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We provide more than 60 eResources that cover 14 categories from animals to auto repair to business to history to jobs to news. Browse topics for fun, or dig in deeper to discover something new.
More than 9,000 articles and research updates with citations
Wild animals and their habitats
State-by-state history, biographies, timelines and current events
Federal census, birth, death, and marriage records. Only available for use in the library.
An online database of world maps
Maps, flags, photos & facts about US states, counties, cities & territories
A detailed travel resource for business and leisure travelers for more than 200 world cities
Search for people and businesses, conduct market research and discover business opportunities
Curriculum aligned resource on more than 525,000 individuals
Engaging online literary resource to build a love of reading in children
16th edition of the Chicago Manual of Style
The Chicago Tribune full text
Detailed information for vehicle maintenance and repairs
ACT & SAT practice tests, interactive tutorials and eBooks to help you prepare for college admissions
Product ratings from Consumer Reports world-famous test labs
Illinois statistics, chronologies, directories and atlases covering 1832-1921
Detailed cultural information on more than 200 countries
Kid's-eye view of daily life in countries around the world
Explore all US states in colorful, kid-friendly reports
World Book Spanish Language Encyclopedia
Information on history, language, religion, science, sports, art and more
Preparation for the SAT,ACT,PSAT,PLAN, & SSAT
Information on jobs, industry overviews, internships and scholarships
Collection of 15 databases featuring articles on a wide variety of topics
Search multiple premier literature databases simultaneously--contains critical analysis, work overviews, author biography & more
Authoritative directories on companies, publishers, associations and more
450+ research eBooks and thousands of articles for expert information you can count on
Contains articles, many full-text, on popular topics
Covers 1878-2012
Text and images derived from the Academic American Encyclopedia database
Designed for younger students' research needs
Includes The New Book of Knowledge, Lands & Peoples, and The New Book of Popular Science
Articles on health, medicine, fitness and nutrition
Live one-to-one homework help from 3-10 pm; practice tests and study aids
Census, genealogies, local histories, and military records
Includes Chicago Tribune (1849-1992), Wall Street Journal (1889-1998), New York Times (1851-2012), Los Angeles Times (1881-1991), Washington Post (1877-1999).
In-depth investigations of issues in business, politics, government, education and popular culture
Powerful tools and expert guidance to help you find a great job
Live job coaching, resume assistance, practice interviews and more
Grolier Spanish Encyclopedia
Information on countries and culture
Test preparation, practice test and job search information
Contains literary criticism and author biographies for contemporary literature
Biographies and critical analyses of novelists, poets, and essayists
Language learning for 0-6 year olds.
Online tutorials on business, software, technology and other creative skills
Many languages are offered in online courses beginner to advanced
Online curriculum for children preschool through kindergarten, providing strength in the core subject areas of math, science and social studies, language and literacy, art, and music.
Comprehensive data and independent analysis on thousands of investments
An interactive and fun way to learn a second language.
National Geographic Magazine Archive from 1888 to the present
This resource provides reference and current events
Provides information on science and technology including biographies and science in the news
Summaries and reviews of fiction, and suggestions for what to read next
Discover great books to read, both fiction and non-fiction
Primary sources detailing settlers and their epic journeys west
Definitive Record of the English Language
Oxford's encyclopedias and scholarly reference titles
Text, games, audio and video highlighting animal and science concepts for grades K-3
Older students can access magazines, animal and general encyclopedias
Search for Illinois new businesses, foreclosures & auctions and real estate transactions
High-engaging science digital resource for students in grades 4 through 9
A great resource for information about authors and illustrators of books for children and teens.
Perfect for students. Covers major school subjects including history, literature, science, and social studies
Explains important developments in biology, chemistry, the environment, space, physics, and technology
Engaging online literary resource to build a love of reading in children
Over 500 online non-credit continuing education courses
Includes Chicago Tribune, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Christian Science Monitor, New York Times and Washington Post full text.
Covers stocks, mutual funds, options and convertible securities as well as special situation stocks
Multidisciplinary full-text articles
WorldBook for kids and WorldBook Info Finder for older students
US and World News 1940-present
Find books and other materials in libraries worldwide
Wild animals and their habitats
Text, games, audio and video highlighting animal and science concepts for grades K-3
Over 500 online non-credit continuing education courses
Detailed information for vehicle maintenance and repairs
Search for people and businesses, conduct market research and discover business opportunities
Product ratings from Consumer Reports world-famous test labs
Authoritative directories on companies, publishers, associations and more
Comprehensive data and independent analysis on thousands of investments
Search for Illinois new businesses, foreclosures & auctions and real estate transactions
Covers stocks, mutual funds, options and convertible securities as well as special situation stocks
World Book Spanish Language Encyclopedia
Grolier Spanish Encyclopedia
Federal census, birth, death, and marriage records. Only available for use in the library.
