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.
Statement from the state librarian regarding the changes to online resources during 2021:
“The State Library partners with libraries across Iowa to cost share a variety of online resources to align with our mission of expanding information to Iowans. Currently, we are in the process of acquiring new resources that have been identified as priorities with input from Iowa librarians. We are excited at the potential these resources have to allow people to learn new skills, give students research tools and help with homework, and arm librarians with more information sources to assist patrons. The process to secure and launch these resources will take a few more months, and we appreciate your patience and believe the new resources will be worth the wait. Thank you for your interest and if you have any questions, please reach out to me at michael.scott@iowa.gov.”
Michael Scott, State Librarian of Iowa
Michael Scott, State Librarian of Iowa
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.