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EBSCO Magazine, Journal, & Newspaper Articles
EBSCO Magazine, Journal, & Newspaper Articles Use your Sioux City Public Library card barcode number for remote access
(English and Spanish) 18 databases with over 2,000 full-text periodicals covering current events, health, business, education, science, children’s magazines and more. Mobile Users click here
Heritage Quest Online
Heritage Quest Online Use your Sioux City Public Library card barcode number for remote access
Genealogical data from the U.S. Federal Census, the Periodical Source Index (PERSI) and more
NoveList Plus
NoveList Plus Use your Sioux City Public Library card barcode number for remote access
Find fiction and nonfiction books by describing plots or characters, find series order, themed booklists and author read-alikes for all reading levels, read reviews, print book discussion guides and more
Biography Resource Center
Biography Resource Center Use your Sioux City Public Library card barcode number for remote access
Authoritative biographical information on thousands of individuals
Auto Repair Reference Center
Auto Repair Reference Center Use your Sioux City Public Library card barcode number for remote access
Complete repair procedures on vehicles from 1954 to present; service bulletins, wiring diagrams, labor estimator and more
Reference USA
Reference USA Use your Sioux City Public Library card barcode number for remote access
Phone book and directory information on millions of businesses and residents in North America
Science Online
Science Online Use your Sioux City Public Library card barcode number for remote access
Full-text information on the physical sciences, life sciences, and earth and space sciences with content from over 600 monographs, journals, magazines, and reference works
Learning Express Library
Learning Express Library Use your Sioux City Public Library card barcode number for remote access
Interactive practice tests and tutorials for students and adults; academic and licensing tests include GED, advanced placement, college preparation, civil service, health care, law enforcement, military, U.S. citizenship and more
Iowa Legal Forms
Iowa Legal Forms Use your Sioux City Public Library card barcode number for remote access
Professional legal documents addressing bankruptcy, bill of sale, contracts, divorce, landlord/tenant, living wills and power of attorney, taxes, and estate directives; also includes law summaries, a glossary of legal terms, an attorney directory, and more
NetLibrary Audio Books
NetLibrary Audio Books Use your Sioux City Public Library card barcode number for remote access
Use the Download Media Center and access more than 2,300 audio books, including over 500 children's and young adult titles and 800 iPod-compatible titles
Overdrive Audio Books
Overdrive Audio Books Use your Sioux City Public Library card barcode number for remote access
Browse and download over 2,400 titles to a personal PC or laptop and transfer to a portable device. Includes over 1,000 iPod-compatible titles
MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus
Authoritative health news and information, available in English and Spanish, from the National Library of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health and other sources
Sioux City Journal Index
Sioux City Journal Index
The Sioux City Journal Local News and Obituaries Index (beginning 12-01-1981): Search for local articles by subject, title or keyword; full-text on microfilm
Sioux City Clubs & Organizations Directory
Sioux City Clubs & Organizations Directory
Locate contact information on hard-to-find hobby and service clubs and professional associations
Ancestry Library Edition
Ancestry Library EditionPlease visit the Library to access this database
Genealogy database with access to U.S. Federal Census records, passeger lists, birth, death, marriage and military records and more (ask at Main Library upper level service desk)
Foundation Directory Online
Foundation Directory OnlinePlease visit the Library to access this database
Fully-indexed database containing current and comprehensive information on U.S. grant makers. Sioux City Public Library is a cooperating collection of the Foundation Center (ask at Main Library upper level service desk)
Foundation Grants to Individuals Online
Foundation Grants to Individuals OnlinePlease visit the Library to access this database
Over 6200 foundation and public charity programs that fund students, artists, researchers, and other individual grant seekers (ask at Main Library upper level service desk)
Local Market Audience Analyst
Local Market Audience AnalystPlease visit the Library to access this database
Consumer market research tool that provides demographic, segmentation, and targeting data; formerly available in print as the Lifestyle Market Analyst. Works best in Internet Explorer (ask at Main Library upper level service desk)
Stat•USA Internet
Stat•USA InternetPlease visit the Library to access this database
Business, trade and economic information from the U.S. Department of Commerce (ask at Main Library upper level service desk)
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