Illinois statistics, chronologies, directories and atlases covering 1832-1921
Covers 1878-2012
Census, genealogies, local histories, and military records
Includes Chicago Tribune (1849-1992), Wall Street Journal (1889-1998), New York Times (1851-2012), Los Angeles Times (1881-1991), Washington Post (1877-1999).
Information on history, language, religion, science, sports, art and more
Collection of 15 databases featuring articles on a wide variety of topics
450+ research eBooks and thousands of articles for expert information you can count on
Contains articles, many full-text, on popular topics
Text and images derived from the Academic American Encyclopedia database
Designed for younger students' research needs
Includes The New Book of Knowledge, Lands & Peoples, and The New Book of Popular Science
This resource provides reference and current events
Oxford's encyclopedias and scholarly reference titles
Older students can access magazines, animal and general encyclopedias
Perfect for students. Covers major school subjects including history, literature, science, and social studies
Engaging online literary resource to build a love of reading in children
Multidisciplinary full-text articles
WorldBook for kids and WorldBook Info Finder for older students
Find books and other materials in libraries worldwide
State-by-state history, biographies, timelines and current events
An online database of world maps
Maps, flags, photos & facts about US states, counties, cities & territories
A detailed travel resource for business and leisure travelers for more than 200 world cities
Curriculum aligned resource on more than 525,000 individuals
Illinois statistics, chronologies, directories and atlases covering 1832-1921
Detailed cultural information on more than 200 countries
Kid's-eye view of daily life in countries around the world
Explore all US states in colorful, kid-friendly reports
Information on history, language, religion, science, sports, art and more
Includes Chicago Tribune (1849-1992), Wall Street Journal (1889-1998), New York Times (1851-2012), Los Angeles Times (1881-1991), Washington Post (1877-1999).
In-depth investigations of issues in business, politics, government, education and popular culture
Information on countries and culture
National Geographic Magazine Archive from 1888 to the present
Primary sources detailing settlers and their epic journeys west
Information on jobs, industry overviews, internships and scholarships
Powerful tools and expert guidance to help you find a great job
Live job coaching, resume assistance, practice interviews and more
Curriculum aligned resource on more than 525,000 individuals
Engaging online literary resource to build a love of reading in children
16th edition of the Chicago Manual of Style
Search multiple premier literature databases simultaneously--contains critical analysis, work overviews, author biography & more
Contains literary criticism and author biographies for contemporary literature
Biographies and critical analyses of novelists, poets, and essayists
Summaries and reviews of fiction, and suggestions for what to read next
Discover great books to read, both fiction and non-fiction
Definitive Record of the English Language
A great resource for information about authors and illustrators of books for children and teens.
Language learning for 0-6 year olds.
Many languages are offered in online courses beginner to advanced
An interactive and fun way to learn a second language.
The Chicago Tribune full text
Covers 1878-2012
Includes Chicago Tribune (1849-1992), Wall Street Journal (1889-1998), New York Times (1851-2012), Los Angeles Times (1881-1991), Washington Post (1877-1999).
In-depth investigations of issues in business, politics, government, education and popular culture
Includes Chicago Tribune, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Christian Science Monitor, New York Times and Washington Post full text.
US and World News 1940-present
More than 9,000 articles and research updates with citations
Articles on health, medicine, fitness and nutrition
National Geographic Magazine Archive from 1888 to the present
Provides information on science and technology including biographies and science in the news
High-engaging science digital resource for students in grades 4 through 9
Explains important developments in biology, chemistry, the environment, space, physics, and technology
ACT & SAT practice tests, interactive tutorials and eBooks to help you prepare for college admissions
Preparation for the SAT,ACT,PSAT,PLAN, & SSAT
Live one-to-one homework help from 3-10 pm; practice tests and study aids
Test preparation, practice test and job search information
Online tutorials on business, software, technology and other creative skills
Online curriculum for children preschool through kindergarten, providing strength in the core subject areas of math, science and social studies, language and literacy, art, and music.
Over 500 online non-credit continuing education courses
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