Research & Discovery | Oregon Public Library

In addition to books, we also provide access to reliable online content. Check out our resources for Children and Teens.

You may need a library card to access the resources on this page. If you do not have a library card, learn more about getting a library card on the Your Library Card page.

The library also offers monthly Tech Classes that cover how to use our online resources. See our calendar for a complete listing of events.

Need help? Email orelib [at] oregonlibrary.org (subject: Library%20Card%20Issues) (orelib[at]oregonlibrary[dot]org) with your name and card number.

Resource	Description
Image Access Ancestry	The world's largest online family history resource. Available for in library use only. Image Image Paid for by Oregon Public Library
Image Access AtoZ Food America	Explore recipes and American food culture from 6 U.S. regions and 50 states, including 33 ethnic cookbooks, 120 historic cookbooks, and over 6000 traditional recipes. Image Paid for by Oregon Public Library
Image Access AtoZ World Food	Explore recipes and food culture from 174 countries, including over 7000 recipes and 700 food culture articles. Image Paid for by Oregon Public Library
Image Access Auto Repair Source	Authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. See also Small Engine Reference Center. Image Image Provided by BadgerLink
Image Access BadgerLink	Provides licensed content not available through free search engines. Image
Image Access Britannica Library	Online encyclopedia for adults and children. Image Provided by BadgerLink
Image Access Consumer Reports	Independent product reviews and ratings. Paid for by Oregon Public Library
Image Access CreativeBug	Unlimited access to online art and craft classes. Log in with your library card and pin. You will be prompted to create an account. Image Paid for by Oregon Public Library
Image Access Explora	Search interface with articles from magazines, newspapers, journals, and encyclopedias. Image Provided by BadgerLink
Image Access HeritageQuest	Genealogy records and books dating back to the 1700s. Image Provided by BadgerLink
Image Access LearningExpress Library	Online skill building and test preparation for many academic areas and licensing tests. Create a personal account and start learning. Image Provided by BadgerLink
Image Access Literary Reference Center Plus	A collection of literary criticism and works. Image Provided by BadgerLink
Image Access Morningstar	Financial information on over 30,000 stocks, mutual funds and ETFs. Image Image Paid for by Oregon Public Library
Image Access Newspapers.com	Historical newspapers archive from the 1700s - 2000s containing thousands of newspapers. Image Provided by BadgerLink
Image Access NoveList Plus	Fiction and non-fiction reading recommendations and more. Image Image Paid for by Oregon Public Library
Image Access OverDrive	Check out and download free ebooks, digital audiobooks, magazines, and videos. Get started with the Libby app. Image Provided in collaboration with WPLC
Image Access Reference Solutions	Previously called ReferenceUSA, Reference Solutions provides business and residential information, reference, and research. Image Paid for by Oregon Public Library
Image Access Small Engine Repair Reference Center	Detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines. See also Auto Repair Source. Image Provided by BadgerLink
Image Access Transparent Language Online	An online language learning resource. Create a personal account and start learning. Image Paid for by Oregon Public Library
Image Access U.S. Newsstream	Current and archival to 1980s U.S. news featuring key national and regional sources including The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, as well as over 80 Gannett titles. Image Provided by BadgerLink
Image Access Wisconsin Digital Archives	A growing collection of state government documents from 2001-present. Provided by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction