Online Resources | Arlington Heights Memorial Library

A to Z Food America

Recipes and cultural background of US regional food and traditions.

A to Z Maps Online

Thousands of detailed international maps (countries, regions, states, etc.), as well as topographic maps, climate maps and more.

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A to Z The USA

All about the US and states: history, geography, culture, food, etc.

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A to Z World Culture

Information about the culture, language, history, food, religion, and much more.

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A to Z World Food

World food culture and recipes.

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ABCmouse At-Home Access

Fun interactive online lessons, ebooks, puzzles and printables for learners ages 2-8.

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ABCmouse In-library Access

For accessing ABCmouse when inside the library In-library use only.

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Academic Search Complete

Articles from thousands of magazines/journals, covering all topics.

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Access Newspaper Archive (Limited Functionality)

Historical access to scanned pages from hundreds of newspapers. See details for more information.

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Adventure Academy

Fun educational role-playing educational adventure game for kids 8-13. Click "Details" for setup information. AHML cardholders only.

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AHML Online Newsstand

UPDATE: Use the "Magazines" or "Popular Newspapers" sections of our Download & Stream page.

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Alldata Pro

Automobile repair information and diagrams. In-library use only.

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Alt Healthwatch

Articles on complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness.

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America's Top-Rated Cities (2024)

Ranked lists and downloadable profiles for city demographic, economic and social data.

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America's Top-Rated Smaller Cities (2023)

Ranked lists and downloadable profiles for demographic, economic and social data on smaller cities.

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American Ancestors

Extensive genealogical searching for census, vital and military records.

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American Book of Days

Features 850 essays marking important anniversaries and the birthdays of history-making Americans throughout the 366 days of the year.

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Ancestry Library Edition

Family history data, census information, immigration, etc. In-library use only.

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ArkivDigital

Swedish genealogy, including church records, court records and estate inventories. In-library use only.

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Arlington Day (January 1966-June 1970)

Local daily newspaper.

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Arlington Heights History

Includes village history/directories, local military history, and people & places.

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Auto Repair Source

Accurate, authoritative and up-to-date “do-it-yourself” service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.

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Barron's

Via Barron's.com. In-depth market and investment information. AHML cardholders only.

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Biography Reference Source

Thousands of unique and reliable full-text biographies.

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Black Freedom Struggle in the U.S.

Historical materials on the opposition African Americans have faced on the road to freedom.

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Bluebird by Pronunciator

Learn languages through quick audio lessons via your mobile device.

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BlueCareer

Training & Job Matching for Skilled Trades

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BookFlix

Interactive stories, books and games.

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Booklist

Book Reviews

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Booklist Reader

Themed issues, lists and interviews, from Booklist magazine.

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Brilliant.org

Interactive math, science and engineering learning challenges for kids & teens. Click "Details" for sign-up information. AHML cardholders only.

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Britannica Library (For Children)

Kids' edition of the world's most famous encyclopedia

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Britannica Library (For Young Adults)

Young adult edition of the world's most famous encyclopedia.

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Britannica Library (Reference Center)

The world's most famous encyclopedia.

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Business Plans Handbook

A collection of business plans compiled by entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses throughout North America

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Business Source Complete

Articles, market research, industry reports, country reports, company profiles and SWOT analyses.

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Candid (Foundation Directory)

Funding information for grant seekers. Combines the Foundation Directory Online and Grants to Individuals databases. In-library use only.

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Career Center (Tutor.com)

Resume reviews, job search tips and interview preparation.

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CFRA MarketScope Advisor

Financial newsletters & analysis of stocks, mutual funds and industries.

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Check Illinois

Search Illinois public records by name or property.

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Chicago Community Coverage (NewsBank)

Extensive coverage of local newspapers.

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Chicago Daily News Historical Archive (1875-1978)

Historical access to a major Chicago newspaper.

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Chicago Sun-Times Current + Historical

Full image (1929-1985/2018-present) and full-text (1986-present)

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Chicago Tribune

Via ChicagoTribune.com. Current news, sports, opinion and more.

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Chicago Tribune (Digital Edition)

Full-page version of the daily paper. 24-hour or 72-hour access.

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Chicago Tribune (via ProQuest)--Search

Complete text of The Chicago Tribune from 1849-present.

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cloudLibrary

Thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks for your smartphone, tablet, eReader or computer. AHML cardholders only.

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CloudLibrary Read-alongs

Hundreds of read-alongs, many based on popular movies, comics and children's books. AHML cardholders only.

