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The resources on these pages are provided FREE to Jasper County Public Library patrons to help with research and entertainment needs. Except where noted, all of these resources can be used at home or away from the library. Use from home will require a JCPL library card, and some services may require you to establish an account in order to save preferences or other materials. This information is not retained by JCPL.
Browse the resources below, or choose a specific category to narrow your search. The more information link can lead to tips, known issues as well as help using the resource. To request assistance, or suggest a resource, use our contact page and select Online Databases as the category.
After Hours Use
Due to nightly server maintenance, some JCPL resources may not be available between the hours of 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. CST.
Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports is an expert, independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to work for a fair, just, and safe marketplace for all consumers and to empower consumers to protect themselves.
Driving-Tests.org
Free practice tests designed to help new and continuing drivers study state manuals and take driving practice tests based on the real BMV / DMV written exams.
Indiana Building Codes
Lists of most recent building, plumbing, fire, electrical and other codes needed for home or building construction or renovation. Links where available.
kanopy
With Kanopy and a library card, you have a front row seat to 30,000 films without ads – Oscar winners, nominees, and cult classics – along with television and kids programming, all for no cost, brought to you by your local public or academic library.
kanopy kids
Using your Jasper County Public Library card, you can access Kanopy Kids and unlock a world of educational videos. Browse hundreds of video books from leading authors such as Mo Willems, and videos from PBS, Henson Workshop and more.
The Indiana University Libraries Moving Image Archive
IULMIA is one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive academic film collections, with more than 86,000 titles, including many rare and last-remaining copies of influential 20th-century films.