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The Northbrook Public Library provides access to subscription databases containing articles and information on a variety of topics. You can access most of these databases online through this website; a few are available only for in-library use. Your password to use the databases is your Northbrook Library card number (entered without spaces). If you experience difficulty gaining access to these databases, please consult our database troubleshooting page, or call Reference at (847) 272-6224.
Online Databases and eResources A-Z
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America's News Magazines
Searchable database covering 26 magazines, including People Weekly, Sports Illustrated, Time, and U.S. News & World report.
America's Obituaries and Death Notices
A comprehensive collection of newspaper obituaries and death notices from around the United States, searchable by location, profession, names of family members, or other personal information.
American Indian History Online
Facts On File American Indian History Online is an authoritative reference database that provides in-depth coverage of more than 5,000 years of culture, legends, and leaders. More than 500 Native American groups are covered in entries that include primary source documents, biographies, maps, images and timelines. The content is also searchable by tribe and culture area.
Ancestry - Library Edition (IN LIBRARY USE ONLY)
Search records in the United States and around the world to locate information on your ancestors.
Annals of American History
Includes more than 2,000 primary documents -- proclamations, speeches, poems, songs, newspaper and magazine articles, sermons, letters and editorials by the people who made history.
Auto Repair Reference Center
Contains information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles, with repair information for most vintage makes starting as far back as 1945. Over 191,000 drawings and step-by-step photographs - a complete guide to vehicle ownership & maintenance.
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Biography Resource Center
Database of biographical information and articles on numerous individuals. Searches can be done by name, ethnicity, occupation, year of death or birth, etc.
BookFlix
Scholastic BookFlix is a new online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. For grades PreK through 3.
Business and Company Resource Center
Comprehensive business information including company profiles, articles, investment reports, financials, rankings, industry information and more.
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Chicago Sun-Times 1986-Current
(1986-Current) Get the full text of the Chicago Sun-Times, free of paid advertising.
Chicago Tribune 1985-Current
(1985-Current) Full text of the daily and Sunday issues. Includes local, regional, and world news, as well as the business, technology, editorials, sports, entertainment, and classified sections. No paid advertisements. Updated daily.
Chicago Tribune Archives from ProQuest
The Chicago Tribune Archives (1849-1985) offers full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue. The collection includes digital reproductions providing access to every page from every available issue. Once logged in to ProQuest, select "News - The Historical Chicago Tribune" from the drop-down database menu.
Chicago Tribune RedEye Edition
The RedEye delivers a distinctive and credible daily news report-in a concise, commuter friendly format-that informs, entertains, interests, provokes and is relevant to Chicago's young city dwellers. Covers 10/25/2002-current.
Consumer Reports
The award-winning website where you can explore the product reviews, ratings, news and comparisons.
Consumers' Checkbook (IN LIBRARY USE ONLY)
Provides consumers information to help them get high quality services and products at the best possible prices. CHECKBOOK evaluates the quality and prices of local service firms and stores, such as auto repair shops, plumbers, dentists, banks, and insurance companies. CHECKBOOK has won the National Press Club’s prestigious First Place Award for Excellence in Consumer Journalism.
Contemporary Authors
Search for biographical and bibliographical information and references on more than 120,000 U.S. and international authors.
CQ Researcher
Single-themed, weekly reports have in-depth, unbiased coverage of timely, newsworthy topics.
Culturegrams
Concise cultural and statistical snapshots of every country recognized by the United Nations. Find ethnic recipes, flags, pictures and more. Facts about each state can be downloaded in PDF format.
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D&B Million Dollar Database
The D&B Million Dollar Database is an online version of Dun and Bradstreet's Million Dollar Directory. The Million Dollar Database provides directory information on millions of public and private companies. You can search by a number of variables to identify businesses by name, industry, geographic location, number of employees, ownership structure, sales, as well as the names of the top executives. For each company, you will find the headquarters location as well as some branch, subsidiary, or division locations. To be included in this database, companies must have sales in excess of one million dollars or employ more than twenty people.
Daily Life in America
Spotlights the day-to-day lives of average Americans, past and present. Using a wealth of historical resources, primary documents, and multimedia content, students can understand customs, laws, or traditions from every part of the country and from different periods in our history.
Daily Life Through History
Examines daily life throughout history. Provides content from a number of reference works, monographs, and primary documents. Based on the landmark Greenwood Encyclopedia of Daily Life.
Demographics Now
Offers a variety of simple, ready-to-use demographic reports such as income, housing, race, age, education, consumer expenditures and more. Search by various geographic levels, including state, county, and zip code area.
Digital Microfilm (2008+)
Provides cover-to-cover scanned images of the microfilm for these newspapers: The Chicago Tribune, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.
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EbscoHost - MasterFILE Premier
Provides access to numerous full-text articles from thousands of periodicals.
