New online resources!

The following resources—including auto repair manuals, free online classes, and historical Wisconsin newspapers—are available for free to patrons at any MCPL location or from home using the links provided at www.mcpl.us/research! 

If you need assistance, please visit your local library, or call 715-261-7230.

Chilton Library — car repair database

This resource provides authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles, including:

  • Maintenance and specification tables.
  • Step-by-step service and repair procedures, plus a labor estimating tool.
  • Wiring diagrams to help explain system operation.
  • Close-up photographs and illustrations.
  • ASE test prep quizzes for the most popular certification exams.

Note: This resource replaces Auto Repair Source / Auto Repair Reference Center and AutoMate. It is provided via BadgerLink.

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Gale Presents: Udemy — online learning

This resource—curated from Udemy.com—includes thousands of video-based courses in business, technology, leadership and personal development. It is designed for adults who want to upskill for a new job, advance in their current profession, or deepen a personal interest. Udemy can be used to teach users how to code, prep for certifications, sharpen leadership skills, increase office productivity, tap into their creativity, and much more.

Note: This resource replaces Gale Courses and LearningExpress. It is provided via Wisconsin Valley Library Service (WVLS).

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ProQuest Historical Newspapers — Wisconsin Collection

Search and view 100+ years of digitally archived Wisconsin newspapers in full detail—including:

  • Wausau Daily Herald (1907 onward)
  • Stevens Point Journal (1895 onward)
  • Marshfield News Herald (1921 onward)
  • The Daily Tribune (Wisconsin Rapids, 1890 onward)

Each archive includes the complete paper, cover to cover, with full page images in easily downloadable PDF format. 

Note: This resource is provided via the Marathon County Public Library (MCPL).

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Marathon County Public Library

Marathon County Public Library (MCPL)