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More than 390,000 biographies including articles from Biography Today and Biography Magazine as well as thousands of narrative biographies.
A companion to the Biography Reference Source database covering popular and important figures in business, film, history, music, politics, sports and more.
Thousands of books with information on careers, health, sports, adventure, technology, life skills and more.
Booklist is a book-review magazine that has been published by the American Library Association for more than 100 years, and is widely viewed as offering the most reliable reviews to help libraries decide what to buy and to help library patrons and students decide what to read, view, or listen to.
Reviews and Interviews on new and popular books. Content from the print copy updated each month. Pick up a print copy in the library.
Thousands of e-books dedicated to the study of business.
Builds strong literacy skills in students from pre-K to 8th grade by offering digital access to award-winning, short-form fiction and nonfiction titles.
This collection includes a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials.
An e-book collection for K-8 students on all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools.
A collection of e-books covering a wide range of topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies, and cooking.
This e-book collection includes topics on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
A companion to the History Reference Source database, this contains a selection of historical titles, covering global topics from the ancient world through today.
Literary database covering all genres and time periods. Includes critical essays, book reviews, literary journals, and author biographies, plus classic novels, short stories, and poems.
Contains literary-related subjects including literary criticism, study guides, and classics such as Emma, Dracula, and Frankenstein.
Offers coverage of popular high school magazines and reference books.
A selection of titles covering a broad range of general reference subjects, including biography, careers, language arts, literature, government, math, science, current events, and social-emotional health.
Collection of popular magazines and reference books.
Contains reference books covering general reference subjects, including biography, history, architecture, literature, cooking, health and wellness, science, self-help, religion, current events, sports, travel and more.
Magazines and reference books for middle school students.
A broad range of general reference subject coverage for middle school students.
A database to help match readers with books
A database to help school-age children match readers with books.
Includes children’s magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedia entries, and images.
Reference information for primary school students, with topics like social studies, history, language arts, geography, culture, math, and science.
Titles cover science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Search for items held by libraries worldwide.
Use for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and more.
This database provides coverage of top business, management and economics journals and periodicals.
A wide variety of e-books dedicated to the study of business.
Collection of resources put together by RLAPL staff that covers resources for unemployment, small busineses, job seekers, mental health, financial and credit, food and security, and other community resources.
Registered 501(c)3 not for profit corporation in Libertyville providing assistance for early stage firms and the creation of start-up businesses within Northeastern Illinois.
Public Records Electronic Database provides access to public information for Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties. Here you will find records for new homes, new businesses, foreclosures, and bankruptcies.
Regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces from 1990.
Covers all aspects of starting and operating a business.
Gale Presents: Udemy (based on the Udemy for Business collection) offers over 3500 on-demand video tutorials covering technology (e.g., Office, Windows, and Mac OS, coding, etc.), business & management, languages, job & career skills, arts, hobbies, and personal growth. Select courses offer Professional Development Units (PDU) or certifications.
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Repair information and schedules, diagrams, parts and labor estimates, service alerts, and recalls. Covers thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.
Subject areas include arts & crafts; games & electronics; models; needlework; outdoors & nature; and scrapbooking & paper craft.
Includes maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating, home & garden, etc. Includes more than 130 reference books.
Repair guides for small engines and routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service, etc.). Coverage includes lawn mowers, motorcycles, tractors, and snowmobiles.
Océano Aula de Padres es un gran producto que le da acceso instantáneo, a través de Internet, a grandes cantidades de información de una forma simple y eficiente. Su amplia base de datos incorpora contenidos sobre el cuidado y la salud de los hijos. Dispone de un avanzado sistema de búsqueda, desarrollado íntegramente por Océano, que permite navegar ágilmente por la base de datos; desde la búsqueda más amplia hasta la más restringida, y devuelve siempre resultados relevantes. Océano Aula de Padres está construido alrededor de una amplia base de datos que incluye varios tipos de fuentes de información.
Elaborado por la Biblioteca Pública de Chicago, pero un gran recurso para todos. ¡Utiliza una computadora para hacer casi cualquier cosa! Elige diferentes temas que incluyen la inscripción en healthcare.gov, el uso de computadoras, el uso de un aparato móvil, la solicitud de empleo en línea, y más.
Mango es un sistema de aprendizaje de idiomas en línea que enseña habilidades de conversación reales para la comunicación práctica en inglés e otros lenguajes. A través de la diversión y lecciones atractivas e interactivas, Mango hace que el aprendizaje de un nuevo idioma sea rápido, fácil y muy eficaz.