EbscoHost - Library Information Science and Technology Abstracts
Provides coverage on subjects such as librarianship, classification, cataloging, bibliometrics, online information retrieval, information management and more.
eLibrary
eLibrary is a full-text database of consumer-oriented magazines, books, newspapers, newswires, television and radio transcripts, photographs and maps.
eLibrary Elementary
eLibrary Elementary provides students (Kindergarten through Grade 6) with a colorful, graphical interface to find the answers they need from full-text magazines, full-text newspapers, books, and full-text TV and radio transcripts.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Online
Hundreds of thousands of articles, biographies, videos, images, and web sites.
Encyclopedia of Business in Today's World
With more than 1,000 entries, the Encyclopedia of Business in Today's World is packed with essential and up-to-date information, including company profile overviews for specific countries, and topics ranging from auditing standards to risk management. An excellent source for general information about conducting business abroad.
ERIC
This is one of the FirstSearch databases. ERIC ( Education Resources Information Center) is the world's largest digital library of education literature. It contains 1.2 million bibliographic records of journal articles and other education-related materials and, if available, includes links to full text. ERIC is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences. Indexing is provided for 1966- present. ERIC also provides selected full text from 1991- present. Use the drop-down menu to select "ERIC."
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FirstSearch
Database of articles covering a wide range of subjects in 16 databases, many full-text. Includes WorldCat, ERIC, MEDLINE, ArticleFirst, GPO, WilsonSelectPlus, etc.
FirstSearch 2 (IN LIBRARY USE ONLY)
OCLC FirstSearch 2 covers a wide variety of databases, including: ABI_INFORM; AGRICOLA; AH Search; AltPressIndex; AltPressIndex Archive; BioDigest; BooksInPrint; BusDateline; BusIndustry; BusManagement; CWI; Disclosure; Dissertations; EconLit; GEOBASE; NewsAbs; PapersFirst, PerAbs, PsycFIRST; SIRS Researcher and Worldscope.
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Gale Directory Library
Includes Ward’s Business Directory of U.S. Public and Private Companies, Brands and Their Companies, Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media, and Consultants and Consulting Organizations Directory. Search one or all four directories by description, geography, name, area code, officers and more.
Gale Literary Index
This is a master index to the major print literature series published by The Gale Group. It combines and cross references more than 130,000 author names, including pseudonyms and variant names, and more than 140,000 titles into one source.
Use this index to locate biographies on authors and critical essays on their writings.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources covering a variety of subjects. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online within library or remotely 24/7.
GreenFILE
Focuses on the relationship between human beings and the environment, with well- researched information on topics ranging from global warming to recycling to alternate fuel sources.
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Health Learning Center
Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Health Learning Center is a state-of-the-art health information library. Their site provides access to reliable consumer health information via their Virtual Library. Search for information on diseases, treatments, nutrition, etc. by clicking on the "Virtual Library" link and entering your zip code.
HeritageQuest
Find information on ancestors and relatives from Federal Census Records (1790-1930), and people and places described in over 25,000 family and local histories.
History Resource Center: U.S.
Database of United States history information, including primary documents, timelines, and in-depth coverage of events and people.
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iBistro Library Catalog
Access the Northbrook Library's catalog and other local libraries' to search for books, movies, and music.
Illinois Legal Forms
Print or download Illinois legal forms. Choose from a wide selection of forms, including real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord/tenant, and more. Also includes a searchable dictionary of legal terms and a list of lawyers by state and specialty.
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Kids InfoBits
Kids InfoBits meets the research needs of students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. It features a developmentally appropriate, visually graphic interface, a subject-based topic tree search and full-text, age-appropriate, curriculum-related magazine, newspaper and reference content for information on current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
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Lace Financial (IN LIBRARY USE ONLY)
Obtain US financial institutions last five quarterly ratings, asset size, peer group averages for our key indicators – Liquidity, Asset Quality, Capital, and Earnings, as well as our opinion of the institution’s overall financial condition.
Learning Express Library
LearningExpressLibrary.com is the leading source for test preparation materials and interactive practice exams based on official tests. Includes AP, SAT, ACT, TOEFL, MCAT, LSAT, and professional practice tests. Also includes tutorials for Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007 products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint )
LexisNexis
LexisNexis provides news, business, legal and biographical information tailored for the public library.
News - Over 1,000 national, regional, and international news publications
Business - Provides information for over 44 million U.S. and international companies, with data drawn from over 60 sources
Legal Research - Primary source material includes case law, statutes, and regulations; secondary source materials contain legal news and law reviews (legal materials are not available outside of the library building)
Biographical Information - From both the consumer press as well as Biographical Directories
Literature Criticism Online
Literature Criticism Online includes:
Short Story Criticism: Critiques of authors of short fiction and their works that span all time periods.
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Drama Criticism: Critiques of major dramatists and their works that span all time periods.
Live Homework Help
Students from 5-85 can receive free help from an expert tutor in math, science, social studies and English including essay writing. Tutors are available from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m., seven days a week
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Mango Languages
An online, interactive language learning service, providing basic and in-depth lessons for 22 languages and ESL for 14 languages.
MasterFILE Premier
Provides access to numerous full-text articles from thousands of periodicals.
