AGRICOLA is a bibliographic database consisting of literature citations for journal articles, monographs, proceedings, theses, patents, translations, audiovisual materials, computer software, and technical reports about all aspects of agriculture.
Academic Search Elite is a database from EBSCO that provides access to academic journals, abstracts, and indexes
Alt Healthwatch is a full-text alternative health research database focused on complementary, holistic, and integrated health care and wellness approaches. It offers the latest information about the evolving practice of holistic medicine and therapies.
Ancestry® Library Edition, distributed exclusively by ProQuest and powered by Ancestry.com, delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more. Ancestry Library Edition brings the world’s most popular consumer online genealogy resource to your library.
. Auto Repair Source™ provides the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of vehicles.
Biography Reference Center provides thousands of reliable full-text biographies, including the complete full text of Biography Today and Biography, plus narrative biographies not available in other databases.
Biography Reference eBook Subscription encompasses a rich selection of biographic titles, covering popular and important figures in business, film, history, music, politics, sports, and more.
Book Collection: Nonfiction is a cross-curricular database providing abstracts and searchable full text for thousands of popular nonfiction books.
Discover a world of possibilities with Boundless, an extensive collection of eBooks, audio, and digital media.
Business Source Elite provides full-text coverage of top business, management, and economics journals and periodicals.
6-8 Collection offers unlimited user access to thousands of juvenile fiction and non-fiction e-books. These e-books support a quality learning experience for students in grades 6-8, across a wide range of academic subjects.
Business Collection equips students and faculty with access to thousands of e-books dedicated to the study of business. From conducting business research to helping students understand general business concepts, this collection offers the in-demand titles your library needs.
Cricket Media Collection 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 by Cricket Media. This unique e-book collection explores a wide range of subjects to help young readers explore and expand their worlds.
Diversity & Ethnic Studies Subscription Collection includes thousands of high-quality e-books on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
High School Collection gives students, educators, and administrators on-the-go access to popular e-books. This robust collection is an easy and cost-effective way for libraries to provide full-text e-books that align with their school’s curricula. It includes a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials.
K-5 Collection is a multidisciplinary subscription collection that offers unlimited user access to thousands of juvenile fiction and non-fiction e-books. These e-books support a quality learning experience for K-5 students across a wide range of academic subjects.
K-8 Collection contains more than 15,000* e-books chosen to support a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools.
Public Library Collection offers high-quality e-books covering a wide range of topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies, and cooking. This general reference e-book collection features titles for both adults and juveniles, as well as best-selling and recommended titles from leading publishers.
ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) is an authoritative database of indexed and full-text education literature and resources. Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education, it is an essential tool for education researchers of all kinds.
Ethnic Diversity Source is a full-text database that is a dedicated resource covering the culture, traditions, social treatment, and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America. It provides full text from a growing list of sources including peer-reviewed journals, magazines, newspapers, e-books, biographies, and primary source documents.
Explore More Illinois is a cultural pass program that allows Illinois public library cardholders access discounts at museums, park districts, historical societies, zoos, arts centers, recreational facilities, and other attractions.
Health Source: Consumer Edition provides full-text access to nearly 80 consumer health magazines and almost 100 health reference books, plus current, health-related pamphlets.
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition is a library database that provides access to full-text academic articles on a variety of nursing- and allied health-related topics, including pediatric nursing, critical care, mental health, nursing management, medical law, and more.
HeritageHub provides access to hundreds of years of obituaries and death notices from thousands of newspapers and funeral homes throughout the United States. This one-of-a-kind collection can help patrons learn more about their ancestors and others.
History Reference Center offers a variety of information resources and productivity tools to support students and educators in meeting curriculum goals.
History Reference eBook Subscription. 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.
Hobbies and Crafts Source offers detailed “how-to” instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast.
Home Improvement Source is a collection of comprehensive full-text content, this database provides detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of do-it-yourself home improvement and repair projects.
Hoopla is a free digital streaming service that allows library users to borrow and access content such as audiobooks, ebooks, movies, TV shows, music, and digital comics.
