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Newspapers.com Library Edition

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World Collection Historical newspapers archive from the 1700s - 2000s containing thousands of regional, state, and small local newspapers, including the Janesville Gazette.  Available through the Wisconsin BadgerLink project.

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NoveList Plus

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Search for fiction and nonfiction titles by author, plot, theme, and more-for readers of all ages!  Hedberg cardholder exclusive.

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O*Net Online

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A free online database that contains hundreds of job definitions to help students, job seekers, businesses and workforce development professionals to understand today's world of work in the United States

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Obituary Index

Obituary Index

Find obituary listings in the Janesville Gazette. The online index is continually updated and maintained by HPL staff and volunteers.

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Online Death Indexes & Records by State

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A directory of links to websites with online death indexes, listed by state and county.

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PBS Learning Media

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Free curriculum-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more for Wisconsin teachers.

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PBS Wisconsin Education

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Free to use, standards-aligned, Wisconsin-focused media for grades PK-12.

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Reference Solutions

Reference Solutions

Detailed information on more than 14 million US businesses - plus a U.S. residential search that acts like a nation-wide phone book, and a Lifestyles search showing consumers' purchasing habits.  Hedberg cardholder exclusive.

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Rock County

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Official website for Rock County, Wisconsin.

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Rock County Historical Society

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A 501c3 non-profit organization, founded in 1948 and located in Janesville, Wisconsin, serving the entirety of Rock County, Wisconsin in promoting local and regional stories and exploring our past.

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SHARE

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Lists the holdings at all public libraries in the Prairie Lakes Library System.

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Small Engine Repair Reference Center

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Repair information for motorcycles, ATVs, boats, snowmobiles, generators, tractors, and outdoor equipment.  Available through the Wisconsin BadgerLink project.

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Stop, You're Killing Me

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A website to die for...if you love mysteries.

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Teaching Books

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Mulitmedia collection of resources about K-12 books, authors and illustrators.  Available through the Wisconsin BadgerLink project.

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TechBoomers

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A free educational website that teaches inexperienced Internet users with basic computer skills about websites.

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Transparent Language

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Provides an engaging experience for language learners of all levels.  Includes English for speakers of over 30 languages and an American Citizenship Test prep course.  Available to Prairie Lakes System cardholders through your local

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TumbleBook Library

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A collection of animated, talking picture books. Also includes Read-Along chapter books, Tumble TV, games, puzzles and more.  Hedberg cardholder exclusive.

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US Newsstream

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Full text newspaper articles from 1980s to current day. Includes The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune and more. Available through the Wisconsin BadgerLink project.

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