Ottumwa Public Library

The Ottumwa Public Library is pleased to announce three additional databases are now available to our patrons through Ebscohost .  Any of these databases can be accessed by clicking on the "Ebscohost" tab located at the top of the library's online catalog. All you will need is the number on the back of your library card.

NoveList Plus® can help you find your next book to read. This database of over 155,000 fiction titles for readers of all ages lets you use your favorite author to link to other books you might enjoy.

The easy to use Find box enables you to quickly find books, authors, series, lists and more! For example, a search for Harry Potter provides you with all of the Harry Potter books as well as additional feature content to further enrich your reading experience such as Author Read-alikes, BookTalks, feature articles, Book Discussion Guides and the Harry Potter series.

Not Sure What You Are Looking For? Click on Recommended Reads to browse through hundreds of titles carefully selected by librarians and organized by reading level as well as genre or topic. OR type in a topic you are interested in (baseball, summer vacations, “women detectives in New York”) and “play” with the results.

Auto Repair Reference Center (ARRC) has content from some of the most recognized repair manual publishers, such as Nichols and Delphi. ARRC covers more than 34,000 vehicles and dates back to 1945. Whether you’re a professional mechanic or a backyard tinkerer, this resource is sure to meet your needs.

• Nearly 850,000 Drawings and Step-by-Step Photographs
• Approximately 86,600 Technical Services Bulletins & Recalls
• Over 158,60000 Wiring Diagrams
• Labor Time Guide & Estimator
• Specifications & Maintenance Schedules

Small Engine Repair Reference Center™ is the definitive online tool for small engine repair assistance. Containing 410 full-text reference books with original photos and illustrations that guide the user through every job, this comprehensive resource provides repair information for a variety of small engine types, including:

• ATVs
• Commercial mowers
• Farm tractors
• Generators
• Motorcycles
• Marine (boats)
• Outdoor power equipment
• PWC (personal water craft/jet ski)
• Snowblowers
• Snowmobiles
• Tillers

The database often contains more than 25 years of an engine model, and offers assistance in providing routine maintenance, such as tune-ups and brake service, as well as extensive repairs involving engine and transmission disassembly. In addition, the database allows users to select a type of product, specific brand, specific model/engine type, and specific area of that model/engine type. Model numbers are also searchable.