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Academic Search Complete

Academic Search Complete

Find articles from nearly 4,000 journals in the world’s largest scholarly full-text database. Includes publications covering social sciences, humanities, education, computers, engineering, physics, chemistry, languages, arts & literature, medical sciences, and more. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Boundless eBooks & eAudiobooks

Discover a world of possibilities with Boundless, an extensive collection of eBooks, audio, and digital media. The Boundless app has replaced Axis 360. Whether you’re an avid reader or someone who listens to audio at 2x speed, Boundless is your gateway to the best in digital content and programming.

Access our digital library from the comfort of your own device, so you can read, learn and explore wherever you are. Find out more about Boundless. Log in with your library card number and PIN. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

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cloudLibrary NewsStand

Stay entertained and informed with the world’s largest collection of digital magazines and newspapers delivered directly to your device or web browser! Instantly access 7,000 titles in more than 60 languages. All magazines and newspapers are available 24/7, with no limits to the number you can read. Popular titles include NewsweekFast CompanyForbesStarThe New YorkerPC MagazineReader’s DigestUs WeeklyFood Network MagazineCar and DriverElle, Popular MechanicsPreventionHGTV MagazineEsquire, and more! All you need is your library card! Don’t have a library card? Apply at the Circulation Desk or apply for an eCard.

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Communication & Mass Media Complete

Find top journals in communication and media studies. Includes 210 full-text journals and indexing for 670 additional journals. og in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

Covers free, full text, quality controlled scientific and scholarly journals covering all subjects and languages. There are over 2,300 journals in the directory.

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eBooks on EBSCOhost

Thousands of ebooks you can read online, including essential reference materials, art, business, education, computers, health and medicine, religion, science, self-help, and more. Available through INSPIRE.

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Essay & General Literature Index

An index of essays and other works from over 9,000 printed anthologies and collections, covering literature, arts, social sciences, and the humanities. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Explora

Explora is a fun, easy-to-use tool to help students complete school projects and research assignments. Find reliable information on thousands of topics, including art & music, literature, language arts, history, social studies, science, technology, mathematics, health, and more. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia

Online version of the well-known encyclopedia. Find brief overviews and articles for thousands of topics. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Gale eBooks

Hundreds of non-fiction and reference books that you can read online, covering the arts, science, nature, technology, history, literature, religion, and more. Whether you’re researching a topic or reading for fun, there’s something here for everyone. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

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Google Scholar

Search for scholarly literature, including articles, theses, books, abstracts and court opinions, from academic publishers, professional societies, universities and other web sites.

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Humanities Full Text

Includes full-text articles from journals covering art, classical studies, literature, dance, film, journalism, philosophy, religion, and more. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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JSTOR

JSTOR is a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources. Find resources in Area Studies (African American, Irish, Latin American,etc.), Arts, Business & Economics, History, Humanities, Medicine & Health, Science & Mathematics, and Social Sciences. Only available within the library or through off-site browser pairing. Want off-site access to JSTOR? First, visit the library and go to JSTOR on your device (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.). You’ll have access to JSTOR outside of the library for the next 30 days using the same device and browser.

LearningExpress

LearningExpress Library

LearningExpress Library is designed to help students and professionals at all levels of learning achieve their educational and career-related goals. Improve core academic skills, pass the GED/TASC, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more. Includes interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development and more. Available through INSPIRE.

MAS Complete

MAS Complete

Read popular magazines for high school students, including Discover, New Republic, Popular Science, Smithsonian, American History, CollegeXpress Magazine, and more. Log in with your library card. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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MasterFILE Complete

Read full articles from more than 2,000 magazines and journals covering general interest, business, health, education, science, and more. Includes Consumer Reports and other popular magazines. Also contains reference books, primary source documents, and an image collection of photos, maps & flags. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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McClatchy-Tribune Newspaper Collection

90-day archive of approximately 100 newspapers from the McClatchy-Tribune Information Services. Titles include The Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, The Orlando Sentinel, and The Sacramento Bee. Updated daily. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Newspaper Source

Provides selected full text from 200 U.S. and 20 international newspapers, 21 newswires and newspaper columns, and 26 TV and radio news transcripts. Cover-to-cover text from The Christian Science Monitor, USA Today, The Washington Post, and more. Updated daily. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

Points of View Reference Center

Points of View Reference Center

Get a balanced perspective on current events and issues with Points of View Reference Center. Contains 400 topics, each with an overview, argument, counterpoint, and supplementary research. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection

Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection

Provides access to hundreds of full-text journals, with particularly strong coverage in child and adolescent psychology and various areas of counseling. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Readers' Guide Full Text Select

Search and read hundreds of the most popular magazines, covering art, business, education, entertainment, fashion, politics, health, religion, sports, and more. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

Religion & Philosophy Collection

Religion & Philosophy Collection

Provides an in-depth collection of resources covering topics such as world religions, biblical studies, political philosophies, moral philosophy, and the history of philosophy. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Salem Press Online

Includes reference titles such as the Autism Spectrum Handbook & Resource Guide, America’s Top-Rated Smaller Cities, Privacy Rights in the Digital Age, Special Education: A Reference Book for Policy and Curriculum Development, Working Americans, The Value of a Dollar, and other titles related to history and current events. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

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Social Sciences Full Text

Find research from the most important social science journals. Covers social work, economics, law, political science, psychology, and more. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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TOPICsearch

Explore social, political, and economic issues, current events, scientific discoveries, and more. Find information on popular topics. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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WorldCat

A global catalog of library collections, including books, music, video, articles, electronic resources, and more. Search the collections of libraries in your community and thousands more around the world. When you find items of interest, you can locate a library near you that owns it or request items by interlibrary loan at Michigan City Public Library.

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ChiltonLibrary

ChiltonLibrary provides access to repair, maintenance and service information on the most popular cars, trucks, vans and SUVs on the road today. This continuously-updated resource provides step-by-step repair procedures, troubleshooting guides, diagnostic trouble codes, photos, illustrations, diagrams, and multimedia (videos and animations) to simplify even the most complicated tasks.

Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

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Biography Reference Bank

Find in-depth, original profiles from the Current Biography and World Authors series, Junior Authors & Illustrators, and articles from today’s leading magazines and journals. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

Biography Reference Center

Biography Reference Center

Read full-text and narrative biographies, including those from Biography Today and Biography. This database offers a collection of full-text biographies and unique narrative biographies. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Biography eBooks - Boundless

Download biography eBooks and eAudiobooks using the Boundless app, or read/listen in your browser. Find out more about Boundless. Log in with your library card number and PIN. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

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Biography eBooks - EBSCO

Biography eBooks available through EBSCO. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

JSTOR

JSTOR

JSTOR is a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources. Find resources in Area Studies (African American, Irish, Latin American,etc.), Arts, Business & Economics, History, Humanities, Medicine & Health, Science & Mathematics, and Social Sciences. Only available within the library or through off-site browser pairing. Want off-site access to JSTOR? First, visit the library and go to JSTOR on your device (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.). You’ll have access to JSTOR outside of the library for the next 30 days using the same device and browser.

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Biography Reference Bank

Find in-depth, original profiles from the Current Biography and World Authors series, Junior Authors & Illustrators, and articles from today’s leading magazines and journals. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Book Connections

Enrich the reading experience for children’s and young adult books with over 200,000 related multimedia resources, including book readings, author/illustrator interviews, book trailers, audiobook performances, book-related activities, and more. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Boundless eBooks & eAudiobooks

Discover a world of possibilities with Boundless, an extensive collection of eBooks, audio, and digital media. The Boundless app has replaced Axis 360. Whether you’re an avid reader or someone who listens to audio at 2x speed, Boundless is your gateway to the best in digital content and programming.

Access our digital library from the comfort of your own device, so you can read, learn and explore wherever you are. Find out more about Boundless. Log in with your library card number and PIN. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

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cloudLibrary NewsStand

Stay entertained and informed with the world’s largest collection of digital magazines and newspapers delivered directly to your device or web browser! Instantly access 7,000 titles in more than 60 languages. All magazines and newspapers are available 24/7, with no limits to the number you can read. Popular titles include NewsweekFast CompanyForbesStarThe New YorkerPC MagazineReader’s DigestUs WeeklyFood Network MagazineCar and DriverElle, Popular MechanicsPreventionHGTV MagazineEsquire, and more! All you need is your library card! Don’t have a library card? Apply at the Circulation Desk or apply for an eCard.

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ComicsPlus

Read all the comics! With Comics Plus, you have unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga. Every title is available 24/7, with instant access and unlimited use!

Includes popular titles like Avatar: The Last Airbender & The Legend of KorraBig NateBoneDisney PrincessesGeronimo StiltonStranger ThingsLocke & KeyAmerican Gods, and timely, award-winning nonfiction like March and They Called Us EnemyFind out more…

Patrons need a current Michigan City library card and PIN. Don’t have a library card? Apply at the Circulation Desk or apply for an eCard.

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eBooks on EBSCOhost

A wide selection of fiction and nonfiction eBooks covering topics such as self-help, computers, business, education, science, religion, fitness, cooking, hobbies, and more. Features titles for both adults and juveniles, as well as best-selling and recommended titles from leading publishers.  Available through INSPIRE.

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eBooks K-8 Collection

Fiction and non-fiction eBooks for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools. Available through INSPIRE.

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eBooks High School Collection

Fiction and non-fiction eBooks for high school students, including popular fiction, classic literary works, general reference, and non-fiction across subject areas. Available through INSPIRE.

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eBooks Public Library Collection

Fiction and non-fiction eBooks covering a wide range of topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies and cooking. This general reference e-book collection features titles for both adults and juveniles, as well as best-selling and recommended titles from leading publishers. Available through INSPIRE.

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Essay & General Literature Index

An index of essays and other works from over 9,000 printed anthologies and collections, covering literature, arts, social sciences, and the humanities. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Gale eBooks

Hundreds of non-fiction and reference books that you can read online, covering the arts, science, nature, technology, history, literature, religion, and more. Whether you’re researching a topic or reading for fun, there’s something here for everyone. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

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Humanities Full Text

Includes full-text articles from journals covering art, classical studies, literature, dance, film, journalism, philosophy, religion, and more. Log in with your library card number.  Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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JSTOR

JSTOR is a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources. Find resources in Area Studies (African American, Irish, Latin American,etc.), Arts, Business & Economics, History, Humanities, Medicine & Health, Science & Mathematics, and Social Sciences. Only available within the library or through off-site browser pairing. Want off-site access to JSTOR? First, visit the library and go to JSTOR on your device (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.). You’ll have access to JSTOR outside of the library for the next 30 days using the same device and browser.

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Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts

Index of articles, books, research reports, and proceedings related to librarianship and information management. Also includes profiles on 5,000 authors. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Literary Reference Center Plus

Find information on thousands of authors and their works. Includes full text of classic and contemporary poems, critical essays about popular YA titles, more than 750 literary journals, and reference guides related to literature. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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MagillOnLiterature Plus

Find editorially reviewed critical analyses, character studies, author biographies and plot summaries of the most studied literary works. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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NextReads

Are you looking for a few good books to read? Sign up for our e-newsletters and get great book suggestions by email. We’ll deliver reading lists right to your inbox along with new gems, bestsellers, and related titles. You’ll also be able to check immediately whether the items are available or whether they’ve been checked out. Sign up now.

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NoveList Plus

Find book suggestions and more in this searchable database for readers. Covers fiction and non-fiction. Includes recommended reads by author, title, series, genre, or subject area; book reviews; feature articles; series order; award winners; book discussion guides; and more. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

Novelist K-8 Plus

NoveList K-8 Plus

Expert reading recommendations from NoveList help younger readers find just the right book. NoveList K-8 Plus includes fiction and nonfiction titles. Find book recommendations based on authors, titles, series, genre, or subject areas. Also includes book reviews, picture book extenders, book discussion guides, book talks, award winners, Lexile reading levels, & more! Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

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Project Gutenberg

The first and largest single collection of free electronic books to read on your PC, iPad, Kindle, Sony Reader, iPhone, Android or other portable device. Over 40,000 ebooks available.

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Read It!

