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Academic Search Premier..
Multidisciplinary database of academic journals for scholarly research
Full-Text Database
Over 2,000 active full-text, non-open access journals, most peer-reviewed
More than 75,000 videos from the Associated Press, updated monthly
Academic Search Premier.. Full Details & Training
Advanced Placement Source..
Multidisciplinary full-text research database for high school students enrolled in honors-level, Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses
Full-Text Database
Wide array of subject areas from the arts and multicultural studies to the STEM subjects
4,600+ full-text academic journals and magazines dating back to 1985
Included in Explora for Middle & High Schools
Advanced Placement Source.. Full Details & Training
Alt HealthWatch
Alternative health research database focused on complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to health care and wellness
Full-Text Database
40+ full-text international and often peer-reviewed journals
Subjects include acupuncture, aromatherapy, childbirth, Chinese medicine, chiropractic, creative therapies, cross-cultural therapies, energy medicine, herbalism, homeopathy, mind-body medicine, naturopathy, nutrition, osteopathy, and more​
Alt HealthWatch Full Details & Training
Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers
Full-text daily and weekly Wisconsin newspapers from 2005 to 60 days ago, plus newspapers from the 1800s and 1900s
Archive of WI Newspapers Title List
Wisconsin Newspapers in BadgerLink Title List
(includes titles from U.S. Newsstream, Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers, and Newspapers.com Library Edition World Collection)
Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers Full Details & Training
Britannica Escolar..
Enciclopedia español para los estudiantes y educadores
Completa enciclopedia española - Complete Spanish encyclopedia
Incluye artículos, imágenes , mapas, tablas , líneas de tiempo , así como un diccionario completo y atlas - Includes articles, images, maps, tables, timelines, as well as a complete dictionary and atlas
Britannica Escolar.. Full Details & Training
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.
Four distinct interfaces and reading levels in one site: Young Children, Children, Young Adults, and Reference Center
Content updated daily
Britannica Library Full Details & Training
Britannica School
Includes Britannica School Early Elementary, Elementary, Middle, and High
Every article and image have a citation
Double-click on a word for definitions, pronunciations, and Spanish translation
Switch between levels to find the appropriately difficult article​
Britannica School Full Details & Training
Britannica School - Early Elementary
Learning resource collection tailored to the unique needs of PreK-2 students and educators.
Articles, images & videos for young learners
Also includes Britannica Fundamentals
Britannica School - Early Elementary Full Details & Training
Britannica School - Elementary..
Encyclopedia articles with images, maps, games, and other learning materials for elementary school students and educators
Every article and image have a citation
Contains Atlas, Images & Videos
Double-click on a word for definitions, pronunciations, and Spanish translation
Switch between levels to find the appropriately difficult article
Britannica School - Elementary.. Full Details & Training
Britannica School - High
Encyclopedia articles with images, maps, games, and other learning materials for high school students and educators
Every article and image have a citation
Double-click on a word for definitions, pronunciations, and Spanish translation
Switch between levels to find the appropriately difficult article
Contains Atlas, Images & Videos
Britannica School - High Full Details & Training
Britannica School - Middle
Encyclopedia articles with images, maps, games, and other learning materials for middle school students and educators
Every article and image have a citation
Double-click on a word for definitions, pronunciations, and Spanish translation
Switch between levels to find the appropriately difficult article
Contains Atlas, Images & Videos
Britannica School - Middle Full Details & Training
Business Source Premier
Business research database with full-text journals, profiles, reports, and related news
Full-Text Database
Searches Business Source Premier, Regional Business News, and Newswires
Covers all business disciplines including marketing, management, accounting, finance, and economics
Non-journal content includes company profiles, country economic reports, industry reports, market research, and SWOT analyses​, and more
Business Source Premier Full Details & Training
Children's Core Collection..
Collection development and curriculum support for anyone who works with children's books
For libraries and educators serving readers in preschool through sixth grade
Book recommendations to assist with collection development and weeding
More than 49,000 fiction and nonfiction, story collections and picture books
Professional literature for children's librarians
Children's Core Collection.. Full Details & Training
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.
ChiltonLibrary Full Details & Training
Computers & Applied Sciences Complete
Computing, technology, and engineering full-text research database
Full-Text Database
Covers the research and development spectrum of the computing and applied sciences disciplines
Computers & Applied Sciences Complete Full Details & Training
Consumer Health Complete
Consumer-oriented health content, from mainstream to holistic medicine
Full-Text Database
480 full-text magazines and journals
640 full-text health reference books, e-books, and encyclopedias
Consumer health pamphlets and leaflets from the CDC, FDA, NIH and others
Consumer Health Complete Full Details & Training
Consumer Reports Magazine
Full-text PDF version of the popular consumer magazine
Find information on hundreds of consumer products
Articles include images, graphs, and charts in full-color
Browse or search articles from 1991 to the current issue​
Consumer Reports Magazine Full Details & Training
Core Collections Complete
Interface search for Children's, Middle & Junior High, and Senior High Core Collections that includes reliable guides for collection development and maintenance, curriculum support, readers' advisory and general reference.
