Research Databases

ABCmouse Early Learning Academy

ABCmouse Home Access for Libraries includes more than 10,000 learning activities across all core academic subjects that can be used by several children in the same household—all at the same time.

Academic Search Elite

More than 6,400 scholarly journals, including full text for nearly 5,700 peer-reviewed titles. Full-text articles to support research in science, engineering, physics, technology, religion, and philosophy. Includes access to videos from the Associated Press (AP).

Agricola

Contains records from the USDA’s National Agriculture Library and provides millions of citations relating to the field of agriculture.

Alt HealthWatch

Alt Healthwatch is a full-text alternative health research database focused on complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness.

Ancestry Library: In-House Only

Genealogy database. Works best in Chrome. Available inside the library, via the library computers or your own laptop or device. 

AtoZ Databases: Find People, Businesses and More

Databases include 30 million business and executive profiles and 220 million residents. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more! 

AtoZ Databases: Search Jobs, Businesses and People (en Español)

Spanish version of this database, which includes 2.3 million job listings, 30 millions business and executive profiles, 1.1 million healthcare professionals, and much more!

Auto Repair Source

Offers a wealth of information to help you diagnose, repair, and maintain cars and vehicles. Includes service and repair procedures, diagrams, recall information, specifications, labor estimates, and parts pricing.

Biography Reference Center

Provides thousands of reliable full-text biographies. Users can locate biographies by keyword, subject, occupation, activity, nationality, gender, birthplace and more. Includes ebooks as well as articles.

Biography Reference eBooks

A companion to the Biography Reference Source database, this encompasses a rich selection of biographic titles, covering popular and important figures in business, film, history, music, politics, sports and more.

BlueCareer

Resource center with information about 100+ skilled trades, for those seeking to explore a career in these areas. The platform also supports local employers looking for talent or seeking insights into the labor market.

Business Source Elite

Full-text articles to support research in accounting, finance, economics, marketing, management, and operations management. Includes access to video from the Associated Press (AP). Some articles are peer-reviewed.

Chicago Community Collection

Search Chicago Metro news sources. This extensive collection is available in the library and remotely with your library card on an easy-to-use mobile responsive interface. Includes easy citation tools, article sharing and email capability for your convenience.

Chicago Daily News Historical Archive

Research Chicago history through the Chicago Daily News Historical Archive Collection with coverage from 1875-1978. Primary source information to examine events, issues and daily life in the context of the historical period, featuring archived full newspaper pages.

Chicago Sun Times Collection

Research Chicago history through the Chicago Sun-Times Historical and Current Collection with coverage from 1929 through current. Study trends, issues, events, advertisements, companies and more through historical and current full newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online.

Chicago Tribune

Comprehensive coverage back to 1985 is available for the Chicago Tribune newspaper. This resource also includes Tribune online articles and blog posts.

Chilton Library

Authoritative repair information covering vehicles of the past 30 years. Get the helpful instructions and diagrams that Chilton guides have always provided.

Consumer Health Complete

Medical information for patients in several languages.

Consumer Reports

Get full product reviews and articles from Consumer Reports Magazine and Buying Guide at no charge.

Daily Herald Collection: Suburban Chicago News Source

Local news, events and people from the northwest suburbs and Chicago area. Search current and archived Daily Herald issues (from 1995 to the present) with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. (From Newsbank) 

Daily Southtown Collection

Explore Chicago area history through local news, events and people with the Daily Southtown Collection. Search current and archived issues (2004 to current day)  with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online.

eBook Business Collection

Equip students and faculty with access to thousands of e-books dedicated to the study of business.

eBook Collection: Non-fiction

Designed for public libraries, thousands of books cover core subject areas as well as information on careers, health, sports, adventure, technology, life skills and more.

eBook Cricket Media Collection

Build strong literacy skills in students from pre-K to 8th grade by offering digital access to award-winning, short-form fiction and nonfiction titles.

eBook Diversity and Ethnic Studies

This groundbreaking collection includes over 6,000 high-quality e-books on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

eBook Grades 6-8

This e-book collection supports a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools.

eBook High School Collection

Give students, educators, and administrators on-the-go access to popular e-books. This robust collection includes a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials.

eBook History Collection

A companion to the History Reference Source database, this contains a rich selection of historical titles, covering global topics from the ancient world through today.

eBook K-5 Collection

This e-book collection supports a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools.

eBook Literary Reference

Contains a broad range of literary-related subjects with selections including literary criticism, study guides, and classics such as Emma, Dracula, and Frankenstein.

eBook MAS Reference

This encompasses a rich selection of titles covering a broad range of general reference subjects, including biography, careers, language arts, literature, government, math, science, current events, and social-emotional health.

eBook Science Reference

Resource includes a rich selection of titles covering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

ERIC (Education Resources Information Center)

ERIC provides full-text articles to support research in curriculum instruction, administration, policy, funding and related social issues.

Ethnic Diversity Source

Provides articles and ebooks covering the culture, traditions, social treatment and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America

Fold3 by Ancestry

Provides convenient access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. 

Funk and Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia

Provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.