Designed for ELL students or others with a basic foundation in reading and English grammar but who need adapted reading material. The customized articles and quizzes promote reading comprehension and proficiency. A text-to-speech tool also enables students to listen to text. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Short Story Index

Index of short stories by author, title, genre, subject, literary technique and more. No full text. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Boundless Business & Economics eBooks

Download business-related eBooks and eAudiobooks using the Boundless app, or read/listen in your browser. Find out more about Boundless. Log in with your library card number and PIN. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

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Business eBooks on EBSCOhost

Business eBooks available through EBSCO. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

Business Source Complete

Business Source Complete

Includes journals covering business, marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, banking, finance, and more. Also includes market research reports, industry reports, country reports, company profiles, and SWOT analyses. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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cloudLibrary NewsStand

Stay entertained and informed with the world’s largest collection of digital magazines and newspapers delivered directly to your device or web browser! Instantly access 7,000 titles in more than 60 languages. All magazines and newspapers are available 24/7, with no limits to the number you can read. Popular titles include NewsweekFast CompanyForbes, Entrepreneur, Inc., Business Traveler, Business Today, TradersWorld, Home Business, and more! All you need is your library card! Don’t have a library card? Apply at the Circulation Desk or apply for an eCard.

Entrepreneurial Studies Source

Entrepreneurial Studies Source

Get access to information on the latest topics relevant to entrepreneurship and small business. This resource includes business journals, magazines and reference books, as well as case studies and company profiles. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

Health Business FullTEXT

Health Business FullTEXT

Publications covering the business of health care administration, including topics such as staffing, health care regulation, health care facilities management, marketing, and finance. Full text coverage for nearly 130 well-known administrative journals such as H&HN: Hospitals & Health Networks, Health Management Technology, Modern Healthcare, and many others. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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JSTOR

JSTOR is a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources. Find resources in Area Studies (African American, Irish, Latin American,etc.), Arts, Business & Economics, History, Humanities, Medicine & Health, Science & Mathematics, and Social Sciences. Only available within the library or through off-site browser pairing. Want off-site access to JSTOR? First, visit the library and go to JSTOR on your device (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.). You’ll have access to JSTOR outside of the library for the next 30 days using the same device and browser.

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McClatchy-Tribune Newspaper Collection

Free access to the last three months of 100 newspapers. Titles include The Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, The Orlando Sentinel, and The Sacramento Bee. Updated daily. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Newspaper Source

Provides selected full text from 200 U.S. and 20 international newspapers, 21 newswires and newspaper columns, and 26 TV and radio news transcripts. Cover-to-cover text from The Christian Science Monitor, USA Today, The Washington Post, and more. Updated daily. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

Regional Business News

Regional Business News

Full-text regional U.S. and Canadian business publications covering business, politics, and economics. Includes nearly 100 publications, including Indiana Business, Crain’s Chicago Business, and more. Log in with your library card number.  Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Small Business Source

Read top consumer small business books, including titles from NOLO. Also includes business videos, an advice section, and information on creating business plans. Full text. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

LearningExpress

LearningExpress Library

LearningExpress Library is designed to help students and professionals at all levels of learning achieve their educational and career-related goals. Improve core academic skills, pass the GED/TASC, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more. Includes interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development and more. Available through INSPIRE.

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Boundless Career eBooks

Download career-related eBooks and eAudiobooks using the Boundless app, or read/listen in your browser. Find out more about Boundless. Log in with your library card number and PIN. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

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EBSCO Career eBooks

Career eBooks available through EBSCO. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

Vocational and Career Collection

Vocational and Career Collection

Vocational, trade, and industry-related periodicals for high schools, community colleges, trade institutions and more. Includes Modern Machine Shop, Pediatric NursingRestaurant Business, Advertising Age, and other magazines. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

Vocational Studies Premier

Vocational Studies Premier

Full-text journals and books to support the research needs of students enrolled in vocational programs. Includes cosmetology, fire science, law enforcement, veterinary assisting, computers, graphic arts, and more. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Indiana Disability Resource Finder

A directory of services, programs and helpful articles for the disability community. Let Finder guide you step-by-step to narrow down your search to a smaller, precise list of resources. Developed in 2018 through an initiative funded by AWS Foundation, FINDER gives people living with disabilities 24/7 access to a comprehensive range of community resources designed to improve their quality of life.

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Driving-Tests.org

Free BMV driver’s practice tests, including car tests, motorcycle tests, CDL tests, road signs and situations, and more. No log-in is needed.

LearningExpress

LearningExpress - Prepare for the CDL Exam

Prepare for the CDL exam with LearningExpress Library. Available through INSPIRE.

ERIC

Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC)

Online digital library of education research and information. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. ERIC provides ready access to education literature to support the use of educational research and information to improve practice in learning, teaching, educational decision-making, and research. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

Explora Educator's Edition

Explora Educator's Edition

A tool designed to help teachers with lesson plans, student tools, curriculum standards and valuable sites. Explora is a fun, easy-to-use tool to help students complete school projects and research assignments. Find reliable information on thousands of topics, including art & music, literature, language arts, history, social studies, science, technology, mathematics, health, and more. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

Professional Development Collection

Professional Development Collection

Includes more than 500 high-quality education journals, including Booklist, Education, Education Digest, Education Week, Educational Leadership, High School Journal, Journal of Education, Journal of Educational Research, Reading Teacher, School Library Journal, and more. Also contains nearly 230 educational reports. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Education/Teaching eBooks on EBSCO

Education and teaching eBooks available through EBSCO. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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eBook K-8 Collection

Fiction and non-fiction eBooks for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools. Includes Hi-Lo collection. Available through INSPIRE.

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eBook High School Collection

Fiction and non-fiction eBooks for high school students, including popular fiction, classic literary works, general reference, and non-fiction across subject areas. Includes Hi-Lo collection. Available through INSPIRE.

LearningExpress

LearningExpress Library

LearningExpress Library is designed to help students and professionals at all levels of learning achieve their educational and career-related goals. Improve core academic skills, pass the GED/TASC, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more. Includes interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development and more. Available through INSPIRE.

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JSTOR

JSTOR is a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources. Find resources in Area Studies (African American, Irish, Latin American,etc.), Arts, Business & Economics, History, Humanities, Medicine & Health, Science & Mathematics, and Social Sciences. Only available within the library or through off-site browser pairing. Want off-site access to JSTOR? First, visit the library and go to JSTOR on your device (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.). You’ll have access to JSTOR outside of the library for the next 30 days using the same device and browser.

LISTA

Library, Information Science, and Technology Abstracts (LISTA)

Index of articles, books, research reports, and proceedings related to librarianship and information management. Also includes profiles on 5,000 authors. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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NoveList Plus

Find book suggestions and more in this searchable database for readers. Covers fiction and non-fiction. Includes recommended reads by author, title, series, genre, or subject area; book reviews; feature articles; series order; award winners; book discussion guides; and more. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

Novelist K-8 Plus

NoveList K-8 Plus

Expert reading recommendations from NoveList help younger readers find just the right book. NoveList K-8 Plus includes fiction and nonfiction titles. Find book recommendations based on authors, titles, series, genre, or subject areas. Also includes book reviews, picture book extenders, book discussion guides, book talks, award winners, Lexile reading levels, & more! Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

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Read It!