Searches
Children's
Middle & Junior High
, and
Senior High
Core Collections
For libraries and educators serving readers in preschool through high school
Book recommendations to assist with collection development and weeding
Core Collections Complete Full Details & Training
EBSCO All Resources..
Access point for all BadgerLink EBSCO databases, interfaces, and specialized profiles
Additional EBSCO subscriptions and profiles based upon account affiliation
Access point to EBSCOhost databases
Links to specialized groupings of databases by subject, i.e. Business or Health databases
Direct access interfaces, i.e. History Reference Source, NoveList, Explora for Everyone, etc.
EBSCO All Resources.. Full Details & Training
EBSCO Business Resources
Access point to all EBSCOhost business-specific databases
Simultaneously searches Business Source Premier, Military & Government Collection, Newspaper Source Plus, and Regional Business News
EBSCO Business Resources Full Details & Training
EBSCO Education Resources
Lesson plans, curriculum standards, and other professional development resources for educators (previously named Explora Educator's Edition)
Highlights content relevant to K-12 teachers
Searches: Academic Search Premier, Education Source, ERIC, Professional Development Collection, and Teacher Reference Center
Includes information on state curriculum standards
Provides easy access to lesson plans from ERIC and other resources
EBSCO Education Resources Full Details & Training
EBSCO Español
The EBSCO Espanol resource is no longer supported by the new EBSCO user interface. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Use this alternative option with any EBSCO resource:
Translating the interface language in the new EBSCO interfaces
EBSCO Español Full Details & Training
EBSCO Health Resources
Access point to EBSCOhost health-specific databases
Simultaneously searches Alt HealthWatch, Consumer Health Complete, Health Source - Consumer Edition, Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition, and MEDLINE
EBSCO Health Resources Full Details & Training
EBSCO Open Dissertations
Records to freely available electronic theses and dissertations
Records for more than 1.4 million electronic theses and dissertations from more than 320 universities around the word
Many records contain links to the institutional repository and full-text
Collaboration between EBSCO and BiblioLabs
EBSCO Open Dissertations Full Details & Training
Education Source
Research database designed for education students, professionals, and policymakers. Coverage spans all levels of education research and specialties such as multilingual education, health education, and testing.
Upgrade from previously available Education Research Complete
Full-Text Database
Unique journals, full-text conference papers, video collection, and searchable cited references
Education Source Full Details & Training
Educational Administration Abstracts
Citations covering areas related to educational administration
Abstracting & Indexing Database -
How Do I Access Full Text Articles? (how-to article)
Topics include educational leadership, educational management and educational research
Includes more than 87,500 citations and abstracts back to 1966
Educational Administration Abstracts Full Details & Training
ERIC
Authoritative database of citations and full-text education literature and resources
Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education
More than 1.6 million records and links to nearly 750,000 full-text documents
Journal articles, books, conference papers, curriculum guides, dissertations, and policy papers
ERIC Full Details & Training
European Views of the Americas: 1493 to 1750..
Citations of European works that relate to the Americas
Abstracting & Indexing Database -
How Do I Access Full Text Articles? (how-to article)
From the 6 volume set European Americana: A Chronological Guide to Works Printed in Europe Relating to the Americas
More than 32,000 citations covering the history of European exploration as well as portrayals of Native American peoples
Topics covered include British colonies, commerce, discoveries, religious orders, pirates, and the Dutch and French in America
European Views of the Americas: 1493 to 1750.. Full Details & Training
Explora for Elementary Schools
Search interface for EBSCO's elementary school resources
Content from children's magazines, encyclopedia entries, images, and reference eBooks
Discover popular topics and core subjects like animals, arts & music, biographies, geography, language arts, science & health, and social studies
Includes Primary Search, Primary Search Reference eBook Collection, Topic Overviews K-5
Explora for Elementary Schools Full Details & Training
Explora for Everyone
Search interface for EBSCO's general information resources
Browse by Arts & Literature, Biography, Business & Careers, Current Events, Geography & Culture, Health, History & Social Science, and Science & Math
Searches Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier, Consumer Health Complete, Education Source, ERIC, GreenFILE, Health Source: Consumer Edition, History Reference Source, Literary Reference Source Plus, MAS Complete, MasterFILE Complete, Middle Search Plus, Military & Government Collection, Newspaper Source Plus, Professional Development Collection, Science Reference Source, and Teacher Reference Center.
