Offers current information on topics relevant to the rapid growth of knowledge in the fields of science and technology. Find definitions, news articles, research updates, biographies, & Internet sites.

Imagine having access to the same images and AV files circulated to news publishers.  This is it!  Over one million captioned photos, graphics, audio files on both historical and up-to-the-minute news events. The most current photos available from any source.

A comprehensive resources for automotive diagnostic and repair information. Access the latest Technical Service Bulletins, print wiring diagrams, and much more.  Available from computer stations in the Tech Ed area and in the LMC.

Atomic Learning provides web-based software training for more than 100 applications students and educators use everyday. Our short, easy-to-view-and-understand tutorials are an integral part of a professional development program, a valuable curriculum supplement, and an anytime/anywhere training resource.

Thousands of newspapers, magazine and journal articles via Wisconsin's online database collection, free to Wisconsin learners.  Includes the following online resources: African American Biographical Database, EbscoHost, LitFinder,Teaching Books, Proquest Newstand, Ethnic Newswatch, and Wiscat.

CountryWatch provides up-to-date news and information on each of the  recognized countries of the world.  CountryWatch features a map gallery, global guide, and a weekly political intelligence briefing. 

Online collection of databases allowing students to compare places and cultures worldwide.  Includes photo gallery, biographical sketches of famous people, and recipes from around the world. 

Access both secondary and primary resources related to 20th century American decades.  Lots of valuable tools, including a timeline, cartoon gallery, images and much more!

Ebsco’s Student Research Center database contains magazines, newspapers, reference works, biographies, news transcripts, geographical reports, primary source documents, photos, maps, and flags free for Wisconsin students.  This student friendly database draws from 1000 magazine subscriptions, and 230 regional, national, and international newspaper subscriptions.  Hosted by Badgerlink.

Research current issues through magazines, newspapers, transcripts, pictures, maps, and books.  Includes  specialized  history &  literature databases.  Lots of learning  tools for teachers and students.

ELibrary Science allows students to access magazines, books, pictures, audio and video files, radio transcripts, and reference works to search for science related topics.  ELibrary Science also offers a variety of interactive computer activities. 

News as reported by the people and cultures closest to the events.  Includes access to articles published in many small / obscure US and global publications. Hosted by Badgerlink.

Databases that students may find particularly helpful include; 3 Infotrac databases, Learning Express Library, Literature Resource Center, NoveList, and Opposing Viewpoints Reference Center.  In addition to the quality databases available to Hedberg patrons, users with a national Internet provider may also access Badgerlink through Hedberg’s database collection.

Full-text and full-image articles from the New York Times, the Chicago Tribune, the Washington Post, and the Wallstreet Journal.  Articles date from the mid 1800's to the current century. 

Access to the World's Best Poetry (an in-depth review of world poetry--across cultures and across time, including over 85,000 full-text poems, poet biographies and more) and to Story Finder (full-text short stories--both contemporary and classic). Hosted by Badgerlink.

Where students go for the latest word on authors they study in class and read at home!  Access author biographies, full-text literature journals, full-text literary works, and other key criticisms and references.


NetTrekker contains over 180,000 educator-selected online resources. NetTrekker also contains an entire section devoted to ELL students and to teaching ESL.



More than 500 U.S. regional and national newspapers, wire services, and broadcasts. Articles from over 1,000 translated broadcasts, wire services, newspapers, magazines, and government documents.

Create, edit, and maintain works cited lists and bibliographies with this simple tool.  Users start by creating a personal account. (Please see Craig Library Media staff for assistance in creating an account.)  Noodle Tools offers the option of creating simple MLA, advanced MLA, and APA formatted citations that can easily be converted to Microsoft Word documents.   

Full text articles, documents , and graphics from SIRS Researcher, SIRS Government Reporter, SIRS Renaissance, and SIRS Net Select.

Provides students with information and self-help tools on topics including diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, fitness, mental health, diversity, family life, and more.

Washington Information Directory. A guide to National Organizations and government Agencies.

Provided to you by Craig counselors in the Student Center, this career development tool is designed especially for Wisconsin residents.  Personal logins are required.  Please see Mrs. Gard, Mrs. Pumilia (LMC) or your counselor to obtain yours.

An online encyclopedia and more...featuring up to the  minute news and frequently updated articles.

Direct access to hotspots in the world today.  Includes both geographical and political insight to the issues encountered in current news.

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