Articles & Databases

Multidisciplinary research database, providing acclaimed full-text journals, magazines and other valuable resources.

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Full access McGraw Hill's Encyclopedia of Science, plus research updates in all areas of science and technology. (Guided Tour)

Full-text articles from 47 U.S. news magazines.

ABPC is an essential tool for buying, selling and evaluating books, serials, autographs, manuscripts, broadsides, maps and documents, based on actual auction prices in the U.S. and abroad.

From the explorers of the Americas to today's headlines, investigate the people, events, and themes of our nation's evolution.

Info on over 18,700 American men and women--from all eras and walks of life--whose lives have shaped the nation. Only deceased persons are profiled. (Guided Tour)

The American Physical Society (APS) is the world's second largest organization of physicists and publishes more than a dozen scientific journals, including the prestigious Physical Review and Physical Review

With over 1.2 billion records, AncestryPlus is one of the most comprehensive online databases of genealogical and local history research available. (Blank charts & forms)

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Covers food culture for six US regions, all 50 states, and 33 ethnic cuisines, contains recipes in all course categories (appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main courses, side dishes, desserts, snacks, and beverages), and articles such as Classic Dishes, State Foods, Top Agricultural Products, Special Occasion Foods, Ethnic and Geographic Influences, Special Ingredients, and Food Trivia.

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AtoZ World Food is the only food database that contains traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world in all course categories: appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main courses, side dishes, desserts, and beverages.

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Premier Reference and Marketing Database including 30 million business profiles & 220 million residents. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, or finding friends and relatives.

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full text of the paper from 1997, plus online article text and full color images of the paper from 2018

Provides accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls.

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Ciber-libros para ciber-niños.

Primary documents from 1790 to the modern day detailing the black struggle for freedom in the United States

Search the availability of current books, audio and video in a database of millions of titles. Also contains full text reviews from standard magazines.

Complete encyclopedia with related Internet links, best websites rated by EB editors, Britannica's Lives and the Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary.

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All the resources found in Encyclopaedia Britannica, plus special online learning materials for students, in grades K-8.

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Features full text and searchable cited references for top journals covering a variety of business disciplines. Includes Marketline SWOT Company Profiles and The Harvard Business Review.

Independent research firm offering high-quality research solutions including industry surveys, stock reports, fund reports, S&P research and The Outlook Newsletter.

In-depth looks at people who have shaped our world.  World leaders, sports stars, popular icons, writers, legends of the old west, and many more.

Find information on topics related to business, education, government, health, politics and more from a variety of news media including newspapers, blogs, videos and web-only content including: the Beacon News (1997-Current, full color 2018-Current), Chicago Sun-Times (1986-Current, full color 2018-Current), Courier-News (1997-Current), Daily Herald (1995-Current, full color 2021-Current), the Kane County Chronicle (2004-Current), and the St. Charles Republican (2009-2014).

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Find ratings on Chicagoland services and retailers, including dentists, car repair, personal services, banks, and more.

Coverage of the full-text paper from 1986 to current, and full-color images from 2018 to current

Coverage of the full-text paper from 1985 to Current

Microfilm reproduction of the Chicago Tribune, all editions from 2008 to 3 months ago. Digital microfilm includes every page of every edition of the newspaper, including display ads, legal notices and classifieds.

Full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue in 1849 to 1994. This collection includes digital reproductions providing access to every page from every available issue.

This automotive repair database includes vacuum and wiring diagrams, service instructions, troubleshooting and diagnostics, and more.

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Historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time. Coverage from1908 to 2004.

Indexes documents published in Latin American journals covering social sciences and humanities as well as science and technology.

Detailed side-by-side statistical comparisons of countries across the world

Provides content covering all key areas of health and wellness, from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary and holistic medicine.

Online subscription to the popular consumer magazine, plus exclusive online content, including Best Car Deals.

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Contains six key H. W. Wilson collection development titles - Children's Core Collection, Fiction Core Collection, Graphic Novels Core Collection, Middle and Junior High Core Collection, Public Library Core Collection Non-fiction, and Senior High Core Collection in an easily searchable interface

unlimited access to more than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.

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An online platform that combines reliable, citable reference content with your library's resources and helps you to do faster, more effective research.

