A-Z List
Resources for all your research and learning needs. Need help using one of these services? Check out Niche Academy for easy-to-follow guides.
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Access World News
Article and topic search drawing from newspapers around the world.
America’s Genealogy Bank
Historical newspaper articles and obituaries search.
America’s Obituaries and Death Notices
Search for obituaries and death notices from newspapers around the United States.
Search for ancestors in census and other genealogical records from around the world.
APS JournalsAmerican Physical Society journals. NOTE: APS Journals is only available within the library.
ArticleFirstFull text and citations from journal articles.
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Chicagoland News Sources
Articles from Chicago area papers.
Chicago Sun-Times
Text archives from 1986, image edition 2018 to current.
Chicago Tribune Historical
Archives from 1849 to 1984.
Science and humanities from Latin American journals.
CreativebugTutorials for DIY crafters, creators and artists. Includes patterns and some project lists.
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Driving Tests
Rules of the Road and sample driving tests for cars, motorcycles, and the CDL in English, Spanish, and Russian.
Duolingo
Language learning tool.
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EcoScholarly journals
EricEducation and teaching journals
ExploraOne-stop, first-step in a research project. Simultaneously search six sources. Full text Consumer Reports.
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First SearchIncludes ArticleFirst, ClasePeriodica, Eco, Eric, Government Publications Office, Medline and WorldCat
Funk & Wagnalls New World EncyclopediaG
Gale Courses
Six-week online continuing education classes. Classes cover many topics from computer software and COMPTIA preparation to Genealogy, PMP and more.
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Heritage QuestSearch for American ancestors.
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Learning Express LibraryBooks and sample tests for SAT and ACT test preparation, GED, workplace skills and citizenship exams.
Legal Forms, Gale
Sample legal forms; available in several editable formats.
Lynda.com
Learn technology, creative and business skills
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Mango LanguagesLearn to speak over 70 languages with self-paced lessons.
Language learning tool for children. English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and more available.
Medigap Buyers’ ReportWork through to get a personalized Medicare Supplement Insurance Planner.
MedlineMedicine, dentistry and nursing journals; most aimed at medical professionals.
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NewsBank
Newspaper archives including the Daily Herald, Post-Tribune, Wheeling Countryside and more.
Updated Associated Press news.
Novelist PlusFind read-alikes for your favorite books, book discussion guides, lists of award-winning novels and more.
Novelist K-8Read-alikes, award-winning titles and more.
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Proquest NewsstandArticles from many U.S. major dailies, including Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post.
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Record Information ServicesChicago area information on real estate transactions, new businesses, foreclosures and bankruptcies.
Reference SolutionsA national directory with powerful search tools built in. Was called Reference USA.
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Scholastic TeachablesReady-to-use worksheets and forms for parents and teachers to use with their K-8 students. SIRS/Issues Researcher
Pro- and con- essays on current events topics.
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Tumble Book Library
E-books, puzzles, videos and games for youth.
One-on-one homework help from certified tutors in a variety of subjects.
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Value LineInvestment data, tools, and analysis;
How to find company reports
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Weiss FinancialRatings and evaluations of insurance companies, credit unions, banks, stocks and mutual funds.
WorldCatCatalog of library holdings from around the world.