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Resources below are subscription databases. You will need your library card to access these databases. If a pin is required, it is either the last 4 digits of your library card number, or the last 4 digits of your home phone number. If you have difficulty logging in, please contact the library.


Ancestry Library Edition

With 10 billion genealogical records from across the globe and millions of family trees, Ancestry is the world’s largest online family history resource. This database can only be accessed from within the library.
Auto Repair Reference Center

This database contains do-it-yourself repair and maintenance information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles. All of the content has been created by ASE certified technicians.
AtoZ World Culture

AtoZ World Culture is an engaging country-by-country culture resource database. Over 175 countries are highlighted with in-depth coverage on a rich array of topics, including cuisine, national symbols, and travel information.
A to Z Maps Online

AtoZ Maps Online consists of more than 145,000 maps—static maps, animated maps, real-time maps, scientific maps, and historic maps—all in one place. Most maps are available for download in jpg, tiff, and PDF formats.
Biography Reference Center

Containing many of the top-ranked biographical reference collections and magazines, this database offers a comprehensive collection of full-text biographies, as well as thousands of unique narrative biographies.
Business Source Premier

This database provides full-text coverage for nearly 2,200 business periodicals, ranging from general magazines to trade publications and top management journals. Content includes company profiles, industry reports, and market research reports.
Consumer Health Complete

This database provides content covering all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated medicine.
Consumer Reports.org

This resource provides ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice for thousands of products and services.

 First Search

Access the most comprehensive and up-to-date catalog of resources located in U.S. and world libraries.

Gale Virtual Reference Library

This database offers reference books in an ebook format. Titles include Worldmark Encyclopedia of Nations, Encyclopedia of Religions, American Decades, and many more!
Grolier Online
Home Access
Library Access

Grolier Online consists of three comprehensive encyclopedias, selected educational magazines, newspaper articles, and teacher resources for the classroom.

Heritage Quest
Home Access
Library Access

HeritageQuest Online provides a unique and growing collection of research materials for genealogists and historians.
Home Improvement Reference Center

Through a collection of comprehensive full-text content, this database provides users with detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering all manner of home improvement/repair projects.
Legal Information Reference Center

Providing exclusive online full text for many of the top consumer legal reference books, this database contains hundreds of full-text publications and thousands of legal forms.
Literary Reference Center Plus

This comprehensive, full-text database provides the most relevant information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and time frames.

MasterFILE Premier

Designed specifically for public libraries, MasterFILE Premier provides full text for magazines, reference books, and primary source documents. This database also provides an Image Collection containing photos, maps & flags.

Newsbank

Full-text, electronic version of the Joliet Herald News.. Covers 1997 to present.
Novelist Plus

Novelist Plus is a comprehensive source of information about books that includes expert recommendations, reviews, articles, lists and more.
Novelist K-8 Plus

All the same great offerings of Novelist, geared toward a K-8 audience.
Opposing Viewpoints

Opposing Viewpoints covers the worlds hottest issues and topics through13,000+ pro/con views, court case overviews, biographies, and profiles.
Points of View Reference Center

Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this database provides the basis from which students can realize and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.
Reference USA

Reference USA is a top source for business and residential information. Create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, and locate people.
Science Reference Center

 Designed to meet every student researchers needs, Science Reference Center contains full text articles for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other sources.