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More than 200 country-specific reports of every sovereign country recognized by the United Nations, plus several foreign dependencies and U.S. territories like the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Also includes information about each U.S. state and Canadian province as well.

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Full-text coverage from 1995 to Current. Full-color images from 2021 to Current.

Discover details about past eras that make historical accounts relevant and meaningful from their modern-day perspectives.

Free driver education program containing 11 car practice tests, 9 motorcycle practice tests, 10 CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) practice tests, 3 online driver’s manuals (car, motorcycle, CDL), and an FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ DMV-related questions

Home repair, earth-friendly living and utility saving information from the nationally syndicated columnist and do-it-yourself author, James Dulley.

Search Open Access journals through EBSCO's free search engine.

Abstracts and selected full text of scholarly journals from 1995 to present, covering subjects such as business, education, geography and law.

A massive collection of 100% full-text multidisciplinary periodical and digital media content, designed for middle and high school students, undergraduates at community colleges and universities, instructors, and librarians.

Contains annotated references to education related articles from 1966 to the present.

(Encyclopedia Britannica for ages 6-12.)
Enciclopedia de Britannica para estudiantes de 6 a 12 años de edad.

10,000 biographies of famous people from around the world. More than 2,000 illustrations.

More than 6,000 illustrated articles of people, places, and events in American history.

Illustrated biographies written especially for beginning and striving readers.

This resource for middle school students and above explores the historical context and consequences of 30 defining moments in United States history, such as the Battle of Gettysburg, the Great War and the Jazz Age and the Attack on Pearl Harbor. Each event is treated in detail and supplemented with primary source documents, timelines, biographies, reading lists, glossaries, and photographs.

500 articles on Greek and Roman mythological figures with more than 300 illustrations.

American History
More than 6,000 illustrated articles of people, places, and events in American history.
Biography for Beginners
Illustrated biographies written especially for beginning and striving readers.
Greek & Roman Mythology
500 articles on Greek and Roman mythological figures with more than 300 illustrations.
U.S. & World Biography
10,000 biographies of famous people from around the world. More than 2,000 illustrations.

Gain access to over 350 million restricted images when you log into your free FamilySearch account inside the library.

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Information on more than 3,400 jobs in 94 industries. Includes sample resumes and cover letters, and tips on interviewing. Also includes 48,000 scholarships and internships for college students.

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Easy-to-understand guides on how to manage your finances, including budgeting, student loans, how to start a checking account, and how to start a 401(k)

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Scholarly and general content covering a wide variety of topics including health, education, technology, business, and the social sciences.

Provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. On Fold3, you can combine records found on the site with what you have in your own albums and shoeboxes to create an online memorial for someone who served. (Guided Tour)

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Unprecedented wealth of timely, comprehensive information on grantmakers and their grants: over 140,000 foundations, corporate giving programs, and grantmaking public charities in the U.S.; over 4,000 sponsoring companies; over 3.8 million recently awarded grants; over 1 million recently filed IRS Forms 990 and 990-PF

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This American History resource includes e-books from Scholastic’s Cornerstones of Freedom series. Each is paired with nonfiction videos and links to related websites. Topics include: Revolutionary Era, Our Democracy, Westward Expansion, Immigration, Slavery and the Civil War, Economy, the 20th Century, Today’s World and War.

Research and analyze companies, industries, and economies around the world. Featuring robust data sets, industry essays, Plunkett reports, company histories, case studies, market share reports, and SWOT reports.

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Geographic-based demographic information perfect for business and marketing plans, including Consumer Expenditure, Simmons and Mosaic reports.

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Industry research, business plans, financial planning, marketing and franchising information for business owners. Great source for business planning.

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Offers a wide range of highly interactive, instructor led courses that you can take entirely online. Learn a new hobby, improve your job skills, or your life skills. As a library card holder in good standing, you are entitled to these courses at no cost. Courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin every month.

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Directories include: Ward's Business Directory, the Encyclopedia of Associations, the Consultants and Consulting Organizations Directory, the Encyclopedia of Business Information Sources, and the Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media.

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Contains the full text of hundreds of reference books on a wide variety of subjects, including history, business, medicine, science and humanities. Includes tables of content, indexes and illustrations.

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UXL Newsmakers
Covers prominent personalities active on the current scene, including people making headlines in all fields.

