Research Databases & Resources

DuPage County launched a new web-based application that will provide navigation tools and information about the DuPage County trail system.

This collection offers unlimited user access to thousands of juvenile fiction and non-fiction e-books. These e-books support a quality learning experience for students in grades 6-8, across a wide range of academic subjects.

Get access to thousands of e-books dedicated to the study of business. From conducting business research to helping students understand general business concepts.

Digital access to award-winning, short-form fiction and nonfiction titles by Cricket Media. This unique e-book collection explores a wide range of subjects to help young readers explore and expand their worlds.

Thousands of high-quality e-books assessed by EBSCO Collection Development Librarians on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Subscribe today and get top titles from more than 230 publishers including Choice Outstanding Academic Titles (OAT) and DRM-free selections.

On-the-go access to popular e-books. This robust collection provides full-text e-books that align with school curricula. It includes a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents and general reference materials.

This collection offers unlimited user access to thousands of juvenile fiction and non-fiction e-books. These e-books support a quality learning experience for K-5 students across a wide range of academic subjects.

High-quality e-books covering a wide range of topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies and cooking. This general reference e-book collection features titles for both adults and juveniles, as well as best-selling and recommended titles from leading publishers.

The WORLD BOOK ENCYCLOPEDIA reference on the Web designed for young Spanish speaking students or those learning Spanish as a second language.
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Brought to you by the Illinois Secretary of State and using Boundless, the West Chicago Public Library offers patrons thousands of free eBooks and Audiobooks.  All you need is a compatible device and a library card!

ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) is an authoritative database of indexed and full-text education literature and resources. Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education, it is an essential tool for education researchers of all kinds.

This full-text database is a dedicated resource covering the culture, traditions, social treatment and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America. It provides full text from a growing list of sources including peer-reviewed journals, magazines, newspapers, e-books, biographies and primary source documents.

A powerful search and discovery engine. Ideal for research assignments or general curiosity.
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Explore More Illinois is a free service provided by your library that provides instant online access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, sporting events, zoos, park districts, theatres, and other fun and local cultural venues.

Created by educational and financial experts with over eighty years of combined experience helping people with diverse financial goals navigate complex topics.

Find a Book or Journal Article by Searching WorldCat; WilsonSelect; ArticlesFirst; WorldAlmanac and GPO
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A next-generation magazine service that allows people to browse digital versions of the latest issues of popular magazines, courtesy of the library.

SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and has been mentoring small business owners for more than fifty years.

Freegal® is a free music service from your library. All you need is your library card number and some libraries utilize a PIN. Freegal offers access to about 7 million songs, including Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists. In total the collection is comprised of music from over 28,000 labels with music that originates in over 80 countries. There is no software to download, and there are no digital rights management (DRM) restrictions. Access to Freegal is limited to patrons of subscribing libraries.