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Databases A to Z

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• A to Z the USA
• An encyclopedia of the 55 U.S. states and territories. Includes images, antique and modern maps, states’ animal & flower, and more.
• A to Z the World
• Country profiles including culture, customs, food, religion, maps, and more.
• A to Z World Travel
• World city travel guides, attractions, maps, and more.
• Access Newspaper Archive
• An interactive language learning system offering everyday conversational skills, beginning and advanced student coursework, and ESL courses.
• Access World News - NewsBank
• Local, state, regional, national and international full-text newspapers.
• ALLDATA Online
  [Available in the Library only]
• Comprehensive resource for automotive diagnostic and repair information.
• America's GenealogyBank - NewsBank
• Search historical newspapers, books, government documents, and more. America's Obituaries & Death Notices and the Social Security Death Index are part of this collection.
• America's News Magazines - NewsBank
• Coverage of U.S. and international news, business, lifestyle, entertainment, sports, and science.
• Ancestry Library Edition
  [Available in the Library only]
• View records from the United States Census; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; passenger lists and more!

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• Biography in Context - Gale/InfoTrac
• Biographies of notable people and information on the societal forces that shaped their lives.
• Books and Authors - Gale/InfoTrac
• Find that next good book. Browse or search by title, author, genre, series, and other criteria.
• Business Insights Global - Gale/InfoTrac
• Research and analyze companies, industries, and economies around the world.

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C

• Chicago Tribune (1849-1986) - ProQuest Historical Newspapers
• Search the historical archives of the Chicago Tribune newspaper.
• Chicago Tribune (1985 - Present)
• Find full-text articles from the Chicago Tribune newspaper dating from 1985 to the present.
• Chilton Library - Gale/InfoTrac
• Maintain your automobile or light truck with the in-depth Chilton Resources.
• Consumer's Checkbook
  [Available in the Library only]
• A nonprofit consumer information and service rating resource for the Chicagoland area.
• Consumer Reports
• Find ratings, information, and recommendations from Consumer Reports Magazine.
• Culinary Arts Collection - Gale/InfoTrac
• Find articles in major cooking and nutrition magazines, culinary journals and reference books. Includes recipes and restaurant reviews.

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D

• Daily Herald (1995-Current) - NewsBank
• Find full text articles from the Daily Herald newspaper from 1995 to the present.
• Daily Herald - ProQuest
• Find full text articles from the Daily Herald newspaper from 1995 to the present.
• DemographicsNow - Gale/InfoTrac
• Gain consumer and market insight with standard and customized demographic data reports.

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E

• eBook Collection - EBSCO
• Downloadable fiction and nonfiction eBooks.
• EBSCO Connection
• Find articles, news, periodicals, and other premium content across EBSCOhost databases.
• Ed2Go - Gale/InfoTrac
• Online courses including computer skills, personal enrichment, medical, financial and more.
• eLibrary - ProQuest
• Offers classroom-focused research tools with educational content reading and grade level linked.
• eLibrary Elementary - ProQuest
• Provides students (Kindergarten through Grade 6) with a fun and easy way to do research.
• Elk Grove Times (1995 - Present) - NewsBank
• Find articles from the Elk Grove Times newspaper.

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F

• FirstSearch (OCLC)
• Find articles, journals, eBooks, dissertations, and other bibliographic resources from local libraries and libraries around the world.

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G

• Gardening, Landscape, and Horticulture Collection - Gale/InfoTrac
• Articles on key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture.
• General OneFile - Gale/InfoTrac
• Provides periodical and news information for researchers at all levels.
• Grolier
• Encyclopedia for grades 3 and up.

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H

• Health & Wellness Resource Center - Gale/InfoTrac
• Medical information for students, patients, and medical professionals.
• HeritageQuest Online
• Search U.S. federal census, banking and military records, genealogies, local histories, primary source materials, and more.
• Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center
• Find information on hobbies and leisure activities.
• Home Improvement Collection - Gale/InfoTrac
• Hobbyists and professionals will find information on architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and more.
• Home Improvement Reference Center- EBSCO
• Home improvement assistance, including maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating home and garden, and more.

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J

• Jobs and Career Accelerator - LearningExpressLibrary
• Personalized job search assistance with resume and cover letters, job applications, and interviews. Includes computer software tutorials and local job listings.
• Junior Edition - Gale/InfoTrac
• Find a variety of full-text periodicals tailored to students in junior high and middle school.

