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PLEASE NOTE: You will be asked to enter your library barcode to access our databases. Additional log-in information may be required for some.
Research Databases
Available to all Hedberg Public Library cardholders.
Subscription costs for these databases have been paid for you by either the Hedberg Public Library, Arrowhead Library System, Lakeshores Library System, or by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's Badgerlink program.
Auto Repair | Books and Literature | Business, Grants & Non-profit
Careers and Education | Collectibles | En Español | Homework | Health and Medicine
Language Learning | Magazines, Newspapers and Periodicals | People
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Books and Literature
- Literary Reference Center Plus (funded by Badgerlink)
Information about authors' lives and works - great for school reports, book clubs, and readers!
- NoveList Plus (funded by HPL)
Over 155,000 fiction and non-fiction titles with plot summaries - for readers of
all ages!
- SHARE
Lists of holdings at all 28 public libraries in the Lakeshores Library System.
- Teaching Books (funded by Badgerlink)
Mulitmedia collection of resources about K-12 books, authors and illustrators.
- TumbleBook Library (funded by HPL)
A collection of animated, talking picture books. Aslo includes Read-a-Long chapter books, Tumble TV, games, puzzles and more.
Business, Grants and Non-Profit
- BadgerLink Business Resources (funded by BadgerLink)
Business Source Premier, GreenFILE, Military & Government Collection, Newspaper Source Plus and Regional Business News.
- Candid's Foundation Directory Online (funded by HPL) Access limited to library computers.
Inform and focus grant seeking efforts using this comprehensive directory of grantmakers, grant recipients, grants, and 990s across the globe.
- Candid's GuideStar (funded by HPL) Access limited to library computers.
Search through 2 million nonprofits through GuideStar's intuitive search functionality based on geography, organizational structure or staff size, or their financial metrics.
- Gale Business Insights (funded by HPL)
Business database that combines authoritative information and statistical data with analytical tools to explore real world application.
- Grants to Individuals Online (funded by HPL) Access limited to library computers.
Secure individual grants for scholarships, student loans, arts, and more using this directory.
- Morningstar (funded by HPL)
Trusted, objective stock, ETF, fund ratings, analysis and portfolio tools.
NOTE -you must enter your library card barcode to use this database.
- Reference USA - NOW Reference Solutions (funded by HPL)
Detailed information on more than 14 million US businesses - plus a U.S. residential search that acts like a nation-wide phone book, and a Lifestyles search showing consumers' purchasing habits.
- Valueline (funded by HPL) *
Research information on companies and stocks for investment purposes.
NOTE - when you are finished using this database click "SIGN OUT". Failure to do so crashes the database access for other users.
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Careers and Education
- Gale Courses (funded by Arrowhead Library System)
Over 350 free courses in personal and professional development. All courses start fresh monthly and run for six weeks. Topics include: computer programs, health, career exploration, college prep, writing, ESL, business, leadership, family, and more.
- Learning Express (funded by BadgerLink)
Online practice tests for dozens of exams, including GED, SAT, ACT, Civil Service and ASVAB. Also includes skills improvement units for reading comprehension, writing, math skills, and the US Citizenship test.
- LinkedIn Learning
(funded by Arrowhead Library System & Lakeshores Library System)
Learn business, creative, software and technology skills to achieve your personal and professional goals through online courses taught by industry leaders.
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En Español
- Britannica Escolar Online (funded by Badgerlink)
Enciclopedia español para los estudiantes más jóvenes y educadores. Spanish encyclopedia for younger students and educators.
- Britannica Moderna (funded by BadgerLink)
Enciclopedia española para estudiantes mayores y educadores. Spanish encyclopedia for older students and educators.
- Transparent Languages (funded by Arrowhead Library System)
Transparent Language Online provides a fun, effective, and engaging experience for learners of all levels looking to build their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a foreign language.
- Mango (funded by HPL)
An online language-learning system that can help you learn English!
- Learning Express Recursos para hispanohablantes (funded by BadgerLink)
Este centro ofrece práctica para mejorar las habilidades básicas, práctica para el examen de GED o ser ciudadano estadounidense.
