Databases

Contains a broad range of literary-related subjects with selections including literary criticism,
study guides, and classics such as Emma, Dracula, and Frankenstein.

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 Ultimate is the all-in-one database for English Language Arts. It includes an extensive full-text collection of popular literary magazines, journals, videos, e-books and literary works — including poems, short fiction and critical analyses — as well as resources for film studies, journalism and theater studies.

A popular and extensive tool for reading recommendations for fiction and non-fiction. Includes audiobook recommendations.

Our library offers access to Business Source Complete, a full-text business research database containing more than 1,800 leading global journals and magazines, many of which are peer-reviewed. The database also offers a robust collection of non-journal content to supplement research, including case studies, company profiles, industry reports, SWOT analyses, and more than 75,000 videos from the Associated Press.

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.

Equip students and faculty with access to thousands of e-books dedicated to the study of
business.

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.

A scholarly resource of current issues, studies, and trends of the legal world. For attorneys,
educators, businesspeople, law librarians, students, and paralegals.

Specialized information for librarians, teachers, and education researchers.

Regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces from 1990.
Includes newspapers, radio and television news transcripts, trade publications, magazines, and
newswires.

Covers all aspects of starting and operating a business. Includes information on accounting,
human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more. State-specific information included.

DIY Auto Repair From EBSCO

Our library provides free access to Auto Repair Source, an authoritative and easy-to-use auto service and repair reference tool. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), and you can use it to help you diagnose, repair and maintain your car, truck or SUV. You can also take this valuable resource on the road — it’s designed for devices such as laptops and tablets!

Buying advice, product ratings, reviews, recommendations, money-saving advice and tips, and videos for products including appliances, electronics, food, and more.

Provides official handbooks and a variety of practice tests to help you prepare for the "Rules of the Road" test.

Our online financial literacy program is for those who care about their financial wellness.

This website features fuel economy data for new and used passenger vehicles dating back to 1984, allows side-by-side comparisons, and offers fuel-saving tips.  You can also find safety ratings and links to car buying websites.

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.

The experience and impact of Asian Americans as recorded by the news media, 18th century to today.  

The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.  

This groundbreaking collection includes over 6,000 high-quality e-books on the topic of
diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This full-text database is a dedicated resource covering the culture, traditions, social treatment
and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America.

The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.  

The experience and impact of Immigrant Americans as recorded by the news media.

The experience and impact of Indigenous Americans as recorded by the news media, 1690 to today.

Explore the experience and impacts of LGBTQ+ Americans as recorded by the news media, 1705 to today.

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.

Hundreds of full-text journals and magazines covering many religious and philosophical topics,
including world religions, religious history, political philosophy, and philosophy of language.

Book Collection: Nonfiction is a cross-curricular database providing abstracts and searchable full text for thousands of popular nonfiction books. Designed for public libraries, it covers core subject areas as well as information on careers, health, sports, adventure, technology, life skills and more.

Subject areas include arts & crafts; games & electronics; models; needlework; outdoors &
nature; and scrapbooking & paper craft.

Includes maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor
improvements, decorating, home & garden, etc. Includes more than 130 reference books.

Access hundreds of online courses to help you learn the skills needed to achieve your goals.

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.

This e-book collection supports a quality learning experience for 6-8 grade students across all subject
areas taught in elementary and middle schools.

Equip students and faculty with access to thousands of e-books dedicated to the study of
business.

Build strong literacy skills in students from pre-K to 8th grade by offering digital access to
award-winning, short-form fiction and nonfiction titles.

This groundbreaking collection includes over 6,000 high-quality e-books on the topic of
diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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.

This e-book collection supports a quality learning experience for K-5 students across all subject
areas taught in elementary and middle schools.

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.

A companion to the History Reference Source database, this contains a rich selection of
historical titles, covering global topics from the ancient world through today.

Access to eBooks, Audiobooks, Movies, Television Episodes, Comic Books, Music, & More with a Park Forest library card.

Access the library edition of ancestry.com for free.

A family tree takes you back generations—the world’s largest collection of online family history records makes it possible.

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.

This premier biography database offers an unparalleled collection of authoritative biographies and rich contextual information. It includes full-text reference books, in-depth magazine articles, and scholarly coverage of international figures, both past and present.

Discover your family history today.

Provides information on complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to healthcare and wellness. Sources include journals (some peer-reviewed) and reports.