Morningstar Investment Research Center
Morningstar's data reports cover more than 20,000 securities. Search for analyses and information on stocks, mutual funds and ETFs. Allows for stock screening and portfolio analysis.
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Natural Standard
Natural Standard is an international research collaboration that aggregates and synthesizes data on complementary and alternative therapies. Using a comprehensive methodology and reproducible grading scales, information is created that is evidence-based, consensus-based, and peer-reviewed. The mission of this collaboration is to provide objective, reliable information that aids clinicians, patients, and healthcare institutions to make more informed and safer therapeutic decisions.
Northbrook Star
Search for local stories in the Pioneer Press' Northbrook paper. Covers 1/3/2002-Current. Does not contain pictures or advertisements.
Novelist
Novelist K-8
Information on authors, books, series, recommended reading and book discussion guides.
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PressDisplay
PressDisplay provides instant online access to today's newspapers from around the world in full-color, full-page format. The ever-expanding collection currently includes nearly 1,000 U.S. and international titles. Just like reading the familiar print edition, viewers can browse articles and other key content, such as pictures, advertisements, classifieds, and notices.
ProQuest Digital Microfilm (2008+)
Provides cover-to-cover scanned images of the microfilm for these newspapers: The Chicago Tribune, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.
ProQuest Discovery
ProQuest Discovery supplies full-text articles from hundreds of periodicals and newspapers, and now features the full-text of the Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. The magazines covered include general interest titles plus journals from the fields of business, the arts, educations, health and law. To access a specific periodical (e.g., the Wall Street Journal) search for the title under the "Publication" tab.
Public Records
Search Cook, Dekalb, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry & Will Counties for public records of new homeowners, foreclosures & sales, bankruptcies and new businesses.
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Reference USA
ReferenceUSA contains detailed information on more than 14 million U.S. businesses, 210 million U.S. residents, 1.5 million Canadian businesses, and 12 million Canadian households. Also includes 855,000 physicians and dentists. Searchable by phone number, address, SIC/NAICS, Yellow Page heading, headquarters, branches, etc.
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Salem Press: History
Searchable database that includes the full text for documents that relate to the history of the United States and Canada in the twentieth century, by decades: the 1950s through the 1990s.
Also included in this database are the following which include global events and persons:
- Historical Encyclopedia of American Business
- Musicians and Composers of the Twentieth Century
- Great Events from History (The Ancient World through 2000)
- Great Events from History: Modern Scandals
- Great Lives from History (The Ancient World through the Twentieth Century)
- Great Lives from History: Notorious Lives
- Milestone Documents in American History
- Milestone Documents of American Leaders
Serials Solutions
Click here to find magazine and newspapers in full text. You may search by periodical title or broad subject category.
SIRS Researcher
Includes full-text articles on a variety of research topics on business, the environment, family, global issues, health, human relations, institutions, and science. Provides full text articles on the pros and cons of current social issues.
SRDS
The SRDS database of media rates and information is the largest and most comprehensive in the world—cataloging more than 100,000 U.S. and international media properties. SRDS delivers accurate, up-to-date media information—including detailed ad rates, dates and contact data.
Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage
A single source for S&P's investment research and commentary. Includes Industry Surveys, Stock Reports, Mutual Fund Reports, Bond Reports, Corporation Records, Register of Corporations, Directors and Executives, and The Outlook.
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Teacher Reference Center
An index providing citations for over 260 titles from the most popular teacher and administrator trade journals, periodicals, and books. Indexed articles can be requested with your Northbrook Library card. Please visit the Reference Desk for more information.
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United States Geography
United States Geography is a gateway into the land, people, and history of all 50 states. It includes state overviews searchable by text, categories, states or regions. Primary sources include audio and video clips, archived news reports, topographical maps, and more.
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Value Line Investment Survey
Collects data and analyzes performance of approximately 8,000 stocks, 13,000 mutual funds, 80,000 options and other securities.
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World Geography
World Geography provides nearly 200 overviews of countries around the world, providing a revealing portrait of each nation's location and people, recent political history, and economy. It includes the ability to compare data between countries in such areas as illiteracy, population growth rate, natural resources, GDP per capita, and more.
World News Digest (Facts on File)
This brings together and enhances nearly seven decades of news from the Facts On File World News Digest in print. This archival record of domestic and international news is updated weekly and contains more than 1 million internal hyperlinks and convenient new features such as tabbed search results. It covers all major political, social, and economic events since November 1940.
WorldBook
Search the classic World Book Encyclopedia. Includes atlases, dictionary, educators' tools, the World Book Kids Edition and the Spanish Language Encyclopedia.
WorldCat
This is one of the FirstSearch databases. WorldCat allows you to look up more than 1.2 billion items in over 10,000 libraries across the US and internationally. Use WorldCat when you cannot find a book in the Northbrook Public Library iBistro Catalog. Use the drop-down menu to select "WorldCat." If you find a book you need, call the Reference Desk [847.272.4873] to request an interlibrary loan of the item.
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