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Company Dossier (from Nexis Uni)

Public and private company dossiers. In Nexis Uni, select "Nexis Dossier" from the menu at upper left.

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Consumer Health Complete

Consumer-oriented information and articles on health conditions, medications and alternative treatments.

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ConsumerLab

Independent reviews of health, wellness and nutritional products.

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ConsumerReports.org

Product reviews for home, health, electronics, etc.

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Consumers' Checkbook

Customer reviews of local services.

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Creativebug

Award-winning art & craft video classes. AHML cardholders only.

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CultureGrams

Learn about the world's countries and peoples, plus US/Canadian states & provinces.

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Curiosity Stream BingePass (via Hoopla)

Seven days' unlimited web access to documentaries and nonfiction series. AHML cardholders only.

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Daily Herald (Full Image)

Via NewsBank. Full-image (full-page) version of the Daily Herald, 2/22/21-present.

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Daily Herald (Text Only via NewsBank)

Articles from 2/23/1995-present. For historical articles (1901-present) search the Arlington Heights listings in the Access Newspaper Archive.

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Daily Herald (Text Only via ProQuest)

Articles from 2/23/1997-present.

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Data Axle (see Reference Solutions)

Use the resource "Reference Solutions"

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Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)

Collection of millions of scanned historic images, documents and media from libraries, museums and universities across the country.

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DigitalLearn.org

Free online tech training on topics like basic PC/Mac skills, Word, Excel, using the web, job searching, etc.

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Driving-Tests.org

Practice tests and FAQs to help get and renew your Illinois driver's license for cars, CDL or motorcycle.

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EBSCO eBook Collection

Hundreds of eBooks covering a wide variety of topics.

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EBSCO Explora

Allows simultaneous searching of multiple EBSCO databases.

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Economist

International news and economics. Access information under Details.

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Edutopia

Resources for teachers, administrators, and parents from the George Lucas Educational Foundation.

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Encyclopedia of Associations: National

Comprehensive source of detailed information concerning nonprofit American membership organizations of national scope.

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Encyclopedia of Associations: Regional

Information on thousands of associations and societies that function at the regional level.

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Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes

Current and past U.S. and Canadian tribes, large and small.

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ERIC (FirstSearch)

Index of education research for professionals.

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Explora Middle Schools

Articles, documents and videos for help with homework and more.

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Exploring Race in Society

Offers essential content covering important issues related to race in society today.

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FamilySearch

Genealogy database maintained by The Church of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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FinancialFit

THIS RESOURCE WILL NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE AFTER 6/30/26. Short, easy-to-understand personal finance lessons, videos and interactive tools. AHML cardholders only.

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FindMyPast

Access to over 2 billion records from the the UK, Ireland and the British Commonwealth. In-library use only.

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Flipster

Dozens of selected popular magazines.

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Fold3

Personal histories and documents from the National Archives and beyond.

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Foundation Directory Online + Grants to Individuals

Funding information for grant seekers. NOW COMBINED UNDER CANDID.

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Gale Academic OneFile

Millions of articles from scholarly journals and other authoritative sources.

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Gale Books & Authors

Recommends books for readers. Explore by author/title/genre. Reviews included.

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Gale Business Insights

Company/industry profiles and analysis, plus business articles

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Gale Courses

Instructor-led, 6-week classes on tech, health care training, business, personal growth and more. AHML cardholders only.

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Gale Directory Library

Search several different national, regional and international directories simultaneously or separately.

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Gale eBooks

An online reference library of thousands of eBooks.

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Gale General OneFile

Articles from thousands of magazines/journals, covering all topics.

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Gale Health and Wellness

Reference, magazine and journal articles on medical conditions and medications.

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Gale in Context: Biography

Biographies and full text articles.

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Gale in Context: Elementary

Research tools for grade schoolers.

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Gale in Context: Global Issues

Global viewpoints, reference, country information, and more.

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Gale in Context: High School

Our top choice for homework and projects. Appropriate for middle school - college.

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Gale in Context: Middle School

NEW: Over 300 browsable topics for middle school researchers.

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Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints

Pro/con articles on hundreds of controversial topics.

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Gale Legal Forms for Illinois

Thousands of legal forms for personal, business, real estate, litigation, etc.

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Gale Literature Resource Center

Primary sources and articles based on commonly-studied literary works.

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Gale OneFile: News

Articles from major world, national, regional and local news sources.

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Gale Power Search

Simultaneously search multiple Gale databases.

