Peer-reviewed, full-text articles from journals in the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and more.
Journal articles, as well as, texts of books on agriculture, farming and horticulture.
Ancestry Library Edition (In-Library Access Only)
Provides access to over a billion names in hundreds of databases, including records from the complete U.S. Federal Census (1790-1930); military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; passenger lists and more.
The online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks. An engaging way to link fact and fiction. BookFlix reinforces early reading sills and and provides an introduction to a world of knowledge and exploration.
Books and Authors offers new ways to explore the endless possibilities and combinations of books, authors, genres and topics. Combining over 140,000 titles, 50,000 authors, and thousands of read-alikes, award winners, and librarians’ favorites lists, Books & Authors helps bring readers and literature together.
Business and Company Resource Center
A business resource that provides company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and periodicals.
A full text business database with topics that include marketing, management, accounting, finance, economics and more.
Communications and Mass Media Collection
This database brings together information found in more than 250 journals, covering advertising, journalism, graphic art, marketing, photography, publishing, writing and more.
Use this database to find computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology.
This full-text database covers topics such as aging, cancer, diabetes, drugs & alcohol, fitness, nutrition & dietetics, children’s health, men & women’s health, etc.
Full text articles from law journals and indexing for many more.
For recreational cooks and professional chefs alike, this tool provides access to recipes and other culinary information from trusted sources.
A database of more than 150 journals that explores cultural differences, contributions and influences in our global community.
Ebsco MasterFile Premier
A multidisciplinary database that provides full text for nearly 1,700 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. You will also find the full text for reference books and primary source documents, as well as an image collection.
This collection of more than 1,000 periodicals and 200 reports is a great resource for any educator–from the school teacher and administrator to those studying in the the field in the undergraduate or graduate level.
Environmental Studies and Policy Collection
Collection of over 800 journals covering environmental issues and policy.
Fine Arts and Music Collection
Over 150 full text journals covering fine arts, art history, drama, music, literature and popular culture.
Contains information on more than 525,000 individuals; search by name, nationality, occupation, birth place or death place. Includes reference material, periodical information and multimedia content.
Gale Virtual Reference
Keyword searchable encyclopedias and reference books related to the arts, biographies, business, education, general reference, multicultural studies, religion, social sciences and more. These titles are online versions of the same Gale print reference sources.
Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture
Articles from books, magazines and journals on all aspects of gardening, landscaping and other areas of horticulture.
This collection of journals covering topics such as gender studies, family and marital issues, health aspects and many more.
General OneFile
Peer-reviewed, full-text articles, for serious research from over 15,000 resources; extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects.
A collection of journals, providing researchers with the information needed to stay current on the latest scientific developments. Journals range from highly specialized academic journals to general science-focused magazines.
Health and Wellness Resource Center and Alternative Health Module
A comprehensive health and medical database with encyclopedia-like articles as well as full text periodical articles on a variety of topics, from alternative medicine to specific diseases and injuries.
Home Improvement Collection
A collection of nearly 100 home improvement focused titles for hobbyists and professionals.
Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Collection
Provides coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism field.
Information Science and Library Issues Collection
Covers all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology, including usability, cataloging, information management, circulation, business information and more.
Informe
A collection of Hispanic magazines with full text articles from Spanish-language and billingual periodicals. Topics include business, heatlh,technology, culture, current events and other subjects.
A full text newspaper database which allows users to search articles by title, headline, date, newspaper section or other assigned fields.
Insurance and Liability Collection
A collection of journals in the insurance field covering areas such as labor relations, mortgage banking, legal issues and more.
Kid InfoBits
A database for beginning researchers in kindergarten through 5th grade with simple, quick access to curriculum-related information on current events, arts, sciences, health, people, government, sports, history and more. Also contains teacher resources.
For middle schoolers and high schoolers: packed with information on countries, cultures and current events.
Learning Express
LearningExpress Library is a web-based learning solution that provides patrons, from elementary students to adult learners, with access to a collection of test preprarion tools, skill-building materials, and career resources available. Practice tests include SAT, ACT, GED, ASVAB, civil service, U.S. citizenship, health career, basic skills for all ages and much more.
