eResources

Contains the largest collection of children’s eBooks and eAudiobooks. 

View the eResources Loan Table for specific information about checkout limits, loan periods, holds, renewals and suggested audience level. 

Using Boundless at the Northbrook Public Library 

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Receive help with homework, build and sharpen your skills, visit the writing lab or the language lab, obtain assistance filling out your FAFSA application and discover much more.  Online help from a Brainfuse-certified tutor is available between the hours of 3pm-11:55pm. 

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Receive help with job seeking activities as well as the unemployment process.  Work on your resume, interviewing, skills building and more.  Online help from a Brainfuse-certified JobNow Coach is available between the hours of 3pm-11:55pm.

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Improve your basic academic skills and review test preparation materials for high school through graduate level exams, as well as specialized tests such as the ASVAB, GED, TOEFL, and more.  Additional resources available for Adult Learners and ESL students.

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Access hundreds of full-text scholarly journals, including abstracted and indexed open access journals across a selection of business disciplines.  Plus, hundreds of full-text national and Canadian business news publications and newswires, plus television and radio news transcripts from major networks via EBSCO’s Regional Business News.  Includes access to EBSCOs eBooks - Business Collection.  (Select titles may either be viewed via internet browser or as downloadable PDFs)

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Illinois' largest information database gathered from county, state, and federal public record sources.  Access over 35 million records on real estate & mortgage transactions, business licenses, criminal background information and much more.

Find consumer advice on a variety of topics such as auto, home, healthcare, financial services and more.  Locate local service providers through unbiased ratings, and verified customer comments.

Also check out Consumerpedia (the Consumers' Checkbook podcast), featuring advice from experts, empowering consumers to save money and make smarter choices.

Microfilm only  The library has access to microfilm covering the period from 1969-April 1975.  Speak with library staff in the Reference Department on the 2nd floor regarding access and viewing.

Full-text from 1986-current

Coverage includes: 

> Full-text from 1847-1999 (Tribune Archives)
> Full-text from 1985-1996
> Full-text from 1996-current
> Full-text of Online Edition from 2017-current 

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Nonprofit, nonpartisan group fighting for the rights of utility customers in Illinois.  Created in 1983 by the Illinois General Assembly.

Explore detailed city profiles from information collected and analyzed from both government and private sources.

Music Education Outreach, courtesy of WGUC from Cincinnati

Expert reviews and analysis on consumer technologies, services and trends.

Access thousands of comics, graphic books, graphic novels, and manga in eBook or eAudiobook format.  Digital comics and graphic novels are available either through Hoopla or Libby, each with a different selection of titles and content available for all age groups.

> Hoopla collection 
> Libby collection 

Using Hoopla at the Northbrook Public Library
Using Libby at the Northbrook Public Library

Find unbiased ratings and reviews for thousands of consumer products and services.  With over 80 years of expertise and experience providing trusted in-depth advice, consumer safety information, and research through product testing. 

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Consumer education resources courtesy of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Access Cook County Clerk's Office official birth records, death records, marriage certificates, and more.

Key voter information provided via the Cook County Clerk's Official Website unique to you and your voting address.  Find information on voter registration, polling places, election ballots, elected officials and more. 

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FREE health and medical research database for openly available content related to the COVID-19 outbreak. 

Learn about the Coronavirus Research Database 

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