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I want information in an encyclopedia or research articles

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center Looking for information about today's social issues? Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center offers viewpoint articles, scholarly articles, statistics, images and podcasts. powered by Gale databases.

Academic OneFile offers full-text peer-reviewed articles from academic journals. Includes information in physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, literature and more. powered by Gale databases.

General OneFile Find news and periodical articles about a wide range of topics and many general interest stories. Includes information on computers, economics, education, health care, hobbies, and more. powered by Gale databases.

Grolier Online Passport Designed for older students and adults, Grolier Online includes eight encyclopedia databases covering a wide range of subjects. Includes a tutorial, an interactive atlas, "today is" history links, and many other helpful features.

WorldCat Firstsearch Search U.S. government documents, look for items in libraries around the world, find dissertations, and more. Unfortunately, not everything found here is available right away; the library may need to request a print copy for you, which can take up to two weeks.

 

I want to find books to read or research literature or the arts

  • NoveList Plus: Your Guide to Fiction Looking for a new great book to read? Search by author, title, plot and more. Powered by EBSCOhost.
  • Books & Authors Not sure what to read next? Use Books and Authors to explore your favorite genre or author. powered by Gale databases.
  • Literature Resource Center Find literary criticism, overviews and biographical information on works and authors from all time periods and locations. powered by Gale databases.
  • Literature Resources from Gale Search several Gale literature databases simultaneously. Powered by Gale databases.
  • LitFinder Find full-text literary works, including over 150,000 poems and short stories, speeches, and plays. Also includes biographies and images. powered by Gale databases.
  • Gale Infotrac Articles Online Search Gale's large collection of research databases for full-text scholarly journal articles, magazine articles, and encyclopedia entries. powered by Gale databases.

  • Academic OneFile offers full-text peer-reviewed articles from academic journals. Includes information in physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, literature and more. powered by Gale databases.

    General OneFile Find news and periodical articles about a wide range of topics and many general interest stories. Includes information on computers, economics, education, health care, hobbies, and more. powered by Gale databases.

  • Pop Culture Collection A collection of mostly full-text articles about pop culture. Great for classes in liberal arts curriculum. powered by Gale databases.
  • Fine Arts and Music Collection Find articles about drama, music, art history and filmmaking. powered by Gale databases.

 

I want to find health information or read medical articles

 

I want to find articles or information about science and technology

Science Resource Center Find topic overviews, experiments, and articles from magazines and academic journals. powered by Gale databases

Psychology Collection Access over 200 full-text psychology and medical periodicals powered by Gale databases.

General Science Collection Search for full-text academic journal articles and science-focused magazines, including articles in physics, advanced mathematics and biotechnology. powered by Gale databases.

Environmental Studies and Policy Collection Find articles and viewpoints about the environment and environmental policy from the scientific community as well as governmental and corporate articles. powered by Gale databases.

Information Science and Technology Collection Locate content from over 100 industry journals about information infrastructure, data processing techniques, metadata and more. powered by Gale databases.

Computer Database Use this database to find information about computer related products, reviews, and news about hardware, software, electronics and engineering. powered by Gale databases.

Agriculture Collection Find information about farming as well as information about new scientific research. powered by Gale databases.

Academic OneFile offers full-text peer-reviewed articles from academic journals. Includes information in physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, literature and more. powered by Gale databases.

General OneFile Find news and periodical articles about a wide range of topics and many general interest stories. Includes information on computers, economics, education, health care, hobbies, and more. powered by Gale databases.

  • Gale Infotrac Articles Online Search Gale's large collection of research databases for full-text scholarly journal articles, magazine articles, and encyclopedia entries. powered by Gale databases.

ResearchPro/Encore Use your library card, name, and password to login to Encore catalog and search for ResearchPro articles in many disciplines, including history, biography, and the social sciences.

 

I want to find information about history or social sciences

History Resource Center: U.S. Access over 4,000 historical primary sources and full-text articles that cover U.S. history from pre-colonial times to present day. powered by Gale databases.

History Resource Center: World A collection of reference and full-text articles from academic journals, includes maps, chronological and geographic information, primary sources, and images. powered by Gale databases.

A to Z Maps Online Find historical maps, modern maps, and everything in between. Offers full-color and printable maps.

Religion and Philosophy Collection Use this resource to find information on religions and philosophies and their impact on daily life. powered by Gale databases.

