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Title Description Use @ home?
Academic Search Premier
Articles from thousands of magazines/journals, covering all topics. Tutorial.
Yes
Access Newspaper Archive
Historical access to scanned pages from hundreds of newspapers. Coverage varies by paper. Includes the Daily Herald, 1901-.
Yes
Alldata Pro
Automobile repair information and diagrams. (Will not work in Google Chrome.) The library’s Tech Help Desk now lends OBD scanners for reading diagnostic trouble codes. Contact us for details.
No
America's Newspapers (Chicagoland Edition)
Chicago Sun-Times, Daily Herald, and Arlington Heights Post.
Yes
America's Obituaries & Death Notices
From newspapers across the U.S. Note: Chicago Tribune obituaries are in ProQuest Newsstand.
Yes
Ancestry Library Edition
Family history data, census information, immigration, etc. | Video Tutorial
No
Arlington Heights History Yes
Arlington Heights Wiki
Community-edited site featuring local organizations, businesses, activities, etc.
Yes
ArtistWorks
Dozens of online music and art lessons, taught by noted artists. Includes guitar, piano, banjo, harmonica, trumpet, scratching, voice, art, and much more. (If you have a login for the Zinio magazine service, it will also work for ArtistWorks). Arlington Heights cardholders only.
Yes
Biography in Context
Biographies and full text articles; see also Access My Library app. | Video Tutorial (from Gale)
Yes
BookFlix
Interactive stories, true books and games to play (preschool-3rd grade).
Yes
Booklist
120,000 book reviews.
Yes
Books & Authors
Recommends books for readers. Explore by author/title/genre. Reviews included. | Video Tutorial (from Gale)
Yes
Business Insights: Global
One-stop source for company profiles and analysis, including SWOT Analyses, investment reports, industry overviewsmarket information, case studies, in-depth news & articles and more. | Video Tutorial (from Gale)
Yes
Business Source Premier Yes
Career Center (Tutor.com)
Live resume reviews. Articles on job search tips and interview preparation.
Yes
CheckIllinois
Look up public records in northern Illinois across communities quickly by personal or business name. Part of Public Records Online.
Yes
Chicago Sun-Times
Articles from 1/1/86-current.
Yes
Chicago Tribune (via ProQuest)
Search the complete text of The Chicago Tribune from 1849 to today.
Yes
Chicago Tribune Historical Archives: Selected
1849-1984.  Less complete than the Proquest Chicago Tribune, but has easier obituary/death notice searching.
Yes
Company Dossier (from Lexis Nexis)
Millions of public and private companies, with contact information, analysis and news/industry links. No download limit.
Yes
Computer eBooks (Cloud Library)
Includes titles from popular series such as  "Dummies" and "Teach Yourself Visually."
Yes
Computer eBooks (OverDrive)
Includes titles from popular series such as  "Dummies" and "Teach Yourself Visually."
Yes
Consumer's Checkbook
Find high-quality products and services at competitive prices.  Full access (including at-home access and the ability to submit reviews) is for Arlington Heights cardholders only.  Non-Arlington Heights cardholders, please click here for limited access.
Yes
ConsumerReports.org
Product reviews for home, health, electronics, etc. You can also browse individual CR issues (2009-present). | Video Tutorial
Yes
Core Concepts: Biology
Explore plant & animal life, evolution, genetics, ecology, scientists' biographies and more. Includes lesson plans and curriculum material for teachers.
Yes
Core Concepts: Chemistry
Explore chemistry, including atoms, molecules, chemical reactions and more, with easily-understood articles and interactive demonstrations.

Yes
Core Concepts: Periodic Table
Explore the elements, learn about their properties and uses. Includes lesson plans and curriculum material for teachers.
Yes
Corporate Affiliations
Directory of 200,000 parent and subsidiary companies worldwide. Records can be downloaded for mailing/contact lists. Tip: Please click the "Sign Off" link at upper right when you're done using this database.
Yes
CultureGrams
Learn about world's countries and peoples; see Quick Start Guide.
Yes
Daily Herald
Articles from 1/1/95-. For historical articles (1901-) search the Arlington Heights listings in the Access Newspaper Archive.
Yes
DigitalLearn.org
Free online tech training on topics like basic PC/Mac skills, Word, Excel, using the web, job searching, etc.
Yes
Driving-Tests.Org
Practice tests and FAQs to help get and renew your driver's license.
Yes
Ebsco Explora
Updated interface allows simultaneous searching of MasterFile Premier, Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier and ERIC, with additional browsing tools. | Tutorial
Yes
Encyclopedia Britannica--for Children
Kids' edition of the world's most famous encyclopedia. Includes a world atlas, state profiles, biographies, animal profiles and much more.
Yes
Encyclopedia Britannica--for Young Adults
Young adult edition of the world's most famous encyclopedia. Includes a world atlas, state profiles, biographies, and more, as well as "how-to" guides for research projects, presentations, etc.
Yes
Encyclopedia Britannica--Reference Center
The world's most famous encyclopedia. Includes a world atlas, state profiles, biographies and much more.
Yes
Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes
Current and past U.S. and Canadian tribes, large and small.
Yes
ERIC (FirstSearch)

Education research. The ERIC website may have more recent sources. Tutorial.

