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Ancestry.com - Search immigration and census information, as well as birth, death and marriage records from the SSDI, includes UK census as well dating back to 1790
Grant Source - Database from Donor's Forum of Chicago
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Business
Find company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and periodicals. Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information
Learn how to start, finance or manage your small business. Resources include sample business plans, how to guides, articles and websites.
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Career Information
For individuals studying law or law enforcement, paralegal, or looking for a career in Homeland Security, this collection gives access to approximately 150 journals.
A comprehensive career resource with information on thousands of companies. Includes salaries and details for jobs at specific companies, as well as actual interview questions and hiring process details. Also included are reviews written by employees
This collection provides well-rounded coverage from 500 industry journals in the hospitality and tourism field, while also allowing for focused study of specialized aspects of the industry - including cultural aspects of travel, leisure activities, economic aspects of tourism, and more
Students, law school faculty and legal researchers can find the legal publications they need here. LegalTrac® provides indexing for more than 1,400 titles selected on the basis of criteria provided by a special advisory committee of the American Association of Law Libraries
All aspects of the Nursing profession are covered in this collection of 400 titles and will be of use to both professionals already working in the field as well as students pursuing a career
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Computers
Use this database to find computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology
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Education (K-8)
For beginning researchers in Kindergarten through Grade 5 with a colorful, popular site is curriculum-related and age appropriate with full-text content from the best elementary reference sources and magazines. This database covers geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
The most popular set of encyclopedias come to life! Beautiful color pages to explore countries, animals, art, games, science projects and lots of help with homework. Find research help including a handy citation builder and information on primary sources.
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Education / Research
The premier source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources. With extensive coverage of millions of articles available in both PDF and HTML full-text with no restrictions, researchers are able to find accurate information quickly. Includes full-text coverage of the New York Times back to 1995. Updated daily
Biographies with related full-text articles for current or historic figures of nearly 160,000 concise and in-depth biographies drawn from subject encyclopedias published under the highly respected Macmillan, Scribner and Gale imprints
This collection provides current and accurate information from more than 100 journals focused on all aspects of the communications field. Key subjects covered include: advertising and public relations, literature and writing, linguistics, and many more
A selection of full-text sources on educational principles, child development and psychology and best practices in education. Majority of the full-text titles included are also found in the ERIC database. The database is updated daily and provides 24-hour access from school or home
Research any subject imaginable with access to over 75,000 full-text articles; A to Z browse, subject browse, access dictionaries and notable quotes, as well as classic literature
Providing robust coverage of the field of environmental issues and policy, this collection, which includes nearly 200 journals, provides instant access to the multiple viewpoints of this volatile field of study, including perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests
With more than 100 full-text magazines and journals covered in databases such as the Wilson Art Index and RILM, this collection will provide your students with resources to support research in areas such as drama, music, art history, and filmmaking
Please call the Reference Department at (708) 795-8000 ext. 3087 for the password to access this comprehensive database featuring WorldCat and Medline
Gale Virtual Reference provides full-text access to over 300 books of subjects ranging from science, to business, to history. Browse an individual book or search the entire collection for information; this site can also be translated into Spanish, French and Portuguese
A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics, millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily
The most authoritative, age-appropriate research and learning resource on the Web today. With two learning environments, eight curriculum-aligned databases and over 500,000 links to academically-relevant articles, Web sites and periodicals, Grolier Online is the most trusted first stop in research
Search public, academic and special libraries throughout the state of Illinois
An innovative Web-based full-text newspaper database which allows users to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, newspaper section or other assigned fields.
Students, law school faculty and legal researchers can find the legal publications they need here. LegalTrac® provides indexing for more than 1,400 titles selected on the basis of criteria provided by a special advisory committee of the American Association of Law Libraries
Up-to-date biographical information, overviews, full-text literary criticism and reviews on more than 130,000 writers in all disciplines, from all time periods and from around the world. The optional MLA International Bibliography module adds citations for hundreds of thousands of books, articles and dissertations from 1926 to the present, linked to full text where available
Covering world literature and authors throughout history includes over 150,000 full-text poems and 800,000+ poetry citations, and short stories, speeches, and plays. As well as also secondary materials like biographies, images, and more! From Shakespeare's sonnets to poems by Donald Hall or short stories from Edgar Allan Poe to works by Annie Proulx, LitFinder has you covered
Access full-text newspapers from across the USA from 1992 to the present, as well as articles from The Chicago Sun Times, RedEye, and The Daily Herald.
Can help you find your next great read. With information on over 250,000 fiction and readable nonfiction titles included, plus feature content including lists of award-winning books, Book Discussion Guides, BookTalks, Recommended Reads and more, NoveList Plus is a complete readers' resource
All aspects of the Nursing profession are covered in this collection of 400 titles and will be of use to both professionals already working in the field as well as students pursuing a career
Features viewpoint articles, topic overviews, full-text magazine, academic journal, and newspaper articles, primary source documents, statistics, images and podcasts, and links to Websites.
