eResources
Access our eResources by entering in your Northbrook Public Library card number (on the back of your card), without spaces. Some resources are only available in the library. Review vendor privacy policies.
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Coverage includes:
> Full-text from 1985-1996
> Full-text from 1996-current
> Full-text of Online Edition from 2017-current
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Enjoy over 3,500 children's books in 65+ languages, including sign language, plus engage in fun activities. Experience titles in "LOTE" (Languages Other Than English) or watch each title translated and narrated in English.
View the eResources Loan Table for specific information about checkout limits, loan periods, holds, renewals and suggested audience level.
Learn more through the LOTE4Kids FAQ
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Basic and in-depth lessons for learning over 70 world languages, plus English Language Learning in 19 languages.
List of languages currently available through Mango.
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Explore the most comprehensive database of legal professionals. Search by area of practice or by location.
Recommended for 9th to 12th grade students Access hundreds of popular full-text high school magazines and eBooks covering news, politics, science, sports, culture and more. Plus, explore over 55,000 full-text primary source documents and over 75,000 Associated Press videos. Includes access to EBSCO’s MAS Reference eBook Collection and High School eBook Collection. (Select titles may either be viewed via internet browser or as downloadable PDFs)
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Access over 2,000 popular full-text magazines and journals covering virtually every subject area. Plus, explore over 55,000 full-text primary source documents and over 75,000 Associated Press videos. Includes access to EBSCO’s MasterFILE Complete Reference eBook Collection. (Select titles may either be viewed via internet browser or as downloadable PDFs)
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Discover which Medicare Supplement Insurance plan and provider may be right for you with this tool. Examine costs, compare rates and plan benefits that best suit your needs and your budget.
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Access the world's most comprehensive source of life sciences and biomedical bibliographic information, compiled by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
MEDLINE information can be accessed three different ways. (Each presents results differently, so you can determine which suits your research needs)
> OCLC FirstSearch
> PubMed (citation and abstracts through the National Library of Medicine)
> PubMed Central (full-text articles through the National Library of Medicine)
What is MEDLINE and how is it different from MedlinePlus?
MEDLINE, PubMed, and PubMed Central: How are they different?
Access the world's most comprehensive source of health information, compiled by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, the world's largest medical library. Discover high-quality, relevant health and wellness information that is trusted and easy to understand, in both English and Spanish. Additionally, MedlinePlus Magazine is available for your consumer health needs. (Issues may either be viewed via internet browser or as downloadable PDFs)
You can also find the following information on MedlinePlus:
> Drugs, Herbs and Supplements - Learn about your prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines. Includes side effects, dosage, special precautions, and more.
> Medical Tests - Learn about medical tests, including what the tests are used for, why a doctor may order a test, how a test will feel, and what the results may mean.
What is MedlinePlus and how is it different from MEDLINE?
Access information on thousands of topics on general health, healthy living, medical symptoms, medical emergencies, pharmaceuticals and more, that is clear and easy to understand. Includes photos and 3D illustrations, audiovisual resources, animations, charts and tables.
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Access information on thousands of medical topics, including pharmaceutical information, medical procedures, medical exams, and medical practice in the United States. Includes photos and 3D illustrations, audiovisual resources, animations, charts and tables.
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Access information on thousands of topics on animal health and diseases, covering a diversity of species. Information is straightforward and practical, concise and authoritative. Includes photos and 3D illustrations, audiovisual resources, animations, charts and tables.
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Recommended for 6th to 8th grade students Access hundreds of popular full-text middle school magazines and eBooks covering news, politics, science, sports, culture and more. Plus, explore over 55,000 full-text primary source documents and over 75,000 Associated Press videos. Includes access to EBSCO’s Middle Search Reference eBook Collection. (Select titles may either be viewed via internet browser or as downloadable PDFs)
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Access one of the industry's broadest databases to get data and analysis on stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded products and other investment opportunities.
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The National Geographic Society, one of the world’s largest nonprofit educational and scientific organizations, has published the iconic National Geographic Magazine since its founding in 1888.
Coverage includes:
> 1888-1994 (Courtesy of Gale Virtual Library)
> August 2021-current (Courtesy of Libby)
Using Libby at the Northbrook Public Library
Stream or download over 140,000 CD-length recordings and over 2 million tracks of classical, world, and jazz music. Naxos Music Library also provides access to educational resources and the Naxos Dictionary of Music, useful reference tools for students, performers, and consumers of classical music.
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Full-text from 1988-current
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Full-text from 1997-current
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Coverage includes:
> Microfilm from 1941-1990 - Speak with library staff in the Reference Department on the 2nd floor regarding access and viewing
> Full-text from 1980-current
> Full-text of Online Edition from 1996-current
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Unlimited access inside the library only to The New York Times website and mobile app, including News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter and The Athletic.
(1) Register for a FREE nytimes.com account with a personal email address
(2) Connect to the Northbrook Public Library’s WiFi connection (NPL Public)
(3) Log into your nytimes.com account
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