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Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Canadian Provinces
Provides information on Canada's provinces and territories

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Foods and Recipes of the World
Provides foods and recipes from 70 countries and culture groups worldwide -- from Algeria to Zimbabwe.

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Mexican States
Presents profiles of the 31 states and the Distrito Federal (federal district) of Mexico.

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Nations
Presents profiles of 193 countries of the world.

Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations
Presents easy-to-understand information on 200 countries and dependencies from around the world.

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Physical Geography
Includes information on physical properties and characteristics of nearly 200 countries. Designed specifically for students in grades 5-12.

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States
Presents profiles of the 50 states of the nation, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US dependencies.

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Cities
Students will find everything they need on 50 cities from all over the world.

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Cultures
An easy-to-use, systematic guide to the history and current status of more than 290 cultural groups outside the United States.

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Holidays
Written for students in middle and high school. Offers information on familiar holidays as well as Children's/Youth Day, Festivals of the Dead, Cinco de Mayo, Bastille Day, Kwanza, Yom Kippur and many others.

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• American Revolution Reference Library
  Supplies in-depth information about the American Revolution that students need for class assignments and reports.
• American Civil War Reference Library
  Offers comprehensive and wide ranging research. Especially for students in grades 6-12.
• UXL American Decades
  This resource documents contemporary American social history.
• Bowling, Beatniks, and Bell-Bottoms: Pop Culture of 20th-Century America
  Covers the popular culture of the 20th Century and first decade of the 21st Century.
• Cold War Reference Library
  Covers the Cold War period between the Western powers and the Communist bloc from the end of World War II through 1989.
• Colonial America Reference Library
  Comprehensive information on the Colonial American period
• Constitutional Amendments : From Freedom of Speech to Flag Burning
  Provides the history and social context of the amendment process, covering each of the 27 amendments.
• Crusades Reference Library
  Covers everything from the First Crusade (1095-99) through the Ninth Crusade (1271-72).
• French and Indian War
  Contains historical overviews, biographical entries and primary source material on the French and Indian War. Designed for students.
• Great Depression and the New Deal Reference Library
  Covers the failure of the U.S. economy and its gradual recovery, with special attention to the New Deal, as well as the global situation, including the rise of Hitler.
• Industrial Revolution Reference Library
  Covers the ideas and social turmoil that marked this transition as well as the machines, manufacturing processes and energy sources that spurred it on.
• Korean War Reference Library
  Covers the Korean War by exploring the major topics and events related to the period.
• Middle Ages Reference Library
  Covers the different civilizations and peoples of Medieval times.
• Middle East Conflict Reference Library
  Provides an overview of the people, events and documents that are key to understanding the region.
• U·X·L Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes
  Provides detailed studies of tribes from all over the United States and Canada.
• Renaissance and Reformation Reference Library
  Covers everything from Luther's Revolt to the writings of Shakespeare.
• Roaring Twenties Reference Library
  Chronicles and illustrates a time of great social change in everything from fashion to music to politics.
• Spanish American War
  Covers the underlying causes of the Spanish American war, the battles, and the resolution of the conflict with the signing of the Treaty of Paris.
• Terrorism Reference Library
  This volume explores the roots and evolution of terrorism, covering the nature of contemporary terrorism and terrorist organizations.
• U.S. Immigration and Migration
  Chronicles waves of immigration to the United States from the earliest times through the period from 1820 to 1930 -- up to the present day.
• Vietnam War Reference Library
  Research the Vietnam War from every angle.
• War in the Persian Gulf Reference Library
  Triggered by its invasion of Kuwait, Iraq was pitted against a 32-nation coalition of forces commanded by Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, whose air attacks led the way for a ground war that met with success in less than four days.
• Westward Expansion Reference Library
  Features volumes dedicated to events, people and insightful primary sources that present an objective yet entertaining look at frontier life.
• World War I Reference Library
  Covers major topics related to the period, including the roots of the war; causes of U.S. involvement; the Espionage Act and Sedition Act; weapons of mass destruction; and more.
• World War II reference library
  Provides background and information on major topics about the World War II period.

