Research Tools

NetLibrary 
Handy for homework, after-hours reference work. Most helpful if an account is established so the user can create a bookshelf, bookmarks & notes.
Help available for this resource: online tutorial
This resource is paid for by Winnefox Library System with funding from Wisconsin library system aids.

Newspaper Source Plus
Includes 1,570 full-text newspapers, providing more than 27 million full-text articles. In addition, the database features more than 583,100 television and radio news transcripts, videos and podcasts.
This resource is made available to you as part of BadgerLink, which is a project of the Department of Public Instruction’s Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning for the citizens of Wisconsin.  Funding is provided through the Public Service Commission Universal Service Fund.

NewspaperARCHIVE
Search over 14.4 million newspaper pages dating back as far as the 1700s for over 400 cities and towns to research genealogy, history, culture, or any newsworthy event.
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This resource is made available to you as part of BadgerLink, which is a project of the Department of Public Instruction’s Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning for the citizens of Wisconsin.  Funding is provided through the Public Service Commission Universal Service Fund.

Novelist Plus
Assists fiction and nonfiction readers in finding new authors and titles (If you like... you'll like...). Browse theme-oriented book lists, awards lists and fiction-related web sites.
Help available for this resource: online tutorial
This resource is paid for by Winnefox Library System with funding from Wisconsin library system aids.

NoveList K-8
Fiction database designed with a bright, appealing layout, designed especially for elementary and middle schools. The database contains enhanced subject access for over 60,000 fiction titles aimed at the K-8 population. Full-text reviews from sources like School Library Journal and Booklist are available for many titles.
This resource is made available to you as part of BadgerLink, which is a project of the Department of Public Instruction’s Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning for the citizens of Wisconsin.  Funding is provided through the Public Service Commission Universal Service Fund.

Points of View Reference Center
Provides students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. The database provides 200 topics, each with an overview (objective background/description), point (argument) and counterpoint (opposing argument). Topics covered include: affirmative action, cloning, DNA profiling, HIV/AIDS status disclosure, immigration, Iraq, Israel & the Palestinians, Katrina and FEMA response, nuclear proliferation, separation of church and state, standardized testing, stem cell research, tax cuts, voting machines, and many more.
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This resource is paid for by Winnefox Library System with funding from Wisconsin library system aids.

Primary Search
Provides full text for nearly 70 popular magazines for elementary school research. All full text articles included in the database are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles), and full text information dates as far back as 1990.
This resource is made available to you as part of BadgerLink, which is a project of the Department of Public Instruction’s Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning for the citizens of Wisconsin.  Funding is provided through the Public Service Commission Universal Service Fund.

Professional Development Collection
Designed for professional educators, this database provides a highly specialized collection of nearly 520 high quality education journals, including more than 350 peer-reviewed titles. Also contains more than 200 educational reports and is the most comprehensive collection of full text education journals in the world.
This resource is made available to you as part of BadgerLink, which is a project of the Department of Public Instruction’s Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning for the citizens of Wisconsin.  Funding is provided through the Public Service Commission Universal Service Fund.

Regional Business News
Comprehensive full text coverage for regional business publications, incorporating coverage of more than 80 regional business publications covering all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States.
This resource is made available to you as part of BadgerLink, which is a project of the Department of Public Instruction’s Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning for the citizens of Wisconsin.  Funding is provided through the Public Service Commission Universal Service Fund.

Science Reference Center
Comprehensive research database that provides easy access to a multitude of full text science-oriented content. This database contains full text for nearly 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, and periodicals. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth and space science, environmental science, health and medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science and society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.
This resource is made available to you as part of BadgerLink, which is a project of the Department of Public Instruction’s Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning for the citizens of Wisconsin.  Funding is provided through the Public Service Commission Universal Service Fund.

Search Our Catalog | Your Account
Catalog of materials owned by Winnefox Library System libraries including: Berlin, Brandon, Campbellsport, Coloma, Endeavor, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Hancock, Kingston, Markesan, Menasha, Montello, Neenah, Neshkoro, North Fond du Lac, Oakfield, Omro, Oshkosh, Oxford, Packwaukee, Pine River, Plainfield, Poy Sippi, Princeton, Redgranite, Ripon, Wautoma, Westfield, Wild Rose, and Winneconne.

Searchasaurus
For elementary or middle schools grade children. It’s an animated interface with a dinosaur theme that encourages young researchers to enhance and develop basic search methodologies. Contains an encyclopedia of animals, a general encyclopedia, a dictionary and lots of pictures! Offers reading level indicators making it easy to read and research materials written for the readers level.
Help available for this resource: online tutorial or sign up for training
This resource is made available to you as part of BadgerLink, which is a project of the Department of Public Instruction’s Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning for the citizens of Wisconsin.  Funding is provided through the Public Service Commission Universal Service Fund.

Small Engine Repair Reference Center
The definitive online tool for small engine repair assistance, including: ATVs, commercial mowers, farm tractors, generators, motorcycles, marine (boats), outdoor power equipment, personal watercraft, snowblowers, snowmobiles, tillers and other small engines. This comprehensive resource contains 400 reference books in full text with original photos and illustrations that guide the user through every job.
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This resource is paid for by Winnefox Library System with funding from Wisconsin library system aids.

