Databases

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A to Z Databases
Conduct job searches, generate mailing lists or sales leads, and more. Tutorial button tutorial

Business Source Elite
Encompasses a selection of business disciplines, offering access to 492 active full-text journals. Tutorial button tutorial

LearningExpress Computer Skills Center 
Learn the fundamentals of computers, the internet, and popular software applications. Tutorial button tutorial

Job and Career Accelerator
Easy-to-use search tool to find, apply for, and get hired into ideal positions. Tutorial buttontutorial

Regional Business News
Regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces. Users can search newspapers, magazines, and other resources from trusted news sources.

Auto Repair Source
Step-by-step repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. tutorial

Chilton Library
Digitized collection of manuals on automotive service and repair. tutorial

Hobbies and Crafts Source
Collection of core, proprietary articles covering over 140 topics. tutorial

Home Improvement Source
Step-by-step instructions for thousands of projects in the areas of plumbing, outdoor, woodworking, electrical, and decorating. tutorial

Small Engine Repair Reference Center
Repair guides for small engines, from motorcycles and ATVs to generators and more. quick start guide

Biography Reference Center
Thousands of full-text biographies, including Biography Today and Biography, plus narrative biographies not available in other databases.

Ethnic Diversity Source
Culture, traditions, social treatment, and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America.

Fiero Code
Learn to code a website, videogame, app, and more in a self-paced environment.

LGBTQ+ Source
Scholarly and popular LGBTQ+ publications in full-text, plus historically important primary sources, including monographs, magazines, newspapers, and videos.

LearningExpress Library
Online test prep resource to help improve core academic skills, earn a high school equivalency, and more. Tutorial button tutorial

LearningExpress Computer Skills Center 
Learn the fundamentals of computers, the internet, and popular software applications. Tutorial button tutorial

LearningExpress PrepSTEP Academic
Begin using online college and career readiness tools, including practice tests, tutorials, ...

LearningExpress PrepSTEP High School
Seven targeted learning centers containing practice tests, self-directed tutorials, microlessons, e-books, articles, and more. Tutorial button tutorial

MAS Complete
Full-text for hundreds of popular magazines and e-books covering news, politics, science, sports, culture, and more.

MasterFILE Complete
The highest quality collection of popular full-text magazines, reference books, videos, and other sources covering virtually every subject area.

Middle Search Main Edition
174 popular full-text magazines for middle schools. Subjects include history, current events, science, and sports.

Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection
Full-text database for psychologists, counselors, researchers, and students.

Religion & Philosophy Collection
Full-text from hundreds of journals for theology and philosophy research.

Points of View Reference Source
Assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.

Primary Search
Full-text for more than 70 popular magazines for elementary school research.

Science Reference Center
Full-text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books, and videos.

Udemy
14,000+ online video courses across 75+ different subjects.  tutorial

Ancestry Library - In Library use only
Research genealogy through historical documents, census information, and more. tutorial

FamilySearch
Research genealogy through historical documents, census information, and more.

Fold3
Military records, stories, photos, and personal documents. tutorial

Heritage Quest
Find ancestors in the complete set of U.S. Federal Census tutorial

Illinois Digital Archives (IDA)
Cary area local history, photos, documents, and more.

Newspaper Source Plus
Full-text collection of the world's major news content from newspapers and newswires.

Agricola
Database of agricultural literature created by the National Agricultural Library of the USDA.

Consumer Reports
Get unbiased ratings and reviews for 9000+ products and services. tutorial

Ethnic Diversity Source
Culture, traditions, social treatment, and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America.

LGBTQ+ Source
Scholarly and popular LGBTQ+ publications in full-text, plus historically important primary sources, including monographs, magazines, newspapers, and videos.

Newspaper Source Plus
Full-text collection of the world's major news content from newspapers and newswires.

Alt-HealthWatch
Full-text alternative health research database focused on complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to health care and wellness.

Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
Over 500 scholarly full-text journals focusing on many medical disciplines.

Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection
Full-text database for psychologists, counselors, researchers, and students.

Legal Information Source
Thousands of legal forms by topic including bankruptcy, divorce, name changes, wills and estate  planning, and more. Most of the full-text legal reference books are provided through NOLO.

Legal Source
Scholarly resource of current issues, studies, and trends of the legal world. For attorneys, educators, businesspeople, law librarians, students, and paralegals.

A to Z Food America
Explore recipes from around the United States. tutorial

A to Z World Food
Explore recipes from cultures around the World. tutorial

Ethnic Diversity Source
Culture, traditions, social treatment, and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America.

Fiero Code
Learn to code a website, videogame, app, and more in a self-paced environment.

Global Road Warrior
Help plan your trip and/or explore cultures worldwide. tutorial

Illinois DMV
Practice online written driving tests.

LearningExpress Library
Online test prep resource to help improve core academic skills, earn a high school equivalency, and more. Tutorial button tutorial

LearningExpress Computer Skills Center 
Learn the fundamentals of computers, the internet, and popular software applications. Tutorial button tutorial

LGBTQ+ Source
Scholarly and popular LGBTQ+ publications in full-text, plus historically important primary sources, including monographs, magazines, newspapers, and videos.

