Online Resources

The following online resources include databases to which the library has subscribed, BadgerLink resources, and websites that are affiliated with the library or host library-owned content.

Please note: A library card may be required to access some of these resources from home.

All resources (60 plus results)

Academic Search Premier

Academic Search Premier

For college-level and adult researchers, this database offers access to ~3,000 full-text journals in the fields of biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, religion, psychology and more.

Advanced Placement Source

Advanced Placement Source

For high school students enrolled in honors-level, Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, this database contains full text for thousands of reputable periodicals.

Alt HealthWatch

Alt HealthWatch

This database includes alternative health research on complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness. It offers the latest information about practice of holistic medicine and therapies.

Ancestry: Library Edition

Ancestry: Library Edition

With billions of records of census data, vital records, directories, photos and more, Ancestry is a comprehensive online database for conducting genealogical and local history research.

Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers

Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers

Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers covers full-text daily and weekly Wisconsin newspapers from 2005 to 90 days ago, as well as 13 historical Wisconsin newspapers from the 1800s and 1900s. Each newspaper is available cover to cover in a searchable PDF format.

AtoZdatabases

AtoZdatabases

AtoZdatabases includes whitepages and yellowpages phone and address listings, plus a wealth of additional information.

Booklist Reader

Booklist Reader

Booklist Reader is a digital magazine that features diverse reading recommendations for readers of all ages. Monthly issues are filled with high-interest, themed lists that showcase books patrons can read and check out now.

BookPage

BookPage

Book reviews, reading lists, book club resources, book-finding tools and more. This is the online version of the free BookPage newspaper that is available monthly at all MCPL locations.

Britannica Library

Britannica Library

This online encyclopedia is a rich, easy-to-use reference and learning resource for both children and adults, offering reliable, up-to-date information across a wide range of subjects. Designed to support curiosity, homework help, and lifelong learning, it features clear explanations, engaging visuals, and age-appropriate content for learners at every level.

Britannica School

Britannica School

Encyclopedia articles with images, maps, games, and other learning materials for students and educators. There are separate database interfaces specially designed for students in elementary school, middle school and high school.

Business Source Premier

Business Source Premier

Full-text journal and peer-reviewed articles covering all disciplines of business.  Covers all business disciplines including marketing, management, accounting, finance and economics. More than 2,000 full-text journals. Explore company profiles, industry reports,...

Central Wisconsin Digitization Project

Central Wisconsin Digitization Project

Explore Central Wisconsin’s rich history through digitized photos, documents, and yearbooks, featuring railroads, schools, maps, and community life.

ChiltonLibrary

ChiltonLibrary

Get the detailed information you need for vehicle maintenance and repairs! This resource provides authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.

Computers & Applied Sciences Complete

Full-text database covering computing, technology and engineering disciplines. Covers the research and development spectrum of the computing and applied sciences disciplines.    Access to this resource is provided by Badgerlink. BadgerLink is Wisconsin's Online...

Consumer Health Complete

Consumer Health Complete

Consumer-oriented health content, from mainstream to holistic medicine.  Full text for more than 560 magazines and journals. 230 full-text health reference books and encyclopedias. Hundreds of medical images and diagrams. Note: As of 2022, AHFS Consumer Medication...

Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports

Get full access to Consumer Reports product reviews, ratings, and buying guides with your library card!

Core Collections Complete

Core Collections Complete

Interface search for children's, middle & junior high, and senior high core collections that includes reliable guides for collection development and maintenance, curriculum support, readers' advisory and general reference.     Access to this resource is provided...

EBSCO All Databases

EBSCO All Databases

This resource provides an access point for all BadgerLink EBSCO databases—including magazines, journals, newspapers, images and reference resources covering education, health, business, and general areas of interest.

Explora

Explora

Age-appropriate interfaces used to discover and browse EBSCOhost articles.     Access to this resource is provided by Badgerlink. BadgerLink is Wisconsin's Online Library, providing Wisconsin residents with licensed content not available through regular search...

Gale Presents: Udemy

Gale Presents: Udemy

Free online courses for adults! Curated from Udemy.com, this resource includes thousands of video-based lessons in business, technology, leadership, and personal development. It is highly recommended for adults who want to upskill for a new job, advance in their current profession, or deepen personal interests.

GreenFILE

GreenFILE

Articles covering all aspects of human impact on the environment.  Includes scholarly, government and general-interest titles.  Content covers global climate change, green building, pollution, sustainable practices, renewable energy and recycling. Key journals...

HeritageQuest

HeritageQuest

Comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources.  Collection of genealogical and historical sources. U.S. Federal Censuses, books, bank records and more. Unique primary sources, local and family histories.    Access to this resource is provided...

