The Scott County Library provides cardholders access to a variety of databases and online resources for research and general interest.

An alphabetical listing is below or click on a category to find a more focused list.

ACADEMIC/RESEARCH External Link	AUTO/HOME/HOBBY External Link
BUSINESS/AGRICULTURE External Link	BOOKS/READING External Link
GENEALOGY/HISTORY External Link	HEALTH External Link
NEWSPAPERS/PERIODICALS External Link	STUDEN External LinkT RESOURCES

Please call 563-285-4794 extension 2224 to speak to our Information Desk if you have questions.

If you are asked for a password, it is usually the number on the back of your library card.

Academic Search Premier (EBSCO) External Link: Full-text academic journals covering the major areas of academic research.

Accelerated Reader Bookfinder External Link: Search for books by AR level, Lexile level and more.

Ancestry Library  External Link(in library only): Records from the United States census, U.S. Military, court, land and probate records, vital and church records, passenger lists and more.

Biography Reference Center External Link (EBSCO): Includes biographies from American National Biography, Biographies Today, Encyclopedia Britannica and more.

Black Freedom External Link  (Proquest): Primary sources on the challenges and triumphs in the pursuit of equality.

Brainfuse JobNow/VetNow: External Link A comprehensive resource for job seekers including resume builder and live resume/interview help via chat.  Also includes practice tests for college students and adult learners.

CMS.gov External Link : Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is a government run agency providing health information to the public.

Consumer Health Complete (EBSCO) External Link: Information on health issues for the public and professionals.

Consumer Reports (EBSCO) External Link: Search within the archives of Consumer Reports from 1985 to the present.

Digital Learn:  External Link If you are new to computers, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, we have self-paced tutorials to help you.

Directory of Open Access Journals  External Link: DOAJ is an online directory that indexes and provides access to high quality, open access, peer-reviewed journals.

Driver’s Education External Link: Free DMV practice tests tailored to the state of Iowa.

EBSCOhost Research Databases (EBSCO) External Link: Search across all EBSCO databases provided by the Scott County Library System. You will need to select your databases after clicking the link.

Food America: External Link contains recipes in all course categories (appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main courses, side dishes, desserts, and beverages) for six US regions, all 50 states, and 33 ethnic cuisines. 

Foundation Directory Online External Link (in library only): Search for grants and find grant-makers.

Freegal External Link: Download or stream music.

HelpNow tutoring: External Link  Free online tutoring for students.  Also includes practice tests and a writing lab.

Heritage Quest Online: External Link Collection of research materials for tracing family history.

Iowa Agriculture History Collections: External Link A compilation of historical resources related to Iowa farms and communities by the Iowa Department of Culture.

Iowa Department of Revenue External Link External Link: The IDR website is a good starting point to find tax forms and answers to all kinds of tax questions.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) External Link External Link: The IRS website is a good starting point to find tax forms and answers to all kinds of tax questions.

Lexile External Link: This website explains the Lexile measurement used by some public schools and allows you to search for titles within a specific Lexile range.

Local History Resources: A collection of websites and online collections for those interested in local history.

MasterFILE Premier (EBSCO) External Link: Full-text magazines, reference books and primary source documents. Includes an extensive image collection containing photos, maps and flags.

Medline Plus External Link: Free health information from the National Library of Medicine.

North Scott Press: Search the archives of the North Scott Press online.

Olive Tree Genealogy External Link: A great place for beginners to learn how to research and also includes links to various sites with free information.

People's Law Library of Iowa External Link: This website includes information on legal topics such as consumer law, family law, and landlord/tenant law, as well as guidance on researching legal issues, a glossary of more than 100 legal terms, and more.

Purdue OWL External Link: Find APA and MLA style guides along with writing guides and more from Purdue University.

RiverShare Catalog External Link: Find books, movies, music and more from area libraries part of the RiverShare system.

RiverShare's Libby by Overdrive External Link: Check out ebooks and eaudiobooks.

RiverShare Overdrive (Academic) External Link: Check out ebooks on academic topics including nursing and vet tech.

Rock Island County records External Link: Vital records from Rock Island County Illinois including birth, marriage, and death records.

Roots Web External Link: Search Family trees or build your own and get links to free information.

Rural Assistance Center External Link: Designed to provide health information to rural America. Call 1-800-270-1898 for assistance.

Scott County Cemetery Search: A growing index of names in rural Scott County cemeteries. Search by name, date, cemetery and/or military service.

Scott County Gen Web External Link: The Scott County segment of the U.S. Gen Web project. Includes information on local cemeteries, obituaries, newspapers, marriage records, biographies and more.

Transparent Language External Link: Dozens of languages in a mobile friendly platform. You will need to sign up for an account and choose a username and password before getting started.

University of Iowa Consumer Health Guide External Link: A comprehensive free listing of health and wellness resources.

University of Iowa Patient Wellness External Link: Free, quality health information compiled by health sciences librarians at the University of Iowa.

U.S. Gen Web Project External Link: A volunteer run site that provides websites for genealogical research in every county and every state of the United States.

Virtual Author Talks External Link: Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders.  New speakers every month! Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium,