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JCPL Government Databases

The resources on these pages are provided FREE to Jasper County Public Library patrons to help with research and entertainment needs. Except where noted, all of these resources can be used at home or away from the library. Use from home will require a JCPL library card, and some services may require you to establish an account in order to save preferences or other materials. This information is not retained by JCPL.

Browse the resources below, or choose a specific category to narrow your search. The more information link can lead to tips, known issues as well as help using the resource. To request assistance, or suggest a resource, use our contact page and select Online Databases as the category.

After hours use

Due to nightly server maintenance, some JCPL resources may not be available between the hours of 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. CST.

INSPIRE

Inspire is Indiana's Virtual Library, providing access to several databases for biographies, literature, and newspaper and magazine articles. Search from dozens of sources all over the web at once with a single click or narrow your search for specific materials.

Read on for tips on using this service at home.

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Driving-Tests.org

Free BMV / DMV practice tests, written specifically based on the state BMV / DMV materials, and the only site of its kind to include accessibility tools that allow users to hear selections read aloud, make them into MP3s, translate pages into other languages, magnify text, and mask sections of the screen for greater visibility on driving practice tests.

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Indiana Code 2023 - State Laws of Indiana

This database, maintained by the State of Indiana, contains the current laws and codes of state government. Search by a specific code number, or browse to see the laws of a specific subject, such as farming or elections.

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Indiana Administrative Code

This state-maintained database contains the rules which govern state agencies. Different from the Indiana Code, it is another source of information about how state government is run.

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IN.gov

The portal for information about Indiana State Government online. Contains links to state agencies and services, the legislature, courts and more.

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INvotes Election Info

Register to vote online, or find out where you are registered to vote. Learn about upcoming elections and candidates. Part of the office of the Indiana Secretary of State.

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Indiana Legal Help

Find legal help including forms for common civil matters, including divorce, child support and small claims.

Indiana Legal Help is a project of the Coalition for Court Access.

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Self-service Legal Center

A guide to representing yourself in court in Indiana. Maintained by the the Indiana Supreme Court.

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Health Insurance Marketplace

Learn About the Health Insurance Marketplace, part of the Affordable Care Act.

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Indiana Tax Forms

Current Year Tax Forms. Link at the bottom of the page to previous year tax forms and links for online assistance.

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U.S. Tax Forms

Most downloaded forms. Links for current and previous forms and links for online assistance.

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Medline PLUS

Up-to-date information about health news and topics, drugs and supplements, and featuring a medical dictionary and encyclopedia. A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

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JCPL Local Government Guide

Updated annually: local elected representatives from the township to the federal level, polling places, election results and how to register to vote.

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USA.gov

The portal for information about the Federal Government online. Contains links to agencies and services, the legislature and more.

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GovInfo / FDSys

GPO Federal Digital System - A service of the U.S. Government Printing Office that provides free electronic access to a wealth of important information products produced by the Federal Government.

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FuelEconomy.gov

Make informed automotive purchase decisions with this website developed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The website features updated fuel economy data for new and used passenger vehicles dating back to 1984, allows side-by-side vehicle comparisons, and offers fuel-saving tips.

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Indiana Building Codes

Lists of most recent building, plumbing, fire, electrical and other codes needed for home or building construction or renovation. Links where available.

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Legal Information Source

Providing online full text for many of the top consumer legal reference books, Legal Information Source by EBSCO contains more than 310 full-text publications and thousands of legal forms.

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