Research & Resources

eResources

The Library subscribes to a number of Databases and has curated a collection of useful websites (eResources) that contain information across a wide variety of topics including genealogy, entrepreneurship, local history, consumer products, and language learning. You can find them here or browse our guides for Resources by Topic.

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Wisconsin Blue Book

The State of Wisconsin Blue Book remains the primary one-volume reference source about the state, documenting the organization of the state’s three branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial). | more info »
This resource is available to all library users.

Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (formerly CCAP)

Find court cases for all counties except Milwaukee. For questions about the CCAP service, please contact the Dane County Clerks of Court at 608-266-4311 or visit the Wisconsin circuit courts web site at https://www.wicourts.gov/courts/circuit/clerkcontact.htm | more info »
This resource is available to all library users.

Wisconsin Circuit Court Forms

Civil, Criminal, Probate, Small Claims, Divorce, and more. Many of these forms are used in the City of Madison and Dane County. | more info »
This resource is available to all library users.

Wisconsin Corporate Records

Locate licensed businesses, partnerships, and companies in Wisconsin, also known as Corporate Registration Information Service (CRIS). | more info »
This resource is available to all library users.

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection

Find information on alerts, recalls, consumer standards, tips on how to protect yourself against scams or poor service, or file a complaint against a Wisconsin business. | more info »
This resource is available to all library users.

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs

Resources for veterans in the workforce. | more info »
This resource is available to all library users.

Wisconsin Digital Archives

Contains state documents from 2001-present, including statistics, reports, and studies published by government agencies. | more info »
This resource is available to all library users.

Wisconsin Historical Society

Offers a number of links (under Archives) to sites of historical interest in Wisconsin. For the holdings of the State Historical Society, use the University of Wisconsin-Madison's card catalog. | more info »
This resource is available to all library users.

Wisconsin Historical Society Library

The Division of Library, Archives and Museum collections acquires, preserves and provides access to documentary and artifactual evidence about the history of Wisconsin, the United States, and Canada. | more info »
This resource is available to all library users.

Wisconsin Job Network

Find jobs in Wisconsin | more info »
This resource is available to all library users.

Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook and Mobile app - DMV

The Wisconsin Motorists’ Handbook explains driving rules and practices to help you safely drive and prepare for a drivers' test. | more info »
This resource is available to all library users.

Wisconsin One Stop Business Registration Portal

Find the requirements and tools you need to start a business in Wisconsin. | more info »
This resource is available to all library users.

Wisconsin State Law Library's Forms Page

Forms on all sorts of legal topics, including some forms specific to Wisconsin. | more info »
This resource is available to all library users.

Wisconsin State Legislature

The online home of the Wisconsin State Legislature. Find info about the Assembly, the Senate, committees, and service agencies. | more info »
This resource is available to all library users.

Wisconsin Tax Forms

Forms provided by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. | more info »
This resource is available to all library users.

Wisconsin Technology Council Entrepreneur's Toolkit

Information for tech businesses on incubators, networking and capital. | more info »
This resource is available to all library users.

Wisconsin Veterans Museum

The purpose of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum is to commemorate, acknowledge, and affirm the role of Wisconsin veterans in America’s military past by means of instructive exhibits and other educational programs. | more info »
This resource is available to all library users.

Writing a Resume and Cover Letter: Lesson from Northstar Online Learning

Northstar Digital Literacy
Learn different ways to write a resume and cover letter with this lesson from Northstar Online Learning (NSOL). | more info »
This resource is available to all library users.

WWBIC

Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation offers business classes and lending. | more info »
This resource is available to all library users.

Pages

You might be interested in one of our subject guides that matches your search criteria:

Books and Literature

Tools for readers and educators

Business

Research tools, community resources, and more for your business

Consumer Info

Information about products, businesses, and consumer protection

Genealogy

Find info about your heritage with genealogy resources available at Madison Public Library

Government

Information about local and federal government, voting, and more

Health & Medicine

Community health organizations and reputable resources for health and medical information

Help for Hard Times

Links to community resources related to food, health, housing assistance, and shelter

History

Find out about library initiatives and resources for exploring Madison's history

Jobs & Careers

Library services and online resources for job seekers

Languages

Resources for language learning

Legal Information

Information on finding a lawyer, immigrant rights, legal forms, and more

Live Well @ Your Library

Stay informed through our free resources and reach your wellness goals through our workshops by the community, for the community

Madison Area Resources

Find out about Madison's neighborhoods, community organizations, local history, and more

Newspapers

Resources for accessing newspapers and newspaper articles, including obituaries and historical archives

Racial Equity Resources

List of resources to promote racial equity and social justice in Madison

Seniors

Find out about library services and other community resources for older adults

Tax Assistance

Information and resources for filing your taxes in 2024.

Telephone Numbers & Addresses

Find publicly-available contact information for businesses or individuals

Work for Madison Public Library

Job descriptions and requirements for working at Madison Public Library

Questions?

For help using any of the databases, contact your local library or email reference@madisonpubliclibrary.org.

For other questions about the databases the library subscribes to, contact:

Collection Development Librarian
608-266-6310
collection@madisonpubliclibrary.org

Contact

Have a question? Contact our Reference Department by phone at 608-266-6300 or by email.