Databases
REMOTE ACCESS TO MOST DATABASES IS LIMITED TO AHML RESIDENT CARDHOLDERS
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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.]
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)
Chicago Sun-Times, Daily Herald, and Arlington Heights Post.
America's Obituaries & Death Notices
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: Ancestry Library Edition will be available to home users until JUNE 30, 2021.
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 Contains millions of historical documents, including church records, court records and estate inventories.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
Automobile repair information and diagrams.The library’s Tech Learning Center also lends OBD scanners for reading diagnostic trouble codes. Contact us for details.
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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.
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.
CFRA MarketScope Advisor
Replaces Standard & Poor's Global NetAdvantage. CFRA Research produces industry surveys, stock reports, mutual fund reports, The Outlook newsletter, and much more (and is the provider of these products to S&P).
CheckIllinois
Look up public records in northern Illinois across communities quickly by personal or business name. Part of Public Records Online.
Chicago Sun-Times
Articles from 1/1/86-present. Approximately three months' daily issues are also available via PressReader.
Chicago Tribune (via ProQuest)
Search the complete text of The Chicago Tribune from 1849-present. The most recent four days' daily issues are also available via PressReader.
Chicago Tribune Historical Archives: Selected
1849-1984. Less complete than the Proquest Chicago Tribune, but has easier obituary/death notice searching.