Adapted reading material designed for ELL students or others with a basic foundation in reading and English grammar. The customized articles and quizzes promote reading comprehension and proficiency. A text-to-speech tool also enables students to listen to text. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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TeachingBooks

Developed and maintained to include thousands of resources about fiction and nonfiction books used in the K–12 environment, with every resource selected to encourage the integration of multimedia author and book materials into reading, educational, and library activities. Teachers and educators, please log in with your work email address.

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Spanish-Language eBooks on EBSCO

Spanish-language eBooks for youth and adults. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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cloudLibrary NewsStand

Stay entertained and informed with the world’s largest collection of digital magazines and newspapers delivered directly to your device or web browser! Instantly access 7,000 titles in more than 60 languages. All magazines and newspapers are available 24/7, with no limits to the number you can read. Popular Spanish-language magazines include Revista Proceso, Muy Interesante Mexico, Vanidades Mexico, Cosmopolitan en Espanol, TVyNovelas, National Geographic en Espanol, Esquire Latinoamerica, and more! All you need is your library card! Don’t have a library card? Apply at the Circulation Desk or apply for an eCard.

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Book Connections (en Español)

Enrich the reading experience for children’s and young adult books with over 200,000 related multimedia resources, including book readings, author/illustrator interviews, book trailers, audiobook performances, book-related activities, and more. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Fuente Académica Premier

Search for Spanish-language scholarly content. Includes academic research journals and books from Latin America, Portugal and Spain. Includes Comunicación y Sociedad, Entrepreneur Mexico, Estudios de Economía Aplicada, Ludus Vitalis, Nutricion Hospitalaria, Revista de la CEPAL, Boletín del CEMLA, and Darwiniana. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Referencia Latina

Read articles from Spanish-language newspapers and magazines, including El Comercio (Perú), El Mercurio (Chile), El Tiempo (Colombia), El País (Uruguay), El Nacional (Venezuela), La Nación (Argentina), La Nación (Costa Rica), People en Español, Entrepreneur México, Contenido and Impacto Latin News. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Fonte Acadêmica

A leading resource for Portuguese-language academic content. Includes journals from Brazil and Portugal. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

Vente et Gestion

Vente et Gestion

A collection of French language business and industry journals. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Communication & Mass Media Complete

Find top journals in communication and media studies. Includes 210 full-text journals and indexing for 670 additional journals. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Film & Television Index with Full Text

An online tool for film and television research, including books, journals, images, and Variety movie reviews dating back to 1914. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Humanities Full Text

Includes full-text articles from journals covering art, classical studies, literature, dance, film, journalism, philosophy, religion, and more. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

International Bibliography of Theatre & Dance

International Bibliography of Theatre & Dance with Full Text

Contains the top performance arts journals. A research tool for theatre and dance studies. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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JSTOR

JSTOR is a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources. Find resources in Area Studies (African American, Irish, Latin American,etc.), Arts, Business & Economics, History, Humanities, Medicine & Health, Science & Mathematics, and Social Sciences. Only available within the library or through off-site browser pairing. Want off-site access to JSTOR? First, visit the library and go to JSTOR on your device (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.). You’ll have access to JSTOR outside of the library for the next 30 days using the same device and browser.

Play Index

Play Index

This unique resource covers classic and historical plays, along with the works of contemporary playwrights. Includes plot summaries and annotations, a subject index, cast information, number of scenes and settings, and more. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Magazines in cloudLibrary NewsStand

Stay entertained and informed with the world’s largest collection of digital magazines and newspapers delivered directly to your device or web browser! Instantly access 7,000 titles in more than 60 languages. All magazines and newspapers are available 24/7, with no limits to the number you can read. Popular titles include Filmfare, Total Film, The Dance Current, Theatre and Performance, The Scenographer, Musical Theatre Magazine, Dance International, and more! All you need is your library card! Don’t have a library card? Apply at the Circulation Desk or apply for an eCard.

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Performing Arts eBooks on Boundless

Download eBooks and eAudiobooks about the performing arts using the Boundless app, or read/listen in your browser. Find out more about Boundless. Log in with your library card number and PIN. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

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Performing Arts eBooks on EBSCO

Performing arts eBooks available through EBSCO. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Michigan City Obituary Index

Index of obituaries that appeared in the Michigan City News Dispatch and earlier Michigan City newspapers. Covers 1887-present. Includes name, obituary date, newspaper name and page/column number. Obituaries are available on microfilm at the library.

Ancestry Library Edition

Ancestry Library Edition

In-library use only.

Contains billions of records for genealogical research, including U.S. census images and indexes, military records, immigration records, directories, vital records, and international collections.

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FamilySearch

The largest collection of genealogical and historical records in the world, including records for billions of names. Users can access additional FamilySearch content from within the library building. To access FamilySearch within the library, please click on the FamilySearch icon on any of our Internet computers, or ask at the Reference Desk for additional assistance. FamilySearch is a service provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Fold3

Fold3 provides convenient access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.

The records at Fold3 help you discover and share stories about these everyday heroes, forgotten soldiers, and the families that supported them. On Fold3, you can combine records found on the site with what you have in your own albums and shoeboxes to create an online memorial for someone who served.

Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

HeritageQuest

HeritageQuest

A comprehensive treasury of U.S. genealogical resources, including U.S. federal census images, periodical resources, genealogy and local history books, Revolutionary War records, Freedman’s Bank records, and the LexisNexis U.S. Serial Set. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

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JSTOR

JSTOR is a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources. Find resources in Area Studies (African American, Irish, Latin American,etc.), Arts, Business & Economics, History, Humanities, Medicine & Health, Science & Mathematics, and Social Sciences. Only available within the library or through off-site browser pairing. Want off-site access to JSTOR? First, visit the library and go to JSTOR on your device (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.). You’ll have access to JSTOR outside of the library for the next 30 days using the same device and browser.

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Newspapers.com 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. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

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Genealogy eBooks on EBSCO

Genealogy eBooks available through EBSCO. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Cyndi's List

A comprehensive, categorized & cross-referenced list of links that point you to genealogical research sites online.