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• Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource
  This resource book covers the animal kingdom.
• U·X·L Encyclopedia of Biomes
  Includes entries on land and water biomes, and covers climate, vegetation, animal life, food web, plant and animal adaptations, endangered species, human effects on the biome, and more.
• Endangered Species
  Covers the many species threatened by extinction, including amphibians, birds, crustaceans, fish, insects, mammals, mollusks, reptiles, and more.
• Experiment Central: Understanding Scientific Principles through Projects
  Includes 97 chapters with nearly 300 science experiments, and covers nine key science curriculum fields; astronomy, biology, botany, chemistry, ecology, food science, geology, meteorology and physics.
• UXL Encyclopedia of Landforms and Other Geologic Features
  Focuses on the physical and geological aspects, structure, and features of 48 of the earth's landforms. Written for middle school students.

General interest articles on current events, science, entertainment, the arts, etc.

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Articles on medicine, nutrition, diseases, public health, alcohol and drug abuse and fitness.

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Authoritative reference content, magazine and journal articles, primary sources, videos, audio podcasts, and images. Covering a vast array of people from historically significant figures to present-day newsmakers, it’s continuously updated to ensure researchers have access to the very latest information.

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More than 19,600 pro/con viewpoints, 13,000 topic overviews, 12,600 charts and graphs, along with other statistical information, plus 300+ profiles of federal agencies and special-interest groups and special coverage of the annual debate topic determined by the National Speech and Debate Association; content includes full-text newspapers and periodicals from multiple perspectives, including National Review, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Commentary, and CNN Wire, thousands of images, interactive maps, videos, and audio selections from authoritative sources

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Supporting high school curricula and university coursework, Science in Context features authoritative information for assignments and projects, and provides detailed coverage of popular subjects.

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Illinois Legal Forms includes thousands of business, personal, litigation and federal forms.

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One-stop shopping for literary assignments and information. Contains criticism, primary sources, literary and cultural analysis, and biographies.

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Get live, one-to-one, Illinois-aligned, skill-building, homework and test preparation help for everyone, from kindegartners to adults. English as a second language and Spanish foreign language assistance are included, as well as Microsoft Office help and Career Resources. Available seven days a week, from 2PM-11PM with 24-hour access to Writing Lab, SkillSurfer and more.

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Includes genealogies, local histories, primary source materials and genealogical and local history serials, including PERSI. An ongoing project, this database continues to grow and includes materials from all over the world.

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This high quality, full color digital collection of historic maps is one of the most extensive available. The core of the collection consists of over 1.5 million maps of the United States and the world.

Online edition of the recently updated five volume print compendium of historical statistics. Contains over 37,000 data series, on wide-ranging topics. Users may create customized tables and spreadsheets.

Covering both U.S. and world history topics, History Reference Center is a full-text database featuring historical reference books, magazines, journals and thousands of primary source documents.

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This targeted collection of full-text journals and popular magazines provides expansive coverage of a wide range of global historical topics and themes. Appropriate for use by researchers at all levels, this collection of authoritative current and archival secondary sources offers vital context and varied perspectives on thousands of topics from world history. Authoritative and engaging, the History Study Center provides a launching point for the study of history from ancient times through today.

Has patterns, articles, and information on everything from amateur radio to knitting to woodworking.

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Provides users with detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects.

St. Charles, Kane County and Illinois local history documents, maps and photos.

Use Worldcat Discovery to search the holdings of libraries across the state of Illinois.

Source for public records in the Chicago suburbs, including real estate transfers, foreclosures, business licenses and incorporations. Check Illinois is their free background check service, or choose more specific records databases if you know exactly what you're looking for.

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On-demand video trainings for over 500 software applications, including Microsoft Excel, Adobe Photoshop, social media, and more!

Passcode is "learn".

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Easy-to-use resource for job seekers, including a resume and cover letter builders, information about careers, and online job hunting.

From the Office for Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association, keep up to date on the news off book bannings and censorship, new policies and reports from the Intellectual Freedom Committee and the Freedom to Read Foundation, and read peer-reviewed articles on privacy and intellectual freedom.

Now full-color images starting in February 2022! Full-text coverage beginning in July 2004 to Current. 

Learn more about various career fields, improve your interview and job search skills, and prepare for many career certification tests such as NCLEX and Praxis.

Learn computer and internet basics as well as more about many popular software programs from Microsoft and Adobe.

