DIY & Consumer
Fix it, make it, or investigate before you buy.
Auto Repair Source
Information on auto repairs and recalls from almost every manufacturer, make, and model.
ChiltonLibrary
Detailed information for vehicle maintenance and repairs.
Consumer Health Complete
Consumer health content covering all key areas of health and wellness, from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary and holistic medicine.
ConsumerReports.org
One of the most trusted sources for information and advice on consumer products and services, offering access to ratings on electronics, appliances, automobiles, and many other consumer items.
Creativebug via hoopla BingePass
Self-paced arts and crafts classes taught by experts. Enjoy seven days of unlimited access to thousands of online arts and crafts classes for every skill level with just one borrow. The Creativebug BingePass offers video classes taught by top artists, as well as downloadable resources, teaching you how to crochet, knit, paint, draw, sew, quilt, and more.
Explora Educator’s Edition
A tool designed to help teachers, including home school caregivers and other instructors, with lesson plans, student tools, curriculum standards and more..
Entrepreneurial Studies Source
Covering the latest insights in entrepreneurship and small business ownership; an essential full-text database for business students and researchers.
GALE Databases and Services
A listing of all GALE databases and services subscribed to by EVPL.
Health Source: Consumer Edition
This rich collection of consumer health information provides access to full-text consumer health magazines and reference books.
Hobbies and Crafts Source
Offering detailed “how-to” instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast.
Home Improvement Source
Providing users with detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects.
Indiana Disability Resource FINDER
Explore this directory of services, programs and helpful articles for the disability community.
Morningstar Investment Research Center
An investment resource specializing in fund investing, offering news, commentary, fund information, tutorial, tools and forums, along with annual reports.
SIRS Issues Researcher
Providing research access to content and tools covering hundreds of national and international issues, supporting secondary position papers and debate.
Small Engine Repair Source
Information and diagrams on small engine repairs for ATVs, motorcycles, snowmobiles, mowers, outdoor power equipment, tractors, tillers, boat motors, jet skis, snowblowers, and generators.
Value Line Research Center
Access leading publications covering stocks, mutual funds, options, and convertible securities, as well as special situation stocks.
Weiss Financial Ratings Series Online
Financial strength ratings and financial planning tools covering banks, insurers, mutual funds, and stocks; includes financial literacy tools for any stage of life. Weiss’s Medigap Report Tool helps consumers investigate Medicare Supplement options.
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