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Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)

Online genealogical resources from the Daughters of the American Revolution, including an ancestor search and descendants database.

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Cemetery & Research Association Of La Porte County, Indiana

Volunteer organization that researches and documents La Porte County cemetery listings.

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LaPorte County INGenWeb

Information on the history and ancestors of LaPorte County, Indiana.

Hoosier State Chronicles

Hoosier State Chronicles

Indiana’s digital historic newspaper program. Free, online access to Indiana’s historic newspapers. Operated by the Indiana State Library.

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Indiana Historical Society

Collections, exhibitions, publications, and programs about Indiana history and genealogy.

Indiana Legacy

Indiana Legacy

Indiana Legacy combines existing Indiana State Library databases with the Vital INformation Exchange (VINE), a collaborative statewide database composed of Indiana local history and vital records from Indiana libraries, historical societies, genealogy societies, and related organizations. Search for birth, marriage, death, divorce, obituaries, court records, newspapers, scrapbooks, yearbooks, military records, and many other record types.

Indiana Memory

Indiana Memory

A free digital library of Indiana’s unique cultural and historical heritage, including digitized books, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, maps, and other media. Created through a collaboration of Indiana libraries, museums, and cultural organizations.

Indiana State Digital Archives

Indiana State Digital Archives

Access nearly three million records, including death, institutional, military, naturalization, and other historical records. Fully indexed and searchable. Named a “Best State Website” by Family Tree Magazine.

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Indiana State Library Databases

Indiana Biography Index, Indiana Cemetery Locator Index, Indiana Marriages, Indiana World War II Servicemen, newspaper indexes, and more.

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Indiana State Department of Health Vital Records Department

Get copies of Indiana birth records beginning with October 1907, and Indiana death records beginning with 1900.

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Society of Indiana Pioneers

Preserves the memory and history of the early pioneers to the territory of Indiana. Includes a database of Indiana pioneer proven ancestors.

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American Memory

More than five million historical images, books, exhibits and more from the Library of Congress.

Chronicling America

Chronicling America

Historic American newspapers. Search newspaper pages from 1836-1922. From the National Endowment for the Humanities & the Library of Congress.

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Beacon - LaPorte County Property & Assessment Data

Find local property assessment and tax information, public records on properties, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) via an online portal.

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Data.Census.gov

Online access to Census Bureau data, publications, and products, including housing, economic, and demographic data. Advanced search available.

Historical Census data may be found through the National Archives website, HeritageQuest, or Ancestry Library Edition (only available in the library).

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Data.gov

The home of the U.S. Government’s open data.

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GovInfo

GovInfo is a service of the United States Government Publishing Office (GPO), a Federal agency in the legislative branch. GovInfo provides free public access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government.

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Hoosiers by the Numbers

Find Indiana labor market data and analysis. Includes data on unemployment, income and wages, demographics, industries and occupations, economic indicators, and more. From the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.

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IN.gov (Indiana State Government)

The official Internet resource for all of Indiana’s government business. Includes Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Department of Workforce Development, Department of Revenue, social services, Healthy Indiana, legislative information, state forms, and more.

Indiana Gateway

Indiana Gateway

Find information about budgets and expenditures by local government units.

Indiana Memory

Indiana Memory

A free digital library of Indiana’s unique cultural and historical heritage, including digitized books, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, maps, and other media. Created through a collaboration of Indiana libraries, museums, and cultural organizations.

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Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry

Search for registered sex and violent offenders by city, county, name, address, and more.

Indiana State Digital Archives

Indiana State Digital Archives

Access nearly three million records, including death, institutional, military, naturalization, and other historical records. Fully indexed and searchable. Named a “Best State Website” by Family Tree Magazine.

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Indiana State Library Databases

Indiana Biography Index, Indiana Cemetery Locator Index, Indiana Marriages, Indiana World War II Servicemen, newspaper indexes, and more.

Indiana Unclaimed Property Search

Indiana Unclaimed Property Search

Search to see if you have assets waiting to be claimed. Unclaimed property comes in many forms, including unclaimed wages, bank accounts, stock dividends, insurance proceeds, and safe deposit box contents.

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National Sex Offender Registry

Search nationwide to obtain information about sex offenders; a listing of public registry Web sites by state, territory, and tribe; and information on sexual abuse prevention.

STATS Indiana

STATS Indiana

The official digital data center for the State of Indiana. Provides easy access to critical statistics on a variety of topics for states, counties, cities and towns, townships, regions, census tracts, and more.

Alt Health Watch

Alt Health Watch

This alternative health research database provides the latest information and materials for the evolving practice of holistic medicine and therapies, with in-depth coverage across the full spectrum of subject areas. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

Biomedical Reference Collection Basic

Find biomedical journal articles covering such disciplines as clinical medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pre-clinical sciences and the health care system. Designed for doctors, research scientists, students and clinical specialists. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Consumer Health Complete

A comprehensive resource of health content for patients and consumers. This collection covers all key areas of health and wellness, from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. The multilingual health databases provide this information in 16 additional languages. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

Health Business FullTEXT

Health Business FullTEXT

Publications covering the business of health care administration, including topics such as staffing, health care regulation, health care facilities management, marketing, and finance. Full text coverage for nearly 130 well-known administrative journals such as H&HN: Hospitals & Health Networks, Health Management Technology, Modern Healthcare, and many others. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Health & Medical eBooks on Boundless

Download health and medical eBooks and eAudiobooks using the Boundless app, or read/listen in your browser. Find out more about Boundless. Log in with your library card number and PIN. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

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Health eBooks on EBSCO

Health eBooks available through EBSCO. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Health Magazines in cloudLibrary NewsStand

Stay entertained and informed with the world’s largest collection of digital magazines and newspapers delivered directly to your device or web browser! Instantly access 7,000 titles in more than 60 languages. All magazines and newspapers are available 24/7, with no limits to the number you can read. Popular titles include Prevention, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Clean Eating, Yoga Journal, Better Nutrition, Bicycling, Medical Insider, Men’s Fitness, and more! and more! All you need is your library card! Don’t have a library card? Apply at the Circulation Desk or apply for an eCard.

