Resources – Manitowoc-Calumet Library System

Understand the world. Navigate life.

Whether you’re managing finances, tackling tough parenting problems or simply looking to make sense of this moment, rely on our original, quality journalism to lead the way.

Enjoy access to The New York Times, compliments of Manitowoc Calumet Library System. It’s an essential source for fearless reporting, varied perspectives and practical advice on nearly every topic — from the vital issues shaping our world to the simple pleasures that make everyday life better.

The NoveList Plus database connects readers to their next book by making recommendations for what to read next. One of the most popular elements is read-alikes. This feature suggests titles that are ‘just like’ other titles. If you’ve just finished a great book, log into NoveList Plus and find great read-alikes. There are also read-alikes for authors and series. Consider NoveList Plus your one-stop guide to great reading. It contains lists of recommended reads and award-winning books. It covers both fiction and nonfiction titles for all ages from the youngest readers to adults. It also has extra content like reviews (both professional reviews and reader reviews), book discussion guides, curriculum guides, and other book-oriented articles. Book groups and teachers find these resources especially helpful.

Access all the great reports from ConsumerReports.org at home or on the go. All you need is your library card.

Find newspaper articles, births, deaths, and more. Powerful search tools to help you ﬁnd exactly who or what you are looking for.

Reference Solutions is the #1 source info on businesses & people for small business owners, marketing professionals, researchers & job seekers. Reference Solutions helps users create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, raise funds and locate people.

Start searching billions of records and discover your family’s story.

BadgerLink is an online index to thousands of magazines and newspapers. Many of the articles are available in full text. It is a project of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning.

OverDrive offers eBooks, audiobooks, eMagazines and videos that can be downloaded to your computer or mobile device. A valid MCLS library card is necessary for checkout and placing holds.

Recollection Wisconsin provides a gateway for searching and displaying content from the Wisconsin library digital image collections. All aspects of Wisconsin history, culture, government and industry may be found.

The Wiscat database is produced annually by the Wisconsin Division for Library Services and contains material in all formats, including books, serial titles, video recordings, sound recordings and other kinds of materials located in approximately 1,000 public, academic, school and special libraries in the State of Wisconsin.

If you discover an item in Wiscat that is not owned in the Manitowoc-Calumet Library System and you would like to request it, please contact your library’s Interlibrary Loan Department for help in obtaining the item.