Yes
FindMyPast
NEW: Access to over 2 billion records from the the UK, Ireland and the British Commonwealth, including census records, military collections, immigration and naturalization records, and the PERiodical Source Index (PERSI).
No
Flipster
Selected popular magazines you can read online from your computer or tablet. | Help
Yes
Fold3
Historical documents and personal histories from the National Archives and other institutions. Includes the Fold3 Holocaust Archives. (The old interface will still be available through the end of April, 2016)
Yes
Gale Courses
In-depth, instructor-led, 6-week classes on tech topics, health-care training, business/accounting, personal development, law, test prep, and more. Some classes can lead to certification. Arlington Heights cardholders only.| More Info | Video Tutorial
Yes
Gale Directory Library
Search several different national, regional and international directories simultaneously or separately.  |  Video Tutorial (from Gale)
Yes
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Reference eBooks on biography, business, environment, history, law, literature, medicine, multicultural studies, nations/worldreligion, science, social science, and more. See also Access My Library app. | Video Tutorial (with printable instructions)
Yes
General OneFile
Articles from thousands of magazines/journals, covering all topics. | Search Tips
Yes
Global Issues in Context
NEW: Covers news, global viewpoints, reference, country information, primary source documents, videos, statistics and more.
Yes
Green File
Covers global climate change, green building pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more; see tutorial for database interface.
Yes
Health and Wellness Resource Center
Health encyclopedia and pamphlets, drug lookup, alternative health info and medical articles.
Yes
Health Care Plan Ratings
A free site for Illinois residents, which allows users to compare all available federal marketplace health plans on cost, quality, risk, and doctor availability. Compiled by the creators of Consumer's Checkbook.
Yes
HeritageQuest
Census records 1790-1930, family/local histories, PERSI article index, Revolutionary War applications
Yes
Illinois Career Information System
Resources on occupations, job search hints, a resume writer, and links to employers.
Yes
Illinois Legal Aid
Find articles videos and forms on legal topics as well as obtain referrals to free and low-cost legal aid offices.
Yes
Legal Forms
Thousands of legal forms for personal, business, real estate, litigation, etc. (MS Word or PDF). | See also Access My Library app. | Video Tutorial
Yes
Lexis Nexis Library Express
Legal sources (federal/state statutes/cases), business directories, news/magazine/journal articles and much more. Directory listings from Company Dossier can be downloaded for mailing/contact lists.  Note: Legal material is only available in the library.
Yes
Little Pim
Language learning for kids, pre-K to Grade 2; covers Spanish, French, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Hebrew, English, German, Arabic, Russian.
Yes
Lynda.com
Tutorials on tech & business/management, job/career skills, including Office, Windows, and Mac OS. Requires free account creation. Arlington Heights cardholders only. | Video Tutorial | App (use the Organization login & Web Portal option)
Yes
Mango Languages
Languages/cultural awareness. French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese German, English (for Spanish, Portuguese, and Polish speakers) and more, plus Little Pim for kids. | ​Video TutorialApps.
Yes
MasterFILE Premier
Magazine, journal and reference articles on all topics. Includes Consumer Reports issues. Tutorial.
Yes
Medical Reference Books
From the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Dozens of medical reference books you can browse individually or search all at once.
Yes
Medline
Index of medical research articles 1965-. Search PubMed for articles 1950-. Tutorial
Yes
MedlinePlus
Comprehensive health and drug information for the layperson. Tutorial.
Yes
Milestone Documents in American History
Primary source documents pertaining to the history of the United States
Yes
Miss Humblebee's Academy
An award-winning, online curriculum for children preschool through kindergarten, providing strength in core subject areas: math, science and social studies, language and literacy, art, and music. | FAQ
Yes
Morningstar Investment Research Center
Mutual Funds, Stocks, ETFs; powerful screening tools. | Help and Education / Live Webinars | Video Tutorial
Yes
MyHeritage Online
Immigration lists, census records, vital records, parish/land records, etc. Replacing World Vital Records.
Yes
National Geographic
Full-text issues of National Geographic (1880- ) and  National Geographic Traveler (2010- ).  Hundreds of maps, videos and images.
Yes
National Geographic Kids
Pictures, books and magazine articles about animals, science, history, cultures, the environment and more. | Video Tutorial
Yes
Natural Medicines
Information on the effectiveness herbs, supplements, vitamins, minerals, diets, nutrition, and exercises. Includes a Continuing Education section for medical professionals and a "Colleagues Interact" discussion forum.
Yes
New York Times
Articles from 1/1/80-present. Also available:  New York Times Magazine (one week delay) and the New York Times Book Review (one week delay).
Yes
Newspaper & Magazine Lookup
Go beyond Zinio & Flipster with these instructions for browsing through issues of thousands of magazines available through the library's magazine & newspaper article databases. (To search for articles across multiple publications, use the Quick Article search on the Research > Databases page, or visit the search pages for specific magazine newspaper databases.)
Yes
NoveList K-8 Plus
Help connect young readers to books of interest.
Yes
