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A to Z Databases
A to Z Food America
A to Z World Food
Academic Search Elite
Ancestry Library (in library use only)
Alt-HealthWatch
Auto Repair Source
Biography Reference CenterBiography Reference eBook Collection - Worldwide
Book Browse
Business Source Elite
Chilton Library
Consumer Reports
Creativebug
ERIC: Education Resources Information Center
Ethnic Diversity Source
Familysearch
Fold3
Global Road Warrior
Health Source - Consumer Edition
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
Heritage Quest
History Reference Center
Hobbies and Crafts Source
Home Improvement Source
Illinois Digital Archives
Illinois DMV
Inkie.org
Job and Career Accelerator
LearningExpress Library
LearningExpress Computer Skills Center
LearningExpress PrepSTEP Academic
LearningExpress PrepSTEP High School
Legal Source
LGBTQ+ Source
Library & Information Science Source
Mango Languages
MAS Complete
MasterFILE Complete
Middle Search Main Edition
Newspaper Source Plus
Niche Academy
Novelist
Novelist Kids
Points of View Reference Source
Primary Search
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection
Regional Business News
Religion & Philosophy Collection
Science Reference Center
Small Engine Repair Reference Center
Udemy
WorldCat
Business and Career
A to Z Databases - Premier Job Search, Reference & Mailing List & more. tutorial
Business Source Elite
encompasses a selection of business disciplines, offering access to 492 active full-text journals. tutorial
LearningExpress Computer Skills Center
Easy-to-use online test prep resource that helps people improve their core academic skills, earn a high school equivalency, and more. tutorial
Job and Career Accelerator
Provides an easy-to-use search tool with everything patrons and students need to find, apply for, and get hired into ideal positions. tutorial
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.
DIY and Crafts
Auto Repair Source
Step-by-step repair informationfor thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. tutorial
Chilton Library - Digitized collection of manuals on automotive service and repair. tutorial
Creativebug - Watch thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes. tutorial
Hobbies and Crafts Source
Database includes a 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
User-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines, from motorcycles and ATVs to generators and more... quick start guide
For Students
Biography Reference Center
Provides thousands of reliable full-text biographies, including the complete full text of Biography Today and Biography, plus narrative biographies not available in other databases.
Ethnic Diversity Source
Resource covering the culture, traditions, social treatment and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America.
LGBTQ+ Source
Provides scholarly and popular LGBTQ+ publications in full text, plus historically important primary sources, including monographs, magazines, newspapers and videos.
LearningExpress Library
Easy-to-use online test prep resource that helps people improve their core academic skills, earn a high school equivalency, ...
LearningExpress Computer Skills Center
Learn the fundamentals of computers, the internet and popular software applications.
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 ...
MAS Complete
Research database that contains 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
Subjects include history, current events, science and sports. 174 popular full-text magazines for middle schools.
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection
Essential full-text database for psychologists, counselors, researchers and students.
Religion & Philosophy Collection
Full-text database for theology and philosophy research. It includes hundreds of full-text journals and ...
Points of View Reference Source
Provides rich content that can help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.
Primary Search
Provides full text for more than 70 popular magazines for elementary school research.
Science Reference Center
Provides full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books and videos.
Udemy
14,000+ Online Video Courses across 75+ different categories. tutorial
Genealogy & History
Ancestry Library - Genealogical information, find your roots (in library use only) tutorial
Familysearch
Discover how our free Family Trees and records can help you uncover your ancestors
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
Digital collection of the world's major news content. It includes millions of articles from newspapers and newswires.
General Reference
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
Resource covering the culture, traditions, social treatment and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America.
LGBTQ+ Source
Provides scholarly and popular LGBTQ+ publications in full text, plus historically important primary sources, including monographs, magazines, newspapers and videos.
Newspaper Source Plus
Provides a full-text digital collection of the world's major news content. It includes millions of articles from newspapers and ...
Health
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
Provides over 500 scholarly full-text journals focusing on many medical disciplines.
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection
Essential full-text database for psychologists, counselors, researchers and students.
