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- Academic Search Elite – articles from thousands of magazines/journals, covering all topics
- AGRICOLA – from the National Agricultural Library
- Alt-HealthWatch – information on complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to healthcare and wellness
- AncestryLibrary – genealogy research (in-Library use only)
- ArticleFirst – summaries of articles, some full text, from many academic and professional journals
- Auto Repair Source – accurate, authoritative and up-to-date “do-it-yourself” service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles
- Biography Reference Source – includes biographies from Biography Today and Biography Magazine
- Biography Reference eBook Subscription – companion to the Biography Reference Source database
- Book Collection: Nonfiction – information on careers, health, sports, adventure, technology, life skills, and more
- Brainfuse HelpNow – live, one-on-one homework help, test prep, tutoring and writing lab. Spanish language help available, too. Tutors available daily from 2-11 pm
- Business Source Elite – full-text coverage of top business management and economics journals and periodicals
- Chicago Tribune Historical Index (1849 – 1984)
- Consumer Reports – premium consumer information including expert product reviews, current ratings, buying guides and news articles for thousands of products and services
- Creativebug – access to 1,000+ award-winning art and craft classes
- Driving-Tests.org – free Illinois DMV Permit Practice tests
- eBook Subscription Business Collection – business ebooks
- eBook Subscription Cricket Media Collection – award-winning, short-form fiction and nonfiction titles
- eBook Subscription Diversity & Ethnic Studies Collection – ebooks on diversity, equity, and inclusion
- eBook Subscription High School Collection – includes a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials
- eBook Subscription K-8 Collection – supports subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools
- eBook Subscription Public Library Collection – wide range of topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies, and cooking
- EBSCO databases – access to multiple EBSCO databases
- eReadIllinois – digital media: eaudiobooks, ebooks
- ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) – Journal articles and reports on education
- Ethnic Diversity Source – full-text database covering the different ethnic groups in America
- Flipster – digital versions of some popular magazines
- Gale In Context: Biography – authoritative reference content for over 4,500 contemporary and historical figures
- Health Source: Consumer edition – consumer health information
- Health Source: Nursing/Academic edition – access to scholarly journals on many medical disciplines
- HeritageQuest – genealogy research
- History Reference Source – covering topics on U.S. and world history through the 21st century
- History Reference Source eBook Subscription – selection of historical titles, covering global topics from the ancient world through today
- Hobbies and Crafts Source – includes arts & crafts, games & electronics, models, needlework, outdoors & nature, and scrapbooking & paper craft
- Home Improvement Source – includes maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating, home & garden, etc.
- hoopla – Digital media: eaudiobook, ebooks, comics, movies, music
- inkie.org library (formerly BiblioBoard Library of Illinois) – Digital media: ebooks, comics
- Learning Express Library – interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development and more
- Legal Information Source – thousands of legal forms by topic and full-text legal reference books by NOLO
- Legal Source – scholarly resource of current issues, studies, and trends of the legal world
- LGBTQ+ Source – definitive database for LGBTQ+ studies
- Libby by OverDrive (NSDC) – digital media: eaudiobooks, ebooks, digital magazines
- Library & Information Science Source – journals and periodicals that help librarians and researchers keep pace with the latest trends in the field
- LinkedIn Learning – online learning for business, software, technology, and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals
- Literary Reference eBook Subscription – includes literary criticism, study guides, and classics
- Mango Languages – learn a foreign language
- MAS Complete – popular high school magazines and reference books
- MAS Reference eBook Subscription – titles covering a broad range of general reference subjects
- MasterFILE Complete – broad collection of popular full-text magazines and reference books
- MasterFILE Reference eBook Collection – contains reference books covering a broad range of general subjects
- MedlinePlus – health information from the National Institutes of Health
- Middle Search Plus – magazines and reference books for middle school students
- Middle Search Reference eBook Subscription
- Morningstar Investment Research Center – includes investment newsletters, as well as company and market information
- Newspaper Source Plus – includes television and radio transcripts and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources including the St. Louis Post Dispatch, USA Today, and more
- Newspapers.com – Illinois – provides access to 149 Illinois historical newspapers, including The (Crystal Lake) Herald from 1875 – 1963
- Niche Academy – tutorials for many library databases, as well as social media sites
- Northwest Herald Full Text Newspaper (2005 – current)
- Northwest Herald Image Newspaper (full image of daily paper) (12/14/2020 – current)
- NoveList Plus – a guide to reading both fiction and nonfiction
- NoveList K-8 Plus – a guide to reading both fiction and nonfiction for younger readers
- OmniFile Full Text Select – academic full-text articles in science, humanities, education and business
- PebbleGo – a PreK – Grade 3 database for reading and research
- PebbleGo Next – the next step in research for students grades 3-6
- Primary Search – content from children’s magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedia entries, and images
- Primary Search Reference eBook Collection – general refence subject coverage for primary school students
- Professional Development Collection – specialized information for librarians, teachers, and education researchers
- Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection – covers a broad range of subjects in the fields of psychology, behavioral sciences, and related disciplines
- Reference Solutions – U.S. business, personal and medical phone listings
- Regional Business News – regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces from 1990. Includes newspapers, radio and television news transcripts, trade publications, magazines, and newswires.
- Religion & Philosophy Collection – full-text journals and magazines covering many religious and philosophical topics, including world religions, religious history, political philosophy, and philosophy of language
- Salem Health – access to Magill’s Medical Guide
- Salem History – access to American Book of Days, Famous First Facts, and The Value of a Dollar, 1860-2024
- Salem Literature – access to Masterplots
- Scholastic GO! – includes content from seven Scholastic encyclopedia databases: Amazing Animals of the World, America the Beautiful, Encyclopedia Americana, Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, Lands and Peoples, The New Book of Knowledge, and The New Book of Popular Science.
- Science Reference Source – provides full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books, and high-quality videos, as well as science experiments and curriculum-aligned lesson plans
- Science Reference eBook Collection – titles covering science, technology, engineering, and math
- SIRS Researcher – articles exploring social, scientific, health, historic, economic, political, and global issues
- Small Business Source – covers all aspects of starting and operating a business including information on accounting, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more
- Small Engine Repair Source – repair guides for small engines and routine maintenance; coverage includes lawn mowers, motorcycles, tractors, and snowmobiles
- Tumblebooks – ebooks for kids
- US Major Dailies – online full-text access to five major newspapers: Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post
- Value Line Library Elite – online stock investment research and ratings
- Weiss Financial Ratings Series Online – rates safety and financial stability of banks, credit unions, insurers, stocks and mutual funds. Includes a Medigap Plan selection tool. See their special Video Training Library with guides on investing, researching medigap plans, evaluating financial/insurance institutions and more
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