Research Databases


Business Resources
Job Help Resources

Explora
Articles from journals, books, and magazines covering current events and more


Gale eBooks
Reference book articles on business, history, science, humanities, and more


Gale Directory Library
Directories on companies, publishers, associations, and more


For Students

Academic Search Premier
Articles from academic journals, newspapers, reference books, and magazines covering numerous subjects including social science, education, psychology, and more

Brainfuse HelpNow
Online homework help for students in grades K-12 and college intro classes. Tutors are available from 3:00 - 10:00 p.m. Writing Lab, Homework Question Center, and Skills Building also available.

Britannica Online
Encyclopedia Britannica articles

Explora
Articles from journals, books, and magazines covering current events and more

Gale eBooks
Reference book articles on business, history, science, humanities, and more

History Reference Center
U.S. and world history

Learning Express Library
Online test prep and practice exams for the ACT, SAT, GMAT, professional tests, and more. Also includes online computer tutorials, U.S. citizenship preparation, and more.

Literary Reference Center Plus
Biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of writers and their works

MasterFILE Complete
Articles from newspapers, reference books, and magazines covering current events and more

Points of View Reference Center
Pro and con viewpoints on timely and controversial social issues

Primary Search
Designed for elementary school students, articles from reference books and magazines covering subjects such as history, current events, science, sports, and more

Science Reference Center
Earth science, life science, chemistry, physics, science experiment ideas, and more


Business and Investing

Business Source Premier
Business research and articles covering a variety of business disciplines

Data Axle Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA)
Data on millions of U.S. businesses and residents, which can be sorted by business size, geography, and type of business

Gale Directory Library
Directories on companies, publishers, associations, and more

Morningstar
Investment information on mutual funds, stocks, and exchange traded funds

Public Records (In library use)
Public Records (Use from home)
Records on new homeowners, new businesses, mortgages, bankruptcies, and foreclosures in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties

Weiss Financial Ratings
Independent, unbiased financial strength ratings of banks, credit unions, insurance companies, Medicare and investment options.


Careers and Jobs

Brainfuse JobNow
Online help with job coaching, interviewing, and resumes. Upload your resume to receive expert feedback. Assistants are available online from 3:00-10:00 p.m.

Data Axle Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA)
Research companies and enhance your job search.

LinkedIn Learning (formerly lynda.com)
Video tutorials on tech and business skills, including graphic and web design, business and career skills, photography, software, and more.


Consumer Information

Auto Repair Source
Service and repair information for cars and vehicles

Consumer Reports
Product ratings and reviews, recommendations, and buying advice

Consumers' Checkbook
Ratings on local businesses and services in the Chicagoland area


Genealogy

Ancestry Library (In library use only)
Research genealogy and local history through census data, the American Genealogical Biographical Index, and more.

FamilySearch (In library use only)
Bloomingdale Public Library is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library. Using the library's computers or Wi-Fi, you can access millions of locked FamilySearch digital records that are only available in a Family History Center or Affiliate Library. Free personal account is required and locked records are only accessible for in-library use.

Fold3
Military records, including stories, photos, and personal documents dating from the Revolutionary War through recent conflicts

Heritage Quest
Research genealogy through census data, family and local histories, and articles.

MyHeritage Library Edition (formerly World Vital Records)
Research genealogy through over half a billion names and records.


Health and Wellness

Consumer Health Complete
Health information on diseases, fitness, nutrition, and mental health

Salem Health
Reference book articles on health and wellness


Law

Legal Information Reference Center
Legal guides for business and personal use, including wills, divorce, landlord/tenant, and more

Legal Forms
- Illinois Legal Aid Online - The Form Library has court forms, legal documents, and letters for many kinds of legal problems. Use their Easy Form programs to help you create the forms you need. You can also download blank forms and fill them out on a computer or by hand.
- Illinois Department of Health Advance Directives - Forms for living wills, Power of Attorney, and more
- Illinois Courts - Approved Standardized Statewide Forms - Forms for divorce, name change, eviction, and more

DuPage County Law Library
Find information on representing yourself, divorce, appeals, and expungement. Access online legal research tools WestLaw Next and Lexis Advance. A librarian is also available to assist litigants.


Literature and Reading

BookBrowse
Biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of writers and their works

Literary Reference Center Plus
Biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of writers and their works

NoveList Plus
Discover new authors and books, author read-alikes, book discussion guides, and more.

NoveList K-8 Plus
For readers in grades K-8, discover new authors and books, booklists, book discussion guides, and more.

TeenBookCloud
Online eBooks and read-along chapter books, YA novels, classic literature, graphic novels, educational videos, and audiobooks for middle school and high school students


Magazines and Newspapers

Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times full-text newspaper articles from 1986-Present. For full newspaper with images, select the Image Format (available from 2018-Present).

Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune full-text newspaper articles from 1996-Present

Chicago Community Collection
Chicago suburb full-text newspaper articles. Includes Bloomingdale Press from 2009-2013 and Carol Stream Suburban Life from 2009-Present.

Daily Herald
Daily Herald full-text newspaper articles from 1997-Present

Daily Herald
Daily Herald full-text newspaper articles from 1995-Present. For full newspaper with images, select the Image Format (available from 2021-Present).

Academic Search Premier
Articles from academic journals, newspapers, reference books, and magazines covering numerous subjects including social science, education, psychology, and more

Explora
Articles from journals, books, and magazines covering current events and more

Global Newsstream
Newspaper articles for international, national, and regional papers including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal

Historical Newspaper: Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune historical articles from 1849 onward

MasterFILE Complete
Articles from newspapers, reference books, and magazines covering current events and more


Online Learning and Classes

Brainfuse HelpNow
Online homework help for students in grades K-12 and college intro classes. Tutors are available from 3:00 - 10:00 p.m. Writing Lab, Homework Question Center, and Skills Building also available.

CreativeBug
Thousands of award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Recommended for DIYers, crafters, and makers.

Gale Courses
Online courses for business professionals, teachers, health care workers, and lifelong learners. The six week courses are taught by college instructors and experts in the field.

Hobbies and Crafts Source
How-to instructions and creative ideas from leading hobby and craft magazines

Learning Express Library
Online test prep and practice exams for the ACT, SAT, GMAT, professional tests, and more. Also includes online computer tutorials, U.S. citizenship preparation, and more.

LinkedIn Learning (formerly lynda.com)
Video tutorials on tech and business skills, including graphic and web design, business and career skills, photography, software, and more.

Pronunciator
Learn a new language. English language learners can also learn using non-English languages.

ProCitizen
Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Test with videos, drills, and quizzes. Covers the civics, reading, and writing portions of the exam


WorldCat - Worldwide Library Catalog

WorldCat Discovery
Search the worldwide library catalog for items not owned in our system. Interlibrary loan service (ILL)