Niche Academy teaches how to use popular digital resources and applications such as Hoopla, Libby (OverDrive), Consumer Reports, and NoveList.

NoveList offers suggested reading lists, book reviews, discussion guides, and other readers advisory tools for readers of all ages.

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is widely regarded as the accepted authority on the English language.

Explore diverse perspectives on important issues and events and get information to better understand controversial subjects and create persuasive arguments.

Pressreader is a digital newsstand offering access to thousands of the world’s most popular newspapers and magazines.

ProQuest provides digitized news content, from the latest headlines in contemporary politics, culture, health and technology, to historical coverage dating back to the 1700s.

Readers’ Guide to Periodical Literature is an index to the most popular and important periodicals.

Record Information Services provides Illinois public record data and marketing lists in a searchable database​.

Data Axle Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA) offers access to comprehensive, verified business and consumer listings.

Salem Press delivers award‐winning literary, historical, medical, and science reference content.

Scholastic Teachables is an online database of tens of thousands of searchable and printable educational materials.

Provides full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos. Also contains science experiments, curriculum-aligned lesson plans, and a vast image collection.

Access the top consumer small business reference books, hundreds of full-text magazines and “how-to” instructions to independently address a wide range of small business topics.

A database that encompasses statistical data for 170+ industries including market and consumer data and reports.

An online learning platform offering self-directed courses on topics including data science, development, IT, leadership and management, marketing, personal development, project management, and more, with most offering a certificate of completion.

Value Line is a comprehensive investment tool that enables both new and experienced investors to make timely, better-informed decisions.

The Wall Street Journal is considered a preeminent publication for business news and information on financial markets worldwide. Complete issues are available from 1984 through the most recent issue. 

Rates safety and financial stability for banks, credit unions, insurers, stocks and mutual funds. Includes a Medigap Plan selection tool.