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Information and color pictures of animals of the world, plus a Feature Creature and Jungle Jumble, from Grolier Online.
- You can find out about animals that live in 8 different habitats!
Fast facts, histories, profiles, and more for each of the 50 U.S. states, from Grolier Online.
- You can play games to discover how much you know about your home state!
Full-text obituaries and death notices by name, date, or keyword.
- You can view 90% of the recent deaths in the United States with extensive editorial review, indexing, and bibliographic information.
Health information plus the AMA Doctor Finder, Hospital Finder, and Medical Group Practice Finder.
- You can find a specialist in your area using the Doctor Finder feature.
More than 3,000 databases and census records with more than 1 billion names.
- Ancestry can help you find the name of the ship your grandparents sailed when immigrating to the U.S.
Primary sources including speeches and eyewitness accounts of important historical events organized by timeline.
- You can read a letter written by Christopher Columbus describing the new world!
Service, repair, and recall information for domestic and imported vehicles.
- You can access repair information on more than 33,800 domestic and imported vehicles, from 1945 to present.
Biographical articles and references, searchable by name, profession, place of origin, gender, race/ethnicity, and birth and death dates.
- You can create a list of former and current female senators for your school report.
Live homework help from expert tutors, plus a writing lab and test center with practice tests for all grade levels in math, reading, and writing, including the SAT.
- You can brush up on your writing skills, with or without the help of an online tutor, with Brainfuse!
Live job search assistance from job coaches, including resume and cover letter help and live interview practice and feedback, plus several online resources and links.
- You can practice for that upcoming interview with a live tutor on Brainfuse!
Comprehensive business research including company and industry profiles, market research, country reports, and full-text articles from over 1,300 business journals.
- You can download leadership videos from Harvard Business School.
Digital full-image microfilm of the newspaper from January 2008 to present.
- If you missed an article or want to revisit prior information, you can view titles online and in their original full-image.
Access to full page and article images with searchable full text from 1849 to 1986.
- You can see how dramatic events unfolded online — such as the sinking of the Titanic and the return of the crippled Apollo 13 spacecraft!
Full-text newspaper content, including obituaries and death notices, dating back to 1987.
- You can read all about the Super Bowl XX Champions, the Chicago Bears, and other Chicago information dating back to 1985.
Access NPL's collection of CliffsNotes for homework help on literature, science, math, history, and much more.
- You can put a hold on the CliffsNotes you want through the Library's catalog with your NPL library card.
Over 35,000 complete college catalogs and home pages, plus a school match feature.
- You can search for colleges that match certain criteria to find that perfect school.
Full-text ratings and recommendations on thousands of products and services with a 4-year searchable archive, plus safety alerts, recalls, and access to blogs and forums.
- You can see all of the expert reviews on any type of purchase and find the best product for you.
Biographical and bibliographical information on current writers.
- Contemporary Authors can give you a chronological list of an author's books in a series.
Maps, pictures, diagrams, and other resources for middle school and high school students and teachers.
- Access great printable handouts and visual aids to go with your curriculum.
Full text of the newspaper dating back to 1995.
- You can read daily information for North West Cook County, DuPage, Lake, McHenry, and Kane Counties, and Fox Valley.
Sign up and have portions of fiction and nonfiction books emailed to you from your choice of genres for adults and teens.
- You can kick start your reading interests or find a new author or series using Dear Reader!
Student version of the encyclopedia, with supplemental materials and research guides.
- Encyclopaedia Britannica has a Student Center that offers help on research papers, book reviews, and many more learning tools.
The Encyclopaedia Britannica enhanced with research tools, history highlights, and current news.
- You have access to the Encyclopaedia Britannica and Britannica Concise Encyclopedia, as well as Merriam-Webster's Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Quotations, all online.
Full-text, in-depth encyclopedia for older students, from Grolier Online.
- This database changes its interface based on whether you are a elementary, middle school, high school, adult, or librarian.
Articles, maps, and special features from the Chicago History Museum, Newberry Library, and Northwestern University.
- The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 destroyed 18,000 structures in the city. However, within one year most visible evidence of the disaster was gone.
Profiles of over 2,800 jobs, plus skill level and educational requirements, and salary information.
- You can enhance your skills by using the Job-Hunting and Workplace Skills sections of this database.
Weiss/Street ratings for Banks, Credit Unions, Insurance Companies, Stocks, and Mutual Funds, plus financial planning and investment tools.
- You can get find the safest banks and credit unions in your area based on Weiss and The Street ratings.
Access to several databases, including article indexes, MEDLINE, and WorldCat, an online catalog of materials in libraries worldwide.
