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Access the many databases Waterloo Public Library subscribes to. Please note that some are available only in the WPL building, and others will require your library card number for you to access at home.

	AtoZdatabases* (Must use library card number.) AtoZdatabases is the premier reference and marketing database. This simple, user-friendly, web-based solution provides details on every business and every household within the U.S.
	Ancestry.com Library Edition (In-library use only)
	Auto Repair Reference Center(Use this link for in-library access.) Click here to login to Auto Repair Reference Center through EBSCOhost from home.*
	*Consumer Reports (+ cars edition) (Use this link for in-library access.) Access information about product reports including cars, TVs and more Click here to login to Consumer Reports through EBSCOhost from home.**
	EBSCOHost* (Use this link for in-library access) a web-based information resource including full-text magazine and newspaper articles, and reference tools Click here to login to EBSCOhost from home.
en Español	EBSCOHost Español* Use this link for in-library access
	Fold3 (Footnote)* (Use this link for in-library access) The place for historical documents online; Click here to login to Fold3 (Footnote) through EBSCOhost from home.
	Gale Virtual Reference Library* Access our eBook collection, including encyclopedias and specialized reference sources
	HealthInfo Iowa* A consumer health information resource from the State Library of Iowa
	Heritage Quest* Find information on people and places described in census records and historical books.
	Historic Map Works Library Edition. (Login to be used at the library) Consists of over 200,000 high-resolution, full color historic property and land ownership maps.
	Historic Map Works* Home Edition. (Login to be used from remote location) Consists of over 200,000 high-resolution, full color historic property and land ownership maps.
	LearningExpress Library* LearningExpress Library is an interactive online learning platform featuring over 770 practice tests, tutorials and eBooks related to job search and workplace skills improvement, career certification and licensing exam preparation, college entrance and graduate school admissions exam preparation, GED exam preparation, and basic skills improvement in reading, writing and math.
	Newspaper Archives Library Edition. (In-library use only)
	NoveList Plus* Find a great selection of fiction in any genre.
	Optimal Resume* Quickly and easily create a high quality, professional resume that you can share online or download and print.
	p4A Antiques Reference Library Edition. (Login to be used at the library) The Web's first choice for antiques research.
	p4A Antiques Reference* Home Edition. (Login to be used from remote location) The Web's first choice for antiques research.
	Rocket Languages* (Must have library card number.) Learn to speak languages naturally with language and culture lessons. Build on your vocabulary and improve your audio recognition of common words and phrases (and have fun at the same time) with our popular MegaGames range.
	Small Engine Repair (Use this link for in-library access) Click here to login to Small Engine Repair Reference Center through EBSCOhost from home. Find repair information for ATVs, small generators, marine/boat motors, motorcycles, outdoor power equipment, personal water craft, snowmobiles, and tractors.
	World Vital Records Search for your ancestors using a variety of genealogical databases. Discover where they lived and the events that shaped their lives.

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