Also includes the following eBook Collections: Consumer Health Reference eBook Collection, History Reference eBook Collection, Literary Reference eBook Collection, MAS Reference eBook Collection, MasterFILE Reference eBook Collection, Middle Search Reference eBook Collection, Science Reference eBook Collection
Full-text articles are searchable by reading level indicator (Lexile) ​​
Explora for Everyone Full Details & Training
Explora for Middle & High Schools
Search interface for EBSCO's middle and high school resources
Content from popular magazines and reference eBooks, as well as primary sources, biographies, images, and more
Discover popular topics and core subjects like arts & music, biographies, business & government, current issues, geography, health, history, life skills, literature, sports, and STEM
Includes Advanced Placement Source, Consumer Health Complete, Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia, GreenFILE, Health Source: Consumer Edition, History Reference Source, Literary Reference Source Plus, MAS Complete, MasterFILE Complete, Middle Search Plus, Newspaper Source Plus, Science Reference Source, and Topic Overviews 6-12
Also includes: Consumer Health Reference eBook Collection, History Reference eBook Collection, Literary Reference eBook Collection, MAS Reference eBook Collection, MasterFILE Reference eBook Collection, Middle Search Reference eBook Collection, Science Reference eBook Collection
Explora for Middle & High Schools Full Details & Training
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia..
Encyclopedia for students and adults
Over 25,000 encyclopedia entries, including images; included in Explora for Middle & High Schools and Explora for Everyone
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia.. Full Details & Training
GreenFILE..
Articles covering all aspects of human impact on the environment
Includes scholarly, government, and general-interest titles
Content covers global climate change, green building, pollution, sustainable practices, renewable energy, and recycling
Key journals include: Agriculture, ecosystems & Environment, Conservation Biology, Forest Ecology & Management, International Journal of Green Energy, and Journal of Wildlife Management
GreenFILE.. Full Details & Training
Health Source: Consumer Edition..
Collection of consumer health information
Full-text consumer health magazines, health pamphlets, and reference books
Covers many health topics including medical sciences, food science and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine, and general health
Health Source: Consumer Edition.. Full Details & Training
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
Full-text journals focusing on many medical disciplines
More than 355 full-text journals including 287 peer-reviewed journals
Provides researchers, allied health professionals, nurses, and medical educators with information on many medical disciplines
Full-text journals include: Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing, Issues in Mental Health Nursing, Journal of Advanced Nursing, Journal of Nursing Management, Nursing Ethics, Nursing Inquiry and more!
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition Full Details & Training
HeritageQuest Online..
Comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources
Collection of genealogical and historical sources
Unique primary sources, local, and family histories
U.S. Federal Censuses, books, cemetery records, city directories, military records and more
HeritageQuest Online.. Full Details & Training
History Reference Source
Full-text history reference resource
Historical documents, photos, maps, film and video from leading history journals and magazines. Also includes biographies and reference eBooks.
Discover popular topics like early civilizations, U.S. & world history, civics & government, women's history, wars & conflicts, and economics & finance
History Reference Source Full Details & Training
Hobbies and Crafts Source
Magazines, recipes and videos with "how-to" instructions and creative do-it-yourself ideas.
Arts and crafts, collecting, cooking & baking, holiday crafts, home & garden, indoor recreation, needlecrafts & textiles, outdoor recreation, performing arts, science & technology
Hobbies and Crafts Source Full Details & Training
Home Improvement Source
Magazines & reference books on home improvement and repair project topics.
Electrical; flooring, walls & ceilings; gardening; green design; interiors & design; maintenance; outdoor; painting & decorating; plumbing; remodeling; tiles, masonry & stonework; woodworking; workshop reference
Home Improvement Source Full Details & Training
Humanities International Complete
Full-text information on literature, philosophy, the arts, and history
Nearly 1,240 full-text journals
Content for students, researchers, and educators interested in all aspects of the humanities, with worldwide content pertaining to literary, scholarly and creative thought
Humanities International Complete Full Details & Training
Library and Information Science Source..
Research database for library and information science students, professionals, and policymakers.
Upgrade from previously available Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts with Full Text (LISTA with Full Text)
Broad spectrum of topics like librarianship, classification, information management, and history of library studies.
