— More than 1,000 historical newspapers from all 50 states, published 1690–1922. Created by Readex in partnership with the American Antiquarian Society, The Library of Congress, Wisconsin Historical Society, and others.

— Examine what Bloomington and Monroe County were like 1855–1875—before, during, and after the Civil War.

— Locate articles in Bloom Magazine.

Compiled by Indiana Room staff and volunteers in partnership with Bloom.

— 10 minute digital news show that explains current global news and events.

— Credo is an easy-to-use tool for research projects and homework. Search in hundreds of encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri, quotations, and subject-specific titles, as well as 200,000+ images and audio files, and nearly 1200 videos.

— Basic computer literacy assessment—plus 9 instruction modules.

— Practice test for new drivers from Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).

— World Book Encyclopedia's excellent editorial content, rich media, and interactive features, in Spanish.

— Your online guide to series fiction. Reading sequences for each series, with a brief description of each title. Search by character, location, or subject, as well as author and title.

The authoritative source for information on private philanthropy in the United States for grantseekers, grantmakers, researchers, policymakers, the media. Help on funding research, proposal writing, locating prospective funders, news and research on the field, and training opportunities. Available only inside the Main Library. Ask staff for assistance. The Library is a Funding Information Network partner of the Foundation Center, made possible by United Way of Monroe County.

— Legally download free music (5 songs per week) in over 100 genres from more than 50 music labels, including Sony Music's entire catalog.

— Simple tutorials on using computers, email, Internet, social media, operating systems, and other digital skills. 

— Online math games.

— More than 25,000 genealogies, local histories, primary source materials, and genealogical and local history serials. Also includes searchable Census images for 1790–1930. All materials are keyword searchable and may be downloaded and copied.

— Photographs, letters, newspaper articles, business records and other ephemera related to Matthews Brothers Stone Company, an Ellettsville, Indiana limestone quarry operating 1862–1978.

— Holdings of the Indiana University Libraries. IUCAT may be used by anyone.

Get extra help with reading skills, practice anywhere you have internet. (Register at the VITAL office for access and log in information).

— Hundreds of high-quality lessons on a wide range of subjects, at your own pace. Easy-to-follow instructional videos and downloadable exercise files in each lesson.

— Language learning activities including quizzes, word games, listen and read programs, and more.

— Monroe County city and county ordinances, documents, yearbooks, plat maps, and historical items from local businesses and organizations.

— A finding aid for holdings in the Indiana Room Main Library and the Monroe County History Center. Includes county history, public records, coroner's reports, oral histories, and vertical file.

— The authoritative and popular index of our county's historical and curiously interesting events. A partnership between Monroe County Public Library, Monroe County History Center, and IU Archives.

— Introduction and practice using a mouse.

— Fiction and non-fiction recommendations for a wide range of adult, teen and child reading interests as well as book reviews, author read-alikes, theme-oriented book lists, book discussion guides, book talks, and feature articles.

Mobile Access

— Language learning program with instruction in 30 languages (level 1 access).

— A digital collection of Smithville's history from 1897 - 1915.

— Test information and study resources for Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), formerly the General Educational Development test (GED).

— Lessons and activities for reading, writing, vocabulary, math, science, or finance.

— Typing lessons and practice for beginning, intermediate, or advanced.

— News articles and English language instruction.

— Millions of bibliographic and ownership records of the holdings of over 9,000 contributing libraries. OCLC's The largest and most comprehensive database of its kind.

— Access thousands of movie, music, audiobook, and eBook titles on your computer, tablet, or mobile device. Chromecast also supported.

— Thousands of eBooks, eMagazines, audiobooks, and videos. Enjoy on your computer, tablet, or mobile device.

— Thousands of fiction, non-fiction, classics and Spanish language audiobooks, instantly available.

— Online collection of animated, talking picture books, including some early reader, chapter books and bilingual titles. Also features videos on nonfiction topics and puzzles and games for children.

— Videos, eBooks, readalongs, graphic novels, videos, and audiobooks, especially for kids grades 2–6.

- Digital historical and biographical 1884 book. Published by Charles Blanchard.

- Digitized version of the 1914 volume devoted to the "people, industries, and institutions" of the two counties. Published by B.F. Bowen, Indianapolis.

— Excel file created by Indiana Room staff and volunteers.

— PDF listing of books and genealogy files donated by patrons.

— List of Monroe County maps 1820-present, available for viewing in the Indiana Room.

  — List of Monroe County School Students by township as transcribed by the Indiana Room; includes  names of parent or guardian. Available in PDF or Excel. Original book is held by the Monroe County History Center.