Databases

Full-text articles and abstracts of scholarly, trade, and general-interest periodicals covering topics in the areas of current events, general sciences and technology, social sciences, arts, and humanities.

400 years of family history, small-town events, world news and more. A great resource genealogy or historical research.

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Genealogy research tool, including census records, military records, probate records, directories, and more.

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Access to approximately 12.7 billion genealogy records, including census records, military records, probate records, directories, and more.

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OCLC index of articles from the contents pages of journals.

Practice for job interviews with video tutorials and virtual practice software. 

Biographies and full-text articles from magazines and newspapers, as well as images and links to vetted websites.

Free one-to-one homework help, skills building, test preparation, and writing assistance. LIVE tutoring assistance is available daily from 2-11 PM.

Live interactive online help and resources to help you get a job.

Global business case studies, statistical data sources, news articles, academic journals, and topical reference materials organized by country, company, and industry.

Full text from 1985 to the present.

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Online, searchable, first-hand accounts and news coverage of the politics, society and events of the time.

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Search and print information from all Chilton Auto Repair manuals.

Find ratings and recommendations on a variety of products.

Presented by Jo-Ann Stores, Creativebug, offers educational and professional tools that focus on arts and crafts presented by recognized experts. Browse and get inspired by thousands of classes on sewing, illustration, painting, crafting, holiday décor, and much more!

Note: Creativebug requires a free user profile that will appear in class user lists and will be used to participate in discussion forums. When posting messages, your profile and comments are visible to the general public.

Full text from 1995 to the present.

Arlington Heights history from 1901-2016.

Access to demographic maps and reports for all U.S. geographies and addresses.

Access to Illinois Rules of the Road and practice driving tests.

An index of articles from scholarly journals.

Information for starting and operating a business. Includes sample business plans and research directories.

Journal articles and reports in education.

Access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.

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Online courses from accounting and finance to starting your own business. Courses are offered once a month and span 6 weeks.

Over 350 online courses in personal and professional development. Courses are offered once a month and span 6 weeks.

Legal forms to downloaded, edit, print, and save.

An online library for research in a variety of fields.

General interest periodical, newspaper, and newswire articles from 1980 to present, updated daily.

Health journals and magazines, including many full-text articles.

Resource for census data, family records, and local histories.

Reference sources, full-text articles, primary documents, creative works, and multimedia on history, literature, science, social studies and more.

Access online resources including ArticleFirst, MedLine, and the Illinois Catalog.

Prepare for a career exam, explore occupations, and improve your workplace skills.

Strengthen your academic skills and prepare for placement tests and graduate school entrance exams.

Practice tests, interactive tutorials, and eBooks to help prepare for college success. Includes ACT, SAT, AP Exams, PSAT, TOEFL, iBT and college admissions essay writing.

Tutorials and practices questions to help pass the high school equivalency test.

Tools to help with personal and professional development. Includes over 300 practice tests for professional and academic exams.

Este centro ofrece práctica para mejorar las habilidades basicas, practica para el examen de GED o ser ciudadano estadounidense.

Practice, lessons, and study aids to help you do your best in school.  Serves elementary, middle, and high school.

Tutorials and courses for popular computer programs.

Full-text literary works, journal articles, criticism, reviews, biographical information, and overviews.

Over 53,000 video tutorials on technology, business, and digital media.

An online language learning tool that offers courses in Spanish, Polish, English, Mandarin, and more.

Full-text articles on all areas of medicine, including dentistry and nursing.

Online curriculum for children preschool through kindergarten. Includes math, science, social studies, language, art, and music.

Access Morningstar financial reports, analyst reports, and portfolio screenings.

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Includes Standard & Poor's Bond Guide, Corporation Records, Dividend Record, Earnings Guide, Industry Surveys, Mutual Fund Reports, The Outlook, Standard & Poor's Register, Stock Guide, and Standard & Poor's Stock Reports.

Full-text newspaper articles from June 1, 1980 to the present.

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Full-text coverage from January 5, 1997 to the present.

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Full-text articles from regional newspaper, including the Palatine Countryside (1995-2009). Also includes America's GenealogyBank, an archive of 3,600 newspapers, books, and documents.

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A collection of nearly 70 million obituaries from 1860 to present.

Full-text access 6000+ newspapers from 100 countries in 60 languages. Current back to 90 days.

Access to 3400 U.S. newspapers from the 1700s-2000s.

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Discover great books for children from kindergarten through grade 8. Browse lists of award-winning titles, or search for books by grade level or Lexile score.

Book recommendations and reviews for adult and teen fiction and non-fiction.

Full-text articles and and extensive publication index for nurses and other health professionals. 

Company profiles, industry data, competitive intelligence, and technology analysis for business research.

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Full-text articles from hundreds of newspapers and periodicals, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, and the Chicago Tribune, Issues may go back as far as 1984.

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Find new homeowners, new businesses, foreclosures, and bankruptcies for Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties.

Read full magazines on a smartphone, tablet, or computer. Or download classic ebooks and audiobooks. 

Detailed information on U.S. businesses, residents, and health care providers; also includes 1.5 million Canadian businesses. Research companies and search job postings in the Jobs/Internships module.

Information for assignments and projects, covering subjects like earth science, life science, space, technology, mathematics, and science history and biography.

Information for starting and operating a business. Includes sample business plans and research directories.

An online collection animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love.

Current and historical market and financial data. Includes over 1,700 actively traded U.S. stocks.

Full text from 1984 to the present.

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Independent ratings on U.S. banks, thrifts, and insurance companies. Also distributes independent ratings on publicly traded companies, mutual funds, closed-end funds, and ETFs. 

The popular encyclopedia, available online.