Oak Park Public Library
A-Z List of Tools Search by Category
 
African-American History Online - Book articles and images
African American Song - Jazz, blues, gospel and other forms of African American musical expression
American History in Video
2,000 hours and more than 5,000 titles for the study of American history
American Song - Hear and feel the music from America's past
Ancestry Library Edition - only available at the Oak Park Public Library
Genealogical information covering the US and United Kingdom; a strong complement to HeritageQuest Online.
ArticleFirst - Journal articles
Auto Repair Reference Center - Manufacturer information for vehicles 1945 - current
Career Center (with Homework Help Illinois) - Adult education and career help
Chicago Sun-Times - Newspaper articles 1986 - current
Chicago Tribune - Newspaper articles 1985 - current
Chicago Tribune RedEye Edition - Newspaper articles 2002 - current
Historical Chicago Tribune - Newspaper articles 1851 - 2004
Historical Chicago Tribune- Extra! Edition - Newspaper articles 1851 - 2004
ClasePeriodica - Latin American journal articles in sciences and humanities
Classical Music Library - Thousands of tracks of classical music
Computer Source - Journal articles in computers, cybernetics, robotics, and software
Contemporary World Music - Listen to contemporary reggae, worldbeat, neo-traditional, world fusion, Balkanic jazz, African film, Bollywood, Arab swing and jazz, and more.
Consumer Reports.org - Ratings, reviews, recommendations and buying advice
Consumers' Checkbook - only available at the Oak Park Public Library
Non-profit consumer information
CultureGrams - People, customs, recipes, maps, flags from around the world
Download Audiobooks - Check out and download audiobooks, then transfer to your supported listening device.
Electronic Books - Online electronic books available through libraries worldwide
Electronic Collections Online - Journal articles
ERIC - Journal articles and reports in education
First Search - Articles in education, business, humanities, medicine, science, and more, includes 15 different databases
Gale Directory Library - 24/7 access to a growing collection of directories
Gale Literature Resource Center - Literary criticism, author biographies, reviews, and more
Gale Virtual Reference Library - Encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research
Generations on Line - only available at the Oak Park Public Library
Easy-to-use software that introduces beginners to the Internet
GPO Monthly Catalog - US government publications

GreenFILE - Articles from scholarly and general interest titles focused on the environment

HeritageQuest Online - Images of US federal census records; a strong complement to Ancestry Library Edition which is available at the Library
Homework Help Illinois - Tutors available for homework help, 2pm-9pm seven days a week
IllinoisCatalog - Materials in Illinois libraries
Job & Career Accelerator - Comprehensive and easy-to-use job search tool
Learning Express EBooks - Study guides and test preparation books
Learning Express Library - Test preparation materials and interactive practice exams
LexisNexis - News, business, legal, and biographical information (legal information available at the Oak Park Public Library)
LGBT Life - Literature related to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender issues
Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA) - Index to 600 periodicals plus books, research reports, and proceedings
Mango Languages - Learn languages
MasterFILE Elite - Journal articles in business, health, education, general science, and more. Also full-text reference books and collection of photos, maps, and flags.
Medline - Abstracts of articles in medicine, dentistry, and nursing
Morningstar Library Edition - Financial stock and mutual fund information

Music Online
Listen to music online. Browse music by album, artist, labels, instruments, and more. Search by genre or type of music. Create your own playlists.

National Newspaper Abstracts - Newspaper article abstracts and indexes
NetLibrary - eBooks
New York Times Online - Newspaper articles 1980 - current
NewsBank Chicago - Search four newspapers at the same time: Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald, and Oak Leaves
Newspaper Source - Newspaper articles, television and radio news transcripts
NoveList Plus - Book reviews, annotations, read-alikes, discussion guides, book lists
NoveList K-8 Plus - Children's book lists, award winning titles, and grade-level books
Oak Leaves - Newspaper articles 9/27/1995 - current
Oak Park Public Library Catalog - Search for items at the Oak Park Public Library
OASIster - Union catalog of digital resources
Oxford English Dictionary - The unique and authoritative Oxford English Dictionary
PapersFirst - Index of papers presented at conferences worldwide
Plunkett Research - Industry research, contacts, and business development data.
ProceedingsFirst - Worldwide conference proceedings
ProQuest Information and Learning Company - Journal and Newspaper articles 1972 - current from over 3,340 titles in business and finance, humanities, medicine and healthcare, science, technology, and general reference with more than 2,300 in full text
Public Records by Record Information Services - Details on new homeowners, new businesses, bankruptcies, foreclosures, and sales in Cook County and surrounding counties. The Library offers a guide to using this online tool. Guide to Using Public Records (PDF file) and Additional Resources (PDF file)
Reference USA - Information on 14 million US companies and businesses
Sanborn Maps - Digital maps for Illinois 1867-1970
Smithsonian Global Sound - Over 35,000 thousand tracks of music, spoken word, and natural and human-made sounds
Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage - Current financial information
SRDS - Standard Rate & Data Service - only available at the Oak Park Public Library
Media rates including detailed ad rates, dates and contact data
SWAN Catalog - Search the catalogs of SWAN libraries
ValueLine Research Center - Access to ValueLine's leading publications covering stocks, mutual funds, options, and convertible securities.
Wilson Select Plus - Journal articles in science, humanities, education, and business
World Almanacs - Almanacs and Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia
WorldCat (OCLC FirstSearch) - Books and other materials in libraries worldwide
WorldCat Dissertations and Theses - Dissertations and theses

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