History Reference Source

History Reference Source

The world's most comprehensive full text history reference database suitable for high school and college-level research. Features over 1,990 reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books from leading history publishers, plus articles from more than 150 leading...

Hobbies & Crafts Source

Hobbies & Crafts Source

Magazines, recipes and videos with "how-to" instructions and creative do-it-yourself ideas.  Arts and crafts, collecting, cooking & baking, holiday crafts, home & garden, indoor recreation, needlecrafts & textiles, outdoor recreation, performing arts,...

Home Improvement Source

Home Improvement Source

Magazines & reference books on home improvement and repair project topics.  Electrical; flooring, walls & ceilings; gardening; green design; interiors & design; maintenance; outdoor; painting & decorating; plumbing; remodeling; tiles, masonry &...

Kanopy PLUS

Kanopy PLUS

Discover Kanopy PLUS, an unlimited streaming service offering curated video collections for your smart TV, mobile device, or computer. Enjoy fresh content with thematic packs updated quarterly. Access is available with a valid library account.

Libraries and Schools in Marathon and Lincoln Counties

Libraries and Schools in Marathon and Lincoln Counties

"Libraries and Schools in Marathon and Lincoln Counties" contains historic images representing central Wisconsin schools and libraries in Marathon and Lincoln Counties. In this collection, you will find: Lincoln County rural schools, contributed by the TB Scott...

Literary Reference Source Plus

Literary Reference Source Plus

Information on thousands of authors and their works, including summaries, literary criticism, biographies, reviews, interviews, classic and contemporary poems and short stories, full-text access to classic works of literature, and much more. Access to this resource is...

Mango Languages

Mango Languages

Mango’s software teaches real conversations in more than 70 languages with engaging grammar, culture, vocabulary and pronunciation lessons. You’ll learn to speak new languages and meet new cultures through authentic experiences, like overhearing a conversation between...

Marathon County Government

Marathon County Government

Marathon County Government provides information on county services, departments, public records, meetings, and community resources for residents, businesses, and visitors in Marathon County, Wisconsin.

Marathon County Government

Marathon County Job Opportunities

Marathon County offers a wide range of career opportunities for individuals who want to serve their community and grow professionally. Employees are supported by a strong workplace culture, shared values, and a commitment to sustainability and employee recognition.

Marathon County Land Records / Maps (GIS)

Marathon County Land Records / Maps (GIS)

Access Marathon County’s geographic information system (GIS) to view a wide array of information about county properties, including aerial photographs, topography, soil types, natural features and shoreland, land ownership information, property lines and descriptions (similar to what you’ll find in plat books), school and voting district boundaries, property tax rates and assessed values, zoning and more.

Marathon County Local History

Marathon County Local History

This digital collection focuses on the rich local history of the towns, villages, and cities of Marathon County. It includes centennial histories written by local residents, with many illustrations documenting family life and economic development in central Wisconsin.

Marathon County Pulse

Marathon County Pulse

Marathon County Pulse is a public collection of data and reports that highlight the health and community conditions of Marathon County and its individual communities.

Marathon County Uniform Addressing

Marathon County Uniform Addressing

This address lookup tool helps find former street names and house numbers that were changed 2016–2019 throughout Marathon County as part of the Uniform Addressing Project.

MAS Complete

Designed specifically for high school libraries, MAS Complete is a full-text database providing hundreds of popular high school magazines and reference books. Covering subjects such art, history, sports and music, it also includes thousands of biographies and primary...

MasterFILE Complete

MasterFILE Complete

Popular full-text magazines, reference books and other sources from world's leading publishers.  Details:   Covers topics including business, health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural issues, DIY and fashion More...

Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary

Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary

The largest, most comprehensive American dictionary.  Access to this resource is provided by Badgerlink. BadgerLink is Wisconsin's Online Library, providing Wisconsin residents with licensed content not available through regular search engines. BadgerLink is a service...

New York Times

New York Times

Access all New York Times articles online for free—with no paywall! Find breaking news, multimedia, reviews and opinions on politics, business, sports, movies, travel, books, jobs, education, real estate, cars and more.

Newspaper Source Plus

Newspaper Source Plus

Newspaper Source Plus includes over 1,500 full-text newspapers and newswires, providing more than 27 million full-text articles. In addition, the database features more than 583,100 television and radio news transcripts, videos and podcasts. Nine Wisconsin newspapers...

Newspapers.com: Library Edition

Newspapers.com: Library Edition

Browse this massive archive of historical newspapers from the 1700s onward, containing thousands of well-known regional, state and small local newspapers in the United States and other countries.

Newswires

Provides near real-time access to top world-wide news via Associated Press, United Press International, and others. Access to this resource is provided by Badgerlink. BadgerLink is Wisconsin's Online Library, providing Wisconsin residents with licensed content not...

