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Ancestry Library Edition is only available at the library.
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Use Newsbank to access articles in the Fort Madison Daily Democrat from 2000 through today. Donated by the North Lee County Genealogy Society.
NewspaperArchive provides access to historical newspapers from across the state of Iowa Dates will vary depending on the publication. The Fort Madison Daily Democrat is available from about the mid-90's and earlier. Anyone can access this at the library. Residents of Fort Madison and rural Lee County with Fort Madison Public Library cards will be able to access this resource from home.
Access Newspaper Archive from home with your library card or use this link to access it if you are at the library. The first time you use remote access, after entering your library card number, you will need to register with your name and email address and create your own password. You will use your email address and passsword to sign in after the first time.
HelpNow is a unique tutoring, homework help, and studying suite designed to assist patrons of all ages succeed. HelpNow features include:
- Live on-demand tutoring with multiple languages supported
- Online writing lab that can connect with live writing experts
- Foreign Language Center with a powerful vocabulary builder
- 24/7 Question Center providing explanations of concepts, not answers
- Adult Learning Center to meet the unique needs of adult learners
- SkillSurfer Learning Library with unlimited access to self-paced learning through lessons, video tutorials, and practice tests on a wide range of subject
- Summer Skills Camp, Flashbulb Flashcards, cloud storage options, and more!
College Application and Funding Guidance
The college application is a complex process that requires a lot of planning, time, and effort. This guide is all
about prepping you to control the college application process and find the scholarships and aid you need.
JobNow
JobNow bridges the divide by connecting users with experienced career coaches and vast resources to assist them during all stages of their job search. JobNow features include:
- Live job coaching (available daily from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. CST)
- eParachute, a Brainfuse partnership offering an online resource created by What Color is Your Parachute? author Richard Bolles
- Curated resume resources including templates, samples, and more
- Interview preparation and practice
- Build skills in the Adult Learning Center, where patrons can access the High School Equivalency test prep, US Citizenship test prep, Microsoft Office support, and more.
VetNow
VetNow offers tailored support to veterans and their families. VetNow features include:
- Live support with a veteran navigator (available Monday to Friday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. CST)
- Assistance navigating the VA and benefits veterans are eligible for from local, state, and federal programs
- Help with transitioning to civilian employment and translating military skills for civilian jobs
- College preparation and support through a full suite of academic tools
MedlinePlus is an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends. MedlinePlus is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our mission is to present high-quality, relevant health and wellness information that is trusted, easy to understand, and free of advertising, in both English and Spanish. Anywhere, anytime, on any device—for free.
A legal resource website providing easy to understand information on topics related to Iowa’s laws.
The 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.
Funding for the People’s Law Library of Iowa came from a portion of the State Library’s allotment from the American Rescue Plan Act. The University of Iowa Law Library spearheaded the effort to develop content for the website, with the State Library providing administrative support and contracting for the website design services.