Electronic Resources

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AtoZdatabases is a directory and marketing database that includes 30 million businesses and executives and 220 million residents. It is ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, job searches and finding friends and relatives. You can email, print or download results. 1,000 downloads are
allowed per search. AtoZ Databases is made possible with funding provided by the Fairfield Public Library Foundation. 

news_20206_large.jpgAncestry.com for Libraries  On-site Use Only
Search the US Federal Census from 1790 to 1940 as well as immigration, vital, military, court, church, and ethnic records. Explore city directories, the Social Security Death Index, and more. Remote access has ended, use is now in-Library only. Ancestry Library Edition is made possible with funding provided by the Fairfield Public Library Foundation. 

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consumer-reports-us.jpgConsumer Reports Online
Reviews, ratings, recommendations, video clips and buying advice for thousands of products and services. Also includes health content from Consumer Reports Online Health. Consumer Reports is made possible with funding provided by the Fairfield Public Library Foundation. 

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Comics Plus offers unlimited, simultaneous-access digital comics, graphic novels, and manga for all ages. Funding for Comics Plus is provided by the Fairfield Public Library Foundation.

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The Teen Library Login provides access to Comics Plus for readers age 10-18. 

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The Children's Library Login provides access to Comics Plus for readers age 3-10. 

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Advantage.jpgDigital Newspaper Archives of Jefferson County
The Digital Newspaper Archives contain searchable PDFs of The Fairfield Ledger, The Fairfield Tribune, The Lockridge Times, and The Batavia News from the years 1847-1967. Funding for this project has come from the Fairfield Public Library Foundation, the Greater Jefferson County Foundation, and the State Historical Society of Iowa. 

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Digital Newspaper Archives of Cedar Rapids 
Full-image access to historical Cedar Rapids newspapers and city directories spanning 140-plus years. A partnership between The Cedar Rapids Public Library, The Cedar Rapid Public Library Foundation, The Gazette, and Advantage Archives.

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Digital Newspaper Archives of Southeast Iowa
Explore historical newspapers in searchable PDF format for the communities of Brighton, Burlington, Kalona, Keota, Mount Pleasant, Richland, Washington, and more.

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Digital Newspaper Archives of Ottumwa
Historical newspapers for the City of Ottumwa can be found here in searchable PDF format. 
 

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Free DMV Practice Tests
Practice for your driving test here! Included are practice tests for driving cars, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles.

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Borrow audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music via your computer or mobile device. Hoopla is made possible though a grant from the Fairfield Public Library Foundation. Service limited to Jefferson County residents. 

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The Iowa Locator 
Search for books available through Interlibrary Loan at public and research libraries throughout the state of Iowa. 

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kanopy-logo-black-with-slogan_600px-wide.pngKanopy 
Stream movies, educational courses and more with Kanopy from OverDrive. Kanopy is made possible though a grant from the Fairfield Public Library Foundation. Service limited to Jefferson County residents. 

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Libby, by Overdrive

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can also send and read your borrowed ebooks to a Kindle e-reader. For Libby technical support, visit here. Funding for Libby titles comes from the Bridges Consortium of Iowa public libraries and the State Library of Iowa.

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Learn Business, Creative & Tech Skills With Online Video Tutorials. Start Today! Gain Access To Up-To-Date Content & Expert-led Courses, On-Demand On Desktop & Mobile. Access Anytime, Anywhere. Learn In-Demand Skills. Start Your Free Month. Expert-Led Courses. LinkedIn Learning is made possible though a grant from the Fairfield Public Library Foundation. 

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download.pngMango Languages 
Explore over 70 languages with this top-rated language learning app for desktop, tablets and smart phones. Mango Languages is made possible with funding provided by the Fairfield Public Library Foundation. 


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Provides a wide range of study materials to help test-takers; create an account to access and save progress. Access to Mometrix is provided by the State Library of Iowa. 

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new-york-times-logo-png-transparent.pngThe New York Times Online 
Free access to the New York Times can be accessed on personal computers, tablets and mobile devices. The NYT is made possible with funding provided by the Fairfield Public Library Foundation. 

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NoveList Plus is a tool from EBSCO that helps readers discover new books and authors through expert recommendations, read-alike lists, genre guides, and customizable search tools for all ages and reading interests.

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People Logo.pngPeople's Law Library
This site is meant to be an easy-to-understand, basic introduction to law. Provided by the State Library of Iowa.

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value_line.pngValue Line 
Value Line provides investment research on stocks, mutual funds, options and convertibles, and offers a family of no-load mutual funds. 

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wsj-logo-transparent.pngThe Wall Street Journal
Free access to the Wall Street Journal can be accessed on personal computers, tablets and mobile devices.