Provided Through the office of the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library
All in alphabetical order, the links are in the titles.
Designed for academic institutions. Comprehensive, multi-disciplinary resource of scholarly
research. Coverage on a wide range of topics. Includes peer-reviewed full text resources for
subjects such as adult education, higher education, public health, and more.
Agricola:
From the National Agricultural Library. Contains citations about all aspects of agriculture and
related fields. Includes: journal articles, monographs, proceedings, theses, patents,
translations, audiovisual materials, computer software, and technical reports.
Alt-HealthWatch:
Provides information on complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to healthcare and
wellness. Sources include journals (some peer-reviewed) and reports
Auto Repair Source:
Repair information and schedules, diagrams, parts and labor estimates, service alerts, and
recalls. Covers thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.
Biography Reference Center:
More than 390,000 biographies. Includes complete full text run of Biography Today and
Biography Magazine as well as thousands of narrative biographies.
Biography Reference eBook Collection:
A companion to the Biography Reference Source database, this encompasses a rich selection
of biographic titles, covering popular and important figures in business, film, history, music,
politics, sports and more.
Book Collection: Nonfiction:
Designed for public libraries, thousands of books cover core subject areas as well as
information on careers, health, sports, adventure, technology, life skills and more.
Business Source Elite:
This database provides full-text coverage of top business, management and economics
journals and periodicals. These valuable publications cover topics such as accounting,
banking, finance, international business, marketing, sales and more.
eBook Business Collection:
Equip students and faculty with access to thousands of e-books dedicated to the study of
business
eBook High School Collection:
Give students, educators, and administrators on-the-go access to popular e-books. This robust
collection includes a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and
general reference materials
eBook K-8 Collection:
This e-book collection supports a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all subject
areas taught in elementary and middle schools.
eBook Public Library Collection:
Access to high-quality e-books covering a wide range of topics such as self-help, fitness,
games, hobbies, and cooking. This general reference e-book collection features titles for both
adults and juveniles
eBook Subscription Cricket Media Collection:
Build strong literacy skills in students from pre-K to 8th grade by oƯering digital access to
award-winning, short-form fiction and nonfiction titles.
eBook Subscription Diversity & Ethnic Studies:
This full-text database is a dedicated resource covering the culture, traditions, social treatment
and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America.
ERIC: Education Resources Information Center:
Index of journal articles, books, theses, curriculum guides, conference papers, standards, and
guidelines on a wide range of education topics. Sponsored by the Institute of Education
Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education.
Ethnic Diversity Source:
This full-text database is a dedicated resource covering the culture, traditions, social treatment
and lived experiences of diƯerent ethnic groups in America.
Health Source – Consumer Edition:
Subjects include fitness, nutrition, diabetes, aging, women’s health, children’s health, and
more. Information comes from magazines, books, Clinical Reference System reports, and
pamphlets.
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition:
Provides researchers, allied health professionals, nurses, and medical educators access to
scholarly journals on many medical disciplines. Provides indexing, abstracts, and full text for
hundreds of nursing and allied health journals, many of which are peer reviewed.
History Reference Center:
Covering topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century,
this database contains full-text journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary
source documents.
Hobbies, Crafts & Recreation Reference Center:
Subject areas include arts & crafts; games & electronics; models; needlework; outdoors &
nature; and scrapbooking & paper craft.
Home Improvement Reference Center:
Includes maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor
improvements, decorating, home & garden, etc. Includes more than 130 reference books.
Legal Information Reference Center:
Thousands of legal forms by topic including Bankruptcy, Divorce, Name Changes, Wills & Estate
Planning and more. Most of the full text legal reference books provided through NOLO.
Legal Source:
A scholarly resource of current issues, studies, and trends of the legal world. For attorneys,
educators, businesspeople, law librarians, students, and paralegals
LGBTQ+ Source:
LGBTQ+ Source is the definitive database for LGBTQ+ studies. It provides scholarly and
popular LGBTQ+ publications in full text, plus historically important primary sources, including
monographs, magazines, newspapers, and videos. It also includes a specialized LGBTQ+
thesaurus containing thousands of terms.
Library & Information Science Source:
Journals and periodicals that help librarians and researchers keep pace with the latest trends in
the field.
Literary Reference Center:
Full-text literary database covering all genres and time periods. It includes thousands of
synopses, critical essays, book reviews, literary journals, and author biographies, plus full-text
classic novels, short stories, and poems.
Literary Reference eBook Collection:
Contains a broad range of literary-related subjects with selections including literary criticism,
study guides, and classics such as Emma, Dracula, and Frankenstein.
MAS Complete:
Designed for high school libraries and offers coverage of popular high school magazines and
reference books. Wide range of subjects offered including art, history, sports, and music. Over
1,000,000 photos, maps, and flags. Full text magazines include Discover, US News & World
Report, Scientific American, and more.
MAS Reference eBook Collection:
Designed for high school libraries and oƯers coverage of popular high school magazines and
reference books. Wide range of subjects oƯered including art, history, sports, and music. Over
1,000,000 photos, maps, and flags. Full text magazines include Discover, US News & World
Report, Scientific American, and more.
MasterFILE Complete:
Broad collection of popular full-text magazines and reference books. Magazines include
People, Better Homes and Gardens, TIME, and Newsweek. Covers subjects including business,
health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural
issues, DIY, and fashion. Also includes photos, maps, and flags.
MasterFILE Reference eBook Collection:
Contains reference books covering a broad range of general reference subjects, including
biography, history, architecture, literature, cooking, health and wellness, science, self-help,
religion, current events, sports, travel and more.
Middle Search Main Edition:
Magazines and reference books for middle school students. Includes thousands of biographies
and primary source documents. Subjects include history, current events, science, sports, and
biographies. Also includes photos, maps, and flags.
Middle Search Reference eBook Collection :
A broad range of general reference subject coverage for middle school students, with topics
including social studies, math, history, language arts, technology, geography, culture, and
science.
Newspaper Source Plus:
Includes millions of articles from newspapers, newswires, and news magazines. OƯers
television and radio transcripts and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources.
Newspapers include St. Louis Post-Dispatch, The Washington Post, USA Today, and more.
Points of View:
Presents multiple sides of over 500 issues. Helps students assess and develop persuasive
arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking
skills.
Primary Search:
For elementary school libraries. Content from children’s magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedia
entries, and images. Students can learn about animals, musicians, fitness, space exploration,
and much more.
Primary Search Reference eBook Collection:
A range of general reference subject coverage for primary school students, with topics like
social studies, history, language arts, geography, culture, math, and science.
Professional Development Collection:
Specialized information for librarians, teachers, and education researchers.
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection:
Covers a broad range of subjects in the fields of psychology, behavioral sciences, and related
disciplines. For psychologists, counselors, researchers, and students.
Regional Business News:
Regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces from 1990.
Includes newspapers, radio and television news transcripts, trade publications, magazines, and
newswires.
Religion & Philosophy Collection:
Hundreds of full-text journals and magazines covering many religious and philosophical topics,
including world religions, religious history, political philosophy, and philosophy of language.
Science Reference Center:
Provides full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality
videos. The database also contains science experiments, curriculum-aligned lesson plans, and
a vast image collection
Science Reference eBook Collection:
This encompasses a rich selection of titles covering science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics
Small Business Reference Center:
Repair guides for small engines and routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service, etc.). Also
includes guides on extensive repairs such as engine and transmission disassembly. Coverage
includes lawn mowers, motorcycles, tractors, and snowmobiles. Information on more than 25
years of engine models, with new and updated content added regularly.
