Online Resources













Resource Databases
A to Z World Food – A comprehensive database of recipes and food culture articles for 174 countries.
Ancestry.com – Genealogy database with access to U.S. Federal Census records, passenger list, birth, death, marriage, military records, and more. (In Library Only)
Author Talks – Live, interactive virtual author talks with well-known authors through the Library Speakers Consortium.
Auto Repair Source – Provides the most accurate and up-to-date service and repair information.
City of Dubuque Digital Archives – This project is supported in part by the State Historical Society of Iowa, Historical Resource Development Program, and a grant from the Dubuque Old House Enthusiasts.
Consumer Health Complete – A easy-to-use, valuable health information resource. It has a straightforward interface with a variety of ways to access authoritative information.
Consumer Reports – A trusted source for information and advice on consumer products and services.
Des Moines Register Historical Archive – Digital archive of the Des Moines Register from 1871 to 2008.
Des Moines Register Current Archive – Digital archive of the Des Moines Register from 2009 to the present.
Encyclopedia Dubuque – The most comprehensive online resource on the history and culture of Dubuque, Iowa.
Home Improvement Reference Center – Step-by-step instructions, articles, how-to videos, and more!
EBSCO host Search Guide – Index, abstracts, and full-text versions of journal articles in English and Spanish.
EBSCO Small Business Reference Center – Offers exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to address many small business needs.
EBSCO host Espanol – Indice, resumenes y versiones de texto completo de articulos de revistas en ingles y espanol.
Enhance Iowa – Free web tools for individuals who are looking for employment and training opportunities throughout the state of Iowa.
Flipster – Free digital access to dozens of the most popular magazines. Read in your browser or download the app to your device.
Foundation Directory Online – Tools to help nonprofits find grants. (In Library Only)
Freegal Music – Download 5 free songs every week from a catalog of millions of songs.
Goodreads – Goodreads is the world’s largest site for readers and book recommendations.
Heritage Quest – A resource for census data, family records, and local histories.
Hoopla – Borrow movies, music, eAudiobooks, and eBooks instantly.
Kanopy – Stream free independent films, documentaries, award-winning movies, and great courses. Kanopy is a catalog of over 30,000 videos.
Libby by OverDrive – eBooks and eAudiobooks collection through OverDrive.
Morningstar – Find a stock or fund to meet your needs. Research thousands of mutual funds and stocks using unbiased information and independent research.
NewsBank – Electronic editions of records for valuable local, regional, and national U.S. newspapers – all in one easy-to-search database.
NewspaperArchive.org – An extensive number of newspaper issues from around the world.
NoveList Plus – Find fiction and nonfiction books by describing plots or characters, find series order, themed book lists, and author read-alike for all reading levels.
OCLC First Search – Search books, videos, and other materials in libraries worldwide.
People’s Law Library – The People’s Law Library of Iowa is meant to be an easy-to-understand, basic information website about the law.
ProQuest – ProQuest Historical Newspapers offers full-text and full-image articles from the Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, and the Washington Post.
ReferenceUSA – Business and residential directory of addresses and phone numbers.
Telegraph Herald Digital Archive – Access over sixty thousand issues of the Telegraph Herald from a searchable and easy-to-navigate database.
Telegraph Herald Online – Free 7-day online access, courtesy of the Telegraph Herald. (In Library Only)
Transparent Language – For anyone intent on becoming more proficient in another language.
TumbleBook Library – A collection of animated eBooks just for kids. Open to all, no library card required!
World Book – A suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video, complemented by current periodicals and related websites.
Weiss Ratings – Empower consumers, professionals, and institutions with high-quality advisory information for selecting or monitoring a financial services company or financial investment.
Mometrix eLibrary – Provides a wide range of study materials to help test-takers, including flashcards, practice tests, and guides, covering subjects from foundational education to specialized trades and advanced academic fields. This online resource is available to all Iowa residents and authorized users and is funded by an appropriation from the Iowa Legislature.