Songbook Database
Check out songs related to composers and writers with Wisconsin roots. Boasts more than 48,500 references to songs contained within 1,945 books. Continues to grow on a monthly basis.
This resource is made available to you as part of BadgerLink, which is a project of the Department of Public Instruction’s Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning for the citizens of Wisconsin.  Funding is provided through the Public Service Commission Universal Service Fund.

Student Research Center
Designed especially for youth in grades 6-12, Student Research Center makes it easy for students to search by keyword or by topic to find the most useful search results.
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This resource is made available to you as part of BadgerLink, which is a project of the Department of Public Instruction’s Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning for the citizens of Wisconsin.  Funding is provided through the Public Service Commission Universal Service Fund.

TeachingBooks
Easy access to author & illustrator resources in one place; includes original, in-studio movies of authors and illustrators, 1000s of book guides with activities for library and classroom, and hundreds of audio excerpts of book readings for grades PreK-12.
Help available for this resource: online tutorial
This resource is made available to you as part of BadgerLink, which is a project of the Department of Public Instruction’s Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning for the citizens of Wisconsin.  Funding is provided through the Public Service Commission Universal Service Fund.

WorldCat
Catalog of materials owned by more than 9,000 worldwide member libraries.
This resource is paid for by Winnefox Library System with funding from Wisconsin library system aids.

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National History Day
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National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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National Inventors Hall of Fame
This site provides biographical sketches of the great inventors of America. Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and Eli Whitney are among the many included in this source. The site also includes information about the Hall of Fame programs and activities as well as its museum in Ohio.

National Library of Medicine
The world's largest biomedical library provides information about all of its major programs, including medical research, medical history, biotechnology, and HIV/AIDS resources. A wide variety of medical information is available for both professionals and consumers, including access to databases (e.g. MEDLINE and GenBank), fact sheets and newsletters, toxicology and environmental health information.

National Register of Historic Places
Over 78,000 historically important cultural places, including almost 3,000 National Historical Landmarks.

NationMaster
Compare countries on a wide range of demographic indicators. Statistics on this site are compiled from such sources as the CIA World Factbook, United Nations, World Health Organization, World Bank, World Resources Institute, UNESCO, UNICEF and OECD.

Naturalization Records Index
This index contains naturalization records dating between the 1840s and 1970s held at the UW Oshkosh Archives and Area Research Center. This index includes records for the following court systems:
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NOVA
Visit the companion website to the highest rated science series on television and the most watched documentary series on public television.

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

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

Recalls.gov
Your online resource for recalls on consumer products, motor vehicles, boats, food, medicine, cosmetics and environmental products. View recent recalls, search for a particular recall, or sign up to receive e-mails when new recalls are issued.

s9's Biographical Dictionary
More than 33,000 notable men and women who have shaped our world from ancient times to the present day can be searched by birth years, death years, positions held, professions, literary and artistic works, achievements, and other keywords.

Smithsonian
American social and cultural history, an online photography exhibit, and the current museum exhibits.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Stephen P. Morse's "One Step" Social Security Death Index (SSDI) search allows you to search the database via multiple search engines (Ancestry, FamilySearch, RootsWeb and more) that allow different types of search options. Be sure to check out his One-Step Portal for On-Line Genealogy too!

State of Wisconsin Blue Book
Look up biographies and photos of Wisconsin legislators, review the state constitution, learn about the different branches of government, and view state statistics and symbols.

StockCharts
StockCharts.com is a site that offers financial charts for stocks. Choose a style and enter a symbol and you have a chart. Some of their charts are available for free, but others will require a subscription fee.

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

Thomas Register
Search by product, service, company name, brand name to find info on over 173,000 US and Canadian manufacturers. View their company profiles, contact info, subsidiaries, and 8000 company catalogs!

Time 100: The Century's Most Influential People
TIME magazine's top 100 most influential people of the 20th century.

University of Wisconsin Digital Collections
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WebMATH
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White House Historical Association's First Ladies of the United States
A White House Historical Association site with pictures and biographies of the U.S. First Ladies, from Martha Washington to Laura Bush.

White House Historical Association's Presidents of the United States
A White House Historical Association site with pictures and biographies of the U.S. Presidents, from George Washington to George W. Bush.

Who2
Who2 provides information such as birth and death dates, famous works and notorious trivia, about authors, stars, mythical gods, and cartoon dogs to kings, queens, and famous frauds.

Wikipedia's List of people from Wisconsin
Wikipedia's list of prominent people from the state of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Consumer Guide to Health Care
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Wisconsin Department of Commerce
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Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Get current information on driver licensing and vehicle registration, road conditions, transportation projects and more!

Wisconsin Heritage Online
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Wisconsin Historical Society
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Wisconsin Local History & Biography Articles
Find thousands of historical newspaper articles on Wisconsin people and communities.

World Factbook
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