BadgerLink Stories

Read what Wisconsin school library media specialists say about BadgerLink resources.

My students are better researchers and have developed stronger critical thinking skills because of BadgerLink. 

I appreciate that BadgerLink staff regularly keep an eye on our library Google Chat so that, when librarians reach out and say they're having an issue with a tool, staff respond right away letting us know that they're on it. It's so helpful to have this level of customer support when we're busy working with students &…

"I am spared the time, effort, and cost of maintaining subscriptions because I know about the wealth of content in BadgerLink."

You may be missing out on an incredible DEAL! Everyone is talking about the high cost of living – but not everyone knows that if you live in Wisconsin you can spare yourself the cost of newspaper and magazine subscriptions, or even the trip to your local library by logging into …

"The most important thing about BadgerLink is that students can go home and share this resource with their families."

When I first found out how extensive BadgerLink was, I couldn't believe the abundance of riches available to the people of Wisconsin. Since I started working for Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) I have found more and more opportunities to show students all the ways they can use BadgerLink to improve their academic, leisure and career opportunities.Bay View has career curriculum as well as academic, and BadgerLink's…

"I told him that he could access this same database at home using his library card. He was incredulous!"

One evening a young man came into the library seeking an auto repair manual. We don’t have auto repair manuals on the shelf for most of the newer cars, so I showed him the Auto repair database on BadgerLink and found just what he needed. He was thrilled!

I then asked him if he had a library card, and he replied that he did. So, I told him that he could…

"PROOF! Just call me Detective Colombo."

Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers in particular has been a huge asset for us at Madison Public Library. As the resource library for South Central Library System, we get a lot of local history and obituary requests, and having a searchable archive of community publications at our fingertips makes that work so much easier. We've been able to hunt down newspaper articles that help patrons celebrate wedding…