Digital Resources

Ancestry Library Edition

The New Ulm Public Library (NUPL) subscribes to Ancestry Library Edition which is currently available to our patrons at home through the end of September 2021.

Creativebug

Library patrons will be able to enjoy access to thousands of free online arts and craft lessons, from baking to drawing, by creative experts through Creativebug. You can set up an account with Creativebug with a click of your library card number and PIN.

Wowbrary

Through the generosity of the Friends of the NUPL, we debut our newest arrivals through Wowbrary where you can easily place a hold for an item through our online library catalog with a simple click.

Overdrive

Through the Traverse des Sioux Library System, we subscribe and have access to e-books through Overdrive. To gain access, you input your library card number with your library card password for the library catalog. If you have any questions, call the library at 507-359-8331 or email us to reset your password.

Other Resources

Through the Minnesota library community, we have access to:

Memory Lab Network

The library is a part of the Memory Lab Network. Patrons have access to the Memory Lab. You can convert the following to digital files and then edit those digital files.

3.5-inch floppy discs
Audio cassettes
Betamax tapes
Documents
Phonographs
Photographs
Slides
Negatives
VHS tapes

Remember that digitization occurs in real time. This means that if you bring a two-hour-long home movie to digitize, then the actual time for just the digitization itself will take two hours. You are required to stay to monitor the full digitization process of your materials. We offer digital preservation classes and training to the public. Check out the Visual Guide (PDF) for an introduction. To set up an appointment to use the Memory Lab, fill out a reservation form.