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.
- 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 .
- 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 favorite 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.
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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.
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: 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
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: 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.
- 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 .
- 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.
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: The largest and most comprehensive newspaper collection of obituaties and death noticies with an easy-to-use interface. Use your library card number to log in from home.
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: 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
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: Get full-text and images from historical articles, as well as the full text of historical obituaries and death notices. Covers 1850-1984.
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: 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.
- 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.
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: consists of various databases grouped by subjects. A password is needed to search. Contact us if you need help.
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: 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.
- 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 .
- : 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.
- 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.
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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.
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
- Auto Repair Reference Center : Find repair instructions, schematics and other automobile information.
- 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.
- 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 .
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 .
- 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.
- 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 .
- 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.
- Informe : This resource provides full-text articles from hundreds of Spanish-language and bilingual magazines and newspapers.
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: Mango Languages allows you to interactively learn 48 different
languages online, including English for Polish speakers.
- 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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: Full-text articles from the Chicago Sun-Times.
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: 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.
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: Get full-text and images from historical articles, as well as the full text of historical obituaries and death notices. Covers 1850-1984.
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: Full-text articles from the Arlington Heights edition of the Daily Herald, which covers news in the Harwood Heights and Norridge area.
- Newspaper Source Plus : Discover literally millions of articles using this online index. Search this and other databases simultaneously in Research Pro .
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: Full-text articles from the Norridge News.
- 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 .
- 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.
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: 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.
