Databases and Other Resources

We at the Portage Public Library recognize more than ever the value of accessible and accurate digital resources. If a link is out-of-date or needs to be updated, please contact us at info [at] portagelibrary.us

SCLS System-Wide Resources

• Available to individuals who live in the South Central Library System service area and have a library card issued by a South Central Library System member library.*

BadgerLink Selected Resources

• BadgerLink provides Wisconsin residents with licensed trustworthy content not available from free search engines.
• Contact BadgerLink or your local library for assistance or information about these databases.
• More databases are available from BadgerLink.

	Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers (BadgerLink). Full-text daily and weekly Wisconsin newspapers from 2005 to 90 days ago, plus newspapers from the 1800s and 1900s. Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers Full Details & Training
Image	Auto Repair Source (BadgerLink). Service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. Auto Repair Source Full Details & Training
	Britannica Library and Britannica Escolar Online (BadgerLink). Reference and learning resource for children and adults.  Britannica Library Full Details & Training Britannica Escolar Full Details & Training
	Core Collections Complete (BadgerLink). Reliable guides to help librarians with collection development and maintenance, curriculum support, readers' advisory and general reference. Core Collections Complete Full Details & Training
	EBSCOhost (BadgerLink). Article databases on general, business, health topics and more. EBSCO All Resources Full Details & Training
	HeritageQuest (BadgerLink). American genealogical sources. HeritageQuest Online Full Details & Training
	LearningExpress Library (BadgerLink). Web-based test preparation tools and skill-building materials. LearningExpress Library Full Details & Training
	Literary Reference Center (BadgerLink). Literary criticism and reference works. Literary Reference Center Full Details & Training
	Newspaper Source Plus (BadgerLink). Full-text coverage of today's major newspapers. Newspaper Source Plus Full Details & Training
	Newspapers.com Library Edition (BadgerLink). Historical newspapers archive from the 1700s - 2000s containing regional, state, and small local newspapers in the United States and other countries. Newspapers.com Library Edition - World Collection Full Details & Training
	TeachingBooks.net (BadgerLink). Multimedia on K-12 fiction and non-fiction books. TeachingBooks.net Full Details & Training
	U.S. Newsstream (BadgerLink). 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. U.S. Newsstream Full Details & Training
	Can't find the right resource? Visit BadgerLink to find more resources on a variety of topics.

Columbia County HHS Resources

The Columbia County Health and Human Service's Resource Page is an excellent place to visit for information regarding benefits, needs, and assistance options of all types. There is both a comprehensive and condensed resource guide available at the top of the page.

∙ Columbia County HHS Resources

COVID-19 Vaccine Information: Columbia County

∙ Click here to learn more about the COVID-19 Vaccine in Columbia County

∙ Click here to learn more about the Columbia County HHS COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

Library Catalog

∙ LINKcat

Job Seeker Resources

∙ Department of Public Instruction Job Resources

Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program

∙ Eligible households may receive up to 12 months of assistance to help with current and/or overdue bills. Click here for a link to the Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program website.

Digitized Portage Newspaper Collection (In-library only)

∙ Click here to search digitized versions of all Portage newspapers dating back to 1855!

Are you, or is someone you know, dealing with addiction/substance abuse troubles?

∙ Help.org

From their website: "Our mission is to provide support for people who are dealing with substance abuse and addiction. We do this through our comprehensive resources and guides, and connecting people with the right treatment programs."

Other Useful Resources

Image	Ancestry Library (Available in-library only.) Genealogy information, including census data, passenger lists, and more.
Image	Consumer Health Complete (BadgerLink)  Consumer-oriented health content, from mainstream to holistic medicine. For high school students, college-level, and adult researchers.
Image	eBooks on EBSCOhost Ebooks for use with computers and ebook readers.
Image	Gale Virtual Reference Library Includes encyclopedias and specialized reference resources for multi-disciplinary research. Hundreds of volumes are accessible from home 24/7.
Image	NoveList (BadgerLink) Book recommendations, reviews, book discussion guides, etc., for over 200,000 titles.
Image	NoveList Plus (BadgerLink) Book reviews, annotations, etc., for over 250,000 fiction and nonfiction titles.
Image	NoveList K-8 (BadgerLink) Book recommendations, reviews, booktalks, book discussion guides, etc., for kids (0-18).
Image	OverDrive / Wisconsin's Digital Library Free downloadable audio books, music, and videos for use with computers & mobile devices.
Image	Wisconsin Digital Archives The Wisconsin Digital Archives is a growing collection of documents about the activities, functions, and policies of Wisconsin State Government. The collection contains documents from 2001 to current published by the Executive and Judicial branches of Wisconsin State Government, state government task forces, initiatives, boards, commissions, councils and special study groups.
Image	What's Next in a Series? What's Next™: Books in Series database from Kent District Library helps you search series fiction.

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