- You can submit an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) request for a book or a journal article NPL does not own right from WorldCat on FirstSearch! Click on the ILL icon at the top left of the item record and fill out the form! (NPL cardholders only)
Information on over 600,000 international and U.S. national, regional, state, and local nonprofit membership organizations.
- You can research organizations that award scholarships for your field of study in college.
Encyclopedias and other reference resources on a wide range of subjects, from art, business, and history to literature, medicine, and science.
- Gale Virtual Reference Library contains full-text entries from the Encyclopedia of World Biography, as well as many other reference resources.
Articles from magazines, newspapers, and reference books covering a wide variety of subjects.
- You can find magazine articles with pictures showing techniques to solve water problems in your basement.
Student-focused encyclopedia with news, science projects, games, and more.
- Get to know more about Egypt with a word search in the Lands and Peoples Game Zone.
Information about medicine, medications, wellness, and alternative therapies from full-text journals and reference sources.
- Find peer-reviewed journal articles on the latest developments in diabetes care.
Genealogy warehouse with U.S. Census data from 1790-1930, family and local histories, Revolutionary War Era Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application files, and Freedman's Bank records.
- You can find out if any of your ancestors filed for a Revolutionary War Pension.
Reference materials and primary sources on American, Women’s, African-American, American Indian, Modern World, and Ancient & Medieval history.
- You can find biographies for thousands of historical figures, from Susan B. Anthony to Zoroaster.
Full text of the Code from the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, searchable by keyword and code title.
- You can find out the rules for voting in elections in the State of Illinois.
Illinois Department of Employment Security's network for career information, including state educational programs, financial aid sources, and potential employers lists.
- You can find job search events and workshops in your area on this IDES site.
In-depth resources, including articles, primary sources, statistics, editorial cartoons, and more, on hot topics in business, politics, government, education, and popular culture.
- You can see some of the best editorial cartoons from last century.
Personalized online job search system from Learning Express Library, featuring occupational information, job postings, resume help, and interview preparation.
- You can create and store professional, customized resumes, and cover letters using Job & Career Accelerator!
Fun and easy-to-search resources especially for students in kindergarten through 5th grade, with reading level indicators for each article.
- You can find great articles about and cool pictures of amphibians!
Information, maps, news, and games about countries and people of the world, from Grolier Online.
- You can compare any 2 countries, states, or continents side by side with Lands & Peoples!
Online access to a wide variety of practice tests, such as ACT, SAT, GRE, GED, TOEFL, U.S. Citizenship, real estate, and Civil Service, plus skills improvement programs.
- You can learn how to use all the features of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables.
Authoritative international business and legal news and information, plus detailed company reports including SEC filings and other financial information.
- You can read actual Supreme Court opinions, such as the Plessy v. Ferguson civil rights case of 1896.
Commentary and analysis of classic and contemporary works of literature.
- You can access full-text criticism of John Steinbeck, or almost any other author you choose!
Biographies, bibliographies, and literary criticism of authors from classical antiquity to the present.
- With Literature Resource Center, you can find articles and criticism for that Steinbeck paper.
Online foreign language learning program designed for children ages 0-6, from Mango Languages.
- You can watch a short video in 10 different languages, from Arabic to Spanish.
Learn a variety of languages online, including Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Greek, and Russian, with this easy-to-use system teaching actual conversation skills.
- Mango Languages offers lessons in 34 languages, including Russian, Hindi, Arabic, and Thai.
Articles, diagrams, photos, maps, and other research tools on subjects including science, geography, health, and social studies, for middle school and up.
- You can get a detailed drawing of the biology of a cell for your science report.
Searchable database of lawyers and law firms, with additional indexes by location and practice area.
- You can find a tax attorney in the Naperville area by searching Martindale-Hubbell.
The National Library of Medicine's health and medicine database for consumers, including news, health topics, information on drugs and supplements, and other resources.
- You can find diagrams and other helpful information about knee replacement surgery.
Current information about medical disorders, including symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.
- You can get an anatomical drawing of the human skull and its features.
Reports and analysis of stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs, with screening and portfolio x-ray tools for managing your investments.
- Morningstar Online gives you access to current and archived investor newsletters.
Full-text information about Naperville's history from primary source materials. Annotated list.
- Telephone numbers used to be 1-3 digits! Take a look at the Naperville phone directory from 1910.
Full text of the Naperville newspaper back to 1997.
- You can track the game highlights and statistics of Neuqua Valley High School’s 2007 state baseball championship season!
Reference articles, current events, biographies, science experiments, and more for elementary and secondary school students, from Grolier Online.
