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 | AUTO/HOME/HOBBY |
BUSINESS/AGRICULTURE | BOOKS/READING |
GENEALOGY/HISTORY | HEALTH |
NEWSPAPERS/PERIODICALS | STUDENT 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.
Accelerated Reader Bookfinder: Search for books by AR level, Lexile level and more.
Ancestry Library (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.
Black Freedom (Proquest): Primary sources on the challenges and triumphs in the pursuit of equality.
CMS.gov : Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is a government run agency providing health information to the public.
Digital Learn: 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 : DOAJ is an online directory that indexes and provides access to high quality, open access, peer-reviewed journals.
Driver’s Education: Free DMV practice tests tailored to the state of Iowa.
Freegal: Download or stream music.
HelpNow tutoring: Free online tutoring for students. Also includes practice tests and a writing lab.
Heritage Quest Online: Collection of research materials for tracing family history.
Iowa Agriculture History Collections: A compilation of historical resources related to Iowa farms and communities by the Iowa Department of Culture.
Iowa Department of Revenue 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: The IRS website is a good starting point to find tax forms and answers to all kinds of tax questions.
Lexile: 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.
Medline Plus: Free health information from the National Library of Medicine.
North Scott Press: Search the archives of the North Scott Press online.
Olive Tree Genealogy: 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: 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: Find APA and MLA style guides along with writing guides and more from Purdue University.
RiverShare Catalog: Find books, movies, music and more from area libraries part of the RiverShare system.
RiverShare's Libby by Overdrive: Check out ebooks and eaudiobooks.
RiverShare Overdrive (Academic): Check out ebooks on academic topics including nursing and vet tech.
Rock Island County records: Vital records from Rock Island County Illinois including birth, marriage, and death records.
Roots Web: Search Family trees or build your own and get links to free information.
Rural Assistance Center: 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: 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: 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: A comprehensive free listing of health and wellness resources.
University of Iowa Patient Wellness: Free, quality health information compiled by health sciences librarians at the University of Iowa.
U.S. Gen Web Project: A volunteer run site that provides websites for genealogical research in every county and every state of the United States.
Virtual Author Talks: 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,