Library and Information Science Source.. Full Details & Training
Literary Reference Source Plus
Collection of literary criticism and reference works (previously named Literary Reference Center Plus)
More than 160,000 classic and contemporary poems
More than 37,000 classic and contemporary short stories
More than 8,000 classic novels
More than 36,000 plot summaries, synopses and work overviews
More than 86,000 articles/essays of literary criticism
Literary Reference Source Plus Full Details & Training
MAS Complete..
A collection of popular magazines, books, and multimedia covering a wide-range of subject areas
More than 560 full-text popular high school magazines
More than 210 full-text reference books
More than 100,000 full-text biographies
More than 55,000 primary source documents
An image collection of more than 1.9 million photos, maps, flags and color PDFs
MAS Complete.. Full Details & Training
MasterFILE Complete
Popular full-text magazines, reference books and other sources from world's leading publishers
Covers topics including business, health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural issues, DIY and fashion
More than 2,300 full-text magazines and journals
More than 870 full-text reference books
More than 73,000 full-text primary source documents
More than 1.6 million photos, maps and flags
More than 70,000 videos from the Associated Press (AP)
MasterFILE Complete Full Details & Training
MEDLINE
Bibliographic database containing citations and abstracts for biomedical and health journals used by health care professionals, nurses, clinicians, and researchers
Abstracting & Indexing Database
Premier Index for Biomedical Literature created by the United States National Library of Medicine
Follows the Medical Subject headings (MeSH) for effective search and retrieval
MEDLINE Full Details & Training
Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary
The largest, most comprehensive American dictionary
More than 700,000 definitions with 143,000 etymologies
Also includes Top 10 Lists, Word of the Day, and "Ask the Editor" videos
Included in Britannica School
Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary Full Details & Training
Middle & Junior High Core Collection
Collection development and curriculum support for anyone who works with middle grade books
For libraries and educators serving readers in grades five through nine
Book recommendations to assist with collection development and weeding
More than 30,000 fiction and nonfiction titles
Middle & Junior High Core Collection Full Details & Training
Middle Search Plus
Magazine and primary sources suitable for middle school students
Popular middle school magazines, including Sports Illustrated Kids, Scholastic News, National Geographic
Primary source documents
Full-text articles are searchable by reading level indicator (Lexile)​
Included in Explora for Middle & High Schools
Middle Search Plus Full Details & Training
Military & Government Collection
Current news for all branches of the military and government
Nearly 300 full-text journals and magazines
Full-text publications include Defense Studies, Military Technology, Combat Edge, Foreign Affairs, Naval Forces and more
Also offers indexing and abstracts for hundreds of journals
Military & Government Collection Full Details & Training
Newspaper Source Plus..
Full-text coverage of today's major newspapers
63 million articles from more than 1,210 newspapers, 130 newswires, and 50 news magazines
Includes all staff articles for The Janesville Gazette, La Crosse Tribune, The Leader Telegram (Eau Claire), The Telegram (Superior), and The Wisconsin State Journal
Cover to cover coverage for  Advance-Titan (Oshkosh), Capital Times, The Daily Reporter (Milwaukee), UWM Post (Milwaukee), Wisconsin Law Journal (Milwaukee), and Wisconsin State Journal
Newspaper Source Plus.. Full Details & Training
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
Wisconsin Newspapers in BadgerLink Title List
(includes titles from U.S. Newsstream, Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers, and Newspapers.com Library Edition World Collection)
At least 150 Wisconsin titles, additional United States, Canada, United Kingdom & Ireland, Australia, and Panama titles
Newspapers.com Library Edition - World Collection.. Full Details & Training
NoveList
Fiction recommendation resource with read-alikes, discussion guides, reading lists, and more
Search for books by keyword and reading level (Lexile)
Includes book recommendations created by book experts
Search by terms of appeal like style and mood
NoveList Full Details & Training
NoveList K-8
Children's fiction recommendation resource with read-alikes, discussion guides, reading lists, and more
Search for books by keyword and reading level (Lexile)
Includes book recommendations created by book experts
Search by terms of appeal like style and mood
NoveList K-8 Full Details & Training
Poetry & Short Story Reference Source..
Full-text classic and contemporary poems, short stories, biographies, essays, lesson plans, and learning guides (previously named Poetry & Short Story Reference Center)
More than 370,000 full-text poems, both classic and contemporary
More than 56,000 full-text short stories, both classic and contemporary
More than 4,000 full-text dramatic works
More than 2,600 audio recordings of poets reading their own works from the Academy of American Poets, poets reading works of other poets and podcasts from The Poetry Foundation
High-quality videos provided by the Academy of American Poets and MacNeil/Lehrer Productions
Poetry & Short Story Reference Source.. Full Details & Training
Points of View Reference Source
Resources presenting multiple sides of an issue to help assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.
