Databases
Featured Databases

CFRA MarketScope Advisor ›
Analysis of stocks, mutual funds and industries.
ConsumerLab ›
Independent reviews of health, wellness and nutritional products.
Fold3 ›
Personal histories and documents from the National Archives and beyond.REMOTE ACCESS TO MOST DATABASES IS LIMITED TO ARLINGTON HEIGHTS RESIDENT CARDHOLDERS
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A to Z The USA
A large-scale encyclopedia of US state and country information. Topics include history, geography, demographics, education, food and recipes, government, crime, maps, media outlets, symbols, sports, and more.
A to Z World Culture
Information about the culture, language, history, food, religion, and much more, for 175 countries.
A to Z World Maps
Thousands of detailed international maps (countries, regions, states, etc.), as well as topographic maps, climate maps, and more.
Access Newspaper Archive
Historical access to scanned pages from hundreds of newspapers. Coverage varies by paper. Includes the Daily Herald, 1901-present. [Note: Newspapers.com and Access Newspaper Archive both cover different sets of newspapers, with some overlap.]
AHML Online Newsstand
NEW: A single page for quick access to the library's online magazine and newspaper collections.
Alldata Pro
Automobile repair information and diagrams. In-library use only. The library’s Tech Help Desk now lends OBD scanners for reading diagnostic trouble codes. Contact us for details.
During the library's closure, this product will be available to library cardholders from home.
America's Newspapers (Chicagoland Edition)
NOTE: Replaced by Newsbank's new, more comprehensive Chicago Community Collection database.
America's Obituaries & Death Notices
This product has been replaced by the new, larger HeritageHub database, also from Newsbank.
From newspapers across the U.S. Note: Chicago Tribune obituaries are in ProQuest Newsstand/Global Newsstream.
American Ancestors
Extensive genealogical searching for census, vital and military records. From the New England Historic Genealogical Society.
NOTE 6/22/20: Full remote access will be available to cardholders while the library building has limited public access.
Non-cardholders outside the library still have limited access to some records here.
Ancestry Library Edition
Family history data, census information, immigration, etc.
NOTE: Starting January 1, 2022, Ancestry Library Edition will only be available inside the library. Please consider using HeritageQuest or other genealogy databases that are available via remote access.
Database accessible only from within the library.ArkivDigital
Source for Swedish genealogy. Contains millions of historical documents, including church records, court records and estate inventories. | Login Tips
During the library's closure, you can ask for at-home access to ArkivDigital, which is normally only available inside the library. Use the library's contact form and specify "research" as the option for how to direct the feedback.
Arlington Heights History
From the Illinois Digital Archive. Includes village history/directories, local military history, and people & places.
Auto Repair Source
NEW: Accurate, authoritative and up-to-date “do-it-yourself” service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.
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Black Freedom Struggle in the United States
Historical newspaper articles, pamphlets, diaries, correspondence and more from specific time periods in U.S. history marked by the opposition African Americans have faced on the road to freedom.
Bluebird by Pronunciator
NEW: Bluebird is a new app from Pronunciator for learning languages through quick audio lessons via your mobile device. Read these sign-up instructions to get started!
Booklist
More than 120,000 book reviews. Includes the new monthly digital edition of Booklist magazine.
Booklist Reader
NEW: From the publishers of Booklist, this new magazine for library users features monthly themed issues, top 10 lists, author interviews and more.
BookPage
Monthly magazine highlighting new book releases and author interviews. Current freely available issues available online for January 2020-present. Also visit their YouTube channel for additional features and interviews.
Britannica Library--for Children
Kids' edition of the world's most famous encyclopedia. Includes a world atlas, state profiles, biographies, animal profiles and much more.
Britannica Library--for Young Adults
Young adult edition of the world's most famous encyclopedia. Includes a world atlas, state profiles, biographies, and more, as well as "how-to" guides for research projects, presentations, etc.
Britannica Library--Reference Center
The world's most famous encyclopedia. Includes a world atlas, state profiles, biographies and much more.
Business Insights: Global
A one-stop source for company profiles and analysis, including SWOT Analyses, investment reports, industry overviews, market information, case studies, in-depth news & articles and more.
Business Source Premier
Articles, market research, industry reports, country reports, company profiles and SWOT analyses.
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Career Center (Tutor.com)
Live resume reviews. Articles on job search tips and interview preparation.