Databases

Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more.  Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S.

Discover your family history and start your family tree.

This database may only be accessed inside the library.

Use this comprehensive travel guide when planning your next getaway.

Use practice tests and FAQs to prepare for obtaining and/or renewing your driver's license.

Explore or reconstruct the lives of individuals who were enslaved, owned slaves, or participated in the historical trade.

Access US military records including stories, photos, and personal documents.

Discover digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records with the digitized version of the popular UMI® Genealogy and Local History book collection.

Provides comprehensive coverage of obituaries and death notices from 1704 through today.

A collection of postcards, photographs and other material primarily focused on Black Hawk County along with some images from communities across the state. 

Find your new job today! Discover 700000+ job openings from all job boards, companies & career sites in the US.

Mometrix eLibrary provides a wide range of study materials to help test-takers, including flashcards, practice tests, and guides, covering subjects from foundational education to specialized trades and advanced academic fields. 

Search newspaper archives for Obituary, Birth Records, Death Records. Courier records available from 1859-1964.

Empowering Iowans as they navigate the legal system.

Language learners can build vocabulary, practice skills, and maintain what they have learned with Transparent Language Online, available anytime, anywhere in 110+ languages.

With 600+ courses, UniversalClass for Libraries allows patrons to pick up new skills and earn Continuing Education Units in everything from computer skills and candle making.

Explore Waterloo history through local news, events and people with the USA TODAY Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.