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Access CR: Consumer Reports with Your Library Card: Empowering Consumers

Posted by Anne M on Wednesday, Sep 6, 2023

Need to make a purchase but not sure what to choose or even what to think about when weighing your options? Are you looking to make well-informed financial decisions but feel overwhelmed by hidden costs, confusing terms, and unseen risks in the digital marketplace? Your Iowa City Public Library card is here to help! We offer access to CR: Consumer Reports, a vital resource committed to financial fairness and consumer protection.

Use your ICPL library card to log in to the CR portal from our website and you’ll find an array of consumer tools and resources at your fingertips, including:

  • Ratings and reviews for over 8,500 products and services from sunscreen to cars to headphones
  • Buying guides and how-to videos
  • Up-to-date information on recalls and changes in the marketplace
  • Current information on how to make the best financial, health, and travel decisions
  • Latest CR: Consumer Reports magazine and newsletter articles

Whether you’re buying a toaster, seeking information on mortgages, or trying to understand credit card debt, CR provides clear and unbiased information to guide you. To get started, visit http://icpl.org/digital.

Note: CR: Consumer Reports is available to Iowa City Public Library cardholders that reside in Iowa City, Hills, Lone Tree, University Heights, and rural Johnson County.

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Anne Mangano has worked for the Iowa City Public Library since 2007, serving as the Collection Services Coordinator since 2013. In this position, she oversees the Library’s collection, including the selection, cataloging, processing, repair, and removal of materials. She also plans and directs ICPL’s digital collections, including the Local...

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