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Elkhart Public Library offers free access to these information providers. Some sites require a library card number, and some (marked with *) are available only inside an Elkhart Public Library location. Resources marked INSPIRE are part of Indiana’s statewide virtual library.
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A full, alphabetical list of resources is available here. Looking for student resources? Check out our ecard page.
Books and Entertainment
Libby for Overdrive
books, audiobooks and magazines
Hoopla
Set up your free account and start checking out books, audiobooks, comics/graphic novels, videos, and music.
Flipster
Select magazines, available on any device with the mobile app.
Ebook Collection (INSPIRE)
Tens of thousands of titles for public library users – self-help, fitness, games, hobbies and cooking
NoveList Plus
Find titles and get suggestions on your next great read
Comics Plus (Full collection)
Teen collection
Children’s collection
New and classic comics available on any device. Enter your library card number and PIN to start reading.
Genealogy and Local History
Ancestry.com Library Edition *
U.S. Census data from 1790-1950, Social Security death index, United Kingdom census collection, city directories, military records and more
Elkhart History
Archived articles from The Elkhart Truth, books and other materials in the library collection
Family Search
A product of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, searchable database of Ancestral File, Pedigree Resource, International Genealogical Index, and government and vital records
Fold 3
The premier collection of military records, from the Revolutionary War to WWII.
Geni Family Tree *
Powerful tool to grow a family tree
Heritage Quest
U.S. Census data from 1790-1950, with images and every-name indexes, Native American records, U.S. city directories and local history, Revolutionary War and Bounty Land records, Freedman’s Bank records, Periodical Source Index Archive, and congressional records
Hoosier State Chronicles
(INSPIRE)
Free access to high-quality images of Indiana’s historic newspapers
Local Obituaries
Death notices and obituaries from local newspapers since 1921
NewspaperArchive
News, sports, birth announcements, and obituaries from newspapers around the world
Newspapers.com
Access over 4,000 historical newspapers from the 1600s to today. Powered by Ancestry.
Business, Finance and Investment
AtoZ databases
Comprehensive tools for business analysis, marketing, and employment … whether you’re looking to hire or get hired
Business Source Complete (INSPIRE)
News articles from business journals
Corporate ResourceNet
(INSPIRE)
Full text from general business publications and trade journals
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Reference and research materials in print and audio
LinkedIn Learning
Self-paced, online learning for professional and creative skill development. Available to individual, resident account holders with EPL. If using the app, the library ID is myepl.
Regional Business News
(INSPIRE)
Articles from regional publications and detailed profiles of the world’s 5,000 largest companies
Dive deep into statistics from 22,000 sources, rooted in fact and well-sourced. For businesses, research, and more.
Value Line
Investment survey and small/mid-cap reports, as well as individual ratings and news
Weiss Financial Ratings
Unbiased ratings of banks, credit unions, insurance companies, stocks, and mutual funds, along with a MediGap Insurance tool
Cars and Other Products
Chilton Library
Parts lists, repair diagrams, and videos for all domestic and import vehicles since 1940
Consumer Reports
Product reviews, ratings, recommendations, and videos, including Cars Best Deals Plus
Early Literacy and Children’s Books
TumbleBooks
For early readers up to Grade 6, animated books, read alongs, graphic novels, NatGeo videos, and Spanish-language titles
BookFlix
A Scholastic fiction book paired with a nonfiction book with read-aloud features to bridge learning-to-read and reading-to-learn for Pre-K to third grade.
TeachingBooks
Finish off a tough reading assignment or learn more about a favorite book. This site provides author interviews, lesson plans and more for books commonly read in K-12 classes.
Encyclopedias
Britannica
The oldest English-language encyclopedia, available with appropriate age levels
Funk and Wagnalls (INSPIRE)
More than 25,000 entries
Health and Medical
Consumer Health Complete
(INSPIRE)
Comprehensive resources for consumer-oriented health content, support patients needs
Health Source: Consumer
(INSPIRE)
Consumer information on medical and food science, nutrition, childcare, sports medicine, and general health
Health Source: Nursing Academic
(INSPIRE)
Scholarly journals on medical disciplines
How To – Hobbies, Home, Arts and Crafts
AtoZ World Food
Food culture, etiquette and recipes from around the world
Creativebug
Crafting lessons ranging from food to quilting and more, including hundreds of downloadable patterns, templates and recipes
Kovels
The leading information source on antiques, including pricing guides and historical information. Log in to Libby to access Kovels.
