Search engines are a fine place to start a search of the Internet, but often the results are unsatisfactory. Besides, the Internet isn't the only place to find information. Our library has gathered together some great resources for you to use to find the information you need.

• Use EBSCOhost to find magazine articles.  Please contact library staff for the user name and password for this resource.
• Use Iowa Locator or WorldCat to find books, CDs, DVDs and other items in libraries
• Use HealthInfoIowa to start your search for health information
• Use Chilton Library to access auto repair manuals.  You may need to use your library card number to gain access.
• Look here for Legal Forms.  You may need to use your library card number to gain access.
• Use LearningExpress to help you learn a new skill or brush up on something you learned long ago.  This database has access to test preparation too. You may need to use your library card number to gain access.
• Want to learn a new language?  Try Powerspeak Languages.  You may need to use your library card number to gain access.
• Do you buy or sell antiques?  Get pricing at Price it! Antiques & Collectibles.  You may need to use your library card number to gain access.
• Are you planning a trip?  Get information at A to Z World Travel.  You may need to use your library card number to gain access.
• Do you want to know more about other countries?  Learn more at Global Road Warrior.  You may need to use your library card number to gain access.
• Do you access to basic reference materials? Try the resources available though Gale Virtual Reference. You may need to use your library card number to gain access.
• Access Digitized Newspapers from Storm Lake. 

give you a great place to find information on travel, sports, consumer goods and more.

can help you dig deep into all things Iowa.

Use the links at the left to find the information you need.

"Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information on it." -Samuel Johnson