Mango Languages
Self-paced and interactive language learning. Over 70 languages available. tutorial

Niche Academy
Tutorials on a variety of the Library's online resources and more. tutorial

Newspaper Source Plus
Full-text collection of the world's major news content from newspapers and newswires.

Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection
Full-text database for psychologists, counselors, researchers, and students.

Religion & Philosophy Collection
Full-text from hundreds of journals for theology and philosophy research.

Science Reference Center
Full-text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books, and videos.

Udemy
Over 14,000 online video courses across 75+ different subjects. tutorial

 

Book Browse
Find books by genre and theme. Includes reviews, recommendations, and book club resources. tutorial

Inkie.org
Supports local authors with online creation and publishing tools.

Novelist
Recommendations for adult and teen titles, authors, and series. tutorial

Novelist Kids
Recommendations for children's titles, authors, and series. tutorial

WorldCat
Collections of more than 10,000 libraries worldwide.

Global Road Warrior
Help plan your trip or explore cultures worldwide.  tutorial

A to Z Food America
Explore flavors and recipes from around the United States.  tutorial

A to Z World Food
Explore flavors and recipes from cultures around the World.  tutorial

Ethnic Diversity Source
Culture, traditions, social treatment, and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America.

Mango Languages
Learn a new language online. Over 70 languages available.  tutorial

Through EBSCO, instantly access reference ebooks and some fiction ebooks with your CAPL card. Titles can be accessed online and through the EBSCO Mobile app (Apple App Store | Google Play). Android users can read ebooks online only (books can't be downloaded). iOS users can read ebooks online or download them. The checkout period for downloaded ebooks is your choice of 1-7 days, 7 days being the maximum.

The Biography Reference eBook Collection  •  Tutorial
A companion to the Biography Reference Source database, this includes a selection of biographic titles, covering popular and important figures in business, film, history, music, politics, sport, and more.  

EBSCO eBooks Business Subscription Collection  •  Tutorial
Access to thousands of e-books dedicated to the study of business. 

EBSCO eBooks Cricket Media Subscription Collection  •  Tutorial
Access award-winning, short-form fiction and nonfiction ebooks to build strong literacy skills in pre-K to grade 8 students. 

EBSCO eBooks High School Subscription Collection  •  Tutorial
On-the-go ebook access to a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials for students, educators, and administrators.

EBSCO eBooks K-5 Subscription Collection  •  Tutorial
This ebook collection supports a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools.  

EBSCO eBooks 6-8 Subscription Collection   •  Tutorial
This ebook collection supports a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools.  

EBSCO eBooks Public Library Subscription Collection  •  Tutorial
Access high-quality ebooks for both adults and kids covering a wide range of topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies, and cooking.

EBSCO eBooks Diversity & Ethnic Studies Subscription Collection  •  Tutorial
This collection includes over 6,000 ebooks on the topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

History Reference eBook Subscription  •  Tutorial
A companion to the History Reference Source database, this contains a selection of historical titles, covering global topics from the ancient world through today. 

Literary Reference eBook Subscription  •  Tutorial
A selection of ebooks on literary-related subjects, including literary criticism, study guides, and classics such as Emma, Dracula, and Frankenstein. 

MAS Reference eBook Subscription  •  Tutorial
A selection of ebooks on general reference subjects, including biography, careers, language arts, literature, government, math, science, current events, and social-emotional health.

MasterFILE Reference eBook Collection  •  Tutorial
A selection of ebooks on general reference subjects, including biography, history, architecture, literature, cooking, health and wellness, science, self-help, religion, current events, sports, and travel.  

Primary Search Reference eBook Subscription  •  Tutorial
A selection of ebooks on general reference subjects for primary school students, including social studies, history, language arts, geography, culture, math, and science.  

Science Reference eBook Subscription  •  Tutorial
A selection of ebooks covering science, technology, engineering, and math. 

Fuel Economy Guide - from the US Department of Energy
Find and compare the fuel economy of various cars, calculate fuel costs, and more.

Health.gov
Information resource to improve the health and wellbeing of Americans.

Illinois Department of Revenue
Find IL tax forms and answers to IL state tax questions.

Internal Revenue Service
Find IRS forms and answers to federal tax questions.

Medlineplus.gov - from the National Library of Medicine
Health information resource for patients and their loved ones.

U.S. Department of State Travel Site
Information on U.S. passports, visas, and international travel.

New York Times online

Your CAPL library card gives you repeated 24-hour free access to The New York Times online, which includes news, cooking, games, Wirecutter, and The Athletic. Please note that you must also create a free nytimes.com account (or log into your existing account) to log in.
1. Enter your CAPL card number (without any spaces) below
2. On the next screen, click Redeem (the redeem code is pre-populated)
3. Create a free New York Times account or log into your existing account
4. A confirmation message will appear. First time users will be prompted to set preferences. After your access expires, you’ll need to redeem another 24-hour access code (follow steps 1-4 again)

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