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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.

Biography Reference Center

Biography Reference Center

Biography Reference Center

Containing many of the top-ranked biographical reference collections and magazines, this database offers a comprehensive collection of full-text biographies, as well as thousands of unique narrative biographies.

Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports

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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.

Library Congress

Digital Collections at the Library of Congress

Digital Collections at the Library of Congress

Browse and explore several important collections online from the Library of Congress.

Explora

Explora

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Explora

Explora is EBSCO's new research interface for schools and public libraries. Designed specifically for its users, Explora ensures that students, educators and library patrons can quickly find reliable information they need to complete homework and research projects, deliver robust school curriculum, achieve their professional goals and satisfy their intellectual curiosity.

Explora - Educator Edition

Explora - Educators Edition

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Explora - Educators Edition

Explora - Educator's Edition is a tool designed to help teachers with lesson plans, student tools, curriculum standards and valuable sites for teachers.

Explora - High Schools

Explora for High Schools

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Explora for High Schools

Explora - High Schools edition is an interface designed for students in grades 9 through 12 with a focus on the Arts, Literature, Biography, Business and Careers, Current Events, Geography and Culture, Health, History, Math, Science and more.

Explora - Middle Schools

Explora for Middle Schools

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Explora for Middle Schools

Explora - Middle Schools edition is a student interface designed for use in grades 6 through 8 with a focus on the Arts, Literature, Biography, Current Events, Geography and Culture, Health, History, Math, Science and more.

Explora - Primary Schools

Explora for Primary Schools

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Explora for Primary Schools

Explora - Primary Schools edition is a student interface designed for use in kindergarten through grade 5 with a focus on the Arts, Literature, Biography, Current Events, Geography and Culture, Health, History, Math, Science and more.

EPA

FuelEconomy.gov

FuelEconomy.gov

Make informed automotive purchase decisions with this website developed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), featuring updated fuel economy data for vehicles dating back to 1984, side-by-side vehicle comparisons, and offers fuel-saving tips.

How Much Is It

How Much Is It?

How Much Is It?

Founded in late 2010, How Much Is It was designed to help the ordinary consumer find out what the costs of things are in life. Content is offered along with links to sources used in the process.

IABO

Indiana Building Codes

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.

Indiana Flag

Indiana Code 2024 - State Laws of Indiana

Indiana Code 2024 - State Laws of Indiana

This database, maintained by the State of Indiana, contains the current laws and codes of state government. Search by a specific code number or browse to see the laws of a specific subject, such as farming or elections.

Inspire

INSPIRE

INSPIRE

Inspire is Indiana's Virtual Library, providing access to several databases for biographies, literature, and newspaper and magazine articles.

Niche Academy

JCPL Academy - Niche Academy

JCPL Academy - Niche Academy

With the new JCPL Academy, powered by Niche Academy, you will find ready-to-use online tutorials for e-resources such as Overdrive, Goodreads, Learning Express Library, Rosetta Stone, Ancestry and more.

JCPL History

JCPL Local History Resources

JCPL Local History Resources

This Jasper County Public Library-curated resource contains links to archives across the world containing Jasper County local history information. Find original source documents, photos and more for papers and research projects.

Points of View

Points of View Reference Center

Points of View Reference Center

Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, Points of View Reference Center provides rich content that can help students realize and develop persuasive arguments and essays.

Opposing Viewpoints

Opposing Viewpoints

Opposing Viewpoints

Fully cited material for school and college-level thesis papers and other research projects on hundreds of current topics. Get the latest views on current events and hot button topics from newspapers, magazines and reputable published sources.

Science Reference Center

Science Reference Center

Science Reference Center

Designed specifically for junior and senior high schools, Science Reference Center is an excellent source of reliable information on life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, technology and more.

Explora

Small Business Source

Small Business Source

Small Business Source covers all major areas of starting and operating a business: financing, management, marketing, human resources, franchising, accounting, taxes and more.

What Tree Is It?

What tree is that?

What tree is that?

Identify U.S. trees based on leaves, fruits and tree names in this helpful database created in Ohio and later gifted to the Arbor Day foundation. Handy on field trips or for class projects involving tree identification.