Digital Research & Reference Tools
These tools are reliable reference and research sources for the community's use.
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Genealogy & Local History
Use Ancestry to discover your ancestors with the world's largest family history website. Start a family tree, browse census records and more online at Ancestry. This service can only be used at the library.
HeritageQuest is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources, rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids. This service can only be used at the library.
Atlantic's newspapers have been digitized with Advantage Preservation. They are available and searchable from 1885 to 2000 at this link. Many thanks to Cass County Genealogical Society for funding the digitization.
Advantage Preservation has provided a series of short tutorials to help new users.
Advantage Preservation has provided a series of short tutorials to help new users.
Newspapers from 2000-2020 are available on microfilm and can be viewed in the genealogy office at the library.
Please contact the Cass County Genealogical Society if you would like to view newspapers on microfilm.
Please contact the Cass County Genealogical Society if you would like to view newspapers on microfilm.
The State Historical Society of Iowa offers digital research links, many of which can be accessed from anywhere. This includes the Newspaper Archive collection of Iowa newspapers.
People's Law Library of Iowa
The People's Law Library is a new website developed between the State of Iowa Library and University of Iowa Law School. Its purpose is to help Iowans understand and navigate the legal system.
Consumer Reports Buying Guide
The annual buying guide will no longer be printed but can be accessed at the library. Please visit the library and ask for assistance.
Hobbies & Special Interest
Explore food culture and traditional recipes from around the world with A to Z World Food. It's a movable feast in a digital cookbook. Search for recipes from 174 countries or search by ingredient or style.
The world is full of awe-inspiring places, and A to Z World Travel can help you find them. This database is a comprehensive travel resource with information about points of interest, security, transportation, food and recipes, culture, language, and more. With 202 World City Travel Guides covering over 67 topics each, plus an additional 56 travel resources, discover all the knowledge you need to experience the world and all its wonders.