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K

• Kid Info Bits - Gale/InfoTrac
• Find a variety of age-appropriate periodicals tailored to students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.

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L

• LearningExpressLibrary
• Interactive practice tests, study guides,ebooks, and skill-building courses for students and job seekers.
• Legal Forms - Gale/InfoTrac
• Find and print accurate, reliable Illinois legal forms and documents.
• Literary Index - Gale/InfoTrac
• Search for the title or author of a literary work to see where it's discussed in Gale's literature criticism series.
• Literature Resource Center - Gale/InfoTrac
• Provides access to biographies of authors and critical analyses their works.

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M

• Mango Languages - Learn a New Language
• An interactive language learning system offering everyday conversational skills, beginning and advanced student coursework, and ESL courses.
• Medline (OCLC)
• Research all areas of medicine, including dentistry and nursing.
• Morningstar Investment Research Center
• Find information on stocks, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and investment indexes. Includes MorningStar rating information.
• MUZZY Online
• A fun and interactive way for children to learn new languages.

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N

• Novelist
• Find that next good book. Search by subject headings, series, reviews, annotations, and more. Also find Author Read-a-likes, recommended titles, Book Discussion Guides, and Annotated Book Lists.
• Novelist K-8
• Find titles chosen to support the school curriculum as well as the pleasure reading needs of students.

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O

• Obituaries - ProQuest
• Search obituaries and death notices in newspaper content.
• OmniFile Full Text Select - H.W. Wilson
• Provides full text articles (1994 to the present) from international and professional publications, academic journals, and trade magazines.

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P

• Price It! Antiques and Collectibles - Gale/InfoTrac
• Identify, research, and price antiques and collectibles.
• ProQuest Daily Herald
• Find full text articles from the Daily Herald newspaper from 1995 to the present.
• ProQuest eLibrary
• Magazines, books, newspapers, television and radio transcripts, photographs and maps.
• ProQuest eLibrary Elementary
• Provides students (Kindergarten through Grade 6) with a fun and easy way to do research.
• ProQuest K-12
• Help for researching schoolwork. This resource, for students from kindergarten to grade 12, includes magazines, newspapers, books, TV/radio transcripts, maps, pictures, and audio/video clips.
• ProQuest Obituaries
• Search obituaries and death notices in newspaper content.
• ProQuest Newsstand
• Current and historical documents from newspapers, scholarly journals, TV/radio broadcasts, company annual reports, books, government documents, and maps.
• Public Records - Record Information Services
• Illinois Records of new homeowners, new businesses, foreclosures & auctions, and bankruptcies.

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R

• Reference USA
• Create a customized list or search for individuals in the U.S. New Movers and Homeowners database.

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S

• Salem Health - Magill's Medical Guide
• Medical information for patients, caregivers, and student research.
• Salem History - Decades in America
• Historical reference of America in the 1950s through the 1990s.
• Science in Context - Gale/InfoTrac
• Find information for science-related assignments and projects.
• Small Business Resource Center - Gale/InfoTrac
• Information on how to start, finance or manage your small business.
• Student Resources in Context - Gale/InfoTrac
• Authoritative resource for student research. Includes a wide range of information, primary sources, overviews, videos, and more.

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T

• Teen Health & Wellness - Rosen
• Do research for school work or find self-help support. Topics include diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide, bullying, green living, financial literacy, and other up-to-date information.
• Tourism, Hospitality, and Leisure Collection - Gale/InfoTrac
• Travel guides, industry journals, and magazines provide coverage of the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism field. Also includes cultural and economic aspects of travel, leisure activities, and tourism.

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U

• U.S. History in Context - Gale/InfoTrac
• Combines primary and secondary sources to cover U.S. history from pre-colonial times to the present.

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V

• Virtual Reference Library - Gale/InfoTrac
• Searchable encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources.

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W

• WorldBook Online
• World Book Encyclopedia plus an atlas and background information on current news stories.
• WorldCat (OCLC)
• OCLC catalog of books and other materials in libraries worldwide.
• World History in Context - Gale/InfoTrac
• History resources chronicling the rise and fall of cultures and societies across all continents and eras. Primary sources combine with reliable references to put content into context for every learner.

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Last Updated: May 17, 2013