NoveList K–8

NoveList K–8

A reader's advisory service for children, designed to help you find information about authors, specific books, series information, "read-a-likes" (books similar to ones you enjoy), book and author reviews, book lists, teaching guides, and more! Access to this...

NoveList Plus

NoveList Plus

NoveList is reader’s advisory database designed to help you find information about authors, specific books, series information, “read-a-likes” (books similar to ones you enjoy), book and author reviews, book lists, teaching guides and more!

Open Dissertations

Open Dissertations is an open-access database built to assist researchers in locating both historic and contemporary dissertations and theses. Created with the generous support of the H.W. Wilson Foundation and the Congregational Library & Archives in Boston, it...

Poetry & Short Story Reference Source

Poetry & Short Story Reference Source

Full-text classic and contemporary poems, short stories, biographies, essays, lesson plans and learning guides.    Access to this resource is provided by Badgerlink. BadgerLink is Wisconsin's Online Library, providing Wisconsin residents with licensed content not...

Points of View Reference Source

Points of View Reference Source

Resources presenting multiple sides of an issue to help assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.  Full-text database.  Hundreds of topics, each with an overview, point and...

ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Wisconsin Collection

ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Wisconsin Collection

Search and view 100+ years of digitally archived Wisconsin newspapers in full detail—including Wausau Daily Herald (1907 onward), Stevens Point Journal (1895 onward), Marshfield News Herald (1921 onward), The Daily Tribune (Wisconsin Rapids, 1890 onward) and others!

PubMed

PubMed

PubMed is a free resource supporting the search and retrieval of biomedical and life sciences literature with the aim of improving health–both globally and personally. The PubMed database contains more than 30 million citations and abstracts of biomedical literature....

Recollection Wisconsin

Recollection Wisconsin

Discover photos, maps, books, artifacts, oral histories and more from dozens of Wisconsin communities!

Regional Business News

This database provides comprehensive full text coverage for regional business publications. Regional Business News incorporates coverage of more than 80 regional business publications covering all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States.  Access to this...

Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps of Wisconsin Communities

Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps of Wisconsin Communities

Sanborn Maps are detailed street maps documenting cities and villages across America. Produced for insurance agents in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, they now serve as an invaluable historical resource.

Science Reference Source

Science Reference Source

Easy access to a multitude of full-text science-oriented content, including science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other sources. Topics include biology, chemistry, earth and space science, environmental science, health and medicine, history of science, life science, physics, technology and wildlife.

Small Engine Repair Reference Center

Small Engine Repair Reference Center

Detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines. This database contains maintenance and repair documentation for ATVs, commercial mowers, lawn tractors, generators, motorcycles, boats, outdoor power equipment, personal watercraft/jet skis, snow...

Teacher Reference Center

Teacher Reference Center

Research database for teachers providing indexing and abstracts for more than 220 peer-reviewed journals. Covers subjects such as assessment, best practices, continuing education, instructional media, school administration and teacher education.Access to this...

TeachingBooks

TeachingBooks

This resource helps children and young adults connect more deeply with the books they read. It offers insights from award-winning authors, supports cultural authenticity and diverse perspectives, and encourages a lifelong love of reading. Users can also access author interviews, lesson plans, interactive activities, discussion guides, and other tools to support literacy instruction.

Tumblebooks

Tumblebooks

This online collection offers hundreds of animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books, graphic novels, and educational games for kids.

U.S. Newsstream

This archive contains U.S. news articles from the 1980s to the present day, featuring key national and regional sources including New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Newsday and Chicago Tribune, as well as over 80 Gannett titles, including the Wausau Daily Herald (April 27, 2002 to the present day).

University of Wisconsin Digitized Collections (UWDC)

University of Wisconsin Digitized Collections (UWDC)

Since its founding in early 2000, the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections Center has worked collaboratively with UW System faculty, staff, and librarians to create and provide access to digital resources that support the teaching and research needs of the UW...

Value Line

Value Line

Take the guesswork out of investing with Value Line—an investment research database for evaluating stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs using a time-tested ranking system.

Wisconsin Digital Archives

Wisconsin Digital Archives

The Wisconsin Digital Archives is a permanent, online collection of full-text electronic state government publications that were previously only available on individual Wisconsin state agency websites. The collection focuses on born-digital items published by state...

Wisconsin Talking Book & Braille Library

Wisconsin Talking Book & Braille Library

The Wisconsin Talking Book & Braille Library provides audiobooks, Braille items, described DVDs and more to Wisconsin residents who cannot read or use regular materials as a result visual or physical limitations.

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Marathon County Public Library

Marathon County Public Library (MCPL)