LearningExpress Library has interactive online tutorials, practice tests, articles, eBooks, and support for test preparation, all easily accessible online
Legal Source is a database that provides legal research tools for attorneys, educators, students, and others interested in the law. It includes 960 full-text law journals, which can help users keep up with current legal issues, trends, and studies.
LGBTQ+ Source is a major database for LGBTQ+ studies. It includes both scholarly and popular publications covering lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer issues, including journals, books, magazines, and newspapers.
Library & Information Science Source is the largest full-text database for library and information science studies. It provides hundreds of full-text journals covering all related subjects, including librarianship, classification, information management, and the history of library studies.
The Literary Reference eBook Collection is offered as a companion to Literary Reference Source databases, containing reference books from top educational publishers and presses, as well as several classic fiction titles.
Literary Reference Source is a rich full-text literary database covering all genres and periods. It includes thousands of synopses, critical essays, book reviews, literary journals, and author biographies, plus full-text classic novels, short stories, and poems. 116,000 classic and contemporary poems.
Mango Languages is an online language-learning website and mobile app that offers courses in over 70 languages. The app is designed to help users learn vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and culture through interactive lessons, real-life conversations, and native-speaker audio
MAS Complete is a research database designed for high school libraries containing full text for hundreds of popular magazines and e-books covering news, politics, science, sports, culture, and more.
The MAS Reference eBook Subscription is a collection of reference books from educational publishers and presses that covers a variety of general reference topics.
MasterFILE Complete is a multidisciplinary database of general interest resources for public libraries. It includes full-text content for articles, periodicals, topic overviews, e-books, videos, magazines, journals, and primary source documents.
MasterFILE Reference eBook Subscription is a collection of reference books covering a wide range of general topics. These topics include history, biography, literature, science, cooking, health, and more.
Middle Search Plus is a full-text database providing popular middle school magazines, reference e-books, and thousands of primary source documents and videos.
The Middle Search Reference eBook Collection is a companion to Middle Search databases that provides access to hundreds of reference and non-fiction eBooks for middle school students.
Museum Adventure Pass is a cultural pass program that allows Illinois public library cardholders access discounts at museums, park districts, historical societies, zoos, arts centers, recreational facilities, and other attractions.
Newspaper Source Plus is a digital collection of news content worldwide, including newspapers, newswires, news magazines, television and radio transcripts, and news video clips.
NoveList Plus is a reader’s advisory database, which means it is designed to provide book recommendations for librarians and patrons.
NoveList K-8. Children’s fiction recommendation resource with read-alikes, discussion guides, reading lists, and more.
Overdrive/Libby is an app that allows users to access digital content from their local library, including audiobooks, ebooks, and magazines.
Points of View Reference Center is a full-text database that provides information on a variety of topics from multiple perspectives.
PrairieCat is NPLD’s online catalog that provides access to over one million titles of library materials from more than 130 library locations.
Primary Search is a full-text database of carefully curated content for elementary school libraries. It includes full text for the most popular children’s magazines, e-books, and easy-to-read encyclopedic entries written specifically for kids.
The Primary Search Reference eBook Collection is a collection of reference books for primary school students that covers a variety of general reference topics. These topics include history, social studies, geography, culture, language arts, math, and science.
Professional Development Collection is a highly specialized database of full-text electronic information especially for educators, professional librarians, and education researchers.
The Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection is a database of full-text journals that covers topics such as psychiatry, psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and behavioral characteristics.
Regional Business News provides full-text regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces. Users can search newspapers, magazines and other resources from trusted news sources.
Religion & Philosophy Collection is an essential full-text database for theology and philosophy research. It includes hundreds of full-text journals and magazines covering many religious and philosophical topics, including world religions, religious history, political philosophy and philosophy of language.
A Science Reference eBook Subscription is a collection of reference books on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics from university presses and educational publishers.
Science Reference Source is a database that provides full-text access to science-related content, including magazines, journals, reference books, videos, and more.
Small Business Source is a comprehensive resource for small business owners and those interested in starting a business, offering full-text periodicals and reports, sample business plans, U.S. tax forms, videos, and reference books.
Small Engine Repair Source is a full-text database that is intended for public library patrons, as well as public school teachers and students, seeking reference and instructional information about small engine machinery maintenance and repair.

 

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