Research Databases

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  • Academic Search Premier

    More than 6,400 scholarly journals, including full text for nearly 5,700 peer-reviewed titles. Full-text articles to support research in science, engineering, physics, technology, religion, and philosophy. Includes access to video from the Associated Press (AP).

  • Ancestry Library (In-House Access Only)

    Genealogy database. Works best in Chrome. Available inside the library, via the library computers or your own laptop or device. 

  • AtoZ Databases: Find People, Businesses and More

    Databases include 30 million business and executive profiles and 220 million residents. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more! 

  • AtoZ Databases: Search Jobs, Businesses and People (en Español)

    Spanish version of this database, which includes 2.3 million job listings, 30 millions business and executive profiles, 1.1 million healthcare professionals, and much more!

  • Auto Repair Source

    Offers a wealth of information to help you diagnose, repair, and maintain cars and vehicles. Includes service and repair procedures, diagrams, recall information, specifications, labor estimates, and parts pricing.

  • Black Life in America

    The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media. (From Newsbank)

  • Business Source Premier

    Full-text articles to support research in accounting, finance, economics, marketing, management, and operations management. Includes access to video from the Associated Press (AP). Some articles are peer-reviewed.

  • Chicago Community Collection: Local Papers

    Check out this comprehensive list of local publications from the greater Chicago area. Stay informed on local topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. (Newsbank)

  • Chicago Sun Times Collection

    Explore Chicago history through local news, events and people with the Chicago Sun-Times Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online.

  • Chicago Tribune

    Comprehensive coverage back to 1985 is available for the Chicago Tribune.

  • Chilton Library

    Authoritative repair information covering vehicles of the past 30 years. Get the helpful instructions and diagrams that Chilton guides have always provided.

  • Consumer Health Complete

    Medical information for patients in several languages.

  • Consumer Reports

    Get full product reviews and articles from Consumer Reports Magazine and Buying Guide at no charge.

  • Daily Herald Collection: Suburban Chicago News Source

    Local news, events and people from the northwest suburbs and Chicago area. Search current and archived Daily Herald issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. (From Newsbank)

  • Daily Southtown Collection

    Explore Chicago area history through local news, events and people with the Daily Southtown Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online.

  • Early World of Learning

    World Book provides this fun, educational resource for preschool-age children.

  • Education Research Complete

    Full-text articles to support research in curriculum instruction, administration, policy, funding and related social issues.

  • Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

    Spanish-language encyclopedia for beginning students

  • Fold3 by Ancestry

    Provides convenient access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. 

  • Funk and Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia

    Provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.

  • Heritage Hub

    Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. (Newsbank)

  • Heritage Quest Online

    A genealogy and local history collection with access to the federal census 1790-1930, Revolutionary War files, Freedman's Bank Records, and more.

  • Historical Newspapers

    Browse through older issues and information from the Chicago Tribune  (1849 - 1992), the Los Angeles Times  (1881 - 1992), the New York Times  (1851 - 2013), the Wall Street Journal  (1889 - 1999), and the Washington Post  (1877 - 1999). Also provides some current articles as well as some information on blogs and podcasts.

  • History Reference Center (from Ebsco)

    Full-text articles to support research in history and genealogy and lesson plans to support student learning.

  • Learning Express Library

    Updated! Practice exams for tests and licensing for the ACT, SAT, ASVAB, GED, CDL, GRE and more. Online classes to improve skills in math, writing and other vital subjects. 

  • Legal Forms

    Legal forms and contracts.

  • Legal Information Reference Center

    Ebsco's Legal Information Center offers everyday users the necessary tools, forms and detailed how-to instructions covering a wide-range of legal issues.

  • LinkedIN Learning

    LinkedIn Learning offers 16,000 courses in 7 languages. Topics include business, technology, creative skills and personal enrichment, and are taught by industry experts. (Please note: only available to Alsip-Merrionette Park Library cardholders, Library card barcode must begin with 2114500.)  App also available from your app store.

  • Literary Reference Center

    Information on literature and authors. Novels, short stories, poems, plot summaries and synopses, and literary criticism. Research guides, lesson plans, and citation tools support student learning.

  • Magazines: MasterFILE Complete

    For all areas of study: articles from more than 1600 magazines and journals, some going back 30 years. Also provides primary sources, photos, maps and flags.

  • Middle Grade Search Plus

    Contains full text for popular middle school magazines, full-text biographies and historical essays, primary source documents, reference books, and a vast image collection.

  • Novelist K-8 Plus

    Information on children's books and authors. 

  • NoveList Plus Readers' Advisory

    Recommendations of fiction books and authors.

  • Points of View Reference Center

    Provides various viewpoints on current issues.

  • Public Records Database

    New homeowners, businesses, foreclosures, bankruptcies and additional public records for Cook county and other areas of IL.

  • Regional Business News

    Business and trade journals from all over the U.S. and the world.

  • Science Reference Center

    Reference books and articles on all areas of science.

  • Tutor.com

    Get free one-on-one live homework help with your Alsip-Merrionette Park Library card. Available every day, noon to midnight (CST). Also has an app for iOS and Android.

  • World Book Advanced

    Contains detailed content written for secondary level students. Includes integrated research of articles, media, primary resources, eBooks, dictionary, atlas and more.

  • World Book Kids

    Easy-to-use encyclopedia for young readers. Articles, multimedia, games, science projects and interactive tools for homework and fun

  • World Book Student

    A great reference resource for upper primary/early secondary students. It has over 40,000 articles, rich multimedia, a My Research account to save research and a Biography Center.

  • World Book Timelines

    425 unique timelines spanning the arts, science and technology, society and culture, sports, world history and geography.