Health Source: Consumer Edition

This resource covers a wide variety of subjects, including information on specific diseases as well as overall health topics.

Health Source: Nursing & Academic Edition

This resource covers nursing and allied health topics, including pediatric nursing, critical care, mental health, nursing management, medical law and more from professional journals.

Heritage Hub

Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. (Newsbank)

Heritage Quest Online

A genealogy and local history collection with access to the federal census 1790-1930, Revolutionary War files, Freedman's Bank Records, and more.

History Reference Source

Full-text articles to support research in history and genealogy and lesson plans to support student learning.

Hobbies and Crafts Source

Find hobby and craft magazines, hobby profiles, recipes, and videos -- of all types of crafts and indoor recreation. Also, some hobby and craft-related ebooks are available here.

Home Improvement Source

This database provides detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of do-it-yourself home improvement and repair projects.Some related ebooks are available here.

Learning Express Library

Practice exams for tests and licensing for the ACT, SAT, ASVAB, GED, CDL, GRE and more. Online classes to improve skills in math, writing and other vital subjects. New technology classes vary from basic to advanced.

Legal Forms (from Gale)

Legal forms and contracts.

Legal Information Source (from Ebsco)

Users can search legal forms and informational guides by popular subject areas, including accident, bankruptcy, divorce, personal injury and more. Federal and state forms are available.

LGBTQ+ Source

This database provides scholarly and popular LGBTQ+ publications in full text, plus historically important primary sources, including monographs, magazines, newspapers and videos.

Library and Information Science Source

A full-text database for studies in library and information science. It includes a collection of 322 active full-text journals.

LinkedIN Learning

LinkedIn Learning offers 16,000 courses in 7 languages. Topics include business, technology, creative skills and personal enrichment, and are taught by industry experts. (Please note: only available to Alsip-Merrionette Park Library cardholders, Library card barcode must begin with 2114500.)  App also available from your app store.

Literary Reference Source

Information on literature and authors. Novels, short stories, poems, plot summaries and synopses, and literary criticism. Research guides, lesson plans, and citation tools support student learning.

LOTE4Kids

LOTE4Kids was developed for libraries and schools to grow their World Language picture book collections, to help engage culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) families and support kids learning a language. Enjoy!

Magazines: MasterFILE Complete

For all areas of study: articles from more than 1600 magazines and journals, some going back 30 years. Also provides primary sources, photos, maps and flags.

Mango Languages (and ESL Classes)

Mango for libraries offers over 70 world language courses, including ESL classes that are presented in 20 different mother tongues. Available as an app for iOS or Android, or as a website on your computer. Set up an account and start learning today!

MAS Complete

Provides coverage of popular high school magazines and reference books. Wide range of subjects offered including art, history, sports and music.

MasterFILE Reference eBook Subscription

This encompasses a rich selection of titles covering a broad range of general reference subjects, including biography, careers, language arts, literature, government, math, science, current events, and social-emotional health. (Click on topics to include them in your search.)

Middle Search Plus

Contains full text for popular middle school magazines, full-text biographies and historical essays, primary source documents, reference books, and a vast image collection.

Newspaper Source Plus

Full-text newspaper articles and television and radio transcripts. Includes the Associated Press (AP), CNN Wire, PR Wire, UPI (United Press International), Xinhua, The Chicago Citizen, and more.

Northstar Digital Literacy

Learn about your computer, Microsoft Word and Excel, career searches, telehealth and more! This helpful resource is funded by a grant from AgeOptions.

NoveList

Recommendations of fiction books and authors for all ages.

Novelist K-8

Information on children's books and authors. 

Points of View Reference Source

Provides various viewpoints on current issues.

Primary Search

 Contains full text for popular children's magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedic entries, and a vast image collection.

ProQuest Historical Newspapers: U.S. Major Dailies

Contains issues of the Chicago Tribune (1849 - current), the Los Angeles Times  (1881 - current), the New York Times  (1851 - current), the Wall Street Journal  (1889 - current), and the Washington Post  (1877 - current).

Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection

Covers a broad range of subjects in the fields of psychology, behavioral sciences and related disciplines.

Public Records Database

New homeowners, businesses, foreclosures, bankruptcies and additional public records for Cook county and other areas of IL. Not available via mobile device.

Regional Business News

Business and trade journals from all over the U.S. and the world.

Science Reference Source

Reference books and articles on all areas of science.

Small Business Source

Ths resource offers articles on a wide variety of small business topics, and includes business videos, case studies, help and advice, a start-up kit and tips for writing business plans

Small Engine Repair Source

This database offers assistance in providing routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service) as well as extensive repairs (engine and transmission disassembly) and allows users to search by product type, brand, model/engine type, specific area of model/engine type and model numbers.

Storykin

Storykin is an online learning platform that guides aspiring writers through the process of creating their own work. Whether you’ve always dreamed of writing a novel or simply want to explore creative writing, Storykin provides structured lessons that help you develop your skills step by step.

Tutor.com

Get free one-on-one live homework help with your Alsip-Merrionette Park Library card. Available every day, noon to midnight (CST). Also has an app for iOS and Android.