Jobs and Career
AtoZ databases
Comprehensive tools for business analysis, marketing, and employment … whether you’re looking to hire or get hired
Brainfuse
Live tutors, skills builders, writing lab, and answers in the chat, adult learning, including HiSET test prep
Driving Tests
Work toward your CDL and find other Bureau of Motor Vehicles tests and handbooks
GCF Learn Free
Tutorials to build 21st Century job skills, such as operating systems, basic office programs and social media
LearningExpress (INSPIRE)
Improve core academic skills, HiSET test prep, pass the GED, prepare for college standardized tests, obtain occupational certification, find a job or change your career, and much more.
LinkedIn Learning
Self-paced, online learning for professional and creative skill development. Available to individual, resident account holders with EPL
Language and Travel
Fuenta Academica Premier
(INSPIRE)
Spanish-language scholarly journal for academic research
Learning resources for over 100 languages, progress tracking and audio and speaking practice to work on pronunciation and listening comprehension.
Haz clic aquí para ver la interfaz en español – Recursos y clases para más de 100 idiomas, seguimiento del progreso y prácticas de audio y habla para trabajar la pronunciación y la comprensión auditiva.
Rosetta Stone (INSPIRE)
Beginner courses in more than 30 languages. (Note that beginning in November, Rosetta Stone will update and existing accounts will reset. Please note your current level and lesson and then re-register following the update.)
Legal
Gale Legal Forms
Wills, power of attorney, corporation filings, landlord-tenant and real estate forms, contract, bankruptcy, bills of sale and more, with definitions and downloads of Indiana forms
News and History
NEW – America’s News
More than 3,000 daily newspapers, featuring news on business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues, and more.
Elkhart History
Archived articles from The Elkhart Truth, books and other materials in the library collection
Elkhart Historic Photos
View our collection of Elkhart images, maintained in cooperation with the Indiana State Library
Elkhart Truth
The daily Elkhart Truth, with an article archive dating back to the early 2000s
NewspaperArchive
News, sports, birth announcements, and obituaries from newspapers around the world
New York Times
(inside the library or anywhere)
Create a free account to access the latest world news and award-winning journalism from one of the best-known newspapers in the country. If outside the library use the code that’s shown on the link.
PressReader
Same-day issues of publications from around the world, just as they appear in print
Salem Press
(inside the library or anywhere)
History resources, particularly on weapons, warfare and milestone documents of U.S. history
Access the stories, podcasts, videos and more of the Wall Street Journal from anywhere. Click the link and set up a free account for three days of access. Use this link to renew your access using that account.
TOPICsearch
(INSPIRE)
Text on current political, economic and scientific events, as well as current poll information
Professional Development
Library Information Science and Technology Abstracts
Indexes roughly 575 core journals, 50 priority journals, and 115 selective journals, covering librarianship, classification, cataloging, bibliometrics, online information retrieval, and information management
Professional Development Collection (INSPIRE)
Specialized collection for educators, librarians, and educational researchers, including titles like Booklist, Education Digest, Reading Teacher, and High School Journal
Reference
Academic Search Complete (INSPIRE)
This scholarly collection provides full-text journal coverage for nearly all academic subjects. A great resource for high school- and college-level assignments and projects.
Biography Reference Center
(INSPIRE)
A collection of full-text and unique narrative biographies
Educational Resource Information Center (INSPIRE)
Access to more than 1.3 million records on educational literature and resources
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Reference and research books on a variety of topics, with the ability to download, email and print excerpts
GreenFILE (INSPIRE)
Scholarly research and government information on all aspects of human impact on the environment, including pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy and recycling
Points of View Reference Center
(INSPIRE)
Assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, and better understand controversial issues
Reference Shelf
Extensive, unbiased explorations on topics in modern society
WorldCat
Search library collections from around the world