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Alphabetical List of Databases


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Accessible from home Academic OneFile
Peer-reviewed, full-text articles from journals in the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects.

Accessible from home Agriculture Collection
Journal articles as well as texts of books on agriculture, farming and horticulture.

In-library use only Ancestry Library Edition
Search 4,000 genealogical and local history databases.

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Accessible from home Biography In Context
Biographical information on people from around the world and throughout history.

Accessible from home BookFlix
Read, view and interact with a selection of classic picture books for preschoolers to third grade readers.

Accessible from home Booklist Online
Browse adult and children's fiction and nonfiction book and media reviews, and search for similar authors to those you enjoy reading.

Accessible from home Books and Authors
Looking for a good book to read or biographical information about an author? Browse genre fiction, nonfiction, and author biographies in this newly redesigned database.

Accessible from home Books and Videos in Print
A listing of books and videos currently in print in Baker and Taylor's Title Source 3.

Accessible from home Brainfuse HelpNow
Live homework help from tutors 7 days a week, from 2–11 p.m. each day. Students from 1st grade through college can receive help with subjects such as English, Math, Social Studies, Science, Foreign Languages and Writing. Tutors are also available to help with learning Microsoft Office products, resume writing and studying for GED and citizenship tests.

Accessible from home Business & Company Resource Center
Provides detailed company and industry news and information, including company profiles, company brand and product information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, news articles, industry associations and legal issues.

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Accessible from home Chicago Tribune
Full text of newspaper 1985 to the present.

Accessible from home Chicago Tribune Historical Archive
Full text of newspaper 1849 – 1987.

Accessible from home Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database
Find reviews, reading levels, and other useful information for juvenile and young adult literature.

Accessible from home Chilton Library
Repair, maintenance and service information on domestic and foreign cars, trucks, vans and SUVs, including Ford, Chrysler, GM, Toyota as well as numerous other makes.

Accessible from home Communications and Mass Media Collection
Articles on the mass media and communications field, including journalism, public relations and publishing.

Accessible from home Computer Database
Research for trends and innovations in the world of computer technology. Full-text articles as well as indexing and abstracting of 800 journals and periodicals.

Accessible from home Consumer Reports
Consumer product ratings, reviews, recommendations, brand reliability, and buying advice from Consumer Reports.

Accessible from home Criminal Justice Collection
Full-text articles from 150 law journals.

Accessible from home Culinary Arts Collection
Full-text articles from 1980 to the present of 150 major cooking and nutrition magazines.

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Accessible from home Daily Life Through History
Helps students and researchers to discover the details of everyday life of past eras—from Aboriginal Australia of 10,000 BCE to the modern world.

Accessible from home Diversity Studies Collection
Explore cultural differences, contributions and influences in the global community with articles from over 150 journals.

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Accessible from home ECO - Electronic Collections Online on FirstSearch
A listing of citations and abstracts from scholarly journals.

Accessible from home Educator's Reference Complete
A resource for educators, students and parents which contains articles from education journals.

Accessible from home eMediaLibrary
Download audiobooks at home.

Accessible from home Environmental Studies and Policy Collection
Information on environmental issues from journals and books.

Accessible from home ERIC on FirstSearch
Extensive index of education articles for teachers and students.

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Accessible from home Fine Arts and Music Collection
Access to millions of journal articles on areas such as drama, music, art history and filmmaking.

Accessible from home FirstSearch
A variety of databases including Medline for health research and ERIC for education research.

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Accessible from home Gale Virtual Reference Library
One search locates information in more than 300 full-text reference books.

Accessible from home Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture Collection
Articles from over 80 journals and 20 reference sources on gardening, landscaping and other areas of horticulture.

Accessible from home Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues Collection
Coverage of topics such as gender studies, family and marital issues, and gay and lesbian rights from journal articles.

Accessible from home General OneFile
Full-text articles from 6,500 magazines on all topics, such as humanities, education, business, science, current events, art, politics, economics, social science, technology and general interest. Articles go back to 1980. Use this database instead of Infotrac.

Accessible from home General Science Collection
Stay current with the latest scientific developments in all areas of science, including nanotechnology, geology and particle physics. There are full-text articles from over 200 science journals in this source.

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Accessible from home Health & Wellness Resource Center
Medical information, including alternative medicine, from health journals, pamphlets and medical texts. Find information on diseases such as cancer, as well as on prescription and over-the-counter drugs, medical tests and genetic disorders.

Accessible from home HeritageQuest
Local history and genealogy research source.

Accessible from home Home Improvement Collection
A one-stop resource for do-it-yourselfers, with home improvement, remodeling and decorating information from over 180 magazines.

Accessible from home Hospitality, Tourism, and Leisure Collection
Covers all areas of the hospitality industry, including travel information as well as career and management information.

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Accessible from home I-Share
Database of materials held at 65 Illinois college libraries.

Accessible from home IllinoisCatalog on FirstSearch
Database of online catalogs of Illinois libraries.

Accessible from home Information Science and Technology Collection
Library science students as well as information science and technology professionals can use this source to find journal articles on all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology.

Accessible from home ¡Informe!
An electronic resource in the Spanish language, ¡Informe! has full-text articles from Spanish-language and bilingual periodicals.

Accessible from home InfoTrac Newsstand
Full-text articles from newspapers around the world.

Accessible from home Insurance and Liability Collection
Articles on protection of assets (physical or intellectual) including those on insurance, risk management, and pensions.

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Accessible from home KidsInfoBits
Subject index for children through 5th grade that provides full-text documents in a variety of subjects for experiments, homework, or for personal enjoyment.

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Accessible from home Lands and Peoples
Research information on different countries, regions, and culture using encyclopedia articles, maps, games and more.

