Get a library card
Automotive & Engines
Automotive & Engines Research Materials
Auto Repair Source
Use at Home? Yes
Description: 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.
Chicago Consumers’ Checkbook
Use at Home? Yes
Description: Find ratings on Chicagoland services and retailers, including dentists, car repair, personal services, banks, and more.
Browse Chicago Consumers’ Checkbook
Use at Home? Yes
Description: This automotive repair database includes vacuum and wiring diagrams, service instructions, troubleshooting and diagnostics, and more.
Consumer Reports
Use at Home? Yes
Description: Online subscription to the popular consumer magazine, plus exclusive online content, including Best Car Deals.
Driving-Tests.org
Use at Home? Yes
Description: 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.
Financial Literacy Basics
Use at Home? Yes
Description: 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)
Gale LegalForms
Use at Home? Yes
Description: Illinois Legal Forms includes thousands of business, personal, litigation and federal forms.
Mitchell1 ProDemand
Use at Home? No
Description: Includes repair instructions and diagrams, technical service bulletins, maintenance schedules and cost estimation for various cars and trucks from 1974 to present.
Small Engine Repair Reference Center
Use at Home? Yes
Description: Provides detailed yet user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines.