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 If a link is out-of-date or needs to be updated, please contact us at info [at] portagelibrary.us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.*
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Wisconsin's Digital Library |
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WorldCat FirstSearch and WorldCat.org |
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.
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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. |
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Auto Repair Source (BadgerLink). Service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. |
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Britannica Library and Britannica Escolar Online (BadgerLink). Reference and learning resource for children and adults. |
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Core Collections Complete (BadgerLink). Reliable guides to help librarians with collection development and maintenance, curriculum support, readers' advisory and general reference. |
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EBSCOhost (BadgerLink). Article databases on general, business, health topics and more. |
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HeritageQuest (BadgerLink). American genealogical sources. |
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LearningExpress Library (BadgerLink). Web-based test preparation tools and skill-building materials. |
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Literary Reference Center (BadgerLink). Literary criticism and reference works. |
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Newspaper Source Plus (BadgerLink). Full-text coverage of today's major newspapers. |
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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. |
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TeachingBooks.net (BadgerLink). Multimedia on K-12 fiction and non-fiction books. |
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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. |
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Can't find the right resource? |
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
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Ancestry Library (Available in-library only.) Genealogy information, including census data, passenger lists, and more. |
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Transparent Language (SCLS) |
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Consumer Health Complete (BadgerLink) |
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eBooks on EBSCOhost Ebooks for use with computers and ebook readers. |
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Gale Virtual Reference Library Includes encyclopedias and specialized reference resources for multi-disciplinary research. Hundreds of volumes are accessible from home 24/7. |
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NoveList (BadgerLink) Book recommendations, reviews, book discussion guides, etc., for over 200,000 titles. |
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NoveList Plus (BadgerLink) |
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NoveList K-8 (BadgerLink) Book recommendations, reviews, booktalks, book discussion guides, etc., for kids (0-18). |
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OverDrive / Wisconsin's Digital Library Free downloadable audio books, music, and videos for use with computers & mobile devices. |
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Wisconsin Digital Archives |
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What's Next in a Series? What's Next™: Books in Series database from Kent District Library helps you search series fiction. |