Accessible from home LearnATest
Online practice tests for many exams including the ACT, SAT, GED, and ASVAB.

Accessible from home LegalTrac
A comprehensive collection of major legal publications, LegalTrac provides full-text articles from 200 legal journals as well as indexing of 1,500 major law reviews and legal newspapers.

Accessible from home LexisNexis Library Express
Research database with legal and business information, as well as news resources and trade publications.

Accessible from home Literature Resource Center
Literary criticism, author biographies, historical context, book, theater, and film reviews, and 25,000 full-text contemporary poems, short stories, and plays.

Accessible from home Litfinder
More than 135,000 full-text poems, short stories, plays, essays, and speeches.

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Accessible from home Mango Languages
Learn a language using Mango online. Choose from 22 different languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and Russian. Foreign speakers can use the ESL lessons from a specific language background to help learn English. Just click on “Start Learning” on Mango’s home page.

Accessible from home Medline on FirstSearch
A collection of current articles on health topics, many of which are full text.

Accessible from home Military and Intelligence Database
All things military and intelligence are covered in this source, with articles from journals such as Armed Forces Journal and Jane’s International Defense Review.

Accessible from home Million Dollar Database - Illinois
Directory of businesses in Illinois with either 20 or more employees, or $1 million or more in sales.

Accessible from home Morningstar Investment Research Center
Independent and in-depth recommendations and research on thousands of mutual funds, stocks and exchange traded funds.

Accessible from home Muzzy
This award winning language instruction will help children ages 2–12 learn a second language in a friendly, fun environment.  Languages include English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

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Accessible from home NextReads
An electronic newsletter service that allows you to subscribe to one or more of twenty different fiction and nonfiction email newsletters.

Accessible from home NoveList K–8 Plus
Looking for a good fiction or nonfiction book? Search by age, subject, plot summary, and more. 

Accessible from home NoveList Plus
Looking for a good fiction or nonfiction book? Search by subject, plot summary, and more.

Accessible from home Nursing and Allied Health Collection
Medical information for nursing students as well as the general public from hundreds of medical journals.

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Accessible from home OmniFile Select
Full-text magazine articles from 1600 periodicals on many subjects, including education, science, humanities, social sciences and business.

Accessible from home Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Pro and con articles from magazines, academic journals and newspapers covering many of the hottest social issues.

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Accessible from home Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Collection
Find information on all aspects of physical therapy and sports medicine in 100 journals in these fields.

Accessible from home Pop Culture Collection
Pop culture is everywhere, and influences our lives every day. Two million articles on the topic from 100 journals are found in this database.

Accessible from home Price It! Antiques and Collectibles
Find price and background information on antiques, collectibles, and fine art. Price information is based on online auctions and online retail websites as well as 50 land-based auction houses.

Accessible from home ProQuest Obituaries
Provides more than 10.5 million obituaries and death notices from seven top U.S. newspapers. Search for obituaries from sources such as the Chicago Tribune (1852-1984), New York Times (1851-1994) and Los Angeles Times (1881-1984).

Accessible from home Psychology Collection
Research all fields of psychology with this database of full-text articles from many psychology journals.

Accessible from home Public Records Electronic Database
Lists of new homeowners, new businesses, foreclosures and sales, and bankruptcies in DuPage, Cook, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties.

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Accessible from home Reader’s Advisor Online
Find new authors or titles to read. Search for fiction and/or nonfiction read-alikes or browse by subject or genre.

Accessible from home Reference USA
Comprehensive directory of 12 million businesses in the United States.

Accessible from home Religion and Philosophy Collection
Research different religions and philosophies with articles from 250 popular and scholarly journals.

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Accessible from home Science In Context
Articles from science journals and reference books such as science encyclopedias on topics covering all the sciences, including biology, chemistry, geology and physics.

Accessible from home Small Business Collection
Find articles from business journals for insights, tips, strategies and success stories on starting and running a small business.

Accessible from home Small Business Resource Center
Information from reference books and business journals on starting and operating a business, including business plans, accounting, finance, human resources, management, marketing and more.

Accessible from home Standard and Poor’s NetAdvantage
Access many of S&P's publications, including their Stock Reports, Bond Reports, Corporation Records and Outlook.

Accessible from home Student Resources in Context
Aimed at middle school and high school students, this source has information on many topics including history, literature, science and social studies from articles and reference books.

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Accessible from home Telephone Directories - Reference USA
Residential listings from printed phone directories from across the United States. Use to find your U.S. senators.

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Accessible from home U.S. History Collection
Articles from journals on U.S. history for students and history buffs.

Accessible from home U.S. History in Context
U.S. history information from full-text articles, reference books, primary sources and historic documents.

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Accessible from home Value Line Research Center
Value Line information in stocks, mutual funds, options and convertible securities.

Accessible from home Vocations, Careers and Technical Education Collection
Articles from 400 journals on finding the right career, enrolling in the right institution of learning, searching for a job and advancing your career.

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Accessible from home War and Terrorism Collection
Articles on conflicts, their causes and impact for researchers of history, social science and/or current events.

Accessible from home World Book Online
Five different World Book Encyclopedia sites including content geared to primary students, Spanish Language speakers, students with research projects, and the those looking for the latest edition of the encyclopedia.

Accessible from home World Book Spanish Language Encyclopedia
Thousands of easy-to-read encyclopedia, newspaper, and magazine articles on a broad variety of topics from the latest edition of Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos.

Accessible from home World History Collection
Articles from leading journals in the field of world history for students and history buffs.

Accessible from home World History in Context
Research topics on world history by searching full-text articles from journals and magazines from around the world as well as reference books and primary sources.

Accessible from home WorldCat
A worldwide catalog of library holdings including books, videos, audios and other materials.