Océano Medicina y Salud es un producto específicamente desarrollado para estudiantes de medicina, enfermería y carreras paramédicas, así como para médicos y enfermeras, que proporciona acceso vía Internet a contenidos específicos de medicina, enfermería y salud. Océano Medicina y Salud dispone de una amplia base de datos con más de 25,000 artículos y 53,000 gráficos e ilustraciones de medicina, enfermería y salud en español. Por la amplitud de sus contenidos, es útil a personas interesadas en temas de salud aunque no sean necesariamente profesionales del sector. Es una herramienta de apoyo al aprendizaje para estudiantes, así como una fuente de información para profesionales en su trabajo diario.
Océano Saber, específicamente desarrollado para bibliotecas, pone a su alcance más de 200,000 artículos a texto completo en español para proporcionarle respuesta inmediata a todas sus consultas. Este centro de recursos da acceso instantáneo, a través de Internet, a grandes cantidades de información de una forma simple y eficiente. Su amplia base de datos incorpora contenidos sobre todas las áreas del conocimiento. Dispone de un avanzado sistema de búsqueda, desarrollado íntegramente por Océano, que permite navegar ágilmente por la base de datos; desde la búsqueda más amplia hasta la más restringida, y devuelve siempre resultados relevantes.
Gale Presenta: Udemy (basado en la colección Udemy for Business) ofrece más de 3500 tutoriales de vídeo bajo demanda sobre tecnología (por ejemplo, Office, Windows y Mac OS, codificación, etc.), negocios y administración, idiomas, habilidades laborales y profesionales, artes, pasatiempos y crecimiento personal. Algunos cursos ofrecen unidades de desarrollo profesional (PDU) o certificaciones.
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Family history, census information, immigration, and more records. Coverage includes the United States and the United Kingdom.
Free genealogy resource hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Does require a free account to view details.
Site to find photos and information on gravesites worldwide.
Coverage on a wide range of topics.
From the National Agricultural Library. Contains citations about all aspects of agriculture and related fields.
Indexes over 12,500 academic and general magazines and journals, some in full text.
Regional and historical cookbooks, culinary influences, television commercials, and “how to” food preparation videos. Covers food across America.
Detailed information on all 50 states, five territories, the District of Colombia, and the US as a whole. In-depth information on geography and a broad range of topics.
In-depth information on 175 countries, including topics such as festivals, sports, food, religion, and more.
A food culture and traditional recipes database for 174 countries. Covers recipes, dining etiquette, and special occasion foods.
Information on countries provided by the CIA.
Index to journal articles and reports in education.
This database is a dedicated resource covering the culture, traditions, social treatment and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America.
Covering topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century..
A companion to the History Reference Source database, this contains a selection of historical titles, covering global topics from the ancient world through today.
LGBTQ+ Source is the definitive database for LGBTQ+ studies. It provides scholarly and popular LGBTQ+ publications.
Journals and periodicals that help librarians and researchers keep pace with the latest trends in the field.
Literary database covering all genres and time periods. Includes critical essays, book reviews, literary journals, and author biographies, plus classic novels, short stories, and poems.
Contains literary-related subjects including literary criticism, study guides, and classics such as Emma, Dracula, and Frankenstein.
A selection of titles covering a broad range of general reference subjects, including biography, careers, language arts, literature, government, math, science, current events, and social-emotional health.
Collection of popular magazines and reference books.
Contains reference books covering general reference subjects, including biography, history, architecture, literature, cooking, health and wellness, science, self-help, religion, current events, sports, travel and more.
Magazines and reference books for middle school students.
A broad range of general reference subject coverage for middle school students.
Includes millions of articles from newspapers, newswires, and news magazines.
An index of papers presented at conferences.
Presents multiple sides of over 500 issues. Helps students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays.
An index of conference publications.
Specialized information for librarians, teachers, and education researchers.
Covers a broad range of subjects in the fields of psychology, behavioral sciences, and related disciplines.
Regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces from 1990.
Journals and magazines covering many religious and philosophical topics, including world religions, religious history, political philosophy, and philosophy of language.
Includes science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos.
Full text articles in science, humanities, education and business.
Collection of resources put together by RLAPL staff that covers resources for unemployment, small busineses, job seekers, mental health, financial and credit, food and security, and other community resources.
Completely free, requires no registration, and will help you prepare for the driver knowledge test and become a safe driver. It provides free access to a wealth of driver-related resources, including: free online permit practice tests based on the actual contents of each State’s Driver Manual driver’s training, frequently asked questions, latest official Driver’s Manuals. Incudes the largest free online database of driver’s education questions and tests, covering all 50 States!
Government Publications Office, the world’s largest publisher.
Verify licenses, find physician profiles, and submit complaints to the agency that regulates professional licenses.
Confirm your registration status, find your polling place, and view sample ballots.
Thousands of legal forms by topic including Bankruptcy, Divorce, Name Changes, Wills & Estate Planning and more.
For attorneys, educators, businesspeople, law librarians, students, and paralegals.
Easy to use website covering a wide variety of legal topics.
Public Records Electronic Database provides access to public information for Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties. Here you will find records for new homes, new businesses, foreclosures, and bankruptcies.
