Research Databases & Resources

Illinois Public Records provided by Record Information Services, Scroll through Chicagoland’s public records. Real estate transactions, mortgages, foreclosures, and more. Keep an eye on housing values in your community and help safeguard your biggest investment – your home. Sort by name, city, zip code, and more. Record Information Services is a 18 year old data compiler of public records serving the Chicagoland area.
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A companion to Science Reference Source, containing reference books from top educational publishers and university presses. This encompasses a rich selection of titles covering science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

contains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, magazines and other sources. Topics covered in Science Reference Center include biology, chemistry, earth and space science, environmental science, health and medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science and society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy.

Small Business Source offers exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to address many small business topics. It includes business videos, a help and advice section and details on how to create business plans.
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A companion to Small Business Source, containing reference books from top educational publishers and presses. This encompasses a rich selection of titles centered on sustainable and ethical business practices for small businesses.

This reference database provides detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines, from motorcycles and ATVs to generators and outdoor power equipment.

A large amount of Spanish and Portuguese content in this collection offers thousands of high-quality e-books assessed by EBSCO Librarians in key areas of study.
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Introducing the Palace Project, an e-reading experience developed by and for libraries. With the Palace app you have access to the library’s digital collections in one place. Enjoy thousands of free books from the Palace Bookshelf as well as titles your library has purchased through the Palace Marketplace–available exclusively in the app. Download the Palace app for Android or Apple iOS today!

Empower learners to explore a new language at the library, at home, or on the go using any Internet-connected device. Available in 110+ languages, including ESL, learners have the flexibility they need to learn a new language anytime, anywhere.

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USA.gov is your online guide to government information and services.

Search full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and more from current and archived issues of the West Chicago Suburban Life. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.