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Alphabetical List of Resources
The Evergreen Park Public Library subscribes to a wealth of online research products that offer up-to-date, reliable, information on a variety of topics. The resource links below provide content to Evergreen Park Public Library cardholders that is not available in a free Internet search.
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Peer reviewed, full text articles from journals in the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects from 1980-current.
Journal articles and book excerpts from the practical aspects of farming to cutting edge scientific research in horticulture.
Ancestry Library Edition
PLEASE NOTE: Ancestry.com is available on computers at the library only. Please bring your library card with you.
Discover your ancestors with the world's largest family history website. It has unparalleled coverage of the United States and the United Kingdom, including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records, as well as record collections from Canada and other areas. The Ancestry Library Edition collection has approximately 4,000 databases including key collections such as U.S. Federal Census images and indexes from 1790 to 1930; the Map Center containing more than 1,000 historical maps; American Genealogical Biographical Index (over 200 volumes); Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage (over 150 volumes); The Great Migration Begins: Immigrants to New England, 1620-1630; Social Security Death Index (updated monthly); WWI Draft Registration Cards; Federal Slave Narratives; and a strong Civil War collection.
An index of articles from the content parges of journals.
Repair information, wiring diagrams, and technical service bulletins for most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles starting as far back as 1945.
Biographical information on over 450,000 historical and current individuals.
Biographical information that can be searched by name, occupation, nationality, birth/death dates and places, or gender, as well as keyword.
Looking for a good book to read, or biographical information about an author? Browse fiction, nonfiction and author biographies to help you choose what to read next.
Company profiles, financial data, industry reports, and investment research reports from journals and books.
The Chicago Tribune (1985-Present) provides complete full-text content of local and regional news, including community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community. Paid advertisements are excluded.
The Tribune Historical Archives includes 2.5 million obituaries and death notices from 1860-1984.Three million clippings for major events from the 1920's-1984. Entire front pages from 1900-1984.
The Chicago Tribune Redeye Edition (10/25/02 to the Present)
Advertising and public relations, literature and writing, linguistics and other topics from the communications field.
Computer-related products, news and reviews of hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and technology applications.
Topics regarding health and wellness including cancer, drugs, fitness, nutrition, and children’s health among others, from reference books, encyclopedias, and pamphlets.
150 journals will assist those studying to become a lawyer or law enforcement officer, paralegal, or a career in Homeland Security.
Searchable recipes, restaurant reviews, and industry information from 150 of the major cooking and nutrition magazines.
Download digital audio books and more to your iPod or other MP3 player. You can check out up to 5 titles at a time, and after the loan period is finished, the title is automatically “returned” to the library! No late fees! Choose from a selection of fiction and non-fiction, for all audience levels (adult, teens, and children).
Updated daily, includes a selection of more than 450 full-text academic journals, reports and reference sources focusing on educational principles, child development and psychology, and best practices in education. The majority of full text titles are also found in the ERIC database.
Environmental issues and policy, including perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests.
Research drama, music, art history, and filmmaking.
50 journals focusing on the practical aspects as well as the scientific theory of gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture.
Updated daily, includes millions of full text articles, many with images, on a wide range of topics.
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Medical information, including alternative medicine, from health journals, pamphlets, and medical texts.
Genealogical information covering America since the late 1700s. Collections include census images from 1790 to 1930; 25,000 family and local history books; Revolutionary War records; Freedman’s Bank Records; and the Periodical Source Index (PERSI) covering over 6,500 genealogical periodicals since 1800. It offers unique, complementary content to Ancestry Library Edition.
Information on U.S. and world history from reference books and history journals.
How-to instructions and creative ideas from hundreds of magazines and books as well as videos and hobby reports. Subject areas include arts & crafts, collecting, games, model building, needlework and scrapbooking.
Architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements and more from 100 home improvement titles.
Information from books, articles and videos on home repair and improvement, including remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, and home and garden.
Search the catalog of 76 Illinois libraries belonging to CARLI, the Consortium of Academic & Research Libraries in Illinois.
Search a catalog of materials in Illinois libraries.
Spanish language magazine articles covering business, health, technology, culture, current topics and more.
A subject index to hundreds of magazines and full text articles from newspapers around the world.
Information on many topics including history, literature, science, and social studies from magazine articles and reference books for students through 8th grade.
Beginning researchers in Kindergarten through grade 5 find information on geography, current events, science, health, people, government, history, and sports from the best elementary reference sources and magazines.
