Academic E-Book Collection (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowThis multidisciplinary collection includes more than 205,000 e-books
covering a large selection of academic subjects and features e-books
from leading publishers and university presses. All e-books are available
with unlimited user access, and new titles are added regularly.
Academic Search Complete (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: General.
The world's most comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary database, with coverage of information in many areas of academic study including: archaeology, area studies, astronomy, biology, chemistry, civil engineering, electrical engineering, ethnic & multicultural studies, food science & technology, general science, geography, geology, law, mathematics, mechanical engineering, music, physics, psychology, religion & theology, women's studies, and other fields.
AGRICOLA (National Agricultural Library)This link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: Agriculture & Livestock.
The NAL Catalog (AGRICOLA) is a bibliographic database. It primarily contains citations created by the National Agricultural Library and its cooperators. It does NOT contain the full-text of materials. However, some citations do include links to materials available in full-text from the Internet.
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AHFS Consumer Medication Information (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowA trusted source for patient drug information, available in both English and Spanish. Published by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, AHFS includes more than a thousand drug information monographs written in lay language for consumers. Search separately - not included in WorldCat Discovery searches.
Alt-Health Watch (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: Health. Focuses on the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness. Includes information on both human and non-human (animal) treatments. (via Badgerlink)
Archives of Wisconsin NewspapersThis link opens in a new windowFull-text daily and weekly Wisconsin newspapers from 2005 to 90 days ago, plus newspapers from the 1800s and 1900s. Access provided by Badgerlink.
JSTOR images (Formerly Artstor)This link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: Art, Graphic Arts, Architecture. ARTstor is a digital library of over 1.6 million images in the areas of art, architecture, the humanities, and social sciences with a set of tools to view, present, and manage images for research and pedagogical purposes. Search ArtStor separately - not included in WorldCat Discovery searches.
Associates Programs Source Plus (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: General
Designed specifically for the research needs of two-year colleges, covers subjects as wide-ranging as: agriculture, automotive, biotechnology, computer & data processing, CAD, cosmetology, culinary arts, electrical technology, fashion design, fire science forensics, graphic arts, health information technology, hospitality, interior design, law enforcement & criminal justice, paralegal studies, robotics, travel & tourism, veterinary assisting, and more.
Boundless (Baker & Taylor)This link opens in a new windowA digital library including e-audiobooks with captivating titles across various genres, from bestsellers to timeless classics.
Business Source Complete (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing. Scholarly business database covering all disciplines of business, including marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, finance, economics, financial data, books, monographs, major reference works, book digests, conference proceedings, case studies, investment research reports, industry reports, market research reports, country reports, company profiles, SWOT analyses and more.
Children's Core Collection (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowThis rich resource covers fiction and nonfiction works, story collections, picture books and magazines recommended for readers in preschool through sixth grade. Professional literature for the children's librarian—both periodicals and books—is also covered.
ChiltonLibrary (Gale)This link opens in a new windowOEM repair, maintenance, and service information on most cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs. Provides step-by-step procedures, diagnostic and troubleshooting help, and a video library. Access provided by Badgerlink.
Computers & Applied Science Complete (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowComputers & Applied Sciences Complete is a full-text database covering computing, technology, and engineering disciplines.
Consumer Health Complete (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowConsumer Health Complete provides content covering all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. In addition, Consumer Health Complete includes the Clinical Reference System and the Lexi-PAL Drug Guide, which provides access to up-to-date, concise and clinically relevant drug monographs.
CountryWatchThis link opens in a new windowCountryWatch provides critical country-specific intelligence and data, including country overviews, international news sources, election reports, maps, world health reports and intelligence briefings. Search separately - not included in WorldCat Discovery searches.
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CQ Researcher (Congressional Quarterly)This link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: General. Good place to start research. Provides comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news including health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy. Each single-themed, 12,000-word report is researched and written by a seasoned journalist. The consistent, reader-friendly organization provides researchers with an introductory overview; background and chronology on the topic; an assessment of the current situation; tables and maps; pro/con statements from representatives of opposing positions; and bibliographies of key sources. Search separately - not included in WorldCat Discovery searches.
Credo ReferenceThis link opens in a new windowOver 1.100 reference titles that include encyclopedias, biographies, medical dictionaries and much more.
Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature or CINAHL (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: Nursing, Health. Covers nursing, biomedicine, health sciences librarianship, alternative/complementary medicine, consumer health and 17 allied health disciplines. In addition, this database offers access to health care books, nursing dissertations, selected conference proceedings, standards of practice, educational software, audiovisuals and book chapters, as well as Evidence-Based Care Sheet, legal cases, clinical innovations, critical paths, drug records, research instruments and clinical trials.
E-Book Collection (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowMany of the e-books in this wide-ranging library database collection are downloadable
EBSCOhostThis link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: General. Searches multiple EBSCO databases simultaneously.
Education Source (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowEducation Source is a valuable full-text database covering all levels of education research and specialties such as multilingual education, health education and testing.
European Views of the Americas: 1493 - 1750 (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowSubjects: History. European Views of the Americas: 1493 to 1750 is a free archive of indexed publications related to the Americas and written in Europe before 1750. It includes thousands of valuable primary source records covering the history of European exploration as well as portrayals of Native American peoples.
