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Reference Databases by Subject

A to Z List of Reference Databases

Unless otherwise noted, Norridge & Harwood Heights residents may access these resources from their home Internet connection using their Eisenhower Library card numbers. Anyone may access them from within the library. Please contact the Answers Desk for more information.

A to Z Maps Online
: Find modern outline, political, thematic, topographic, scientific and animated maps, as well as thousands of antique maps of places throughout the world. Download, modify, and use any of the maps however you wish.
A to Z the USA : A great resource for travellers and students in grades 5 and up, find historical and current information about all 50 states and 5 territories. You'll discover lists of film festivals, histories and pictures of state flags, pictures of historical state license plates, lists of local farmers markets, and much, much more.
Academic OneFile : Including more than 13,000 titles, this database offers peer-reviewed articles, full text of the New York Times from 1985 to the present, podcasts and more.
America's Genealogy Bank : Easily search and browse millions of genealogies, obituaries, marriage and birth announcements and more from 1652 to the present. Includes historical newspapers, books and documents, along with modern obituaries and the Social Security Death Index.
America's Obituaries & Death Notices
: The largest and most comprehensive newspaper collection of obituaties and death notices with an easy-to-use interface. Use your library card number to log in from home.
Ancestry Library Edition
: Search United States census records, military records, directories, passenger lists and more with the library edition of the popular genealogy resource. For in-library use only. Available only within the library
Auto Repair Reference Center : Find repair instructions, schematics and other automobile information.
Biography Reference Center : Search over 450,000 full text biographies. Includes content from Congressional Biographies, Encyclopedia Britannica, Notable American Women and more.
Biography Resource Center with Lives and Perspectives : Contains biographies on more than 300,000 people, including scholarly overviews. Search this and other databases simultaneously in Research Pro .
Books & Authors : Discover a new favorite author or title with the "if you like" function, or find an in-depth critique of an old favorite. Search this and other databases simultaneously in Research Pro .
Business Source Complete : Over 1,300 journals are indexed in this database, offering full-text scholarly articles, business profiles, and more. Search this and other databases simultaneously in Research Pro .
Business & Company Resource Center : One of the most comprehensive databases on business research available, this database contains company profiles from around the world, articles on people, industries and finance, as well as company histories. Search this and other databases simultaneously in Research Pro .
Chicago Sun-Times 1986-Current
: Full-text articles from the Chicago Sun-Times.
Chicago Tribune
: You can now access the Chicago Tribune online. 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. Staff written obituaries are included. Paid advertisements are excluded, as well as graphics (photos and illustrations). 1985 - Current. RedEye included.
Chicago Tribune Historical Archives
: Get full-text and images from historical articles, as well as the full text of historical obituaries and death notices. Covers 1850-1984.
ChiltonLibrary Automotive Repair
: ChiltonLibrary will give you step-by-step instructions to make repairs to your vehicle, offer maintenance schedules, provide information regarding recalls and much more.
Consumer Health Complete : Thousands of full-text articles on health and wellness are at your fingertips with this database. It covers topics such as holistic medicine, aging, addiction, and more. Search this and other databases simultaneously in Research Pro .
Encyclopedia Britannica Online
: Enjoy this classic encyclopedia in its online form in the library or from the comfort of your own home. Use the main search screen if you're in middle school or older, or switch to the Kids view for younger searchers.
Daily Herald (Arlington Heights Edition) 1995-Current
: Full-text articles from the Arlington Heights edition of the Daily Herald, which covers news in the Harwood Heights and Norridge area.
First Search
: consists of various databases grouped by subjects. A password is needed to search. Contact us if you need help.
Footnoted
: Available to anyone, Footnoted provides reports on the news items that companies put in the fine print of the reports they submit to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Useful information for financial professionals and serious investors alike.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
: Imagine searching hundreds of reference books all at once on almost any topic imaginable. Now you can, with Gale Virtual Reference Library. You can print, e-mail or download entries.
General OneFile : One of the largest general reference online resources available, it includes about 80 million records that are updated daily. Search this and other databases simultaneously in Research Pro .
Global Road Warrior : Love to travel? Global Road Warrior can help you find your bearings and feel at home in over 150 different countries. Find information on local customs, currency, health care & more.
Grolier Lands & People : Elementary school-aged children can find maps, statistics, and other information relating to the geography and people of the world. Search this and other databases simultaneously in Research Pro .
Health & Wellness Resource Center & Alternative Health : Designed for the layperson, this database contains useful information about health conditions as well as about alternative health practices. Search this and other databases simultaneously in Research Pro .
Heritage Quest
: allows you to search through census records, genealogy books, over 1 million genealogy articles and more. Also available for In-Library Use. Contact us if you need help.
History Reference Center : Designed for high school students and older, this database will help you find information from over 1,620 reference books, encyclopedias, and non-fiction books and the history of the United States and around the world. Search this and other databases simultaneously in Research Pro .