Pop Culture Collection A collection of mostly full-text articles about pop culture. powered by Gale databases.

U.S. History Collection Find information about events and current opinions about U.S. history. powered by Gale databases.

War and Terrorism Collection Coverage begins in 1980 on global and country-specific conflicts, their causes, and how they are perceived. powered by Gale databases.

World History Collection Search for information and full-text articles about events in World History. powered by Gale databases.

Diversity Studies Collection Locate articles on cultural differences, influences, and global cultural relations. powered by Gale databases.

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues Collection Find coverage of this aspect of our culture from more than 30 full-text scholarly journals. Includes topics such as gender studies, family and marital issues, health aspects and more. Coverage begins in 1980. powered by Gale databases.

Psychology Collection Access over 200 full-text psychology and medical periodicals powered by Gale databases.

Military and Intelligence Database Search more than 7 million articles for information about military and intelligence issues. powered by Gale databases.

  • Gale Infotrac Articles Online Search Gale's large collection of research databases for full-text scholarly journal articles, magazine articles, and encyclopedia entries. powered by Gale databases.
  • EBSCOhost Research Databases Not sure which databases to use? Search all of the EBSCO powered databases at once. powered by EBSCOhost.

ResearchPro/Encore Use your library card, name, and password to login to Encore catalog and search for ResearchPro articles in many disciplines, including history, biography, and the social sciences.

 

I want to find information about the law or legal issues

LegalTrac Indexes articles from major law reviews, bar association journals, and legal journals. Also includes law-related articles from business and news journals. powered by Gale databases.

Criminal Justice Collection This collection includes information and articles about law, paralegal issues, and homeland security. powered by Gale databases.

Insurance & Liability Collection A collection that covers insurance topics, including labor relations, mortgage banking, and legal issues. powered by Gale databases.

 

I want information about repairing my car or engine

  • Auto Repair Reference Center Car repair manuals, charts, diagrams and more organized by year, make, and model of vehicle. powered by EBSCOhost.
 

I want to research my genealogy or find biographies

  • HeritageQuest Genealogy Research Database This unique, growing collection of research materials for tracing family history and American culture provides beginning or professional genealogists with a powerful online library, with original page images for all documents, accessible from the home or at the library. With over 25,000 books, the entire U.S. Federal Census, and other expanding collections, HeritageQuest Online users to tap into one of the largest collections of genealogy material in the country.
  • Biography Resource Center + Lives & Perspectives This resource combines Gale reference biographies with full-text articles from magazines and newspapers. It also offers images and multimedia files. powered by Gale databases.

 

I want to research businesses, find scholarly business articles, or read consumer information

Small Business Collection Find full-text articles on tips for small business owners, strategies, and more. powered by Gale databases.

Business Economics and Theory Find articles that focus on topics in economics. Most articles are available with full-text. powered by Gale databases.

Small Business Resource Center Learn how to start, finance, or manage your small business. Includes small business plans, how to guides and links to websites. powered by Gale databases.

Hospitality, Tourism, and Leisure Collection Search for information about the current (and historical) issues in hospitality and tourism. Also offers analysis of some areas of the industry including the economic aspects of tourism and more. powered by Gale databases.

Communications and Mass Media From marketing professionals to students studying for advanced degrees in linguistic theory, this collection provides current and accurate information from more than 100 journals in the communications field. Includes information in advertising, public relations, writing, linguistics and more. powered by Gale databases.

Popular Magazines Includes full-text articles from over 1,000 of the most-read magazines, including Consumer Reports, Time, NPR, US News and World Report and more. powered by Gale databases.

  • Gale Infotrac Articles Online Search Gale's large collection of research databases for full-text scholarly journal articles, magazine articles, and encyclopedia entries. powered by Gale databases.
  • EBSCOhost Research Databases Not sure which databases to use? Search all of the EBSCO powered databases at once. powered by EBSCOhost.

ResearchPro/Encore Use your library card, name, and password to login to Encore catalog and search for ResearchPro articles in many disciplines, including history, biography, and the social sciences.

 

I want to find articles in newspapers or popular magazines

Chicago Tribune Online Search this database for full-text articles from the Chicago Tribune, from 1985 to present (Sorry, pictures and obituaries are not available at this time.)