- You can learn all about orphan planets for your report on the solar system.
Encyclopedia articles, science projects, news, biographies, and more for middle and high school students, from Grolier Online.
- You can find fun projects on specific science topics.
Access to full page and article images with searchable full text from 1851 to 2004.
- You can look at some real advertising from the era of Mad Men in the New York Times Historical Archive!
Full-text coverage of the U.S. newspaper of record from 2000 to present.
- You can read full-text articles of the aftermath of 9/11 and track the clean-up and rebuilding effort.
Access to full-text International, national, and regional newspapers as far back as 1977.
- You can conduct customized searches on genealogy, history, and student resources.
Reader's advisory information for young readers' fiction and non-fiction titles with teacher resources and booktalks.
- You can get lists of books by grade level.
Reader's advisory information for fiction and non-fiction titles with lists of read-alikes, book reviews, feature articles, book discussion guides, and booktalks.
- You can discover prepared questions for your Book Discussion Group with NoveList!
Outlines of jobs with training and educational requirements, working conditions, earnings, and job prospects.
- You can find out how much training or education you need for your chosen career.
Viewpoint essays, articles, statistics, primary documents, and other reference sources on social issues.
- You can read opinion essays about the big political and social issues of the day.
A vast collection of art images, subject indexes, and biographies, with thematic timelines and other learning resources.
- You can view the entire content of the Grove Dictionary of Art by using Oxford Art Online!
Company profiles and comprehensive information on industry trends and statistics for over 30 key industries.
- Plunkett Research can help you learn about current market research and trends to help ace your job interview.
Reader's advisory resource for young readers, with special features Read Across the USA (books set in each of the 50 states) and Play TimeGate (books set in specific time periods).
- You can get a list of books for your grade level on Read the Books!
Public record information for Chicago and the collar counties, as well as other parts of Illinois, including new businesses, foreclosures and sales, and bankruptcies.
- You can research real estate transactions in the Chicago area and other parts of Illinois.
Directory information and data for businesses and residences in the U.S. and Canada, plus a HealthCare database of physicians and dentists in the U.S.
- You can search for companies by several criteria, including industry, geography, business size, and more.
Historical maps of Illinois towns dating from 1867 to 1970.
- You can look at the layout and building data of the Kroehler Furniture Company in 1921.
Experiments, diagrams, and other data on standard science subjects.
- You can browse the Science Resources to find an experiment for your Science Fair project.
Full-text articles from Scientific American magazine online from January 1993 to present. Articles from 1948 to 1992 are indexed but not available in full-text.
- You can read all about global climate change in articles from Scientific American.
Comprehensive business and investment information, including company profiles, stock reports, and industry surveys.
- Find historical stock price data back to 1984, including companies no longer listed or traded.
Science news, research topics, a science fair guide, and more.
- You can learn about a strange new fungus discovered in the UK.
An online collection of animated, talking picture books.
- Read-Along Books combine adjustable text and color with complete narration and sentence by sentence highlighting.
Access to contact information for headquarters, branches, subsidiaries, and affiliates of multinational firms, from the Directory of American Firms Operating in the Foreign Countries and Directory of Foreign Firms Operating in the United States.
- You can search for companies by country, industry code, number of employees, and more!
Online version of ValueLine, with ratings and reports for 3,500 stocks and 2,000 mutual funds, plus research on companies, industries, options, convertibles, and ETFs.
- You can see if your stocks are on ValueLine’s "Best Performing" list.
Digital full-image microfilm from the Eastern edition of the newspaper from January 2008 to present.
- You can view the full paper online, without wrestling with a microfilm reader machine!
Full-text articles from the financial newspaper of record dating back to 1984.
- You can look up industries using NAICS/SIC codes.
Articles and fast facts on animals, careers, countries, history, people, space, and much more, with full-color images and dynamic daily features, providing fun material that complements school curriculum.
- You can find out what happened on this day in history.
Multimedia resources and tools for all ages, including a Biography Center, an Interactive Earth feature, science project resources, research guides, and citation help.
- World Book Info Finder research tools include Citation Builder, How to Do Research guides, and a personalized My Research account.
The World Book Encyclopedia enhanced with learning resources designed for elementary school students.
- Learning activities and worksheets can be printed out for further practice.
The World Book Encyclopedia, plus current news articles, primary source material, and a Spanish language encyclopedia.
- World Book has research guides that help you compile the data and information you need for your project.
News articles and information dating back to 1940, with primary sources and timelines. Includes the World Almanac and World Almanac Encyclopedia.
- You can read the text of Roosevelt’s war message following the Pearl Harbor attack.
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