Mejore sus habilidades escritas, orales y gramaticales, sea mejor lector, desarrolle sus habilidades matemáticas, prepárese para el examen de GED®, sea ciudadano estadounidense

Provides interactive practice tests, including the SAT, ACT, GED, civil service, military, real estate, teacher certification, and more. Also includes computer skills training and United States citizenship.

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Coverage back to the mid-1960s makes this the oldest continuously produced database covering the field of information science.

Leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals.

Former Lynda.com users can login with their Lynda credentials and will be directed on how to transfer their account to LinkedIn Learning.

You can also used the LinkedIn Learning app, by entering our library code "scpld" (all lowercase).

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Full-text literary database covering all genres and timeframes, including thousands of synopses, critical essays, book reviews, literary journals and author biographies, plus full-text classic novels, short stories and poems. 

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Provides summaries and criticism of books, as well as literary periods, genres, and movements. Includes author biographies.

Free online help from tutors for students, as well as resume, ACT/SAT test prep, GED, and citizenship assistance for adults. Hours: Every day from 10:00 a.m. to midnight.

Ayuda gratis, en línea, de tutores para estudiantes, y también para resumen, preparación para la prueba ACT/SAT, GED, y asistencia de ciudadanía para adultos. Diariamente de 10:00 a.m. hasta la medianoche.

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Work one-to-one with professional career tutors, drop off your cover letter or resume 24/7 for an overnight review, and access helpful resources for your job search, including resume and cover letter templates. You can also access test preparation materials to prepare to go back to school or for a variety of career-related tests.

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Searchable database of local digital microfilm 1842-1993

The Newspaper Index is a selective index of articles published in the Kane County Chronicle and the St. Charles Republican newspapers from 1986 to the present. The full text of these articles is available at the Library in print, online or microfilm.

Indexes not only top news stories but also the information contained on the various sections of the paper, including complete bibliographic information, companies, people, products, etc. Coverage from 1985 - current.

Historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time. Coverage from 1881 to 1994.

Find out what magazines, journals, and newspapers the Library subscribes to online, and then link to the correct database to read articles or issues.

Mango offers access to over 70 foreign language courses and 20 ESL courses as the only personalized, adaptive language-learning experience that provides the tools such as real-world conversations, voice comparison, downloadable lessons for offline access, Family Profiles for group learning, and placement tests to begin exactly shere your skillset suits you. Mango can be accessed at the library, remotely, or even on-the-go with apps for iPhone® and Android™. 

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Provides full-text magazines, reference books and primary source documents. It also includes an extensive image collection containing photos, maps and flags.

Covers all areas of medicine, including dentistry and nursing. Includes a mix of articles written for general interest and those in the medical profession.

A comprehensive, free, and authoritative consumer health site sponsored by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. (MedlinePlus en Español)

Vast, indexed collection of back issues of corporate and industry related documents going back to the beginning of several key Mergent publications including the Million Dollar Directory, municipal manuals, and key business ratios.

Coupling Mergent's expertise in developing products for the reference marketplace with D&B®'s Hoover's™private company database, Mergent Intellect offers new and existing clients a unique opportunity to access private and public U.S and international business data, industry news, facts and figures, executive contact information, the ability to access industry profiles and much more.

The largest, most comprehensive American dictionary currently available in print or online, built on the solid foundation of Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged and containing new and revised entries while staff are actively engaged in creating an entirely new edition of the Unabaridged.

Full-text database providing popular middle school magazines and reference books. Covering subjects such as history, current events, science and sports, it also includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents, plus over a million photos, maps and flags.

Includes repair instructions and diagrams, technical service bulletins, maintenance schedules and cost estimation for various cars and trucks from 1974 to present.

(Encyclopaedia Britannica Online) The most comprehensive encyclopedia in the Spanish language, with articles, photos and images, maps and tables. La enciclopedia más comprensiva de la lengua española, con los artículos, fotos e imágenes, mapas y tablas.

Find a stock or mutual fund, research current or prospective holdings, read analysts' reports, and see ratings, financial reports, valuation ratios, and key ratios.

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One of the largest, most internationally diverse genealogy databases of its kind, including:

• More than 6 billion historical ​records from the United States, Europe, Latin America, and other region
• The full USA federal census (1790-1940) with images
• Census of England and Wales (1841-1901) with images
• Military records, immigration records and passenger lists
• Citizenship & naturalization records

Contains National Geographic Kids magazine 2009-present (3 month embargo), 200 National Geographic Kids books, and 500 kid-friendly and downloadable images.

