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The library catalog can help you locate physical materials available from the Estherville and Emmetsburg Libraries.
eBooks are available from most any device 24/7. These are online and searchable, and available immediately. You can also download to a device to read offline.
Databases are available free from almost 100 Databases. You can print, email or save articles.
Streaming Videos provide you access to thousands of popular and academic films that you can stream anytime.
Tools provides access to resources specific to writing research papers, citing sources, career and veterans resources as well as locate materials from libraries across Iowa and around the world.
Access to Databases and Tools are automatic from any Iowa Lakes Community College computer. To access these resources off campus, you will need your Iowa Lakes username and password.
Please contact the library at libstaff@iowalakes.edu or call us at 712-362-7985 if you need assistance.
eBooks
Downloadable audio and ebooks
Explore Bridges eBooks and Audiobooks
After you click on the Explore Bridges eBooks and Audiobooks above, you must:
- Click sign-In with my card
- Search & select Iowa Lakes Community College as the location. Click 'Next' to proceed.
- Enter your Iowa Lakes USERNAME & PASSWORD
- Once you are signed in, click 'Next' to proceed.
You now have access read or listen to thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines!
Note: If you have the Libby App on your device, any books, magazines, and other materials you check out can easily be read on that. Simply follow the instructions on your device to sign in with your Iowa Lakes credentials and access any items that have been checked out by you.
Full-text ebooks
TumbleBook Library Premium (juvenile literature, math, read-alongs, videos, puzzles, games and educator resources)
Explore TumbleBook Library Premium
Audiobook Cloud (audiobooks)
Tumble Math (books, quizzes, and lesson plans)
Teen Book Cloud (Audio and eBook that are Fiction and non-fiction chapter books on a range of topics such as poetry, Shakespeare, science, history, geography, graphic novels, videos, read-alongs, and literature, as well as lesson plans, quizzes, and Common Core)
Romance Book Cloud (unlimited usage of 1800 eBooks)
Databases
Find information on issues related to economics, education, English, nursing, political science and more from a variety of news media including newspapers, videos and web-only content featuring The Gazette, Sioux City Journal and USA Today.
Literary database on literature and authors
Hundreds of popular titles now available with unlimited usage.
After you click on Explore Bridges/Overdrive above, you must:
- Click Sign-In
- Select Iowa Lakes Community College from the dropdown listing
- Enter you Iowa Lakes USERNAME & PASSWORD
Access the Chronicle of Higher Education for free from any computer on campus. Do not login. You can also use your Iowa Lakes Community College username and password to access them at home. Go to Create Account and select Iowa Lakes Community College from dropdown.
Index and journals for nursing and allied health
In-depth reports on political and social issues
Journals, magazines and newspapers
World news, science and social issues
Journals, magazines and newspapers
HeinOnline’s Gun Regulation and Legislation in America brings together essential periodicals, compiled legislative histories, CRS reports, Congressional hearings, United States Supreme Court briefs, monographs, and other related materials on the difficult and controversial topic of regulating firearms in the United States.
No password required.
No password required.
Explore HeinOnline Slavery in America and the World: History, Culture & Law
Current topics of today
Literary database on literature and authors
Critical Insights on authors and works
Encyclopedia of Environmental Issues
Repair manuals for all types of small engines
U.S. and World news: 1940-Present
Writing resource tools and reference dictionaries.
Streaming Videos
Streaming video collection from ProQuest
Explore Academic Video Online (AVON)
SWANK contains streaming access to 25 popular film titles. Click here for access: https://digitalcampus.swankmp.net/ilcc371092
Tools
Brainfuse JobNow & VetNow is an all-in-one suite of services designed for a wide range of career or veteran needs: whether it’s tackling a resume, writing a cover letter, navigating the VA system, or adjusting to a civilian career. Services include expert coaching and self-study tools to empower users. Users may access live, on-demand assistance from expert Job Coaches or Veteran Navigators. With JobNow & VetNow, users communicate in real time in our online whiteboard by typing, drawing, and marking-up lessons and web content. Plus, users can use our secure file sharing feature in the writing lab to submit career documents to our Job Coaches any time of the day. The Brainfuse full-service test center offers practice tests for all levels in math, reading, and writing as well as college preparatory tests - including the SAT.
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Create APA or MLA work-cited page. Students need to create a free account to access. Please complete the “Register” section of this page.
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Repair manuals for all types of small engines
Writing resource tools and reference dictionaries.