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| The Reference Department provides access to a number of subscription databases containing articles and information on a variety of topics. You can access many of these databases online through this website; others are available only for in-library use. We also provide access to the Internet. To use the databases, you will need a valid Northbrook Library card. After selecting a database, you will be asked to type in your library card number, without spaces, to gain access. If you experience difficulty gaining access to these databases, please consult our database troubleshooting page. Return to the Research Page. Online Databases
Searchable database covering 26 magazines, including People Weekly, Sports Illustrated, Time, and U.S. News & World report. America's Obituaries and Death Notices A comprehensive collection of newspaper obituaries and death notices from around the United States, searchable by location, profession, names of family members, or other personal information. Ancestry - Library Edition Search records in the United States and around the world to locate information on your ancestors. Contains information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles, with repair information for most vintage makes starting as far back as 1945. Over 191,000 drawings and step-by-step photographs - a complete guide to vehicle ownership & maintenance. Database of biographical information and articles on numerous individuals. Searches can be done by name, ethnicity, occupation, year of death or birth, etc. Scholastic BookFlix is a new online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. For grades PreK through 3. Business and Company Resource Center Comprehensive business information including company profiles, articles, investment reports, financials, rankings, industry information and more. Chicago Sun-Times 1986-Current (1986-Current) Get the full text of the Chicago Sun-Times, free of paid advertising. (1985-Current) Full text of the daily and Sunday issues. Includes local, regional, and world news, as well as the business, technology, editorials, sports, entertainment, and classified sections. No paid advertisements. Updated daily. Chicago Tribune Archives from ProQuest The Chicago Tribune (1849-1985) offers full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue. The collection includes digital reproductions providing access to every page from every available issue. Once logged in to ProQuest, select "News - The Historical Chicago Tribune" from the drop-down database menu. Chicago Tribune RedEye Edition The RedEye delivers a distinctive and credible daily news report-in a concise, commuter friendly format-that informs, entertains, interests, provokes and is relevant to Chicago's young city dwellers. Covers 10/25/2002-current. Consumers' Checkbook Provides consumers information to help them get high quality services and products at the best possible prices. CHECKBOOK evaluates the quality and prices of local service firms and stores, such as auto repair shops, plumbers, dentists, banks, and insurance companies. CHECKBOOK has won the National Press Club’s prestigious First Place Award for Excellence in Consumer Journalism. Search for biographical and bibliographical information and references on more than 120,000 U.S. and international authors. Examines daily life throughout history. Provides content from a number of reference works, monographs, and primary documents. Based on the landmark Greenwood Encyclopedia of Daily Life. Offers a variety of simple, ready-to-use demographic reports such as income, housing, race, age, education, consumer expenditures and more. Search by various geographic levels, including state, county, and zip code area. NOTE: The following username and password are required for login: Username: northbrook Password: northbrook Please call the Reference Desk at (847) 272-6224 if you need assistance. Provides access to numerous full-text articles from thousands of periodicals. Authoritative; comprehensive; up-to-date. Database of articles covering a wide range of subjects in 16 databases, many full-text. Includes WorldCat, ERIC, MEDLINE, ArticleFirst, PerAbs, GPO, WilsonSelectPlus, etc. FirstSearch 2 OCLC FirstSearch 2 covers a wide variety of databases, including: BasicBIOSIS; BioDigest; BooksInPrint; BusDateline; BusIndustry; Disclosure; FactSearch; GEOBASE; InternetPCAbs; MediaRevDigest; NewsAbs; PsycFIRST; PAIS. Includes Ward’s Business Directory U.S. Public and Private Companies, Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media, and Consultants and Consulting Organizations Directory. Search one or all three directories by description, geography, name, area code, officers and more. Gale Virtual Reference Library Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources covering a variety of subjects. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online within library or remotely 24/7. Focuses on the relationship between human beings and the environment, with well- researched information on topics ranging from global warming to recycling to alternate fuel sources. Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Health Learning Center is a state-of-the-art health information library. Their site provides access to reliable consumer health information via their Virtual Library. Search for information on diseases, treatments, nutrition, etc. by clicking on the "Virtual Library" link and entering your zip code. Find information on ancestors and relatives from Federal Census Records (1790-1930), and people and places described in over 25,000 family and local histories. Database of United States history information, including primary documents, timelines, and in-depth coverage of events and people. Access the Northbrook Library's catalog and other local libraries' to search for books, movies, and music. Print or download Illinois legal forms. Choose from a wide selection of forms, including real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord/tenant, and more. Also includes a searchable dictionary of legal terms and a list of lawyers by state and specialty. Kids InfoBits meets the research needs of students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. It features a developmentally appropriate, visually graphic interface, a subject-based topic tree search and full-text, age-appropriate, curriculum-related magazine, newspaper and reference content for information on current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more. LearningExpressLibrary.com is the leading source for test preparation materials and interactive practice exams based on official tests. Includes AP, SAT, ACT, high school, and professional practice tests.
