Research Tools

Newspaper Source Plus
Includes 1,000+ full-text newspapers, as well as 913,000 television and radio news transcripts.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

NewspaperARCHIVE
Millions of searchable newspaper pages dating back as far as the 1700s presented in original format/context.
Help: usage tips
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

Novelist
Assists fiction readers in finding new authors and titles. (If you like... you'll like...)
Help: online tutorial
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

NoveList K-8
Fiction database designed with a bright, appealing layout for elementary and middle schools.
Help: usage tips
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

Overdrive
Overdrive's Next Generation is here!  Read more...
Downloadable audiobooks, electronic books, music and video for your PC, Mac or compatible portable device.
Be sure to sign in to see additional copies of popular titles purchased just for Winnefox patrons!
Help: Overdrive Help and e-reader guide
Funded by the Winnefox Library System and the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium.

Primary Search
Full text of popular magazines for elementary school research.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

Professional Development Collection
Specialized collection for professional educators containing educational reports and education journals.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

Regional Business News
Business publications covering all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

Science Reference Center
Topics include biology, chemistry, earth and space science, environmental science, health and medicine, physics, technology and wildlife.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

Search Our Catalog | Your Account
Catalog of materials owned by 29 Winnefox Library System libraries in 5 counties.

Searchasaurus
Animated dinosaur-themed interface containing an encyclopedia of animals, a general encyclopedia, a dictionary and lots of pictures!
Help: usage tips
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

Songbook Database
Check out songs related to composers and writers with Wisconsin roots.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

Soundzabound
Royalty free music and sound effects designed specifically for K-12 school use.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

Student Research Center
Keyword or topic searches to assist youth in grades 6-12 to find the most useful search results.
Help: online tutorial, usage tips
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

TeachingBooks
Author and illustrator resources, book guides with activities for library and classroom, and audio excerpts of book readings.
Help: online tutorial
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

Wisconsin Media Lab
(formerly ECB VideoLink)
Streaming and downloadable video programs for K-12 students and teachers.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

Wisconsin Newspapers Digital Research Site
Access to Wisconsin Newspaper Association's daily and weekly member-newspapers from April 2005 to present (with a two month embargo).
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

Recommended Websites

NADAguides.com
National Automotive Dealers Association price guides for cars, boats, RVs, motocycles, ATVs, jetskis, and snowmobiles.

National History Day
Information on the latest theme, competition, and past winners.

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
One of the world's foremost medical research centers.

National Inventors Hall of Fame
Biographical sketches of the great inventors of America and information about the museum in Ohio.

National Library of Medicine
Medical research, medical history, biotechnology, fact sheets and newsletters, toxicology and environmental health information.

National No Call List
An email is required to register your phone number for a duration of five years. Also available by phone at (888) 382-1222.

National Register of Historic Places
Official Federal list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects significant in American history.

NationMaster
Compare countries on a wide range of demographic indicators such as literacy rates, taxation levels, and crime.

NOVA
Companion website to the public television science series.

Nutrition.gov
Federal government information on food and human nutrition for consumers.

Oshkosh Northwestern
Local news, sports, obituaries and more for today and the last seven days.

Oshkosh Vital Records Index
Search vital records as reported in Oshkosh newspapers from 1861 to the present.
Joint project of Oshkosh Public Library, Winnebagoland Genealogical Society and Winnefox Library System.

Political Graveyard
Comprehensive source of U.S. Political biographies.

Recalls.gov
Your source for recalls on consumer products, motor vehicles, boats, food, medicine, cosmetics and environmental products.

Recollection Wisconsin
(Formerly Wisconsin Heritage Online)
Digitized historical and cultural resources for teachers, students, genealogists, and history buffs.

s9's Biographical Dictionary
Search 33,000+ people by birth/death years, positions held, professions, literary and artistic works, achievements, and other keywords.

SBA.gov; U.S. Small Business Adminisration
Assistance to small businesses through education, advocacy and financing.

Smithsonian
Explore exhibitions, search collections and plan a visit to the museum.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Stephen P. Morse's "One Step" search allows a variety of search options via multiple engines (Ancestry, FamilySearch, RootsWeb and more).

State of Wisconsin Blue Book
Read our state's constitution, learn about the different branches of government, and view state statistics and symbols.

StockCharts
Generate financial charts for stocks. Some are free, but others may require a subscription fee.

Test Prep Review
Free online practice tests for ACT, GED, GMAT, LSAT, SAT and more!

Thomas Register
Find company profiles, contact info, subsidiaries, and catalogs of US and Canadian manufacturers.

Time 100: The Century's Most Influential People
TIME magazine's top 100 most influential people of the previous year.

University of Wisconsin Digital Collections
Digitized letters, diaries, reminiscences, speeches, photographs, oral history tapes, manuscripts and maps.
Collections of local interest:
- Early Fond du Lac County People and Places
- Fond du Lac and Green Lake County Atlases, Directories, and Histories

WebMATH
Stuck on a math problem? Instant help available through self-help math solvers.

WhiteHouse.gov: The First Ladies
Pictures and biographies of the U.S. First Ladies from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama.

WhiteHouse.gov: The Presidents
Pictures and biographies of the U.S. Presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama.

Who2
3700+ biographies of famous people, characters and creatures.

Wikipedia's List of people from Wisconsin
List of prominent people from our state.

Wisconsin Consumer Guide to Health Care
Helping Wisconsin residents make better health care choices.

Wisconsin Consumer Protection
News and alerts from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Wisconsin Department of Tourism
Plan a Wisconsin getaway... find attractions, accommodations, events, free travel guides & more.

Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Driver licensing, vehicle registration, road conditions, transportation projects and more!

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
(formerly the Wisconsin Department of Commerce)
Resources for starting and operating a business in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Historical Society
Includes Wisconsin history, current museum exhibits, and historic Wisconsin places.

Wisconsin Historical Society Genealogy Tools
Online access to some of the books, vital records, and archival material held by the Wisconsin Historical Society.

Wisconsin Local History & Biography Articles
Thousands of historical newspaper articles on Wisconsin people and communities.

Wisconsin No Call List
Register your home or cell number online for two years. Or by phone at (866) 966-2255.

World Factbook
History, people, government, economy, communications, transportation and military information for 250+ world entities.

WorldCat.org
Catalog of materials owned by more than 9,000 worldwide member libraries.

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