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Health Source: Consumer Edition

This collection provides access to hundreds of consumer health periodicals, including American Fitness, Better Nutrition, Fit Pregnancy, Harvard Health Letter, HealthFacts, Men’s Health, Muscle & Fitness, Prevention, Vegetarian Times, and many others. Also includes current health-related pamphlets, nearly 130 health reference books, more than 9,900 Clinical Reference Systems reports (in English and Spanish) and Merriam-Webster’s Medical Desk Dictionary. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition

Find scholarly medical/nursing journals, including Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing, Issues in Mental Health Nursing, Journal of Advanced Nursing, Journal of Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing, Journal of Clinical Nursing, Journal of Community Health Nursing, Journal of Nursing Management, Nursing Ethics, Nursing Forum, Nursing Inquiry, and more. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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JSTOR

JSTOR is a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources. Find resources in Area Studies (African American, Irish, Latin American,etc.), Arts, Business & Economics, History, Humanities, Medicine & Health, Science & Mathematics, and Social Sciences. Only available within the library or through off-site browser pairing. Want off-site access to JSTOR? First, visit the library and go to JSTOR on your device (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.). You’ll have access to JSTOR outside of the library for the next 30 days using the same device and browser.

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Medline

Provides authoritative information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pre-clinical sciences & more.

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MedlinePlus

MedlinePlus brings together information from the National Institute of Health and other government agencies/health related organizations to answer health questions. A trustworthy source to help you answer all your medical questions.

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Merck Manuals

Find information on medical topics, symptoms, drugs, procedures, news and more, written in everyday language. Content written by hundreds of independent medical experts worldwide.

Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection

Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection

Provides access to hundreds of full-text journals, with particularly strong coverage in child and adolescent psychology and various areas of counseling. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Merck Manuals

Find information on medical topics, symptoms, drugs, procedures, news and more, written in everyday language. Content written by hundreds of independent medical experts worldwide.

Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection

Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection

Provides access to hundreds of full-text journals, with particularly strong coverage in child and adolescent psychology and various areas of counseling. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Salem Press Online

Includes reference titles such as the Autism Spectrum Handbook & Resource Guide. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

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History Reference Center

Covering both U.S. and world history topics, History Reference Center is a full-text database featuring historical reference books, magazines, journals and thousands of primary source documents. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

Academic Search Complete

Academic Search Complete

Find articles from more than 3,800 journals in the world’s largest scholarly full-text database. Includes publications covering social sciences, humanities, education, computers, engineering, physics, chemistry, languages, arts & literature, medical sciences, and more. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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American Memory

Digital record of American history and creativity, chronicling historical events, people, places, and ideas that continue to shape America. Includes written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music.

Ancestry Library Edition

Ancestry Library Edition

In-library use only.

Contains billions of records for genealogical research, including U.S. census images and indexes, military records, immigration records, directories, vital records, and international collections.

Chronicling America

Chronicling America

Historic American newspapers. Search newspaper pages from 1836-1922. A project of the National Endowment for the Humanities & the Library of Congress.

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Directory of Open Access Journals

Covers free, full text, quality controlled scientific and scholarly journals covering all subjects and languages. There are over 2,300 journals in the directory.

European Views of the Americas

European Views of the Americas

A comprehensive guide to printed records about the Americas written in Europe before 1750. It covers the history of European exploration as well as portrayals of Native American peoples. A wide range of subject areas is covered, from natural disasters to disease outbreaks and slavery. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

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Explora

Explora is a fun, easy-to-use tool to help students complete school projects and research assignments. Find reliable information on thousands of topics, including art & music, literature, language arts, history, social studies, science, technology, mathematics, health, and more. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Fold3

Fold3 provides convenient access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.

The records at Fold3 help you discover and share stories about these everyday heroes, forgotten soldiers, and the families that supported them. On Fold3, you can combine records found on the site with what you have in your own albums and shoeboxes to create an online memorial for someone who served.

Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

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Google Scholar

Search for scholarly literature, including articles, theses, books, abstracts and court opinions, from academic publishers, professional societies, universities and other web sites.

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History eBooks on Boundless

Download history-related eBooks and eAudiobooks using the Boundless app, or read/listen in your browser. Find out more about Boundless. Log in with your library card number and PIN. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

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History eBooks on EBSCO

History eBooks available through EBSCO. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

Hoosier State Chronicles

Hoosier State Chronicles

Indiana’s digital historic newspaper program. Free, online access to Indiana’s historic newspapers. Operated by the Indiana State Library.

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JSTOR

JSTOR is a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources. Find resources in Area Studies (African American, Irish, Latin American,etc.), Arts, Business & Economics, History, Humanities, Medicine & Health, Science & Mathematics, and Social Sciences. Only available within the library or through off-site browser pairing. Want off-site access to JSTOR? First, visit the library and go to JSTOR on your device (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.). You’ll have access to JSTOR outside of the library for the next 30 days using the same device and browser.

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MasterFILE Complete

Read full articles from more than 2,000 magazines and journals covering general interest, history, business, health, education, science, and more. Includes Consumer Reports and other popular magazines. Also contains reference books, primary source documents, and an image collection of photos, maps & flags. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Newspapers.com 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. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

Religion & Philosophy Collection

Religion & Philosophy Collection

Provides an in-depth collection of resources covering topics such as world religions, biblical studies, political philosophies, moral philosophy, and the history of philosophy. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Book Connections

Enrich the reading experience for children’s and young adult books with over 200,000 related multimedia resources, including book readings, author/illustrator interviews, book trailers, audiobook performances, book-related activities, and more. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Boundless eBooks & eAudiobooks

Discover a world of possibilities with Boundless, an extensive collection of eBooks, audio, and digital media. The Boundless app has replaced Axis 360. Whether you’re an avid reader or someone who listens to audio at 2x speed, Boundless is your gateway to the best in digital content and programming.

Access our digital library from the comfort of your own device, so you can read, learn and explore wherever you are. Find out more about Boundless. Log in with your library card number and PIN. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

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eBook K-8 Collection

Fiction and non-fiction eBooks for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools. Available through INSPIRE.