Search for local stories in the Pioneer Press' Northbrook paper. Covers 1/3/2002-Current. Does not contain pictures or advertisements. Includes information on authors, books, series, recommended reading and book discussion guides. Search this extensive database for prices on antiques. The information in the P4A database is drawn from about fifty leading regional auction houses located throughout the United States, plus other selected specialist auctions. ProQuest supplies full-text articles from hundreds of periodicals and newspapers, and now features the full-text of the New York Times from 1995 to the present, the Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. The magazines covered include general interest titles plus journals from the fields of business, the arts, educations, health and law. To access a specific periodical (e.g., the New York Times) search for the title under the "Publication" tab. Search Cook, Dekalb, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry & Will Counties for public records of new homeowners, foreclosures & sales, bankruptcies and new businesses. ReferenceUSA contains detailed information on more than 14 million U.S. businesses, 210 million U.S. residents, 1.5 million Canadian businesses, and 12 million Canadian households. Also includes 855,000 physicians and dentists. Searchable by phone number, address, SIC/NAICS, Yellow Page heading, headquarters, branches, etc. Click here to find magazine and newspapers in full text. You may search by periodical title or broad subject category. Includes full-text articles on a variety of research topics on business, the environment, family, global issues, health, human relations, institutions, and science. Provides full text articles on the pros and cons of current social issues. Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage A single source for S&P's investment research and commentary. Includes Industry Surveys, Stock Reports, Mutual Fund Reports, Bond Reports, Corporation Records, Register of Corporations, Directors and Executives, and The Outlook. An index providing citations for over 260 titles from the most popular teacher and administrator trade journals, periodicals, and books. Indexed articles can be requested with your Northbrook Library card. Please visit the Reference Desk for more information. Collects data and analyzes performance of approximately 8,000 stocks, 13,000 mutual funds, 80,000 options and other securities. Well-Connected A library of reports on common diseases and wellness issues. Each report is an in-depth discussion of the latest information on treatments, risk factors, causes, diagnostic tests, and preventative measures. A searchable online database featuring comprehensive profiles on over 1.3 million of the most accomplished individuals from all fields of endeavor including: government, business, science and technology, the arts, entertainment, and sports. Search by name, gender, occupation, geography, hobbies and interests, religion and much more. Search the classic World Book Encyclopedia. Includes atlases, dictionary, educators' tools, the World Book Kids Edition and the Spanish Language Encyclopedia.
Return to the Research Page. The library also provides patrons with access to the Internet over our speedy T1 connection. Eighteen terminals are located in the Reference Department. The library uses an automated computer reservation system, PC Reservation, to ensure equitable access to computer resources for all users. Patrons scan their library card and are assigned a terminal and provided a 4-digit reservation number, good only for that session. A library card is required to make a reservation and must be brought to the library. Any library card from a CCS library or that has been registered at the Northbrook Library can be used to reserve a computer. A library card not in the system can be registered free of charge at the Circulation Desk on the first floor. If a patron does not have a library card from his or her home library, a Computer Use Only card, good for one year, may be purchased for $5 at the Circulation Desk. This card can not be used to check out or reserve materials. Reservations may only be done in person; the libary no longer reserves computer time over the telephone. If machines are available, patrons may reserve up to two 1-hour sessions a day. Four 15-minute terminals are located in the Business Reference Area on the second floor for those who do not have a library card and do not wish to buy a computer-use only card. Usage is limited to 15 minutes. The Youth Services Department also uses PC Reservation. Call 847-272-6224 x250 for more information. You can also access the Internet in the library using your laptop computer. Ports are located throughout the building to connect you to the Internet using our T1 line. Wireless access is also available throughout the building. Ask at the Periodicals Desk for the equipment and software you will need in order to connect. See the library's complete Internet Policy.
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