Get access to Consumer Reports online!


CR The Library has recently subscribed to what I think is one of the most useful online resources out there--Consumer Reports. We've had the actual magazine for years, as well as access to the print articles in digital format through our magazine database EbscoHost (if you actually jumped through the hoops required to do that, you'll love this!).  Consumer Reports online has all of the ratings and reviews that you see in the magazine, plus video content. It's easy to use, very up-to-date, and looks great.

You can get access to it from the Library's Online Resources page; scroll down the list until you find Consumer Reports, then enter your library card number and password (if you need help with your password, contact the Information Desk). Once you've accessed the site, you can use the search bar to search for items, or you can browse categories in the grey 'Find Ratings' box on the left side of the page.

Note: to access this resource from outside the Library, you must be a library card holder who lives in Iowa City, rural Johnson county, Hills, or University Heights. If you live outside these areas, contact your local public library to see if they subscribe to the site.

Anyone can access Consumer Reports online if you're actually at the Iowa City Public Library; we have four database computers on the second floor that do not require signing in and have no time-limit, so you can read product reviews to your heart's content!

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