Online Resources

Recollection Wisconsin

  • Recollection Wisconsin and Digital Public Library of America - A state-wide collection of photographs and documents. These links specifically provide direct access to the Lester Public Library of Arpin's digitized historical collections. Additional items will be available in early 2022. Certain items may also be available to view in-person in the library's reference room.

Popular Resources

  • LINKcat - Our library catalog. Find and request materials for pickup, renew items, and pay fees. Download the LINKcat mobile app.
  • Wisconsin's Digital Library - Free downloadable ebooks and audiobooks powered by Overdrive. Download the Libby app for use on tablets and phones.
  • Don't Miss Lists - Frequently updated lists of popular books by type and topic that are useful for reading recommendations.
  • Helpful Links - A list of links to other websites that may be of use. Contains links to local and general genealogy resources, job search, government and local resources (including tax forms), and a variety of other subjects.

Learning/Reference Resources

  • Britannica Library - Encyclopedia reference center for all ages.
  • EBSCOhost - Article databases on general, business, health topics, and more.
  • Gale eBooks - Eleven titles of popular multi-volume reference sets. Includes encyclopedias of education, animal life, food and culture, everyday law, science and religion, space sciences, aging, crime and justice, as well as Dictionary of American History, Reference Guide to World Literature, and Business Plans handbook.
  • Learning Express - Web-based test preparation tools and skill-building materials. Includes practice tests and tutorials for PSAT, ACT, ASVAB, AP tests, and more.
  • NoveList Plus - Book recommendation resource with read-alikes, discussion guides, reading lists, and more.
  • TeachingBooks - Multimedia on K-12 fiction and non-fiction books.

For Readers

  • Core Collections - Reliable guides to help librarians with collection development and maintenance, curriculum support, readers' advisory and general reference.
  • Don't Miss Lists - Frequently updated lists of popular books by type and topic that are useful for reading recommendations.
  • Literary Reference Center - Literary criticism and reference works.
  • NoveList Plus - Book recommendation resource with read-alikes, discussion guides, reading lists, and more.
  • TeachingBooks - Multimedia on K-12 fiction and non-fiction books.
  • Wisconsin's Digital Library - Free downloadable ebooks and audiobooks powered by Overdrive. Download the Libby app for use on tablets and phones.
  • Worldcat - Records describing books and other library materials from around the world. Find items you are unable to find in your library's catalog.

Magazine and Newspaper Collections

  • Search General Magazines - Full-text articles from 1,700 magazines.
  • Business and Academic - Full-text articles from 5,000 business and academic magazines.
  • Medical - Full-text articles from 1,300 medical magazines and journals.
  • Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers - Full-text daily and weekly Wisconsin newspapers from 2005 to 90 days ago, plus newspapers from the 1800s and 1900s.
  • Newspaper Source Plus - Full-text current newspapers and articles, plus television and radio news transcripts, videos & podcasts.
  • Newspapers.com (Newspapers World Collection) - Historical newspapers from Wisconsin, the rest of the United States and other countries from the 1700s to the 2000s.
  • US Newstream - Current and archival news sources for the United States dating back to the 1980s.

Genealogy/Local History

Other Online Resources

  • Auto Repair Source - Service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.
  • Badgerlink - Can't find the right resource? Visit BadgerLink to find more resources on a variety of topics.
  • EBSCOhost - Article databases on general, business, health topics, and more.
  • Yahara Music Library - Stream or download music from your favorite local Madison-area artists. Learn more about Yahara Music Library on Madison Public Library's website.

 

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