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Health and Medicine
- Consumer Health Complete (funded by Badgerlink)
Medical encyclopedias, magazine articles, videos, and diagrams for the everyday consumer of health care information.
- BadgerLink Health Resources (funded by Badgerlink)
Five databases: Alt HealthWatch, Consumer Health Complete, Health Source: Consumer Edition,
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition, Lexi-PALS Drug Guide, and MEDLINE.
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Homework
- Brainfuse (funded by Arrowhead Library System & Lakeshores Library System)
On-demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning for all ages and levels. Brainfuse HelpNow offers a personalized
homework help in core subjects (math, reading, writing, science and social studies) including SAT preparation. The
Adult Learning Center is included in the HelpNow suite.
- Britannica - Elementary School (funded by Badgerlink)
Articles from books, dictionaries, atlases, encyclopedias and magazines.
- Britannica Fundamentals! (funded by Badgerlink)
Read, Explore, Play, Create with interactive content for young learners.
- Britannica - Middle School(funded by Badgerlink)
Articles from books, dictionaries, atlases, encyclopedias and magazines.
- Britannica - High School (funded by Badgerlink)
Articles from books, dictionaries, atlases, encyclopedias and magazines.
- Explora for Elementary Schools (funded by Badgerlink)
Find articles, multimedia, primary sources, and more!
- Explora for Middle and High Schools (funded by BadgerLink)
Find articles, multimedia, primary sources, and more!
- Global Road Warrior (funded by HPL)
Explore the countries of the world through their culture, history, language, travel information, facts and statistics.
- Learning Express (funded by Badgerlink)
Skills improvement units for reading comprehension, writing, and math skills. Also includes online practice tests for dozens of exams, including the GED, SAT, and ACT, among others.
- Literary Reference Center Plus (funded by Badgerlink)
Information about authors' lives and works and related resources. Includes a guide to researching and writing research papers.
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Language Learning & Culture
- AtoZ Food America(funded by HPL)
The world's largest database of American food, culture, and recipes.
With thousands of recipes, hundreds of fascinating culture and ingredient articles, and essential culinary resources, Food America brings United States cuisines to you!
- Global Road Warrior(funded by HPL)
Explore the countries of the world through their culture, history, language, travel information, facts, and statistics.
- Mango (funded by HPL)
An online language-learning system that can help you learn languages like Spanish, French, Japanese, Russian, Italian and more!
- Transparent Languages (funded by Arrowhead Library System)
Transparent Language Online provides a fun, effective, and engaging experience for learners of all levels looking to build their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a foreign language.
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Magazines, Newspapers and Periodicals
- All EBSCOHost Magazine Databases (funded by BadgerLink)
Huge database of magazine and journal articles - great for finding information on a wide variety of subjects.
- Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers (funded by BadgerLink)
Access to daily and weekly newspapers in Wisconsin, starting in 2005 to the present, with an embargo delay of 90 days.
- Consumer Reports (funded by BadgerLink)
Full text articles from Consumer Reports Magazine. Search tip: Select "Search within this publication", click "Advanced Search", and type in the second search box.
- Newspaper Archive -IN LIBRARY LINK
Newspaper Archive - REMOTE LINK (funded by HPL)
Explore billions of newspaper articles from all over the world.Find births, deaths, news and more! Includes thousands of pages from the Janesville Gazette.
- Newspapers.com Library Edition (funded by Badgerlink)
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. Includes thousands of pages from the Janesville Gazette.
- Newspaper Source Plus(funded by BadgerLink)
Full-text newspapers, television and radio news transcripts. Includes selections from the Wisconsin State Journal, Capital Times, and Janesville Gazette.
- US Newsstream (funded by Badgerlink)
Full text newspaper articles from 1980s to current day. Includes 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.
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People: Biography and Genealogy
- AncestryLibrary (funded by HPL) Access limited to computers at the library.
Huge collection of genealogy databases - great place to start researching family history!
- HeritageQuest (funded by BadgerLink)
U.S. Census records from 1790 to 1940 and other genealogical materials.
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BadgerLink Databases are funded by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and are available to all Wisconsin residents.
Arrowhead Library System databases are funded by the Arrowhead Library System. These databases are available to all Rock County residents.
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