Databases

Legal Forms

Access a wide variety of fillable and customizable legal forms, all valid in the state of Illinois.

Peterson’s Test and Career Prep

Access study materials for standardized tests, professional certifications,  licensing exams, resume assistance, as well as school and program ratings.

Academic Search Elite

Comprehensive, multi-disciplinary resource of scholarly research. Coverage on a wide range of topics. Includes peer-reviewed full text resources.

AGRICOLA

Contains citations about all aspects of agriculture and related fields. Includes: journal articles, monographs, proceedings, theses, patents, and more.

Alt HealthWatch

Provides information on complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to healthcare and wellness.

Auto Repair Source

Repair information and schedules, diagrams, parts and labor estimates, service alerts, and recalls. Covers thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.

Biography Reference Center

More than 390,000 biographies. Includes complete full text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine as well as thousands of narrative biographies.

Biography Reference eBooks

Encompasses a rich selection of biographic titles, covering popular and important figures in business, film, history, music, politics, sports and more.

Book Collection: Nonfiction

Thousands of books cover core subject areas as well as information on careers, health, sports, adventure, technology, life skills and more.

Business Source Elite

Full-text coverage of top business, management and economics journals and periodicals.

Ethnic Diversity Source

This full-text database is a dedicated resource covering the culture, traditions, social treatment and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America.

eBook Subscription: Business Collection

Access to thousands of e-books dedicated to the study of business.

eBook Subscription: Cricket Media Collection

Access to award-winning, short-form fiction and nonfiction titles for students from pre-K to 8th grade.

eBook Subscription: Diversity & Ethnic Studies

This groundbreaking collection includes over 6,000 high-quality e-books on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

eBook Subscription: High School Collection

This robust collection includes a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials for high school students.

eBook Subscription: History Reference

A companion to the History Reference Source database, this contains a rich selection of historical titles, covering global topics from the ancient world through today.

eBook Subscription: K-5 Collection

This e-book collection supports a quality learning experience for K-5 students across all subject areas taught in elementary schools.

eBook Subscription: 6-8 Collection

This e-book collection supports a quality learning experience for 6-8 students across all subject areas taught in middle schools.

eBook Subscription: K-8 Collection

This e-book collection supports a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools.

eBook Subscription: Literary Reference

Contains a broad range of literary-related subjects with selections including literary criticism, study guides, and classics such as Emma, Dracula, and Frankenstein.

eBook Subscription: MAS Reference

Includes titles covering a broad range of general reference subjects, such as biography, careers, language arts, literature, government, math, science, current events, and social-emotional health.

eBook Subscription: MasterFILE Reference

Contains reference books covering a broad range of general subjects, including biography, history, architecture, literature, cooking, health, science, self-help, religion, current events, sports, travel, and more.

eBook Subscription: Middle Search Reference

A broad range of reference subject coverage for middle school students, with topics including social studies, math, history, language arts, technology, geography, culture, and science.

eBook Subscription: Primary Search Reference

A range of general reference subject coverage for elementary school students, with topics like social studies, history, language arts, geography, culture, math, and science.

eBook Subscription: Public Library Collection

This general reference e-book collection features titles covering a wide range of topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies, and cooking.

eBook Subscription: Science Reference

Titles covering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

eBook Subscription: Small Business Source

Titles covering accounting, human resources, management, marketing, tax law, and more.

ERIC

Index of journal articles, books, theses, curriculum guides, conference papers, standards, and guidelines on a wide range of education topics.

Health Source: Consumer Edition

Subjects include fitness, nutrition, diabetes, aging, women’s health, children’s health, and more.

Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition

Provides researchers, allied health professionals, nurses, and medical educators access to peer-reviewed, scholarly journals on many medical disciplines.

History Reference Center

Covering topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century, this database contains full-text journals, magazines, books, and thousands of primary source documents.

Hobbies and Crafts Source

Subject areas include 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.

Learning Express

Learn the fundamentals of computers, the internet, and popular applications with this user-friendly e-learning platform that contains more than 100 video tutorials.

Legal Source

A scholarly resource of current issues, studies, and trends of the legal world. For attorneys, educators, businesspeople, law librarians, students, and paralegals.

LGBTQ+ Source

Provides scholarly and popular LGBTQ+ publications in full text, plus historically important primary sources, including monographs, magazines, newspapers, and videos.

Library and Information Science Source

Journals and periodicals that help librarians and researchers keep pace with the latest trends in the field.

Literary Reference Source

Full-text literary database including thousands of synopses, critical essays, book reviews, literary journals, and author biographies, plus classic novels, short stories, and poems.

MAS Complete

Designed for high school libraries and offers coverage of popular high school magazines and reference books.

MasterFILE Complete

Broad collection of popular full-text magazines and reference books. Magazines include People, Better Homes and Gardens, TIME, and Newsweek.

Middle Search Plus

Magazines and reference books for middle school students.

Newspaper Source Plus

Includes millions of articles from newspapers, newswires, and news magazines. Offers television and radio transcripts, and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources.

NovelList

Contains information on over 260,000 fiction and nonfiction titles. Features lists of award-winning books, book discussion guides, Read-a-Like recommendations, and complete series information.

NovelList K-8

Find just the right book by subject, age, awards won, books made into movies, and much more.  Includes tools for teachers such as Lexile levels and Common Core standards.

Points of View Reference Center

Presents multiple sides of over 500 issues. Helps students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.

Primary Search

Content from children’s magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedia entries, and images. Students can learn about animals, musicians, fitness, space exploration, and much more.

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. For psychologists, counselors, researchers, and students.

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 & Philosphy Collection

Hundreds of full-text journals and magazines covering many religious and philosophical topics, including world religions, religious history, political philosophy, and philosophy of language.

Science Reference Source

Provides full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos, as well as science experiments, curriculum-aligned lesson plans, and a vast image collection.

Small Business Source

Covers all aspects of starting and operating a business. Includes information on accounting, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more. State-specific information included.

Small Engine Repair Source

Repair guides for small engines and routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service, etc.). Coverage includes lawn mowers, motorcycles, tractors, and snowmobiles.