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.

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.

Mometrix: Provides a wide range of study materials to help test-takers; create an account to access and save progress.

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, 

World Book: Reference website with timelines, articles, media, and primary sources. Geared for pre-K to high school and beyond, there are digital resources for every learner at every level.