Reference

Sites for our patrons:

Reference Databases:

BadgerLink: BadgerLink is a project of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning. Its goal is to provide access to quality online information resources for Wisconsin residents in cooperation with the state's public, school, academic, and special libraries and Internet Service Providers.

Learning Express Library: The Learning Express Library offers practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, and information you need to achieve the results you want—at school, at work, or in life. Looking to land a job? You'll find an entire Learning Center dedicated to helping you get the one that's right for you.

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center: Access to this database is provided by Wisconsin Valley Library Service.

Books and Reading:

KDL's What's Next: "What's Next" helps you search adult fiction in series.

Ask?Away: Live online reference

LibrarySpot:   a free virtual library resource center for educators and students, librarians and their patrons, families, businesses and just about anyone exploring the Web for valuable research information.

AllReaders.com: "Choose from hundreds of plot, theme, character, and setting options to find precisely what you are looking for!" Free e-mail newsletter available.

Bookreporter.com: Suspense/thriller author feature, debut suspense/thriller one to watch, mystery mayhem, fantasy author spotlight and chick lit as well as monthly features, sports, seasonal, political, etc. Sign up to receive the e-mail newsletter.

Bookspot.com: "Book reviews, book awards, poetry, literary criticism, authors & more." Free e-mail newsletter available.

Bookwire.com: With over 8,500 links in, and ranked in the top 100,000 most visited websites listed in Alexa; BookWire is the most comprehensive online portal into the book industry. The mission is to provide librarians, publishers, booksellers, authors, and general book enthusiasts with the resources they need.

Barbara's guide for penny pinchers :Check out Lt Governor Barbara Lawton's new website "designed to be an easy place to go for Wisconsin families looking to stretch their hard-earned dollars on everything from gas to groceries to prescription drugs."

Digital Collections:

University of Wisconsin Madison

Wisconsin Historical Society

Government:

Town of Minocqua

MPD/DMV: vehicle registration M-F 8AM - 4PM. Call 356-3234 for more info.

USA.gov: US Government's official web portal

IRS.gov: Federal Taxes     Forms and publications

State of Wisconsin web portal

Wisconsin Taxes        Forms and Publications

Wisconsin State Law Library

BadgerLaw.net is a gateway to internet resources on public interest law legal issues in Wisconsin

Wisconsin State Legislature: includes "Who Represents Me?" and State Statutes

WORKnet: Wisconsin's Workforce and Labor Market Information System

JobCenterOfWisconsin:– connecting employers and job seekers in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is the state agency charged with building and strengthening Wisconsin's workforce.

Wisconsin Historical Society: Wisconsin history

On Guard On Line: Tips for safeguarding your private information

Wisconsin Court System: Use buttons on right for self-help and self-representation

Reference:
Internet Public Library

Librarian's Internet Index : Websites you can trust

Movie Reviews:
Screenit: Movies and entertainment reviews

Rotten Tomatoes: Movies and games reviews