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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.

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.

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 Newsweek, Fast Company, Forbes, Star, The New Yorker, PC Magazine, Reader’s Digest, Us Weekly, Food Network Magazine, Car and Driver, Elle, Popular Mechanics, Prevention, HGTV Magazine, Esquire, 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Newsweek, Fast Company, Forbes, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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, trade, and industry-related periodicals for high schools, community colleges, trade institutions and more. Includes Modern Machine Shop, Pediatric Nursing, Restaurant 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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.

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.

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.

Find information about budgets and expenditures by local government units.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Provides information for people who represent themselves in court.

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 Newsweek, Fast Company, Forbes, Star, The New Yorker, PC Magazine, Reader’s Digest, Us Weekly, Food Network Magazine, Car and Driver, Elle, Popular Mechanics, Prevention, HGTV Magazine, Esquire, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.