History Resource Center: U.S. : A great index for information specifically related to United States history. Search this and other databases simultaneously in Research Pro .
History Resource Center: World : The world version of History Resource Center: U.S. Another excellent online history index. Search this and other databases simultaneously in Research Pro .
Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center : Look for information on scrapbooking & papercrafts, collecting, model building and more. Search this and other databases simultaneously in Research Pro.
Home Improvement Reference Center : A great online tool for home improvement assistance on topics like maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing and more. Search this and other databases simultaneously in Research Pro .
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 and help safeguard your biggest investment - your home. Sort by name, city, zip code, and more. Record Information Services is a 17 year old data compiler of public records serving the Chicagoland area.
Available only within the library
Informe : This resource provides full-text articles from hundreds of Spanish-language and bilingual magazines and newspapers.
Kids InfoBits : This resource is geared towards students who are in kindergarten through the 5th grade who need good information and want a fun way to find it. Search this and other databases simultaneous in Research Pro .
Literary Reference Center : Find information on thousands of articles on authors and their works. Content is taken from literary journals and reference books, offering students and the casual reader in-depth information on their f avorite literature. Search this and other databases simultaneously in Research Pro .
Literature Resource Center : A must for literature students. Find critical articles, biographical information, timelines and more. Search this and other databases simultaneously in Research Pro .
LitFinder : Find poems, short stories, essays & speeches here.
Mango Languages
: Mango Languages allows you to interactively learn 48 different languages online, including English for Polish speakers.
MAS Ultra -- School Edition : Designed specifically for high school students, this database offers full-text articles on History, science, careers and more, and includes Lexiles.
MasterFILE Premier : If you're looking for articles from a cross-section of resources on a general topic, you've come to the right place. Find thousands of full-text articles on almost any topic. Search this and other databases simultaneously in Research Pro .
Middle Search Plus : Designed for middle school students, this resource offers full-text articles from thousands of sources, including primary source documents. Search this and other databases simultaneously in Research Pro .
Newspaper Source Plus : Discover literally millions of a articles using this online index. Search this and other databases simultaneously in Research Pro .
Norridge News 2002-Current
: Full-text articles from the Norridge News.
Novelist Plus : Not sure what to read next? Can't figure out which book is first in a series? This database is for you. Search this and other databases simultaneously in Research Pro .
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center : Based on the popular Opposing Viewpoints print series, this database offers point and counterpoint articles on hundreds of topics. Search this and other databases simultaneously in Research Pro .
Points of View Reference Center : Find points and counterpoints on hundreds of topics. Search this and other databases simultaneously in Research Pro .
Professional Development Collection : A highly specialized collection of electronic information geared towards professional educators, librarians and researchers.
ReferenceUSA
: ReferenceUSA provides contact information for thousands of companies within the United States. Develop your own search form and find companies using criteria such as geographic location, size, SIC code, and yellow page listing.
Science Reference Center : Get easy access to thousands of articles on science-oriented topics. Search this and other databases simultaneously in Research Pro .
Science Resource Center : Another great science database, SRC offers access to over 2 million articles on math, chemistry, biology, astronomy and much more. Search this and other databases simultaneously in Research Pro .
Small Business Resource Center : Designed for the entrepreneur, this database offers users information on creating business plans, franchising & marketing. Search this and other databases simultaneously in Research Pro .
Small Engine Repair Reference Center : The definitive online tool for small engine repair, use this resource to find repair instructions for ATVs, mowers, generators, motorcycles and more.
Student Resource Center Gold : This resource, aimed at high school students, offers articles from sources such as journals, reference books, maps & primary sources. Search this and other databases simultaneously in Research Pro .
World Book Discover : Contains content in a format designed specifically for students reading below grade level due to language or learning difficulties.
World Book For Kids : This kid-friendly database offers the valuable information from World Book Encyclopedia with hundreds of pictures and illustrations.
World Book Info Finder : This database contains all the articles from the beloved World Book Encyclopedia in addition to thousands of articles from other trusted sources.
World Book Online Reference Center : High school students and older can use this online version of World Book for general information about the world and its inhabitants.
World Book Spanish Language Encyclopedia : Find the valuable information of World Book Encyclopedia online and in Spanish for elementary school students. Busque en la Internet la Enciclopedia Mundial Hispanica par estudiantes de primaria.

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Google
: The largest search engine on the web.
Librarians' Index to the Internet
: A metasite created by librarians to which new subjects are added every week.
Metacrawler
: This meta search engine searches multiple search engines at once.
WhoWhere? People Finder
: The way to find people on the web--email, phone, address, web presence.
Yahoo!
: This is a subject directory.

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