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GCFGlobal

Renamed. Please use LearnFree.

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GetSetUp (via Gale)

Designed for users 55+, offers live and on-demand classes that build confidence, spark curiosity, and connect you with others.

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Google Scholar

Google's search for research articles. The library's link allows for more full-text retrieval.

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GotResumeBuilder

Free resume creation tool.

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Government Sources for Data & Analytics

A selection of federal and state/local online sources for demographic, statistical and open data.

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Great Courses

Via Kanopy. Binge-watch selected Great Courses on science, history, art, culture and more via Kanopy for 30 days. AHML cardholders only.

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Green File

Covers global climate change, green building pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.

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GuideStar Pro (from Candid)

Detailed reports on nonprofits. In-library use only.

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HeritageHub

Millions of obituaries and death notices, 1704-

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HeritageQuest

Census records, family/local histories, Revolutionary War pension & land applications, city directories and more.

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History Reference Source

Reference books, magazine/journal articles and multimedia focusing on U.S. and world history.

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Hobbies & Crafts Source

"How-to" instructions and creative ideas for hobby enthusiasts.

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Home Improvement Source

Provides detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of do-it-yourself home improvement and repair projects.

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hoopla

eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music and more. AHML cardholders only.

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Hoopla Read-Along/Read Aloud Collection

Hundreds of read-alongs AHML cardholders only.

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Illinois Career Information System

Information on occupations, job search hints, a resume writer, and links to employers.

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Illinois Legal Aid

Find articles videos and forms on legal topics as well as obtain referrals to free and low-cost legal aid offices.

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Kanopy

Feature films, documentaries and TV shows via PC, app and streaming devices. AHML cardholders only.

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La Raza

Via PressReader. Chicago's Spanish-language weekly newspaper.

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LearnFree (formerly GCFGlobal)

Free tech, job & life skill tutorials.

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LearningExpress Library

Tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards test preparation, career development and more.

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Legal Information Source

Full text for many top consumer legal reference books, as well as thousands of legal forms.

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LegalGPS

Step-by-step, customized directions to complete 50+ legal essentials in advance of working with a lawyer.

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LGBTQ+ Source

Popular and research articles on LGBTQ+ topics.

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Libby Magazines

Over 5,000 popular magazines. AHML cardholders only.

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Literary Reference Source

Plot summaries, criticism, author info and full text poems & stories.

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Little Pim

Language learning for kids.

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LOTE4Kids (Languages Other Than English)

Read-alongs from around the world, in their original languages and English.

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Mango Languages

Languages/cultural awareness.

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MasterFILE Complete

Magazine, journal and reference articles on all topics.

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Medical Reference Books

Dozens of medical reference books you can browse individually or search all at once.

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Medigap Plan Screener (From Weiss Ratings)

Gives you a list of Medigap health insurance plans based on your age and location.

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Medline

Index of medical research articles 1965-. Search PubMed for articles 1950-.

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MedlinePlus

Comprehensive health and drug information for the layperson.

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Milestone Documents in American History

Primary source documents pertaining to the history of the United States, with commentary.

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Morningstar Investment Research Center

Investment Research on stocks, mutual funds and ETFs.

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MyHeritage Online

Immigration lists, census records, vital records, parish/land records, etc.

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National Directory of Nonprofit Organizations

From Gale Directory Library. Provides contact and basic factual information on the largest nonprofit organizations in the United States.

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National Geographic

Full magazines from 1880-present, plus maps, videos & images.

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National Geographic Kids

Pictures, books and magazine articles about animals, science, history, cultures, the environment and more.

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Natural Medicines (NatMed Pro)

Information on effectiveness of herbs, supplements, vitamins, minerals, diets, nutrition, and exercises.

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New York Times (via PressReader)

Full-image access of the daily NY Times.

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New York Times (via ProQuest)

Search for New York Times articles from 1/1/80-present.

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New York Times All Access

Via NYTimes.com. Includes news, The Wirecutter, The Athletic, Cooking, and Crossword & Games.

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News for You (News Articles for English Learners)

Easy-to-read news stories for English learners.

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Newspaper & Magazine Lookup

Find out which databases have full-text of a specific newspaper, magazine or journal.

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Newspaper Source Plus

Full text from hundreds of newspapers

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Newspapers.com

Hundreds of historical newspapers.

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Nexis Uni

Legal sources, business and articles.

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Nonprofit Management Courses (Gale Courses)

Series of six-week, instructor-led courses on nonprofit management. AHML cardholders only.