Full-text database
Hundreds of topics, each with an Overview, Point, and Counterpoint and Guide to Critical Analysis
Balance of materials from all viewpoints: leading political magazines, newspapers, radio & TV news transcripts, primary source documents, reference books, images, and research guides
Points of View Reference Source Full Details & Training
Popular Magazines
List of popular magazines available in MasterFILE Complete
Popular Magazines Full Details & Training
Primary Search
Full-text magazines for elementary school
Contains nearly 100 full-text popular children's magazines
Covers a variety of topics including endangered species, musicians, fitness, space exploration and more
Includes the Encyclopedia of Animals, Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia, and American Heritage Children's Dictionary
Full-text articles are searchable by reading level indicator (Lexile) ​
Primary Search Full Details & Training
Professional Development Collection
A collection of education journals
Includes 300 full-text,  peer-reviewed journals
More than 200 educational reports
Includes Booklist, Education, Education Digest, Education Week, Educational Leadership, Journal of Education, Journal of Educational Research, Reading Teacher, and School Library Journal
Professional Development Collection Full Details & Training
Regional Business News..
Full-text regional U.S. and Canadian business publications
Full-text for 108 business magazines and newspapers
Full-text coverage dating back to 1990
Regional Business News.. Full Details & Training
Science Reference Source..
Full-text science reference books, images, and periodicals
Science journals and magazines, images, reference eBooks, experiments, and more
Discover popular topics and core subjects like applied sciences, biology, chemistry, computer science, earth sciences, engineering, environmental science, forensics, health & wellness, mathematics, paleontology, physics, and space sciences & astronomy
Science Reference Source.. Full Details & Training
Senior High Core Collection
Collection development and curriculum support for anyone who works with young adult literature collections
For libraries and educators serving readers in grades 9 through 12
Book recommendations to assist with collection development and weeding
More than 30,000 fiction and nonfiction titles
Senior High Core Collection Full Details & Training
Small Engine Repair Source
Detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines (previously named Small Engine Repair Reference Center)
More than 450 full-text reference books with original photos and illustrations
Information on more than 25 years of engine models
Coverage of more than 90,000 repairs
A full collection of Clymer repair manuals, with new and updated content added regularly
A unique, user-friendly interface
Small Engine Repair Source Full Details & Training
Teacher Reference Center..
Research database for teachers providing indexing and abstracts for more than 220 peer-reviewed journals.
Abstracting & Indexing Database -
How Do I Access Full Text Articles? (how-to article)
Covering subjects such as Assessment, Best practices, Continuing education, Instructional media, School administration, and Teacher education.
Teacher Reference Center.. Full Details & Training
TeachingBooks
An engaging collection of resources that brings books to life
Empowers all readers to:
Connect deeply with a book they are reading
Gain new insights and understanding from award-winning authors
Reinforce cultural authenticity and perspectives with diverse books
Cultivate a life-long love of reading
Find author interviews, lesson plans & interactive activities, discussion guides, and more to support literacy instruction
This resource is primarily for school libraries. See
TeachingBooks for Libraries
for public libraries.
TeachingBooks Full Details & Training
TeachingBooks for Libraries
Public library interface focusing on enriching everyone's connection to children's and young adult books (previously named Book Connections)
Empowers all readers to:
Connect deeply with a book they are reading
Gain new insights and understanding from award-winning authors
Reinforce cultural authenticity and perspectives with diverse books
Cultivate a life-long love of reading
Find author interviews, lesson plans & interactive activities, discussion guides, and more to support literacy instruction
This resource is primarily for public libraries. See
TeachingBooks
for school libraries.
TeachingBooks for Libraries Full Details & Training
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.
Wisconsin Newspapers in BadgerLink Title List
(includes titles from U.S. Newsstream, Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers, and Newspapers.com Library Edition World Collection)
Daily updates and same day publication access to over 250 titles
Includes newswires, news journals, television and radio transcripts, blogs, podcasts, and digital-only websites.
U.S. Newsstream.. Full Details & Training
Wisconsin Historical Society Family History Records..
Family history research records from the Wisconsin Historical Society records available on Ancestry
Collection of family history-related government records covering various time periods between 1800 and 1987
Birth, Death, and Marriage Indexes, State Censuses, and Wills and Probate Records
Contact the Wisconsin Historical Society (608-264-6535 or
asklibrary@wisconsinhistory.org
)  for more information about getting a copy of a record
Wisconsin Historical Society Family History Records.. Full Details & Training
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