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Explora for Elementary Schools

Explora is a fun, easy-to-use tool to help students complete school projects and research assignments. Designed for use in kindergarten through grade 5 with a focus on the arts, literature, biography, current events, geography, culture, health, history, math, science and more. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Explora for Middle Schools

Explora is a fun, easy-to-use tool to help students complete school projects and research assignments. A student interface designed for use in grades 6 through 8 with a focus on the arts, literature, biography, current events, geography and culture, health, history, math, science and more. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Funk and Wagnalls New Encyclopedia

Online version of the well-known encyclopedia. Find brief overviews and articles for thousands of topics. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Gale eBooks

Choose from hundreds of age-appropriate non-fiction eBooks covering the arts, science, nature, technology, history, literature, religion, and more. Geared toward K-8 students. Whether you’re researching a topic or reading for fun, there’s something here for everyone. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

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Middle Search Plus

Read popular middle school magazines, primary source documents, and more. Magazines include Sports Illustrated Kids, Scholastic News, and National Geographic. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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NoveList K-8 Plus

Expert reading recommendations from NoveList help younger readers find just the right book. NoveList K-8 Plus includes fiction and nonfiction titles. Find book recommendations based on authors, titles, series, genre, or subject areas. Also includes book reviews, picture book extenders, book discussion guides, book talks, award winners, Lexile reading levels, & more! Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

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Primary Search Plus

Read popular magazines for elementary school students, including Ladybug, Highlights, Junior Scholastic, Spider, and more. Also includes a children’s encyclopedia and images. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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TOPICsearch

Explore social, political, and economic issues, current events, scientific discoveries, and more. Find information on popular topics. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Pronunciator

Take free self-guided lessons to learn any of 80 languages. Each lesson is accompanied by a native speaker, a pictogram, and a translation in your language. Score your pronunciation, have virtual conversations with native speakers, play back recordings, and take quizzes that test pronunciation, vocabulary, comprehension, and spelling. Create an account with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

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Read It!

Designed for ELL students or others with a foundation in reading and English grammar but who need adapted reading material. The customized articles and quizzes promote reading comprehension and proficiency. A text-to-speech tool also enables students to listen to text. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

Rosetta Stone

Rosetta Stone Level One for Personal Use

Learn a new language using this technology-based language learning software. Level one only; not for use in K-12 schools. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Indiana Legal Help

Provides court forms and information for people who represent themselves in court. Includes forms for divorce, child support, contempt regarding parenting time, name changes, filing fee waivers, continuances, and more.

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Gale Legal Forms

Get professionally written legal forms, available to download in Microsoft Word and PDF formats. Find forms for bankruptcy, power of attorney, wills & estates, landlord/tenant, incorporation, real estate, and more. Also includes a legal terms dictionary, law digest and legal questions & answers. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

Legal Information Source

Legal Information Source

Offers full-text legal reference books for consumers and how-to information covering a wide range of legal issues. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Indiana State Bar Association - Find a Lawyer

Search for lawyers and law firms by practice area, location, and/or name.

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Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center

Provides information for people who represent themselves in court.

MyCase

MyCase.in.gov

Search for information about Indiana court cases included in the Odyssey case management system.

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Indiana Legal Services Legal Information Library

Find information on legal topics related to housing, employment, consumer law, family issues, health and medical topics, public benefits, taxes, and more.

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Law eBooks on EBSCO

Law eBooks available through EBSCO. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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ABA Free Legal Answers

Need help with a legal question but can’t afford a lawyer? ABA Free Legal Answers is a website on which you can submit your questions about civil (non-criminal) legal issues and receive answers from volunteer lawyers in your state. You may be able to get free legal advice if you meet the following guidelines:

  • Your income is low for a family the size of yours.
  • The value of your checking account, savings account, stocks or bonds are low.
  • You aren’t in jail or prison.
  • Your legal problem isn’t related to a criminal charge.
  • You don’t already have a lawyer to help you with your legal problem.
  • You are an adult.
Military & Government Collection

Military & Government Collection

Offers current news pertaining to all military branches. Full text for nearly 300 journals and periodicals, including Air Force Comptroller, Defence Studies, JFQ, Military Technology, Combat Edge, Foreign Affairs, Naval Forces, and more. Log in with your library card. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

LearningExpress

LearningExpress Library

LearningExpress Library is designed to help students and professionals at all levels of learning achieve their educational and career-related goals. Improve core academic skills, pass the GED/TASC, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more. Includes interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development and more. Available through INSPIRE.

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Fold3

Fold3 provides convenient access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.

The records at Fold3 help you discover and share stories about these everyday heroes, forgotten soldiers, and the families that supported them. On Fold3, you can combine records found on the site with what you have in your own albums and shoeboxes to create an online memorial for someone who served.

Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

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Newspapers.com 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. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

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cloudLibrary NewsStand

Stay entertained and informed with the world’s largest collection of digital magazines and newspapers delivered directly to your device or web browser! Instantly access 7,000 titles in more than 60 languages. All magazines and newspapers are available 24/7, with no limits to the number you can read. Popular titles include NewsweekFast CompanyForbesStarThe New YorkerPC MagazineReader’s DigestUs WeeklyFood Network MagazineCar and DriverElle, Popular MechanicsPreventionHGTV MagazineEsquire, and more! All you need is your library card! Don’t have a library card? Apply at the Circulation Desk or apply for an eCard.

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McClatchy-Tribune Newspaper Collection

Free access to the last three months of 100 newspapers. Titles include The Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, The Orlando Sentinel, and The Sacramento Bee. Updated daily. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Newspaper Source

Provides selected full text from 200 U.S. and 20 international newspapers, 21 newswires and newspaper columns, and 26 TV and radio news transcripts. Cover-to-cover text from The Christian Science Monitor, USA Today, The Washington Post, and more. Updated daily. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Newswires

Get almost real-time access to top worldwide news from Associated Press, United Press International, PR Newswire, Xinhua, CNN Wire, and Business Wire. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

Chronicling America

Chronicling America

Historic American newspapers. Search newspaper pages from 1836-1922. A project of the National Endowment for the Humanities & the Library of Congress.

Hoosier State Chronicles

Hoosier State Chronicles

Indiana’s digital historic newspaper program. Free, online access to Indiana’s historic newspapers. Operated by the Indiana State Library.

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Indiana State Library Databases

Indiana newspaper indexes, biography index, Indiana cemetery locator index, Indiana marriages, Indiana World War II servicemen, and more.

