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More than 9,000 articles and research updates with citations
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
Comprehensive guide to country culture information.
Find thousands of international recipes, hundreds of culture and ingredient articles, and essential culinary resources.
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
Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, Auto Repair Source provides service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls.
Biography Reference Center provides thousands of reliable full-text biographies, including the complete full text of Biography Today and Biography, plus narrative biographies not available in other databases. In addition to keyword search, users can locate biographies by subject occupation, nationality, activity, gender, lifespan and more.
Engaging online literary resource to build a love of reading in children
Business Source Premier features full text and searchable cited references for top journals covering a variety of business disciplines.
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
Consumer Health Complete supports the information needs of patients and fosters an overall understanding of health-related topics. This resource provides content covering all key areas of health and wellness, from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary and holistic medicine.
Product ratings from Consumer Reports world-famous test labs
Illinois statistics, chronologies, directories and atlases covering 1832-1921
Thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
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 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
Large general interest database of magazines and journals, including reference, newspaper, and audio content. Articles available in both PDF and HTML full-text.
A digital copy of the Geneva Republican newspaper covering years 1878-2016. Years 2010-2016 are text searchable.
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).
Covering both U.S. and world history topics, History Reference Center is a full-text database featuring historical reference books, magazines, journals and thousands of primary source documents.
In-depth investigations of issues in business, politics, government, education and popular culture
Live job coaching, resume assistance, practice interviews and more
A digital copy of the Geneva Kane County Chronicle newspaper covering years 2016-2017. The digital collection is text searchable.
Test preparation, practice test and job search information
Legal Information Reference Center is an online database designed to assist the general public in legal matters of all kinds. It includes exclusive full text for many top consumer legal reference books, as well as thousands of legal forms.
Literary Reference Center Plus is the definitive literary database covering all genres and timeframes. It includes thousands of full-text poems, short stories, synopses, critical essays, literary journals, reference books and author biographies, plus lesson plans and literary study guides.
Contains literary criticism and author biographies for contemporary literature
Biographies and critical analyses of novelists, poets, and essayists
Online tutorials on business, software, technology and other creative skills
Many languages are offered in online courses beginner to advanced
MasterFILE Complete offers the largest collection of popular full-text magazines, reference books and other highly-regarded sources from the world's leading publishers. Covering virtually every general interest subject area, it also includes an extensive collection of photos, maps and flags.
Designed for middle school libraries, Middle Search Plus is a full-text database providing popular middle school magazines and reference books. Covering subjects such as history, current events, science and sports, it also includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents, plus over a million photos, maps and flags.
Comprehensive data and independent analysis on thousands of investments
An interactive and fun way to learn a second language.
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
Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this database provides rich content that can help students better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.
Older students can access magazines, animal and general encyclopedias
Search for Illinois new businesses, foreclosures & auctions and real estate transactions
Explore non-fiction texts, world newspapers, videos and more on almost every core-curriculum subject for grades 2 and up.
Science Reference Center contains full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, encyclopedias, reference books and a vast collection of images.
High-engaging science digital resource for students in grades 4 through 9
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
US and World News 1940-present
Find books and other materials in libraries worldwide
Thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
Over 500 online non-credit continuing education courses
Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, Auto Repair Source provides service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls.
Detailed information for vehicle maintenance and repairs
Search for people and businesses, conduct market research and discover business opportunities
Business Source Premier features full text and searchable cited references for top journals covering a variety of business disciplines.
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
Federal census, birth, death, and marriage records. Only available for use in the library.
Illinois statistics, chronologies, directories and atlases covering 1832-1921
A digital copy of the Geneva Republican newspaper covering years 1878-2016. Years 2010-2016 are text searchable.
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).
A digital copy of the Geneva Kane County Chronicle newspaper covering years 2016-2017. The digital collection is text searchable.
Academic Search Premier is a leading multidisciplinary research database. It provides acclaimed full-text journals, magazines and other valuable resources.
Find thousands of international recipes, hundreds of culture and ingredient articles, and essential culinary resources.
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
Large general interest database of magazines and journals, including reference, newspaper, and audio content. Articles available in both PDF and HTML full-text.
Legal Information Reference Center is an online database designed to assist the general public in legal matters of all kinds. It includes exclusive full text for many top consumer legal reference books, as well as thousands of legal forms.
MasterFILE Complete offers the largest collection of popular full-text magazines, reference books and other highly-regarded sources from the world's leading publishers. Covering virtually every general interest subject area, it also includes an extensive collection of photos, maps and flags.
Designed for middle school libraries, Middle Search Plus is a full-text database providing popular middle school magazines and reference books. Covering subjects such as history, current events, science and sports, it also includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents, plus over a million photos, maps and flags.
Oxford's encyclopedias and scholarly reference titles
Older students can access magazines, animal and general encyclopedias
Explore non-fiction texts, world newspapers, videos and more on almost every core-curriculum subject for grades 2 and up.
Engaging online literary resource to build a love of reading in children
Multidisciplinary full-text articles
Find books and other materials in libraries worldwide
An online database of world maps
Maps, flags, photos & facts about US states, counties, cities & territories
Comprehensive guide to country culture information.
A detailed travel resource for business and leisure travelers for more than 200 world cities
Biography Reference Center provides thousands of reliable full-text biographies, including the complete full text of Biography Today and Biography, plus narrative biographies not available in other databases. In addition to keyword search, users can locate biographies by subject occupation, nationality, activity, gender, lifespan and more.
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
Includes Chicago Tribune (1849-1992), Wall Street Journal (1889-1998), New York Times (1851-2012), Los Angeles Times (1881-1991), Washington Post (1877-1999).
Covering both U.S. and world history topics, History Reference Center is a full-text database featuring historical reference books, magazines, journals and thousands of primary source documents.
In-depth investigations of issues in business, politics, government, education and popular culture
Primary sources detailing settlers and their epic journeys west
Information on jobs, industry overviews, internships and scholarships
Live job coaching, resume assistance, practice interviews and more
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
Literary Reference Center Plus is the definitive literary database covering all genres and timeframes. It includes thousands of full-text poems, short stories, synopses, critical essays, literary journals, reference books and author biographies, plus lesson plans and literary study guides.
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
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
A digital copy of the Geneva Republican newspaper covering years 1878-2016. Years 2010-2016 are text searchable.
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
A digital copy of the Geneva Kane County Chronicle newspaper covering years 2016-2017. The digital collection is text searchable.
Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this database provides rich content that can help students better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.
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
Consumer Health Complete supports the information needs of patients and fosters an overall understanding of health-related topics. This resource provides content covering all key areas of health and wellness, from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary and holistic medicine.
Articles on health, medicine, fitness and nutrition
Science Reference Center contains full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, encyclopedias, reference books and a vast collection of images.
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
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
Designed for middle school libraries, Middle Search Plus is a full-text database providing popular middle school magazines and reference books. Covering subjects such as history, current events, science and sports, it also includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents, plus over a million photos, maps and flags.
Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this database provides rich content that can help students better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.
Over 500 online non-credit continuing education courses
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