Web Resources by Subject
Web Resources are available from home unless otherwise noted.
Chicagoland Newspapers 
Click here to use
Includes full-text of the Chicago Tribune (1985 to current) and the Daily Herald (1995 to current), as well as a number of other Illinois newspapers.
Article First
Article First is an index of items listed on the table of contents pages of journals.
Business and Company Resource Center
Business and Company Resource Center provides access to a wide variety of global business information including competitive intelligence, career and investment opportunities, business rankings, company histories and much more.
Informe
Informe is the first reference database to provide indexing, full text, and images of the most popular Hispanic magazines. It also includes full text pamphlets on a variety of topics, such as health care.
Infotrac Onefile
A periodical database with access to more than 9,200 journal, magazine and newspaper titles, many full-text. Includes full-text access to the New York Times from 1995 to present.
LexisNexis Library Express Click Here to use at home
Access over 1,000 national, regional and international news publications, information on over 44 million U.S. and international companies, legal information including case law, statues and regulations, and biographical information. (Access outside Library excludes Legal infomation.)
Literature Resource Center
Find up-to-date biographical information, overviews, full-text literary criticism and reviews on nearly 130,000 writers in all disciplines, from all time periods and from around the world.
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
This full-text resource covers today’s hottest social issues, from Terrorism to Endangered Species, Stem Cell Research to Gun Control.
WilsonSelectPlus Click here to use at home
Full text articles in science, humanities, education and business.
Chicago Tribune, Historical Click here to use at home
Search full text articles from the Chicago Tribune from 1849 through 1986.World News Digest Click here to use at home
Provides access to current and historical news articles.
Movie eBook Collection
Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7.
Music eBook Collection
Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7.
Chicagoland Travel/Calendar of Events
Internet Movie Database Books and Authors
Explore the latest genre fiction, essential non-fiction and the authors behind the titles.
Literature Resource Center
Literature Resource Center is the world's most current, comprehensive, and reliable online literature database.
Illinois Catalog Click here to use at home
Search for materials in Illinois libraries.
MyMediaMall
Download audiobooks, ebooks or videos to your computer and/or transfer them to a portable device.
NetLibrary Click here to use at home
Access Cliff’s Notes, The Idiot’s Guide series and a collection of reference works and classic titles. These ebooks can be read while you are online, but cannot be downloaded to any type of handheld reader or CD.
Novelist Plus
A reader’s advisory tool for all ages that helps readers find new books based on books they’ve read or topics in which they are interested.
Novelist K-8 Plus
Enter a title or author you like, or describe a book you would like to read, and NoveList finds books for you.
Click here to use at home A catalog of books and other materials in libraries worldwide.
A database of detailed company and industry news and information, including full-text periodical articles.
Business eBook Collection
Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7.
LexisNexis Library Express Click Here to use at home
Access over 1,000 national, regional and international news publications, information on over 44 million U.S. and international companies, legal information including case law, statues and regulations, and biographical information. (Access outside Library excludes Legal infomation.)
Morningstar Investment Research Center Click here to use at home
Provides access to information on stocks and mutual funds for potential investors and researchers.
NetAdvantage
A comprehensive source of business and investment information, offering on-line access to popular Standard & Poor's research products such as Stock Reports, Corporation Records, The Register of Corporations, Directors and Executives, The Outlook, Mutual Fund Reports, and Bond Reports
Plunkett Research Online Click here to use at home
Company profiles and comprehensive information on industry trends and statistics for over 30 key industries. Includes a special section for job seekers.
Public-Record.com 
use only in library
ReferenceUSA
Search for businesses, as well as residential listings. Users can locate businesses by a number of criteria, including geographic details, company size and revenue.
Stat-USA use only in library
Stat-USA, a service of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is a single point of access to authoritative business, trade, and economic information from across the Federal Government.
Ward's Business Directory of U.S. Private and Public Companies
Ward's lists basic information on more than 112,000 companies, 90% of which are private. Great for finding company contacts and generating lists.
Adult Career Center (Live Tutor)
MPPL offers help from real, live tutors via our Web site or from the Library’s in-house computers -- Free!
Career Transitions Click here to use at home
Career Transitions is an online career guidance center that walks users through the job-search process from beginning to end. It brings together all the tools needed to explore and take the leap to a new career. Career Transitions employs a step-by-step approach to help people: 1) explore new career possibilities; 2) assess their interests and experience; 3) identify ways to improve their prospects, including networking and education; 4) prepare for a job search; and 5) search and apply for jobs.
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center Click here to use at home
Provides detailed profiles of more than 3,300 jobs and 94 industries, invaluable advice on career skills, more than 48,000 resource entries, and much more!
Learning Express Library
Take practice tests in a variety of subject areas, including ACT, GED, Civil Service and Citizenship exams. Learn computer skills and job interview techniques.
Plunkett Research Online Click here to use at home
Company profiles and comprehensive information on industry trends and statistics for over 30 key industries. Includes a special section for job seekers.
Jobs and Career Development Research GuidesCommunity Organizations and Clubs in Mount Prospect
Lists clubs and organizations located primarily in Mount Prospect.
