Research Databases
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Academic Resources EBSCO
Full-text articles to support research in science, engineering, physics, technology, religion, and philosophy. Includes access to video from the Associated Press (AP). Explore Academic Search Premier; AGRICOLA; Diversity Source; Ethnic Diversity eBook Collection; ERIC; Health Source: Nursing Academic Edition; LGBTQ+ Source; Library & Information Science Source; Professional Development Collection; Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection; and Religion & Philosophy Collection.
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Elementary School Search- Youth Resource
Elementary School Research and Elementary School eBook Collection support elementary school students, which includes encyclopedias specifically for kids, articles from children's magazines including Highlights and Junior Scholastic, and a large image collection.
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Legal Forms Illinois
Find customizable up-to-date Illinois legal forms for use by individuals, small businesses, and legal professionals.
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MasterFILE Complete
Broad collection of popular full-text magazines including People, Better Homes and Gardens, TIME, and Newsweek. Covers subjects including business, health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural issues, DIY, fashion, photos, maps, and flags.
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Middle School Search - Youth Resource
Resources and eBooks to support elementary and middle school students, including biographies, magazines, primary source documents, photos, maps, and flags. Includes Sports Illustrated Kids, Scholastic News, National Geographic, and dozens more. Articles include reading level indicators (Lexile).
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Points of View Reference Source
Resources to understand issues, develop critical thinking skills, and develop persuasive arguments. Includes essays, overviews, articles, and transcripts on citizens' rights, earth and environmental issues, global issues, health and medicine, and media and communications.
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Science Reference Source
Find full-text articles to support research in applied sciences, biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and energy. Includes the Science Image Collection, a database of high-quality science images from National Geographic, UPI, Getty, NASA, Nature Picture Library.