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Contains National Geographic magazine 1888-Current, National Geographic Traveler magazine 2010-Current, as well as hundreds of videos, maps, atlases, and other downloadable images.

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Streaming music that includes over 85,000 tracks, including Classical music, Jazz, World, Folk and Chinese music.

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Find 45,000 classical sheet music titles. Some titles may be transposed online.

Nearly unlimited access to the New York Times website including articles from 1851-present day, international editions. Does not include the full crossword puzzle. Simply sign up for a free NYTimes account (if you don't already have one) to access whenever you're in the library.

Follow the link to redeem a code for 72 hours of free access to the New York Times on any of your devices. You'll then be guided to register for a free NY Times account (if you don't already have one). When your code runs out, just return to this link to redeem another code. Includes access to articles from 1851-present day, international editions, and the ability to use the NYTimes mobile apps. Does not include the full crossword puzzle.

Full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue. This collection includes digital reproductions providing access to every page from every available issue.

Explore and stay informed on local, national and international topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from around the world to around the corner, including the Beacon News, Chicago Sun-Times, Kane County Chronicle and more. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.

locate obituaries, and other news stories in full page views of historical newspapers from across the world dating from 1607

locate obituaries, and other news stories in full page views of historical newspapers from across the world dating from 1690 - 2021

Search the most recent global news content, as well as archives which stretch back into the 1980s featuring content from newspapers, newswires, and news sites in active full-text format from the US, Canada, Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Australia.

Search for picture books through chapter books by author, title, series name or subject.

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Fiction and nonfiction guide for all ages. Find read-alike books and authors, book reviews, book group discussion questions and author websites.

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On-demand access to a vast collection of titles (including O’Reilly books in early release), videos, case studies, learning paths, expert playlists, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 other computer science and technology publishers.

Millions of digital resources including books, audio files, images, movies and datasets and texts.

Create resumes, cover letters, online portfolios and career documents. Practice interviewing skills and even create a video resume.

Thousands of primary source documents in history, literature, science, law, politics, religion, and more

How often have you needed to know the meaning of a word, wondered about its origin, or thought about how you might use it most effectively? Oxford Dictionaries have just one thing in mind: improving communication through an understanding and passion for our living language. Includes reference works on English grammar and usage as well as translation dictionaries for languages such as Italian, Chinese, and Russian.

Search the authority on the English language. An unsurpassed guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of over 500,000 words, both present and past.

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in-depth, specialist content from Oxford's award-winning Encyclopedias and Companions, as well as a critical selection of partner publishers’ scholarly works - over 300,000 free Overview pages, 275 free Timelines, and featured topical entries available on Oxford Reference providing you with a full research pathway.

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PebbleGo Biographies, PebbleGo Earth and Space and PebbleGo Social Studies are resources designed especially for students in grades K-3. They include photographs, videos and educational games.

Find information on all US states, with curriculum-connected content for grades 3-6. Link to American Indian tribes based in each state, with historical and current data. Learn more with videos, state songs and regional recipes.

Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this database provides rich content that can help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.

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An irresistible yet authoritative digital database on popular culture in America and the world, both past and present. Great for decades or history projects.

an easy-to-use online tool that allows you to create professional quality versions of your book in ePUB, MOBI, PDF and more—all through your library.

Free full text, full color online subscriptions to popular newspapers and magazines from around the world! Access by clicking on the Sign In button, then Libraries & Groups. Search for the St. Charles Public Library. Select OpenAthens and enter your library card number and PIN.

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Designed for elementary school libraries, Primary Search is a full-text database providing popular children’s magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedic entries and a vast image collection. Students can learn about a variety of topics, including endangered species, famous musicians, fitness and space exploration.

comprehensive citizenship prep course that contains 100 videos, plus interactive drills and quizzes

You can learn 163 languages, including the largest ESL curriculum on the planet. Simply use your library card number to create an account and start learning through a variety of vocabulary exercises, quizzes, culture and business notes, and grammar review. Also includes lessons for 3 to 6 and 7 to 12 year-olds.

