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 and 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.
Brainfuse HelpNow – An all-in-one suite of tutoring services designed for a wide range of academic needs. Tutors available every day.
Brainfuse JobNow and VetNow – an all-in-one suite of services designed for a wide range of career or veteran needs.
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 current.
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.
LawCheck – Legal reference database.
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.
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)
The Shelf – Thousands of streaming movies and series in Spanish.
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.