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  • Banco de Contenidos aulaPlaneta (access from inside any Oak Park library building or anywhere outside the library)

    Colección de más de 170.000 artículos, imágenes y vídeos diseñados para investigadores nativos de habla hispana y estudiantes avanzados bilingües y de ESL.

    Collection of 170,000+ articles, images, and videos designed for native Spanish-speaking researchers and advanced bilingual and ESL students.


  • Barron’s

    Search (full-text articles): current (1988-present) & online edition (2018-present)


  • Biography Reference Source

    Thousands of unique and reliable full-text biographies and full-text issues of Biography Today and Biography Magazine.


  • Bloomberg Wire Service

    Search (full-text articles): historical (2017-2020)


  • Booklist Reader

    A monthly book-browsing magazine for avid readers that makes it fun and easy to discover new books. Browse books, audiobooks, and graphic novels by age, topic, or genre in themed, monthly issues and organized lists. Available digitally from anywhere and in print at the Main Library.


  • Brainfuse HelpNow

    On-demand, anytime, anywhere learning resources for all ages, including:

    • Live online help from tutors (now available 24/7)
    • Practice tests for college entrance exams, live assistance filling out FAFSA applications (select Live Tutoring and then choose FAFSA assistance from the Select Grade dropdown)
    • Expert writing assistance
    • A test center with customized study plans
    • A flashcard creator
    • A private virtual study room to share

    Free app for Apple iOS and Android available. Get help getting started with the app: Watch a video tutorial.


  • Brainfuse JobNow

    Live interactive online help combined with online resources to guide jobseekers.


  • Business Source Complete

    Full-text and peer-reviewed business journals covering key areas such as accounting, finance, management, marketing, and beyond.


  • Gale In Context: Biography

    Authoritative biographical entries covering international figures from all time periods and areas of study.


  • The Boston Globe

    Browse (digital scan of print issue)current (October 2003-present), Sunday edition (October 2003-present)
    Search (full-text articles): current (1997-present) & historical (1980-1996)