Legal Info
Legal Information Source
Thousands of legal forms by topic including Bankruptcy, Divorce, Name Changes, Wills & Estate Planning and more. Most of the full text legal reference books are provided through NOLO.
Legal Source
A scholarly resource of current issues, studies, and trends of the legal world. For attorneys, educators, businesspeople, law librarians, students, and paralegals.
Lifelong Learning
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
Resource covering the culture, traditions, social treatment and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America.
Global Road Warrior - Help plan your trip and/or explore cultures worldwide. tutorial
Illinois DMV - Practice online written driving tests before you go to take the test.
LearningExpress Library
Easy-to-use online test prep resource that helps people improve their core academic skills, earn a high school equivalency, ...
LearningExpress Computer Skills Center
Learn the fundamentals of computers, the internet and popular software applications.
LGBTQ+ Source
Provides scholarly and popular LGBTQ+ publications in full text, plus historically important primary sources, including monographs, magazines, newspapers and videos.
Mango Languages - Learn a new language online. Over 70 languages available. tutorial
Niche Academy - Tutorials on a variety of the Library's online resources and more. tutorial
Newspaper Source Plus
Provides a full-text digital collection of the world's major news content. It includes millions of articles from newspapers and ...
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection
Essential full-text database for psychologists, counselors, researchers and students.
Religion & Philosophy Collection
Full-text database for theology and philosophy research. It includes hundreds of full-text journals and ...
Science Reference Center
Provides full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books and videos.
Udemy - 14,000+ Online Video Courses across 75+ different categories. tutorial
Reading and Writing
Book Browse - Find books by genre and theme. Reviews and recommendations. tutorial
Inkie.org - Supports local authors with online creation and publishing tools ...
Novelist - Helping readers find their next favorite book and more... tutorial
Novelist Kids - Recommendations for titles, authors, and series. tutorial
WorldCat - Collections and services of more than 10,000 libraries worldwide
Travel and Culture
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
Mango Languages
Learn a new language online. Over 70 languages available. tutorial
Ebsco eBook Databases
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 Niche Tutorial
A companion to the Biography Reference Source database, this encompasses a rich selection of biographic titles, covering popular and important figures in business, film, history, music, politics, sports and more.
EBSCO eBooks Business Subscription Collection Niche Tutorial
Equip students and faculty with access to thousands of e-books dedicated to the study of business.
EBSCO eBooks Cricket Media Subscription Collection Niche Tutorial
Build strong literacy skills in students from pre-K to 8th grade by oƯering digital access to award-winning, short-form fiction and nonfiction titles.
EBSCO eBooks High School Subscription Collection Niche Tutorial
Give students, educators, and administrators on-the-go access to popular e-books. This robust collection includes a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials.
EBSCO eBooks K-5 Subscription Collection Niche Tutorial
This e-book 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 Niche Tutorial
This e-book 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 Niche Tutorial
Access to high-quality e-books covering a wide range of topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies, and cooking. This general reference e-book collection features titles for both adults and juveniles.
EBSCO eBooks Diversity & Ethnic Studies Subscription Collection Niche Tutorial
This groundbreaking collection includes over 6,000 high-quality e-books on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
History Reference eBook Subscription Niche Tutorial
A companion to the History Reference Source database, this contains a rich selection of historical titles, covering global topics from the ancient world through today.
Literary Reference eBook Subscription Niche Tutorial
Contains a broad range of literary-related subjects with selections including literary criticism, study guides, and classics such as Emma, Dracula, and Frankenstein.
MAS Reference eBook Subscription Niche Tutorial
This encompasses a rich selection of titles covering a broad range of general reference subjects, including biography, careers, language arts, literature, government, math, science, current events, and social-emotional health.
MasterFILE Reference eBook Collection Niche Tutorial
Contains reference books covering a broad range of general reference subjects, including biography, history, architecture, literature, cooking, health and wellness, science, self-help, religion, current events, sports, travel and more.
Primary Search Reference eBook Subscription Niche Tutorial
A range of general reference subject coverage for primary school students, with topics like social studies, history, language arts, geography, culture, math, and science.
Science Reference eBook Subscription Niche Tutorial
This encompasses a rich selection of titles covering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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