Reference Databases, Alphabetical Order

These databases are available for use in the library and via remote access for La Grange Park Library patrons. All databases are available within the library. Those available remotely, are indicated with the method of access.

	Database can only be accessed within the library
	Database is accessible remotely, by entering your La Grange Park Library card barcode
	Database is accessible remotely with a password. You can obtain the password from the Library Reference Department.

Ancestry Library Edition, through ProQuest

Premier genealogy resource. Includes U.S. Census records, immigration files, plus much more.

America's Genealogy Bank, through Newsbank

Follow Your Family  Through America's History: Climb beyond the names and dates on your family tree to the recorded details of their daily lives. Find the facts in four centuries of fragile, rare newspapers, books and documents.

EBSCO Host, Magazines and Newspapers

Includes MasterFile Elite, Newspaper Source and Computer Source databases. Designed specifically for public libraries, MasterFile Elite provides full text for more than 1,050 general reference publications with coverage dating as far back as 1984. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, MasterFILE Elite also includes 53 full text reference books and an Image Collection of 235,186 photos, maps and flags. This database is updated daily via EBSCOhost. 

Newspaper Source provides selected full text for 25 national (U.S.) and international newspapers. The database also contains full text television & radio news transcripts, and selected full text for more than 260 regional (U.S.) newspapers. This database is updated daily via EBSCOhost. 

Computer Source provides researchers with the latest information and current trends in high technology. This database offers full text for nearly 300 publications and indexing and abstracts for nearly 450 publications. 

FirstSearch, through OCLC

FirstSearch, from OCLC, Inc., provides library staff and end users access to a full collection of reference databases. With FirstSearch, materials in your library's collection are highlighted in search results from an abundance of leading databases.

The Illinois State Library continues its 15th year of support to FirstSearch access for all ILLINET member libraries, which includes the Prospect Heights Public Library. FY2007 databases available at no charge include: ArticleFirst, Clase/Periodica, eBooks, Electronic Collection Online (ECO), ERIC, GPO Monthly, MEDLINE, PapersFirst, ProceedingsFirst, World Almanac--Full Text, WorldCat, WorldCatDissertations, ABI/INFORM, Periodical Abstracts, and Wilson Select Plus.

Gale Virtual Reference

Search over 370 Gale ebooks

Heritage Quest, through ProQuest

Includes Genealogy & Local History Collection, Federal Census 1790-1930, PERSI, Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files, Freedman's Bank Records, and more.

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Learning Express Library

  LearningExpress Library is a comprehensive, interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help patrons—students and adult learners—succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results. Click on a category to the right so that you can start on your path to success right now.

New England Ancestors, New England Historic Genealogical Society

With over 110 million names - and counting - on NewEnglandAncestors.org, this resource provides comprehensive records for the New England area.

NoveList, through EBSCO Host

NoveList is a Readers Services tool for adults and young adults. Want to find a good fiction book to read? Use your favorite author, title, or plot device to find an adult, young adult or children's book to read. Resources available for book talks and book clubs.

NoveList K-8, through EBSCO Host

A Readers Services tool for fiction titles that is popular with young readers.

Reference USA

A searchable telephone directory of 210 million U.S. households and 14 million businesses. Companies can be searched by geographic location (city, state, area code, zip code, etc.); by size (number of employees, sales); by Standard Industrial Classification Code; etc.