Research

  • 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).

  • Black Life in America

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

  • Fold3 by Ancestry

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

  • History Reference Center (from Ebsco)

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

  • 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.

  • Science Reference Center

    Reference books and articles on all areas of science.