How to find and contact elected officials.
Provides information on complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to healthcare and wellness.
The nation’s health protection agency. Includes health related information for travelers.
Put together by Chicago Public Library but a great resource for everyone. Use a computer to do almost anything! Choose different topics which include enrolling with healthcare.gov, using computers, using a mobile device, applying or jobs online, and more.
Collection of resources put together by RLAPL staff that covers resources for unemployment, small busineses, job seekers, mental health, financial and credit, food and security, and other community resources.
Include information on fitness, nutrition, diabetes, aging, women's health, children's health, and more.
Scholarly journals on many medical disciplines.
Verify licenses, find physician profiles, and submit complaints to the agency that regulates professional licenses.
Nonprofit worldwide leader in medical care, research, and education. Site is searchable by symptoms, conditions, diseases, drugs, etc.
Index to over 3,500 medical journals for health professionals.
Covers a broad range of subjects in the fields of psychology, behavioral sciences, and related disciplines.
Use for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and more.
Put together by Chicago Public Library but a great resource for everyone. Use a computer to do almost anything! Choose different topics which include enrolling with healthcare.gov, using computers, using a mobile device, applying or jobs online, and more.
Collection of resources put together by RLAPL staff that covers resources for unemployment, small busineses, job seekers, mental health, financial and credit, food and security, and other community resources.
From seniors learning computer basics to seasoned professionals brushing up on Microsoft Office to unemployed individuals gaining career skills to students practicing math, everyone can find something useful at GCFLearnFree.org.
Gives job seekers the tools they need to explore careers, find open positions, apply for jobs, and get hired. Also includes tools to create resumes and cover letters.
*Features a drop-off resume review service* On-demand live tutoring online noon to midnight daily. Also available: Drop-off essay assistance, Drop-off resume assistance, SAT Practice Tests, ACT Practice Tests, GED Practice, and more.
Put together by Chicago Public Library but a great resource for everyone. Use a computer to do almost anything! Choose different topics which include enrolling with healthcare.gov, using computers, using a mobile device, applying or jobs online, and more.
Creativebug offers online video arts and crafts workshops and techniques. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print, and more.
Never stop learning. Whether you’re looking for college-level, professional development, or personal enrichment courses, Gale Online Courses offers hundreds of online courses that are accessible anywhere online, 24/7. Gale Courses offer well-crafted lessons, expert online instruction, and interaction with fellow students. Courses begin on the third Wednesday of each month.
From seniors learning computer basics to seasoned professionals brushing up on Microsoft Office to unemployed individuals gaining career skills to students practicing math, everyone can find something useful at GCFLearnFree.org.
Learn the fundamentals of computers, the internet and popular software applications with self- paced video tutorials.
Contains practice tests, interactive tutorials, e-books, articles, and flashcards to help improve academic skills.
Resources designed to support success in higher education and preparation for today’s workforce.
Provides online access to a unique and extensive collection of academic, college preparation and career-related tutorials, practice tests, articles, e-books, and flashcards.
Mango’s language-learning program provides another way to learn new languages. Mango provides over 70 different languages with in-depth explanations. For more info, watch the clip below.
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*Features a drop-off resume review service* On-demand live tutoring online noon to midnight daily. Also available: Drop-off essay assistance, Drop-off resume assistance, SAT Practice Tests, ACT Practice Tests, GED Practice, and more.
Gale Presents: Udemy (based on the Udemy for Business collection) offers over 3500 on-demand video tutorials covering technology (e.g., Office, Windows, and Mac OS, coding, etc.), business & management, languages, job & career skills, arts, hobbies, and personal growth. Select courses offer Professional Development Units (PDU) or certifications.
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Put together by Chicago Public Library but a great resource for everyone. Use a computer to do almost anything! Choose different topics which include enrolling with healthcare.gov, using computers, using a mobile device, applying or jobs online, and more.
If you are new to computers, haven’t used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, Digital Learn has the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed.
Never stop learning. Whether you’re looking for college-level, professional development, or personal enrichment courses, Gale Online Courses offers hundreds of online courses that are accessible anywhere online, 24/7. Gale Courses offer well-crafted lessons, expert online instruction, and interaction with fellow students. Courses begin on the third Wednesday of each month.
From seniors learning computer basics to seasoned professionals brushing up on Microsoft Office to unemployed individuals gaining career skills to students practicing math, everyone can find something useful at GCFLearnFree.org.
Learn the fundamentals of computers, the internet and popular software applications with self- paced video tutorials.
Gale Presents: Udemy (based on the Udemy for Business collection) offers over 3500 on-demand video tutorials covering technology (e.g., Office, Windows, and Mac OS, coding, etc.), business & management, languages, job & career skills, arts, hobbies, and personal growth. Select courses offer Professional Development Units (PDU) or certifications.
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