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A to Z Maps Online

A to Z Maps Online ›

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

Consumers' Checkbook ›

Customer reviews of local services.
LegalGPS

LegalGPS ›

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

 

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REMOTE ACCESS TO MOST DATABASES IS LIMITED TO ARLINGTON HEIGHTS RESIDENT CARDHOLDERS


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Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes

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


ERIC (FirstSearch)

Education research. The ERIC website may have more recent sources. 


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Exploring Race in Society

Offers essential content covering important issues related to race in society today. Essays, articles, reports and other reliable sources provide an in-depth look at the history of race and provide critical context for learning more about topics associated with race, ethnicity, diversity and inclusiveness. Non-AHML cardholders can use this link for access outside the library.


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FamilySearch

Large genealogy database maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Anyone may use FamilySearch from home, etc., but additional content is available only when used inside the library. NOTE: Requires creation of a free personal profile. Some full records/images are only available via local Family History Center. More details here.


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FindMyPast

Access to over 2 billion records from the U.K., Ireland and the British Commonwealth, including census records, military collections, and immigration & naturalization records. NOTE: The PERSI (Periodical Source Index) database is now only available directly from the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center site.

Database accessible only from within the library.

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Flipster

Selected popular magazines you can read online from your computer or tablet.


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Fold3

Historical documents and personal histories from the National Archives and other institutions. Includes the Fold3 Holocaust Archives.


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Foundation Directory Online

Full access to this database is only available inside the library. Gives grant-seekers unprecedented access to the largest amount of clean and coded philanthropic data that currently exists. Access to the "Grants to Individuals" search tool is now available here (in-library only).

3/27/24: The Foundation Directory Online now includes access to information from the Grants to Individuals Database in a single interface.

Full access to the Foundation Directory Online is available to users inside the library. Select nonprofits can apply to Candid's "Go for the Gold" program for one-year remote access to the separate "FDO Essentials" product.

Database accessible only from within the library.

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Gale Academic OneFile

Millions of articles from scholarly journals and other authoritative sources—including thousands of podcasts and transcripts.


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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

A one-stop source for company profiles and analysis, including SWOT Analysesinvestment reportsindustry overviewsmarket informationcase studies, in-depth news & articles and more. Also includes Plunkett Research Reports.


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Gale Courses

In-depth, instructor-led, 6-week classes on tech topics, health care training, business/accounting, personal development, law, test prep, and more. Some classes can lead to certification and continuing education units (CEUs)

Arlington Heights 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

Reference eBooks on biographybusinessenvironmenthistorylawliteraturemedicinemulticultural studiesnations/worldreligionsciencesocial science, and more. See also Access My Library app.


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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; see also Access My Library app.


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Gale in Context: Elementary

Articles from magazines, newspapers and reference sources to help students with projects and exploring their own interests.


Gale in Context: Environmental Studies

Topical overviews and reference, magazine and journal articles covering environmental issues.


Gale in Context: Global Issues

Covers news, global viewpoints, reference, country information, primary source documents, videos, statistics and more.


Gale in Context: High School

Magazine, news and reference articles for middle school through undergraduate. Covers science, literature, history, social sciences, arts, etc.


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Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints

Pro/con articles on major issues:  gun control, drug legalization, immigration, etc. Especially useful for debate preparation, gaining context for election issues, etc.


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Gale Legal Forms

Thousands of legal forms for personal, business, real estate, litigation, etc. (MS Word or PDF). See also Access My Library app.


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Gale Literature

UPDATED: Combines in one database the contents of multiple sources for criticism, literary biography, and full-text literature. (Click the "What's Inside" link on the main menu to see the full list of included sources.)


Gale Literature Criticism

Update: Use Gale Literature for this content.


Gale Literature Resource Center

Update: Use Gale Literature for this content.


Gale Literature: Book Review Index

Millions of book reviews from thousands of sources.


Gale OneFile: Business

Full-text coverage of all business disciplines including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management and strategy


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