Mount Prospect Community Information
Chicagoland Travel/Calendar of Events
Digital Past Auto Repair Reference Center Click here to use at home
Printable car repair information and diagrams.
Infotrac Onefile
A periodical database with access to more than 9,200 journal, magazine and newspaper titles, many full-text. Includes full-text access to the New York Times from 1995 to present.
Preschool and Child Care Directory
A listing of some of Mount Prospect's preschools, child care centers, and home day care providers, compiled by the Mount Prospect Public Library.
Small Engine Repair Reference Center
This database has repair information for lawnmowers, water craft, ATVs, motorcycles, tractors, snowmobiles and more.
Career Transitions
Career Transitions is an online career guidance center that walks users through the job-search process from beginning to end. This is a great service for students because it helps give direction to career paths based on interests.
Colleges eBook Collection
This database contains full text of the College Blue Book and Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans.
ERIC Click here to use at home
Includes access to journal articles and reports in education.
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center Click here to use at home
Ferguson’s not only provides detailed profiles of more than 3,300 jobs and 94 industries but also contains a searchable database of 55,000 scholarships, awards, and internships.
Learning Express Library Click here to use at home
College bound students can study here for ACT, AP, CLEP, CUNY Skills Assessment, PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, THEA, and TOEFL. Also includes computer skills tutorials and skills improvement tutorials for specific grade levels.
Mango Languages
Mango Languages is a FREE online language-learning system teaching actual conversation skills for a wide variety of languages. Languages include: Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, French, Japanese, English for Spanish and Polish speakers and many more.
FAFSA: Federal Student Aid Information, contacts, instructions and forms for federal student financial aid.
Ancestry Library Edition Library access only
A genealogy resource including census, vital, church, court and immigration records.
Chicagoland Newspapers Click here to use
Includes full-text of the Chicago Tribune (1985 to current) and the Daily Herald (1995 to current), as well as a number of other Illinois newspapers.
Chicago Tribune, Historical Click here to use at home
HeritageQuest Online Click here to use at home
Search for genealogy data across a variety of databases, including census records, Revolutionary War documents, full-text books and articles, and Freedman's Bank.
Additional Genealogy ResourcesFirstSearch Click here to use at home
A collection of electronic databases, including WorldCat, the world's largest bibliographic database with over 40 million records.
Infotrac Onefile
A periodical database with access to more than 9,200 journal, magazine and newspaper titles, many full-text. Includes full-text access to the New York Times from 1995 to present.
Issues and Controversies
Provides detailed articles about issues in today’s headlines, arranged by topic. Useful for debates and reports on current events and issues.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7.
Grolier Online Click here to use at home
Marshall Cavendish Digital
Comprehensive encyclopedias about dinosaurs, the universe, mammals, life sciences, and mythology.
World Book Online Reference Center
Includes encyclopedia articles, maps, timelines and multimedia content. Also available in Spanish.
CIA World Factbook GPO Monthly Catalog Click here to use at home
An index to U.S. Government publications.
Public-Record.com Library access only
Provides access to foreclosures, bankruptcies, new businesses and new homeowners in the Chicago area and beyond.
Stat-USA Library access only
Stat-USA, a service of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is a single point of access to authoritative business, trade, and economic information from across the Federal Government
Elected Officials for Mount Prospect Area
Additional Government and Legal Information Health and Medicine eBook Collection
Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7.
Medline Click here to use at home
Provides access to journal articles in all areas of medicine, including dentistry and nursing, including links to some full-text articles.
Salem Health Click here to use at home
Provides access to Magill's Medical Guide, including information about diseases, disorders, treatments, procedures, specialties, anatomy, biology, and issues.
Health Learning Center
Search for information on consumer health topics, including information on diseases, treatments, nutrition, etc, by clicking on the "Virtual Library" link and entering your zip code
Medline Plus
Health information from the National Library of Medicine.
WebMD Chicago Tribune, Historical Click here to use at home
History eBook Collection
Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7.
Salem History
Includes historical information, primary source documents, biographies and information about 20th century decades.
Digital Past Legal eBook Collection
Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7.
Legal Forms
Thousands of legal forms available with more forms being added daily. Official, State Specific, Federal, Business, Personal, Real Estate and General forms covering hundreds of legal subjects and issues.
LexisNexis Library Express Click Here to use at home
Access over 1,000 national, regional and international news publications, information on over 44 million U.S. and international companies, legal information including case law, statues and regulations, and biographical information. (Access outside Library excludes Legal infomation.)
Westlaw Available in library on Government Documents and Business computers only
Includes access to Illinois legal materials, including statutes, administrative law, and case law, as well as access to selected federal and 7th circuit materials. Please ask for assistance at the Reference Desk to access Westlaw.
Lawyer LocatorNew Book of Popular Science Click here to use at home
Salem Science
Salem Science presents two online versions of their print resources, The Solar System and The Encyclopedia of Global Warming.
Science eBook Collection
Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7.
Science Online
Presents a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments.
Smithsonian Encyclopedia: Science & Technology