Films on DemandThis link opens in a new windowFilms On Demand [FOD] is an online collection of high quality, educational videos made accessible to the faculty, staff and students at Madison College.
Funk & Wagnalls Encyclopedia (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: General. Provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.
GreenFILE (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowGreenFILE offers well-researched information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
Health Reference Center-Academic (Gale)This link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: Nursing, Allied Health, Medicine. Information on medicine, fitness, pregnancy, nutrition, diseases, public health, etc.
History Reference Center (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: History. Covers U.S. and World History from Antiquity to present day.
Hobbies & Crafts Source (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowHobbies & Crafts Source is a DIY database of leading full-text hobby and craft magazines, hobby profiles, recipes and videos to inspire creativity and nurture extra-curricular interests
Home Improvement Source (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowDIY database of full-text content from leading home improvement magazines and reference books, plus a collection of images not found anywhere else online.
Humanities International Complete (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: Art, Communications, Education, English, Foreign Languages, History, Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Speech, and Theatre.
JStorThis link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: General, Social Sciences, Humanities.
Includes archives of over one thousand leading academic journals across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, as well as select monographs and other materials valuable for academic work.
JSTOR images (Formerly Artstor)This link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: Art, Graphic Arts, Architecture. ARTstor is a digital library of over 1.6 million images in the areas of art, architecture, the humanities, and social sciences with a set of tools to view, present, and manage images for research and pedagogical purposes. Search ArtStor separately - not included in WorldCat Discovery searches.
Offers streaming films ranging from documentaries, indie and foreign films, must-see classics and blockbuster movies. *Note: we are currently experiencing issues with video display in VDI. Please access videos outside the virtual desktop.
LearningExpress Library - PrepStepThis link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: General, Tests, Skills. Practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, and more. In English and Espanol.
Literary Reference Plus (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: Literature. Provides a broad spectrum of information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and time frames.
LinkedIn LearningThis link opens in a new windowLinkedIn Learning is a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals.
MasterFILE Complete (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowMasterFILE Complete provides many full text magazines, reference books, and primary source documents. This database also provides an image collection containing photos, maps & flags.
MEDLINEplusThis link opens in a new windowSubject: Medical, Health. Authoritative information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. Includes information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health news. Search separately - not included in WorldCat Discovery searches.
Merriam-Webster Unabridged DictionaryThis link opens in a new windowThe largest, most comprehensive American dictionary. Access provided by Badgerlink.
Newspaper Source Plus (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowIncludes more than 860 full-text newspapers, providing more than 35 million full-text articles in a variety of newspapers including The Boston Globe, The Christian Science Monitor, The Daily Mail (UK), The Irish Times (Ireland), The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia), The Times of London, The Toronto Star, USA Today, The Washington Post, The Washington Times, and others. (via Badgerlink)
Newspapers.com Library Edition World CollectionThis link opens in a new windowHistorical newspapers archive from the 1700s-2000s containing thousands of well-known regional, state, and small local newspapers in the United States and other countries. Access provided by Badgerlink.
NoveList (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: Reading for Fun. Read a good book recently and would like recommendations on other books like it? NoveList is a readers' advisory service that provides information on over 150,000 fiction titles. There is also a growing number of non-fiction titles included. NoveList also offers a wide range of feature content, including articles by librarians, genre lists, and book discussion guides. You can also create a personal folder of your favorites. Search separately - not included in WorldCat Discovery searches.
Opposing Viewpoints (Gale)This link opens in a new windowPros and cons on critical social issues. Great place to start your research.
O'Reilly for Higher EducationThis link opens in a new windowO’Reilly includes tech and business content from more than 250 publishers - along with videos, audiobooks, case studies, expert-curated learning paths and self-assessments.
Poetry & Short Story Reference Source (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowFull-text classic and contemporary poems,short stories, biographies, essays, lesson plans and learning guides. Access provided by Badgerlink.
Points of View Reference Source (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: General. Points of View Reference Source covers hundreds of topics, each with an Overview (objective background/description), Point (argument) and Counterpoint (opposing argument).
Each topic also features a Guide to Critical Analysis which helps the reader evaluate the controversy and enhances students’ ability to read critically, develop their own perspective on the issues, and write or debate an effective argument on the topic.
PsycARTICLES (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: Psychology. Articles from journals published by the American Psychological Association, the APA Educational Publishing Foundation, the Canadian Psychological Association, and Hogrefe Publishing Group.
PubMed (National Library of Medicine)This link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: Nursing, Medical, Allied Health. A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, provides over 12 million MEDLINE citations and additional life sciences journals. Search separately - not included in WorldCat Discovery searches.
Science Reference Source (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowSubject Areas: Science. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.
Small Engine Repair Source (EBSCO)This link opens in a new windowThis reference database provides detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines, from motorcycles and ATVs to generators and outdoor power equipment.
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U.S. NewsstreamThis link opens in a new windowCurrent and archival to 1980s U.S. news featuring key national and regional sources. Access provided by Badgerlink.