Access the Chicago Tribune -- current issues are full text and indexed, with comprehensive coverage back to 1985. Also includes Proquest Historical Newspapers: Chicago Tribune (1849-1986), which provides easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time.
Illinois Public Records provided by Record Information Services. Scroll through Chicagoland's public records, real estate transactions, mortgages, foreclosures, and more. Keep an eye on housing values in your community
This collection gives individuals a basic understanding of the study of the mind, emotions and how the human mind develops -- and diminishes -- over time. Have instant access to 200 subject-appropriate full-text periodicals
Thousands of topic overviews, experiments, biographies, pictures and illustrations are just a few clicks away! The latest scientific developments are covered in articles from over 200 magazines and academic journals and links to quality web sites.
Access to all core curriculum areas including history, literature, science, social studies, more than 1,100 full-text periodicals and newspapers, primary sources, creative works, and multimedia, including hours of video and audio clips and podcasts.
The most popular set of encyclopedias come to life! Beautiful color pages to explore countries, animals, art, games, science projects and lots of help with homework. Find help with research help including a handy citation builder and information on primary sources.
WorldCat is the world's largest network of library content and services. WorldCat lets you search the collections of libraries in your community and thousands more around the world. WorldCat grows every day thanks to the efforts of librarians and other information specialists
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Health and Wellness
Instant access to trusted medical reference materials including thousands of journals articles, pamphlets, and videos. Material contained in this Resource Center is intended for informational purposes only
All aspects of the Nursing profession are covered in this collection of 400 titles and will be of use to both professionals already working in the field as well as students pursuing a career
This collection gives individuals a basic understanding of the study of the mind, emotions and how the human mind develops -- and diminishes -- over time. Have instant access to 200 subject-appropriate full-text periodicals
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History
Access to thousands of (primary) documents, articles, reference titles, and full-text journal covering themes, events, individuals and periods in U.S. history from pre-Colonial times to the present.
A comprehensive collection of award-winning reference, full-text articles from ancient Europe to Latin America and from the Far East to the Renaissance, spanning the globe from ancient times to the present.
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Home Improvement and Repair
Find repair and diagnostic information for your car in our easy searchable database! Begin your search by selecting the year, make and model and download easy to read instructions as well as car care tips and up tp date safety alerts
The Culinary Arts collection includes 150 of the major cooking and nutrition magazines. Coverage includes thousands of searchable recipes, restaurant reviews, and industry information
Journals focused on key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture. A fertile and growing collection, this collection includes content relating to both the practical aspects as well as the scientific theory of horticulture studies
Even the smallest home improvement project can be daunting this collection of nearly 100 home improvement focused titles, will hep everyone from hobbyists to professional carpenters.
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Literature
Up-to-date biographical information, overviews, full-text literary criticism and reviews on more than 130,000 writers in all disciplines, from all time periods and from around the world. The optional MLA International Bibliography module adds citations for hundreds of thousands of books, articles and dissertations from 1926 to the present, linked to full text where available
Covering world literature and authors throughout history, LitFinder contains a wealth of literary works including over 150,000 full-text poems and 800,000+ poetry citations, as well as short stories, speeches, and plays. For students or patrons seeking a deeper view into literature, LitFinder also includes secondary materials like biographies, images, and more! From Shakespeare's sonnets to poems by Donald Hall or short stories from Edgar Allan Poe to works by Annie Proulx, LitFinder has you covered
Can help you find your next great read. With information on over 250,000 fiction and readable nonfiction titles included, plus feature content including lists of award-winning books, Book Discussion Guides, BookTalks, Recommended Reads and more, NoveList Plus is a complete readers' resource
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Magazines and Newspapers
A collection of Hispanic magazines with full text. Covers business, health, technology, culture, current topics and other subjects
An innovative Web-based full-text newspaper database which allows users to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, newspaper section or other assigned fields.
Access full-text newspapers from across the USA from 1992 to the present, as well as articles from The Chicago Sun Times, RedEye, and The Daily Herald.
ProQuest Newspapers
Access the Chicago Tribune -- current issues are full text and indexed, with comprehensive coverage back to 1985. Also includes Proquest Historical Newspapers: Chicago Tribune (1849-1986), which provides easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time.
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Science
With broad coverage of agriculture and its related fields, this collection provides a comprehensive view of this growing body of knowledge. Comprised of nearly 200 titles, researchers will have access to current and authoritative content that spans the industry -- from practical aspects of farming to cutting edge scientific research in horticulture
Providing robust coverage of the field of environmental issues and policy, this collection, which includes nearly 200 journals, provides instant access to the multiple viewpoints of this volatile field of study, including perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests
Thousands of topic overviews, experiments, biographies, pictures and illustrations are just a few clicks away! The latest scientific developments are covered in articles from over 200 magazines and academic journals and links to quality web sites.
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Spanish Language / en Espanol
A collection of Hispanic magazines with full text. Covers business, health, technology, culture, current topics and other subjects
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