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.

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BadgerLink

BadgerLink

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.
  • 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.

  • 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.