Homework Help & Resources
If you need information for a homework assignment, we can help. Our Reference librarians answer about 50,000 questions a year, so don't hesitate to ask. During open hours you have several options for contacting us.
- By phone: 608-789-7122
- By email: refdesk@lacrosse.lib.wi.us
- By Meebo instant message: look for the "Talk to LPL" widget on most pages. You do not need chat software but you do need to have Flash installed for the widget to work.
- In person
Highlight - Learning Express
Learning Express is a database that helps you study for and take practice tests of all types. You’ll find the GED, SAT, ACT, TOEFL , career prep tests and civil services examinations. It also includes elementary, middle, and high school tests as well as skill-building exercises for adults and a U.S. citizenship exam. A simple login allows you to come and go as you please and study at your own pace.
All sections of this database, except Computer Skills, are funded by Badgerlink and available to Wisconsin residents. Computer Skills is funded by and available to City of La Crosse residents.
Resources for Students@ La Crosse Public Library
| Student Research Center | Comprehensive resource for grades 1-12. | State of WI |
| Magazines & Newspapers | Full-text magazines, newspapers & journals. | State of WI |
| New York Times Historical | Full-text NY Times from 1851 to 2001. | City of LaCrosse |
| Newspaper Archive | 4000+ US & world newspapers;1700's to present. | State of WI Badgerlink |
| Readers Guide Retrospective | Index (only) to popular magazines 1890-1982. | City of LaCrosse |
| Literary Reference Center | Criticism, plot summaries, & biographies. | State of WI |
| Litfinder | Find stories, poems, plays, essays and speeches. | State of WI |
| EBSCO E-books | Full-text nonfiction for high school, college students & professionals. This database is currently accessible only through links in the catalog. | State of WI |
| Book Collections | Full-text nonfiction for students k-12. | State of WI |
| Encyclopedia Britannica | Includes resources for elementary students & Spanish speakers. | State of WI |
| Historic Map Works | 100,000+ maps detailing US history & geography. This database is currently inaccessible. | City of LaCrosse |
| History Reference Center | Documents, periodicals, photos, biographies, maps, videos & more. | State of WI |
| Military & Government Collection | Current news from military & government magazines. | State of WI |
| American National Biography | Biographies of well-known, deceased Americans. This database is currently inaccessible. | City of LaCrosse |
| Science Reference Center | Comperhensive full- text science materials from encyclopedias, reference books & periodicals. | State of WI |
| Teaching Books | Children and teen author guides, book readings, biographies, book lists, & author web sites. | State of WI |
| All La Crosse Public Library Databases | An alphabetic list of all databases. | access varies |
External Resources
Controversial Issues--Pros and Cons
Google Uncle Sam--Google's government search engine
Other library websites
If you attend one of these schools, you should be able to find online resources with a login/password or student ID/PIN. Check with your school library staff for more information.
Central High School
Logan High School
University of La Crosse Murphy Library
Viterbo University Todd Wehr Memorial Library
Western Technical College
Winona State University
Last updated Cindy Mischnick July, 2010.