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Includes Christian Science Monitor (1908-2007), Los Angeles Times (1881-1996), New York Times (1851-2017), Wall Street Journal (1889-2003), Washington Post (1877-2004)

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Contains great historical reference books including: Great Lives From History, The Decades In America, and Milestone Documents. A great place to start your research.

Contains the series Critical Survey and Masterplots, great resources for plot summaries, author biographies, and outlines of the major themes discussed in literary works

Founded in 1867 by D. A. Sanborn, the Sanborn Map Company was the primary American publisher of fire insurance maps for nearly 100 years. The maps provide a wealth of information, such as building outline, size and shape. Come explore Illinois's rich and diverse building history.

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Online literacy resource that pairs classic fictional video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks. Reinforces core reading skills and introduces students to a world of knowledge and exploration.

• Includes helpful educator’s tools.

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Incorporates Grolier Online databases, including Amazing Animals, America the Beautiful, American Heritage Children’s Dictionary, American Heritage Children’s Thesaurus, Lands and People, New Book of Knowledge and New Book of Popular Science. 

Presents a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive essays, videos, diagrams, definitions, biographies, and experiments.

Contains full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, encyclopedias, reference books and a vast collection of images.

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A highly-engaging, interactive, curriculum-driven digital resource with reading levels for students in grades 4 through 9. Includes videos, experiments and information on careers in science. 

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Transportation, office work, fundraising, visiting seniors and  outreach. 

A great resource from Cambridge University Press for students and Shakespeare lovers. Since 1948 Survey has published the best international scholarship in English, and many of its essays have become classics of Shakespeare criticism. Each volume is devoted to a theme, or play, or group of plays. The books are illustrated with a variety of Shakespearean images and production photographs.

Provides detailed yet user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines.

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The ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United States is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States. User Guide

Journal Information for K-12 Teachers & Librarians
Indexes over 260 titles from the most popular teacher and administrator trade journals, periodicals, and books.

Lists hundreds of thousands of businesses in North America

Updated weekly and containing thousands of links to a 15-year back-file, Today's Science bridges the gap between the science that students learn in the classroom and the discoveries pushing the boundaries of science today.

The Conversations With Scientists feature also includes great information on what working as a scientific researcher looks like, and what inspired them to enter their field, making it great inspiriation for those considering working in a STEM field.

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Includes: digital Scholastic True Books, links to further information in Grolier Online and websites about each topic. Non-fiction topics include: continents, ancient civilizations, U.S. government westward expansion, natural disasters, space, human body and ecosystems.

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A collection of animated, talking picture books and puzzles created from existing picture books, Large Print chapter books and classic children's books. There are also books in Spanish and French.

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The authoritative source of bibliographic and publisher information on more than 300,000 periodicals of all types from around the world.

Information and advice on over 6,000 stocks, 18,000 mutual funds, 200,000 options and other securities.

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Access The Wall Street Journal from anywhere! Use our link to sign up for a free WSJ.com account (if you don't already have one) and redeem a code for a complimentary 3-day subscription. At the end of three days, come back for another code, as many times as you need.

Historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time from 1889-2000.

Indexes not only top news stories but also the information contained on the various sections of the paper, including complete bibliographic information, companies, people, products, etc. Coverage from 1987 - current.

Provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time. Coverage from 1877 to 2001.

Online listing of the trusted Weiss guides to stocks, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), banks, credit unions and insurance companies. Also contains the valuable Medigap tool detailing Medicare supplemental insurance options and Financial Literacy Basics guides about budgeting, paying off student loans, opening bank and investement accounts, and other key finanical skills.

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All the great advertising resources you loved from Redbooks, with the added strength of Winmo, bringing you even more advertising industry information to improve decision making. Includes email addresses for individuals at companies with national advertising or advertising agencies.

Click on a country or state to bring up basic facts and links to Britannica articles about that country or state.

Start here for background research on any topic. Articles are updated with current events information, useful links on the Internet, a monthly calendar of important dates and a Today in History feature.

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World Book's Spanish Student Discovery Encyclopedia: features include articles, maps and interactive databases.
Características incluyen articulos, secuencia (fechas) de eventos, mapas y bases de datos interactivas (recursos electrónicos).

World History: Modern Era (covering history from the Renaissance to today) is the latest update of electronic history reference materials for high school and high-level middle school coursework.