Databases
Featured Databases
ConsumerReports.org ›
Product reviews for home, health, electronics, etc.ParentTV ›
Videos about parenting topics.Westlaw ›
Illinois appellate court cases, annotated statutes (Illinois & federal) and selected analytical materials. (In-library use only.)REMOTE ACCESS TO MOST DATABASES IS LIMITED TO ARLINGTON HEIGHTS RESIDENT CARDHOLDERS
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Career Center (Tutor.com)
Live resume reviews. Articles on job search tips and interview preparation.
CFRA MarketScope Advisor
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).
Check Illinois
Look up public records in northern Illinois across communities quickly by personal or business name. Part of Public Records Online.
Chicago Community Coverage
Formerly "Chicago Community Collection." From Newsbank. Extensive full-text for many Chicago-area newspapers, including some with full-image titles. Includes full-image content from the Daily Herald.
Chicago Sun-Times (via Newsbank)--Full Image
Full-page image access to the latest 3 months of the Sun-Times.
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. Now features additional full-image content from 1997-2011 and increased searching of online articles. Additional full-page-image access (similar to microfilm) for articles from 2008-3 months ago available through Proquest Recent Newspapers.
ChiltonLibrary.com
The online edition of Chilton's auto repair manuals, with at-home access. Includes ASE Test prep exam quizzes.
CloudLibrary
Thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks for your smartphone, tablet, eReader or computer. Apps include "Kids' Mode" to feature age-appropriate content more easily.
Arlington Heights cardholders onlyCloudLibrary Read-alongs
Hundreds of read-alongs, many based on popular movies, comics and children's books. (Children with a Kids' World-only card will need to use a parent's/guardian's cloudLibrary account for access.
Arlington Heights cardholders onlyCompany Dossier (from Nexis Uni)
Part of Nexis Uni. After opening the database, use the "Menu" drop-down menu at the upper left of the page and select "Company Dossier." Millions of public and private companies, with contact information, analysis and news/industry links. No download limit.
Consumer Health Complete
Consumer-oriented information and articles on health conditions, medications and alternative treatments.
ConsumerLab
Reviews of health, wellness and nutritional products, based on test results published by an independent laboratory.
ConsumerReports.org
Product reviews for home, health, electronics, etc. You can also browse individual CR issues (2009-present).
Consumers' Checkbook
Consumer reviews of local services for home/construction, auto repair, medical services/hospitals and more. Includes consumer guides to help you with the decision-making process. (NOTE: Once on the homepage, use the "I'm looking for..." search box at upper right or the "Services We Rate" drop-down menu at upper left.)
Creativebug
More than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Includes sewing/quilting/knitting, paper crafts, food, jewelry, holiday crafts and more. | Privacy note
Free online events:
Blotted Line Portraits of Inspiring Women: March 13, 3 p.m.
Crafting Conversations (Creativity, Inspiration and Marbling): March 27, 3 p.m.
See previous online events here, or under Resources > CBTV on the Creativebug menu.
Curiosity Stream BingePass (via Hoopla)
Seven days' unlimited web access (no app/Roku/smart TV, etc.) to documentaries and nonfiction series. Watch award-winning original and curated factual films, shows, and series covering science, nature, travel, history, technology, and more.
Arlington Heights cardholders onlyMake an Appointment
Schedule an appointment to get help with these and other interests:
- downloading eBooks
- researching genealogy
- finding a job
- computers and technology