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Databases
Access with your Shorewood library card.
If prompted, your password is the final 4 digits of your card number. General Reference Grolier Encyclopedia - library access - home access comprehensive information from 8 encyclopedia databases from Scholastic General OneFile - full-text journal articles on a wide range of topics First Search - access to online book catalogs and scholarly and academic journal articles Joliet Herald News - Search full-text local and community news, business, entertainment and sports (1997-current). Health Health & Wellness Resource Center - up to date information from authoritative medical sources Careers and Jobs Career Transitions - explore careers, create resumes, and find jobs. Social Sciences and Education Opposing Viewpoints - full-text journal articles on today's most debated topics. Joliet Herald News - Search full-text local and community news, business, entertainment and sports (1997-current). A to Z Maps - over 140,000 physical, political, and historic maps A to Z World Culture - cultural information on 175 nations and territories Biography in Context - biographical information on current and historic figures Powerspeak Languages - self-paced courses in a variety of languages. Business & Legal Reference USA - information for business and consumer research |
Genealogy
Ancestry.comStop by Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. to speak with our local history specialist, Pat Bohler. A microfilm reader is available.- for in library use only Heritage Quest - library access - home access Helpful Links Family Search Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites National Genealogical Society Federation of Genealogical Societies Will/Grundy Counties Genealogical Society Government Information Shorewood Village HallWill County White House USA.gov Illinois Attorney General Thomas - Library of Congress federal legislative information |