Research Tools, Magazines , Newspapers and Homework Help
Find what you need with free, online research resources offered by your library and the Outagamie Waupaca Library System and Nicolet Federated Library System. Easily access accurate information 24/7 from the library or from your home, with your library card.
Featured Resource
BadgerLink is Wisconsin’s online library which provides access to licensed content such as magazines, newspapers, scholarly articles, videos, images, and music.
From personal interest to educational research, BadgerLink provides Wisconsin residents with licensed trustworthy resources.
BadgerLink Resources
- ChiltonLibrary
- OEM repair, maintenance, and service information on most cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs. Provides step-by-step procedures, diagnostic and troubleshooting help, and a video library.
- Small Engine Repair Source
- Detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines.
- Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers
- Full-text daily and weekly Wisconsin newspapers from 2005 to 60 days ago, plus newspapers from the 1800s and 1900s.
- HeritageQuest Online
- Comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources.
- 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.
- Alt HealthWatch
- Alternative health research database focused on complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to health care and wellness.
- Consumer Health Complete
- Consumer-oriented health content, from mainstream to holistic medicine.
- Health Source: Consumer Edition
- Collection of consumer health information.
- TeachingBooks for Libraries
- Public library interface focusing on enriching everyone’s connection to children’s and young adult books (previously named Book Connections).
- Literary Reference Source Plus
- Collection of literary criticism and reference works (previously named Literary Reference Center Plus).
- NoveList
Fiction recommendation resource with read-alikes, discussion guides, reading lists, and more.
- Hobbies and Crafts Source
- Magazines, recipes and videos with “how-to” instructions and creative do-it-yourself ideas.
- Home Improvement Source
Magazines & reference books on home improvement and repair project topics.
- Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers
- Full-text daily and weekly Wisconsin newspapers from 2005 to 60 days ago, plus newspapers from the 1800s and 1900s.
- Newspaper Source Plus
- Full-text coverage of today’s major newspapers.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Business Source Premier
- Business research database with full-text journals, profiles, reports, and related news.
- Consumer Reports Magazine
- Full-text PDF version of the popular consumer magazine.
- Explora for Everyone
- Search interface for EBSCO’s general information resources.
- Military & Government Collection
- Current news for all branches of the military and government.
- Popular Magazines
- List of popular magazines available in MasterFILE Complete.