Book Collection: Nonfiction is a cross-curricular database providing abstracts and searchable full text for thousands of popular nonfiction books. Designed for public libraries, it covers core subject areas as well as information on careers, health, sports, adventure, technology, life skills and more.

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.

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.

Covers a broad range of subjects in the fields of psychology, behavioral sciences, and related
disciplines. For psychologists, counselors, researchers, and students.

Teen Health & Wellness provides middle and high school students with nonjudgmental, straightforward, curricular and self-help support, aligned to state, national, and provincial standards.

Book Collection: Nonfiction is a cross-curricular database providing abstracts and searchable full text for thousands of popular nonfiction books. Designed for public libraries, it covers core subject areas as well as information on careers, health, sports, adventure, technology, life skills and more.

LearningExpress Library is an easy-to-use online test prep resource that helps people improve their core academic skills, earn a high school equivalency, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more.

Specialized information for librarians, teachers, and education researchers.

This e-book collection supports a quality learning experience for 6-8 grade students across all subject
areas taught in elementary and middle schools.

This e-book collection supports a quality learning experience for K-5 students across all subject
areas taught in elementary and middle schools.

Resources to support middle school students, including biographies, magazines, primary source documents, photos, maps, and flags. Includes Sports Illustrated Kids, Scholastic News, National Geographic and dozens more. Articles include reading level indicators (Lexile).

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.

Reading recommendations for kids' fiction and nonfiction that you can search by Lexile, subject, and grade level.

Interactive Education Resource covering topics like Science, History, Math, Arts, etc.

A fun-infused way to learn a new language. Mango prepares learners for realistic conversations and strengthens everyday communication skills in over 70 world languages, including English.

The experience and impact of Asian Americans as recorded by the news media, 18th century to today.  

The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.  

Search Chicago Metro news sources. This extensive collection is available in the library and remotely with your library card on an easy-to-use mobile responsive interface. Includes easy citation tools, article sharing and email capability for your convenience.

Research Chicago history through the Chicago Daily News Historical Archive Collection with coverage from 1875-1978. Primary source information to examine events, issues and daily life in the context of the historical period, featuring archived full newspaper pages. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Research Chicago history through the Chicago Sun-Times Historical and Current Collection with coverage from 1929 through current. Study trends, issues, events, advertisements, companies and more through historical and current full newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Online Edition

View the Chicago Tribune as it would appear in the paper version.

Best-selling digital magazines on your computer, tablet, and smartphone.

Flipster System Requirements (PDF)

Flipster FAQs (PDF)

The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.  

Provides official handbooks and a variety of practice tests to help you prepare for the "Rules of the Road" test.

LearningExpress Library is an easy-to-use online test prep resource that helps people improve their core academic skills, earn a high school equivalency, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more.

Provides millions of articles from over 17,000 scholarly journals and other authoritative sources—including thousands of podcasts and transcripts from NPR and CNN as well as videos from BBC Worldwide Learning.

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.
 

This simple, user-friendly, web-based solution provides details (e.g. phone numbers and addresses) on businesses and households within the U.S.  

Book Collection: Nonfiction is a cross-curricular database providing abstracts and searchable full text for thousands of popular nonfiction books. Designed for public libraries, it covers core subject areas as well as information on careers, health, sports, adventure, technology, life skills and more.

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.

A companion to the History Reference Source database, this contains a rich selection of
historical titles, covering global topics from the ancient world through today.

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.

Contains a broad range of literary-related subjects with selections including literary criticism,
study guides, and classics such as Emma, Dracula, and Frankenstein.

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.

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.

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.
 

Book Collection: Nonfiction is a cross-curricular database providing abstracts and searchable full text for thousands of popular nonfiction books. Designed for public libraries, it covers core subject areas as well as information on careers, health, sports, adventure, technology, life skills and more.

Journals and periodicals that help librarians and researchers keep pace with the latest trends in
the field.

This encompasses a rich selection of titles covering science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics.

Full-text articles to support research in applied sciences, biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and energy. Includes the Science Image Collection, a database of high-quality science images from National Geographic, UPI, Getty, NASA, and Nature Picture Library.

Science Reference Ultimate is a comprehensive database offering full-text access to popular science magazines, journals, videos, experiments, lesson plans and e-books. It supports core STEM courses and electives such as zoology and oceanography, making it a valuable resource for both students and educators.