Northlake Herald Journal/Franklin Park Herald Journal with news of Northlake Search this database for full-text articles from the Herald Journal, from January 2002 to present (Sorry, pictures, obituaries, and classified ads are not available at this time).

InfoTrac Newspapers Find full-text articles from a variety of National Newspapers. powered by Gale databases.

Popular Magazines Includes full-text articles from over 1,000 of the most-read magazines, including Consumer Reports, Time, NPR, US News and World Report and more. powered by Gale databases.

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I want to find information about education, skills, or career development

Mango Mango is an online language learning system that can help you learn languages like Spanish, French, Japanese, Portuguese, German, Greek, Italian, Russian, and more.

Educator's Reference Complete Find full-text articles and information on education. Includes information on educational principles, child development, and educational best practices. powered by Gale databases.

Grolier Online Passport Designed for older students and adults, Grolier Online includes eight encyclopedia databases covering a wide range of subjects. Includes a tutorial, an interactive atlas, "today is" history links, and many other helpful features for students and educators.

Learning Express Online Interactive career and skills development in computer skills, including courses in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and more. Work at your own pace. Your library card is your username and you have to create a password the first time you use Learning Express.

Vocations, Careers, and Technical Education Collection Offering content from over 300 full-text journals, this collection offers content from general career guides to highly specialized industry journals. powered by Gale databases.

Student Resource Center-Gold Search for content based on the National Curriculum Standards. This database covers the core curricular areas, including history, literature, science, social studies, and more. powered by Gale databases.

  • Nursing and Allied Health Collection Search for information about patient care, health care administration and more. Includes nearly 400 journal holdings. powered by Gale databases.

Hospitality, Tourism, and Leisure Collection Search for information about the current (and historical) issues in hospitality and tourism. Also offers analysis of some areas of the industry including the economic aspects of tourism and more. powered by Gale databases.

World Book Discover Designed especially for older students who may be reading below grade level because of language or learning disabilities. Includes articles, like skills, interactive video and many other resources meant for older students.

 

I want to find information about hobbies and crafts

Gardening, Landscape, and Horticulture Collection Search for journal articles about gardening, landscaping, farming, landscape architecture, and other areas of horticulture. powered by Gale databases.

Culinary Arts Collection This collection includes 150 of the major cooking and nutrition magazines. Coverage includes thousands of searchable recipes, reviews, and industry information. powered by Gale databases.

 

I want to find information about taking care of my home

Home Improvement Collection Find information about tools, materials for projects, zoning requirements, and more. powered by Gale databases.

Gardening, Landscape, and Horticulture Collection Search for journal articles about gardening, landscaping, farming, landscape architecture, and other areas of horticulture. powered by Gale databases.

 

I want to find books or information appropriate for kids in grades K-8.

NoveList Plus: Your Guide to Fiction Looking for a new great book to read? Search by author, title, series, theme, topic, plot and more. Powered by EBSCOhost.

Searchasaurus- Elementary School Kids in grades K-5 can use this database to find information for school. Search for information on animals, health, history, people, places, science, math, music, art and more.

Kids InfoBits This resource is for beginning researchers in Kindergarten through Grade 5. Use the pictures and icons to find information on geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Kids Search- Middle and Elementary School Specially designed for kids in grades K-8, students can find information for their homework, encyclopedia articles, videos, and pictures.

Student Research Center- High School and Middle School Search through thousands of articles for information on technology, sports, social studies, science, math, history, health, business, careers, english and more.

Student Resource Center-Gold Search for information for your homework. This database includes history, literature, science, social studies, and more. It is also organized by grade level (lexile). powered by Gale databases.

World Book Online for Kids Especially designed for younger patrons, this site offers articles, games, activities, and science projects.

World Book Info Finder Similar to World Book Online for Kids, but designed for older students' homework and research needs. Includes research guides, news, a Biography Center and more.

Lands and Peoples Find information about countries, continents, and the people that live (or have lived) in those areas.

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center Looking for information about today's social issues? Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center offers viewpoint articles, scholarly articles, statistics, images and podcasts. powered by Gale databases.

Grolier Online Passport Designed for older students and adults, Grolier Online includes eight encyclopedia databases covering a wide range of subjects. Includes a tutorial, an interactive atlas, "today is" history links, and many other helpful features.

World Book Discover Designed especially for older students who may be reading below grade level because of language or learning disabilities. Includes articles, like skills, interactive video and many other resources meant for older students.

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