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A to Z Maps Online
A to Z Maps Online
Source for world, country, and state maps. Enter your 14-character library card number in the Library Card Login box.
A to Z the USA
A to Z the USA

Source for U.S. state information.  Enter your 14-character library card number to log in.

A to Z World Culture
A to Z World Culture
Source to research world cultures. Click on Library Card Login and enter your 14-character library card number in the Library Card Login box.
A to Z World Travel
A to Z World Travel
Source for world travel information.  Click on Library Card Login then enter your 14-character library card number in the Library Card Login box.

Des Moines Register
Des Moines Register

Indexing of local news and obituaries.
EBSCO
EBSCO Host

Offers magazines, newspapers and reference tools for both youngsters and adults.

Global Road Warrior
Global Road Warrior
Source for world travelers.  Enter your 14-character library card number.
Iowa College Aid
Iowa Scholarships & Financial Aid
Iowa College Aid provides college access, financial literacy, and outreach services to Iowa’s students and families as they prepare, plan and pay for college. 
Issues & Controversies
Issues and Controversies

Timely, in-depth articles that explore controversial issues and hot topics in business, politics, government, education, and popular culture with pro/con arguments, timelines, primary source documents, statistical data and more. Enter your 14-character library card number and click on Enter.

Johnston Living
Johnston Living Magazine

Archive of past issues.

Johnston Newspapers
Johnston Newspapers

Database of newspapers covering Johnston, Iowa from 1970 to 2007.
Learning Express
Learning Express
Services include immediate scoring, complete answer explanations for a variety of tests including ACT, ASVAB, Civil Service, Cosmetology, Real Estate, EMS, GED, GMAT, GRE, SAT, TOEFL, Citizenship, and more. Entire segment of database that dedicated to helping you get the job that's right for you! . Enter 14-character library card number as your User Name and a password of your choice.
Novelist Plus
NoveList Plus
NoveList Plus is part of the EBSCOhost family of databases. It offers readers advisory information about fiction and popular non-fiction for all ages. Enter 14-character library card number and click on Login.  Then click on NoveList Plus.
NovelistPlus K-8
NoveList K-8 Plus
NoveList K-8 Plus is part of the EBSCOhost family of databases. It offers information about fiction and popular non-fiction for grades K-8. Enter 14-character library card number and click on Login. Then click on NoveList K-8 Plus.
Student Research Center
Student Resource Center (6-12)

EBSCO's Student Research Center makes it easy for students to search by keyword or by topic to find the most useful search results. Results can be easily sorted by source type—magazines, reference books, photos, flags, etc.

Teen Health & Wellness
Teen Health & Wellness
Provides students with school reports and self-help tools on diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, fitness, mental health, eating disorders, family life, friendship & dating, grief & loss, diversity, life skills, etc. Enter your 14-character library card number.

TumbleReadables
TumbleReadables

Source for "read-along" titles with text and accompanying audio, especially for new readers, middle schoolers and high schoolers.

World Book Web
World Book Web
World Book, plus many additional resourcel at your fingertips! Enter your 14-character library card number and click on "Go."   Searching World Book Web from a mobile device? Click here for a mobile-friendly version.
Available In Library Only

Consumer Reports Online - well-known resource for ratings on consumer products.
Wall Street Journal Online - electronic version of newspaper.
New York Times Archive - electronic archive of newspaper.

 

Last updated: November 8, 2011