LegalTrac
Students, law school faculty and legal researchers will find the legal publications that they need in LegalTrac, including major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association journals and international legal journals. Each title included is selected on the basis of criteria provided by a special advisory committee of the American Association of Law Libraries.
Literature Resource Center
Find up-to-date biographical information, overviews, full text literary criticism and reviews on more than 130,000 writers in all disciples, from al time periods and from around the world.
Literature Resources from Gale
Search Literature Resource Center and LitFinder in one fell swoop.
Litfinder
Covering world literature and authors throughout history. Litfinder contains a wealth of literary works including over 1500,000 full-text poems and 800,000 + poetry citations as well as short stories, speeches and plays.
Live Homework Help
Students and adults can access free online tutoring and academic and career resources. K-12 and college students can get help with homework, studying, projects, essay writing and test prep in all subjects. Adults can receive help with writing a resume, preparing for the GED and going back to school. All sessions are online. Online tutoring is available in English and Spanish seven days a week from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Mango Languages
Mango is an online language-learning system to help you learn a foreign language. Some of the languages you can learn are: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and more. Mango also has a module for learning English as a second language.
Military and Intelligence Database
Access to over 800 journals, with wide-ranging subjects but with the focus on the past and current state of military affairs.
This fiction and nonfiction database is aimed at helping readers find the books they want to read. Full text reviews and read-alikes are available for many titles. NoveList k-8 allows users to search by author, title, series, theme or topic.
An extensive database of fiction and nonfiction for adults, teens and children, offering subject access and full text reviews. Author read-alikes, awards, theme-oriented book lists, book discussion guides, book talks and feature articles for a wide range of reading interests.
Nursing and Allied Health Collection
For professionals in the field as well as students, over 1300 magazines and newsletters, many full-text with the ability to limit to peer-reviewed publications. Subjects range from direct patient care to health care administration.
Opposing Viewpoints In Context
A database that is a one-stop source for information on today’s hottest social issues. Drawing on acclaimed series published by Greenhaven Press and other Gale imprints, this resource features viewpoint articles, topic overviews, full-text magazine, academic journal, and newspaper articles, primary source documents, statistics, images, podcasts, and links to Websites
Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Collection
Over 100 titles covering the fields of physical therapy and sports medicine for the researcher and practitioner.
Pop culture is all around us and influences our lives every day. This collection provides useful information for any researcher in a social science, history, art or liberal arts course.
Research all fields of psychology with this database of full text articles from about 200 psychology journals. Explores what makes people “tick” from childhood to death. This collection gives individuals a basic understanding of the study of the mind, emotions and how the human mind develops — and diminishes — over time.
Public Records Electronic Database (From Home)
Search for real estate transactions, new businesses, foreclosues and auctions, and bankruptcies in Cook County and a growing number of Chicagoland counties.
Articles from 80 regional business publications, including Crain’s Chicago Business, can be searched and viewed on this database.
Religion and Philosophy Collection
Research different religions, philosophies and how they impact our daily lives.
For all science-related needs of students and the general public, this engaging and authoritative resource offers access to over 450 full-text magazines and academic journals, over 50 reference sources, news articles, experiments, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites.
Provides management insights, tips, strategies and success stories. Users will find 250 subject-appropriate full-text periodicals.
Small Business Resource Center
For entrepreneurs and business students, learn how to start, finance or manage a small business. Resources include sample business plans, how to guides, articles and websites.
For middle school and high school students and teachers–provides articles, multimedia resources, and study guides bases on national curriculum standards.
For students as well as researchers, over 90 journals covering all aspects of United States history; offers ability to restrict results to full-text or peer-reviewed resources.
For students, almost 400 full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites.
Vocations and Careers Collection
Content from over 400 journals ranges from general career guides to highly specialized industry journals.
For students of military science, over 230 hand selected sources covering the subject of war.
Access the latest edition of the encyclopedia. It is an excellent source for general information on many topics.
World Book Enciciopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
World Book’s Spanish language encyclopedia.
For students and researchers, over 130 journals covering all aspects of world history.
For students, almost 600 full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites.
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