NoveList Plus
Find fiction/nonfiction based on your interests. Try the mobile version. | Video Tutorial
Yes
Occupational Outlook Handbook
In-depth career information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Yes
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Pro/con articles on major issues:  gun control, drug legalization, immigration, etc. Especially useful for debate preparation, gaining context for election issues, etc.
Yes
PebbleGo
Simple articles for young readers. Special sections on: Animals, Biography, Science and Social Studies.
Yes
Pivot (Grants/Funding search)
NEW: Clearinghouse of grants and funding opportunities for organizations, small businesses, academics and individuals. Can also serve as a directory of funding seekers.
Yes
Plunkett Research
Industry statistics trends and company analysis. | Tutorials.
Yes
Prices for Antiques (P4A)
Antiques collectibles and fine art database of US auction prices.
Yes
ProCitizen
US citizenship preparation course from the makers of the Pronunciator language-learning product.
Yes
Pronunciator
Lessons in over 80 languages, focusing on pronunciation. Also teaches English from 50 source languages. | App | Video Tutorial
Yes
Proquest Digital Microfilm
Browsable, full-page scans of the Chicago Tribune, New York Times and Wall Street Journal, 2008-.  Browse by paper/date/page. | Quick Start Guide.
Yes
Proquest Historical Newspapers
NEW: Search the historical archives of the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Defender, St. Louis Dispatch, Baltimore Sun, and the Irish Times.
Yes
ProQuest Newsstand
Access Chicago Tribune (1963-current), Wall Street Journal (2009-current), New York Times (1980-current), Boston Globe (1987-current), and more.
Yes
Public Records
Home sales business licenses foreclosures and bankruptcies. Now includes access to CheckIllinois (quick searching by personal/business name, across communities and record types).
Yes
Readers' Guide Retrospective: 1890-1980
Historical index for magazine and journal articles.
Yes
ReferenceUSA
Business directory, residential listings, demographics, health care listings. Records can be downloaded for mailing/contact lists. | Video tutorials.
Yes
Social Media & Internet Tutorials
NEW: From Niche Academy. Simple, straightforward tutorials on Facebook, Twitter, GMail and more.
Yes
Special Reports (from Newsbank)
Selected news and reference articles on current "hot topics" around the world.
Yes
Standard and Poor's Capital IQ/NetAdvantage
UPDATED: New interface provides considerably more sources for company, industry, investment and market information. For a limited time, the original NetAdvantage product is still available.
Yes
StoryCove
A read-along collection of international folk tales.
Yes
Student Resources in Context
Magazine, news and reference articles for middle school through undergraduate. Covers science, literature, history, social sciences, arts, etc. | Video Tutorial
Yes
Testing & Education Reference Center
Prep/practice tests for GED, ACT, GRE, GMAT, SAT, AP, job-related tests, TOEFL, citizenship and more. Search for colleges/scholarships or use the online resume builder and career exploration tools. | Access My Library App. | Video Tutorial
Yes
Treehouse: Online Training
New user? Account deactivated? Use our account activation form. Web design, coding, mobile app development and more. Earn points/badges to track your progress and create a showcase for potential employers. Arlington Heights cardholders only. | iPad App | About Treehouse
Yes
Tumble Book Library
Animated stories you can read along to! | Tutorial
Yes
Tutor.com: Live Homework Help & More
Live tutors online to help with math, science, English, social studies etc., as well as standardized tests (ACT, SAT, GRE, etc.) and career help (1-on-1 resume reviews, etc.) | App (iOS) | Video Tutorial
Yes
Value Line Research Center
Investment advice on the stock market industries and the economy. | Tutorials (from Value Line) | Video Tutorial
Yes
Visual Thesaurus
Explore words using an interactive map; great ESL tool. | Tutorial.
Yes
Wall Street Journal
Business and financial news from 1/2/84-present.
Yes
Weiss/The Street Financial Ratings
Rates safety and financial stability for banks, credit unions, insurers, stocks and mutual funds. Includes a Medigap Plan selection tool.
Yes
Westlaw
Illinois appellate court cases, annotated statutes (Illinois & federal) and selected analytical materials. Now using the Westlaw Next interface. | Tutorials  For use inside the library only.
No
WorldCat
National (and international) library catalog.
Yes
WorldCat.org
Easier-to-use version of WorldCat. Tutorial.
Yes
Zinio
Over 100 popular magazines you can read online from your computer or tablet. Arlington Heights Cardholders Only | Quick Tips
Yes
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6.012 Patron-Generated Content

04/27/2011
The Library offers various venues in which patrons can contribute content that is accessible to the public.  These include, but are not limited to, blogs, reviews, forums, and social tagging on the Library’s website and catalog.  Any instance in which a patron posts written or recorded content to any of the Library’s venues that are accessible to the public is considered “patron-generated content” and is subject to this policy.
 
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The Library reserves the right not to post submitted content or to remove patron-generated content for any reason, including but not limited to:
 
  • content that is profane, obscene, or pornographic;
 
  • content that is abusive, discriminatory or hateful on account of race, national origin, religion, age, gender, disability, or sexual orientation;
 
  • content that contains threats, personal attacks, or harassment;
 
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