Regional Business News

Regional Business News

Full-text regional U.S. and Canadian business publications covering business, politics, and economics. Includes nearly 100 publications, including Indiana Business, Crain’s Chicago Business, and more. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Web News

Includes nearly immediate access to 14,000 top news feeds from around the world, covering a range of business and general news topics. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

Science Reference Center

Science Reference Center

An extensive collection of science-oriented content for student researchers. Includes magazines, journals, encyclopedias, reference books, biographies, videos, images, lesson plans, and more. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

Academic Search Complete

Academic Search Complete

Find articles from more than 3,800 journals in the world’s largest scholarly full-text database. Includes publications covering social sciences, humanities, education, computers, engineering, physics, chemistry, languages, arts & literature, medical sciences, and more. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Science eBooks on Boundless

Download science-related eBooks and eAudiobooks using the Boundless app, or read/listen in your browser. Find out more about Boundless. Log in with your library card number and PIN. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

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Science eBooks on EBSCO

Science eBooks available through EBSCO. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Explora

Explora is a fun, easy-to-use tool to help students complete school projects and research assignments. Find reliable information on thousands of topics, including art & music, literature, language arts, history, social studies, science, technology, mathematics, health, and more. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

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Gale eBooks

Hundreds of non-fiction and reference books that you can read online, covering the arts, science, nature, technology, history, literature, religion, and more. Whether you’re researching a topic or reading for fun, there’s something here for everyone. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

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Google Scholar

Search for scholarly literature, including articles, theses, books, abstracts and court opinions, from academic publishers, professional societies, universities and other web sites.

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GreenFile

Research database that documents the positive and negative ways humans affect the ecology. Topics covered include global climate change, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.

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JSTOR

JSTOR is a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources. Find resources in Area Studies (African American, Irish, Latin American,etc.), Arts, Business & Economics, History, Humanities, Medicine & Health, Science & Mathematics, and Social Sciences. Only available within the library or through off-site browser pairing. Want off-site access to JSTOR? First, visit the library and go to JSTOR on your device (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.). You’ll have access to JSTOR outside of the library for the next 30 days using the same device and browser.

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MasterFILE Complete

Read full articles from more than 2,000 magazines and journals covering general interest, business, health, education, science, and more. Includes Consumer Reports and other popular magazines. Also contains reference books, primary source documents, and an image collection of photos, maps & flags. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection

Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection

Provides access to hundreds of full-text journals, with particularly strong coverage in child and adolescent psychology and various areas of counseling. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

Social Sciences Full Text

Social Sciences Full Text

Find research from the most important social science journals. Covers social work, economics, law, political science, psychology, and more. Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard. Also available through INSPIRE.

Online Resources by Title

Academic Search Complete (through INSPIRE)
Alt HealthWatch (through INSPIRE)
American Memory
Ancestry Library Edition (In-Library Use Only)
Beacon – LaPorte County Property & Assessment Data
Biography Reference Bank (through INSPIRE)
Biography Reference Center (through INSPIRE)
Biomedical Reference Collection Basic (through INSPIRE)
Book Connections (through INSPIRE)
Boundless eBooks & eAudiobooks
Business Source Complete (through INSPIRE)
Cemetery and Research Association of LaPorte County
Census Data
ChiltonLibrary
Chronicling America
cloudLibrary NewsStand
ComicsPlus
Communication & Mass Media Complete (through INSPIRE)
Consumer Health Complete (through INSPIRE)
Cyndi’s List
Data.gov
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
Driving-Tests.org
eBooks High School Collection on EBSCO (through INSPIRE)
eBooks K-8 Collection on EBSCO (through INSPIRE)
eBooks Public Library Collection on EBSCO (through INSPIRE)
eBooks on EBSCO (through INSPIRE)
Educational Resource Information Center (ERIC) (through INSPIRE)
Entrepreneurial Studies Source (through INSPIRE)
Essay & General Literature Index (through INSPIRE)
European Views of the Americas
Explora Educator’s Edition (through INSPIRE)
Explora for Elementary Schools (through INSPIRE)
Explora for Middle Schools (through INSPIRE)
Explora for High Schools (through INSPIRE)
Explora for Public Libraries (through INSPIRE)
FamilySearch
Film & Television Index with Full Text (through INSPIRE)
Fold3
Fonte Acadêmica (through INSPIRE)
Fuente Académica Premier (through INSPIRE)
Funk & Wagnall’s New World Encyclopedia (through INSPIRE)
Gale eBooks
Gale Legal Forms
Google Scholar
GovInfo
GreenFile
Health Business FullTEXT (through INSPIRE)
Health Source: Consumer Edition (through INSPIRE)
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition (through INSPIRE)
HeritageQuest
History Reference Center (through INSPIRE)
Hoosier State Chronicles
Humanities Full Text (through INSPIRE)
IN.gov
Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center
Indiana Disability Resource Finder
Indiana Gateway
Indiana Historical Society
Indiana Legacy
Indiana Memory
Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry
Indiana State Digital Archives
Indiana State Library Databases
Indiana Unclaimed Property Search
International Bibliography of Theatre & Dance with Full Text (through INSPIRE)
JSTOR
LaPorte County INGenWeb
LearningExpress Library (through INSPIRE)
Legal Information Source (through INSPIRE)
Library, Information Science, & Technology Abstracts (LISTA) (through INSPIRE)
Literary Reference Center Plus (through INSPIRE)
MagillOnLiterature Plus (through INSPIRE)
MAS Complete (through INSPIRE)
MasterFILE Complete (through INSPIRE)
McClatchy-Tribune Collection (through INSPIRE)
Medline (through INSPIRE)
MedlinePlus
Merck Manuals
Michigan City Obituary Index
Middle Search Plus (through INSPIRE)
Military & Government Collection (through INSPIRE)
Mycase.in.gov
National Sex Offender Registry
Newspaper Source Complete (through INSPIRE)
Newspapers.com World Edition
Newswires (through INSPIRE)
NextReads
NoveList Plus
NoveList K-8 Plus
Points of View Reference Center (through INSPIRE)
Primary Search Plus (through INSPIRE)
Professional Development Collection (through INSPIRE)
Project Gutenberg
Pronunciator
Psychology & Behavioral Science Collection (through INSPIRE)
Read It! (through INSPIRE)
Readers’ Guide Full Text Select (through INSPIRE)
Referencia Latina (through INSPIRE)
Regional Business News (through INSPIRE)
Religion & Philosophy Collection (through INSPIRE)
Rosetta Stone Level One for Personal Use (through INSPIRE)
Salem Press Online
Science Reference Center (through INSPIRE)
Short Story Index (through INSPIRE)
Small Business Source (through INSPIRE)
Social Sciences Full Text (through INSPIRE)
Society of Indiana Pioneers
Stats Indiana
TeachingBooks (through INSPIRE)
TOPICsearch (through INSPIRE)
Vente et Gestion (through INSPIRE)
Vocational and Career Collection (through INSPIRE)
Vocational Studies Premier (through INSPIRE)
Web News (through INSPIRE)
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