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NoveList K-8 Plus

Help connect young readers to books of interest.

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NoveList Plus

Find fiction/nonfiction based on your interests.

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Occupational Outlook Handbook

In-depth career information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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ParentTV

Videos about parenting topics. AHML cardholders only.

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PERSI (Periodical Source Index)

Subject index for genealogy and local history periodicals.

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Peterson's Test Prep

College/career test prep, plus a resume building tool.

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Physical Review Journals

High-end journals on physics, astrophysics, optics, etc.

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Points of View Reference Source

Pro & con content to help better understand controversial issues

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PressReader

Thousands of U.S. and international newspapers and magazines.

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Prices for Antiques (P4A)

THIS RESOURCE WILL NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE AFTER 4/30/26. Antiques collectibles and fine art database of U.S. auction prices.

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Primary Search

Search for articles from kid friendly magazines and reference books.

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ProCitizen

U.S. citizenship preparation course from the makers of the Pronunciator language-learning product.

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Pronunciator

Interactive language courses, focusing on pronunciation.

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ProQuest Global Newsstream

Full-text of hundreds of newspapers.

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ProQuest Historical Newspapers

Archives of the Chicago Tribune, NY Times and more.

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ProQuest Recent Newspapers: Chicago Tribune

Full-page scans of recent Chicago Tribune issues (2008-4 days ago).

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Public Records Online

Illinois home sales, business licenses, foreclosures, bankruptcies and more.

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Publicly Available Content Database

Articles, papers and more from open-access sources.

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Read It--English Language Learning

Research tool for readers age 12-adult with a basic foundation in English grammar and reading who need adapted reading material.

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Readers' Guide Retrospective: 1890-1982

Historical index for magazine and journal articles.

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Reference Solutions

Business directory, residential listings, demographics, health care listings.

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Rock's Backpages

The world's largest archive of music journalism, featuring over 50,000 articles.

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Rules of the Road Review Course Workbook

From the Illinois Secretary of State. Booklet to prepare for the written driving test.

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Rules of the Road/Traffic Safety Publications

From the Illinois Secretary of State. Includes a link to the most recent Illinois Rules of the Road booklet.

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Sanborn Maps (Library of Congress)

Searchable database of fire insurance maps.

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Scholastic Teachables

Printable skills sheets, lesson plans, clip art, games, and other resources for teaching.

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Science Reference Source

Science articles, videos, experiments and more.

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SimplyAnalytics

Create interactive maps and reports using 100,000+ demographic, business, and marketing variables.

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SizeUp Arlington Heights

Local data to help Arlington Heights businesses thrive.

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Small Business Source

Articles and tools for small business owners, including a start-up kit and tips for writing business plans.

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Small Engine Repair Source

Detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines.

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Social Media & Internet Tutorials

Simple, straightforward social media tutorials from Niche Academy.

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Summon & Summon Research Assistant

Powerful search, now with AI-generated summaries available.

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Treehouse: Online Training

Web design, coding, mobile app development and more. AHML cardholders only.

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Tumble Book Library

Animated stories you can read along to.

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Tutor.com: Live Homework Help & More

Live online homework and career help.

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U.S. National Archives

US historical documents and federal records.

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Udemy (presented by Gale)

Thousands of in-depth tutorials on technology, business, life skills and more. Important sign-up information under Details.

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Value Line Research Center

Investment advice on the stock market industries and the economy.

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Vocational & Career Collection

THIS RESOURCE WILL NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE AFTER 6/30/26. Articles from trade and industry-related periodicals.

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Wall Street Journal

Via WSJ.com. Full access to the Wall Street Journal website. AHML cardholders only.

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Wall Street Journal (via Proquest)

Searchable news, business and financial articles from 1/2/84-present.

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Washington Post

Via WashingtonPost.com. Full access to this major national newspaper website.

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Washington Post (via ProQuest)

Searchable full text articles for 1996-present.

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Weiss Financial Ratings Series

Ratings for stocks & mutual funds, insurance, banks, credit unions and insurers, plus Medigap plans.

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Westlaw

Illinois appellate court cases, annotated statutes (Illinois & federal) and selected analytical materials. In-library use only.

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World Book Discover

Full encyclopedia at a more basic reading level. Includes life skills tutorials.

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WorldCat (via FirstSearch)

National (and international) library catalog (older interface).

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WorldCat Discovery

Same coverage as WorldCat & WorldCat.org, with a more modern interface.

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WorldCat.org

Simplified interface for searching WorldCat.

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