB, Officer Candidate Tests, Military Flight Aptitude Tests, and the CFAT.
  • Prepare for the WorkKeys® Assessments and the TOEIC® assessments.

LearningExpress Library College Admissions Test Preparation

Prepare for important exams like the ACT, SAT, AP Tests, and more.
  • Includes practice tests for ACT, SAT, AP, PSAT/NMSQT, TOEFL iBT, and THEA tests
  • Download and read ebooks about writing college admissions essay

LearningExpress Library High School Equivalency Center

Guided support and preparation to help you earn a high school equivalency credential.
  • Practice for the GED® Test (English and Español), HiSET®, and TASC exams
  • Build reading, writing, math, grammar, vocabulary, and spelling skills

LearningExpress Library Recursos para Hispanohablantes

Herramientas de aprendizaje, carrera y ciudadanía en español. Collection of web-based skill building and test preparation materials in Spanish
  • Mejorar la escritura , gramática, lectura y habilidades matemáticas - Improve writing, grammar, reading, and math skills
  • Tomar exámenes de práctica para el examen de ciudadanía y GED® estadounidense -Take practice tests for the GED® and American citizenship test

Literary Reference Center Plus

Collection of literary criticism and reference works
  • More than 160,000 classic and contemporary poems
  • More than 37,000 classic and contemporary short stories
  • More than 8,000 classic novels
  • More than 36,000 plot summaries, synopses and work overviews
  • More than 86,000 articles/essays of literary criticism

MasterFILE Complete

Popular full-text magazines, reference books and other sources from world's leading publishers
  • Covers topics including business, health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural issues, DIY and fashion
  • More than 2,300 full-text magazines and journals
  • More than 870 full-text reference books
  • More than 73,000 full-text primary source documents
  • More than 1.6 million photos, maps and flags
  • More than 70,000 videos from the Associated Press (AP)

Military & Government Collection

Current news for all branches of the military and government
  • Nearly 300 full-text journals and magazines
  • Full-text publications include Defense Studies, Military Technology, Combat Edge, Foreign Affairs, Naval Forces and more
  • Also offers indexing and abstracts for hundreds of journals
 

Newspaper Source Plus

Full-text coverage of today's major newspapers
  • 63 million articles from more than 1,210 newspapers, 130 newswires, and 50 news magazines
  • Includes all staff articles for The Janesville Gazette, La Crosse Tribune, The Leader Telegram (Eau Claire), The Telegram (Superior), and The Wisconsin State Journal
  • Cover to cover coverage for  Advance-Titan (Oshkosh), Capital Times, The Daily Reporter (Milwaukee), UWM Post (Milwaukee), Wisconsin Law Journal (Milwaukee), and Wisconsin State Journal

Newspapers.com Library Edition - World Collection

Historical newspapers archive from the 1700s - 2000s containing thousands of well-known regional, state, and small local newspapers in the United States and other countries  

Newswires

Near real-time access to top world-wide news
  • Includes news from Associated Press, United Press International, PR Newswire, Xinhua, CNN Wire, and Business Wire
  • Continuously updated with a 30-day archive
 

NoveList

Fiction recommendation resource with read-alikes, discussion guides, reading lists, and more
  • Search for books by keyword and reading level (Lexile)
  • Includes book recommendations created by book experts
  • Search by terms of appeal like style and mood

Poetry & Short Story Reference Center

Full-text classic and contemporary poems, short stories, biographies, essays, lesson plans, and learning guides
  • More than 370,000 full-text poems, both classic and contemporary
  • More than 56,000 full-text short stories, both classic and contemporary
  • More than 4,000 full-text dramatic works
  • More than 2,600 audio recordings of poets reading their own works from the Academy of American Poets, poets reading works of other poets and podcasts from The Poetry Foundation
  • High-quality videos provided by the Academy of American Poets and MacNeil/Lehrer Productions

Popular Magazines

List of popular magazines available in MasterFILE Complete

Regional Business News

Full-text regional U.S. and Canadian business publications
  • Full-text for 108 business magazines and newspapers
  • Full-text coverage dating back to 1990

Small Engine Repair Source

Detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines (previously named Small Engine Repair Reference Center)
  • More than 450 full-text reference books with original photos and illustrations
  • Information on more than 25 years of engine models
  • Coverage of more than 90,000 repairs
  • A full collection of Clymer repair manuals, with new and updated content added regularly
  • A unique, user-friendly interface

TeachingBooks for Libraries

Public library interface focusing on enriching everyone's connection to children's and young adult books (previously named Book Connections)

Empowers all readers to:

  • Connect deeply with a book they are reading
  • Gain new insights and understanding from award-winning authors
  • Reinforce cultural authenticity and perspectives with diverse books
  • Cultivate a life-long love of reading
  • Find author interviews, lesson plans & interactive activities, discussion guides, and more to support literacy instruction

U.S. Newsstream

Current and archival to 1980s U.S. news featuring key national and regional sources including The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Newsday, and Chicago Tribune as well as over 80 Gannett titles.