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Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia
Over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

Gale Courses
This resource will be discontinued on January 1st, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Interactive, instructor led online courses available on a wide variety of topics.
This resource is paid for by the Winnefox Library System.

Gale Udemy
This resource will be discontinued on January 1st, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Access to over 4,000 online video courses for upskilling in business, tech, and more.
Paid for by the Winnefox Library System.

GreenFILE
Covers all aspects of human impact to the environment: global warming, pollution, green building, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

Health Source: Consumer Edition
Rich collection of information on medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
Provides nearly 550 scholarly full text journals focusing on many medical disciplines.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

HeritageQuest Online
Census records 1790-1930, family and local histories, Freedman's Bank and more.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

History Reference Center
U.S. and World History from 'prehistory' to current times.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

Hobbies and Crafts Source
Magazines, recipes, and videos with "how-to" instructions and creative do-it-yourself ideas.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

Home Improvement Source
Magazines & reference books on home improvement and repair project topics.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

Humanities International Complete
Covers all aspects of the humanities, with worldwide content pertaining to literary, scholarly and creative thought.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

Kanopy
Enjoy critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films and more, streamed ad-free with your library card.
Now includes kids titles too!
Paid for by the Winnefox Library System.

Kanopy Kids
Animated storybooks, PBS Kids shows, readalongs, and animated and live action films and TV series for kids preschool age to teens.
Paid for by the Winnefox Library System.

Libby, by Overdrive
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!
Funded by the Winnefox Library System and the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium.

Library and Information Science Source
(formerly Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts)
Broad spectrum of topics like librarianship, classification, information management, and history of library studies for library and information science students, professionals, and policymakers.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

Literary Reference Center Plus
Detailed information on the most studied authors and their works.
Help: usage tips
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

MAS Complete
(upgraded from MAS Ultra - School Edition)
Full text reference books, popular magazines, biographies, and images for high school level searchers.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

MasterFILE Complete
Popular full-text magazines (see list of titles), reference books and other sources covering virtually every subject area of general interest: business, health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural issues, DIY and fashion.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

MEDLINE
Authoritative medical information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, pre-clinical sciences, and more.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

Middle & Junior High Core Collection
Book recommendations for more than 30,000 fiction and nonfiction titles, serving readers in grades five through nine.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

Middle Search Plus
Full text of 140+ popular middle school magazines. Also biographies, historical essays, primary source documents, photos, maps and flags.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

Military & Government Collection
Current news pertaining to all branches of the military and government.
Resource provided by Badgerlink.

Recommended Websites

FamilyDoctor.org
Health information for the whole family.

FamilySearch Historical Records
Search for a deceased ancestor in historical records to uncover vital information from their life.

FDA.gov; the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Information on staying safe and healthy. Reports on food, drugs, cosmetics and more.

Federal Trade Commission's Facts for Consumers
All about the credit scoring system: tips to improve your score, what happens if you are denied credit, and how to file a complaint.

Find a Grave
Locate the final resting place of family, friends, and famous individuals.

ForwardHealth
Information about Wisconsin Department of Health Services health care, nutrition, and other benefit programs offered in the state.

FreeTranslations.org
Quick, free machine translations of text or web pages. Many languages.

FuelEconomy.gov
The official U.S. government source for fuel economy information.

GCFLearnFree.org
From computer basics, Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Access), e-mail, social media, to reading, math, job hunting and more, GCFLearnFree.org offers over 125 tutorials, completely free.

Goodreads
Discover and share books you love on the largest site for readers & book recommendations!

Guys Read Gals Read
Site designed to get kids reading!

Health Insurance Glossary
Definitions of health insurance terms.

Healthcare.gov
Learn how the health care law affects you. See your health insurance choices at the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Healthfinder.gov
Wide range of health topics covered including nutrition, fitness, screening tests and more.

Hospital Compare
Find out how well the hospitals in your area care for their patients with certain medical conditions or surgical needs.

How Stuff Works
Credible, unbiased, and easy-to-understand explanations of how the world actually works.

HSED Prep Resources
Prepare for the Wisconsin High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) with these links:

Identity Theft and Your Social Security Number
Everything you need to know to protect your Social Security number from identity crime.

IMDB (Internet Movie Database)
Find information on virtually any actor, film or television program.

Infoplease's Biography Almanac
Over 30,000 profiles, searchable by name, occupation, ethnicity, etc..

Internet Picture Dictionary
Search or browse pictures by letter or category. Interactive activities too: flashcards, fill-in-the-blanks, word scramble, etc.

Investopedia
Learn about investing from this site which offers a dictionary, tutorials, articles and a free "fantasy investing pool"!

J.D. Power
Research a car using a global leader in consumer insights, advisory services and data and analytics.

Kelly Blue Book
New and used car values, reviews, loan calculators and insurance information.

Khan Academy
3,000+ free educational video tutorials and interactive exercises for individualized learning. Also suitable for use in the classroom.

KidsHealth
Health, behavior, and development information from before birth through the teen years.

Linkpendium: Waushara County, Wisconsin
Extensive collection of county-specific links to assist with your genealogy / family history search.

Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic's extensive web site for medical information.

Medicaid.gov
Eligibility information, application procedures and ACA provisions for both Medicaid and CHIP, the Children’s Health Insurance Program.

Medicare.gov; the US Government Site for People with Medicare
Providing assistance to Medicare beneficiaries with health and prescription drug coverage questions.

Medline Plus
Health information from the world's largest medical library covering topics like conditions, diseases and wellness.

My Vote - Wisconsin
Find your polling place, see what's on your ballot, and register to vote in person or absentee.