Extensive articles, almanacs, Web links, and graphics and charts help students explore the differences that make the world’s lands and peoples unique and the similarities that tie them together.
PLEASE NOTE! Your user name will be the 14 digit barcode number on your library card.
Free and unlimited access to practice tests that will help you reach your school and career goals. LearnATest features more than 300 practice tests based on official school and career exams, including ACT, SAT, Catholic High School Entrance Exam, GED, ASVAB, Firefighter, Police Officer, and Postal Worker, among others.
Indexes more than 1,400 titles including major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association journals, and international legal journals, and also contains law-related articles from over 1,000 additional business and general interest magazines.
Literary journals, plot summaries, literary criticism essays, author biographies, book reviews, author interviews, classic and contemporary poems, and short stories.
Find 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.
Full-text articles from 500 popular magazines on a variety of subjects.
Full-text articles from 1,750 periodicals on a variety of topics including business, health, education and science.
Download digital audio books and more to your iPod or other MP3 player. Check out up to 5 titles at a time, and after the loan period is finished, the title is automatically “returned” to the library! No late fees! Choose from a selection of fiction and non-fiction, for all audience levels (adult, teens, and children). Just in time to entertain you on long walks, car trips, the beach, and all of your other summer activities!
Up-to-date, credible information on all areas of medicine, including dentistry and nursing.
Full-text articles from 500 popular magazines on a variety of subjects.
Full-text articles from newspapers around the world, including the New York Times, Boston Globe and Washington Post, as well as staff articles from other U.S. newspapers. Also included are TV and radio news transcripts, videos, and podcasts.
Search for a good children’s book by subject, plot summary, grade level and more.
Search for a good fiction or non-fiction book by subject, plot summary, and more. Great resource for book clubs.
Information on all aspects of the nursing profession, from direct patient care to health care administration, from nearly 400 journals.
A one-stop source for pro/con information on hot social issues, featuring viewpoint articles, topic overviews, magazine articles, academic journals, newspaper articles, primary source documents, statistics, images, podcasts, and Internet links.
An index of papers presented at conferences worldwide.
Essays that present multiple sides of a current issue, organized by category or individual topic. Research guides help students write an effective paper.
A collection of 520 education journals, including Journal of Education, Journal of Learning Disabilities, and Phi Delta Kappan.
A collection of 200 periodicals focusing on the study of the mind, emotions, and how the human mind develops.
Lists of new homeowners, new businesses, foreclosures and sales, and bankruptcies in Cook, DuPage, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties.
Science magazines and reference books offer articles on a variety of topics, including biology, chemistry, earth and space science, environmental science, life science, physics, technology, and wildlife.
Science topics such as developments, experiments, and biographies covered in over 200 magazines and academic journals, and links to quality web sites.
Information on many topics, including math, literature, science, social studies and current events from newspapers and magazines. Suitable for students through 5th grade.
Resources include sample business plans, how-to guides, articles, and web sites.
Repair information from 410 reference books for machines including ATVs, generators, motorcycles, snowblowers, and other small engines.
Reference material from magazines, newspapers, and reference books on many topics, including history, literature, science, and biography.
A premium selection of reference material from over 1,100 periodicals and newspapers, primary sources, creative works and multimedia on many topics, including history, literature, science, and social studies.
A delightful selection of online storybooks, favorite classics, games, and puzzles geared toward an elementary-age reading level. The books are appealing and colorful with high interest animation that is bound to capture the attention of even the most reluctant of readers. Kids can listen to a book, or read at their own speed. A word helper feature lets them click on specific vocabulary words to hear them sounded out. There is a foreign language collection with titles in Spanish, French, even Russian and Chinese!
U.S. history information from 100 periodicals, reference books, primary sources, and historic documents.
The World Almanac includes updated information on every topic, from the every day to the obscure. Whether you're doing your taxes, watching the news, doing a crossword, or settling a discussion, The World Almanac serves as a dependable desk-reference. For students, reporters, infomaniacs, or anyone seeking accuracy, The World Almanac and Book of Facts remains the most trustworthy, easy-to-use source.
Includes 5 different World Book Encyclopedia sites with content geared toward the research needs of primary students.
Thousands of easy-to-read encyclopedia, newspaper, and magazine articles on a variety of topics from the latest edition of Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos.
A catalog of books and other materials in libraries worldwide.
Information from 40 journals provide balanced coverage of world history.
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