Web Resources by Title
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Amazing Animals of the World 
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Online database for kids in grade 2 and up containing information about 1,200 animals.
America the Beautiful use at home use in library
Online version of the popular print series which provides authoritative information on US. States and Territories. Also includes information on the 43 presidents, and major Native American tribes.
Ancestry Library Edition use in library
1300 to present
A genealogy resource including census, vital, church, court and immigration records.
Antiques Research (P4A) use at home use in library
Contains current detailed descriptive and pricing information on antiques, many collectibles, fine art and historic Americana sold at regional auctions throughout the United States.
Auto Repair Reference Center (Ebsco) use at home use in library
1952 to present
Includes printable automotive repair information and diagrams for most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles.
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Business and Company Resource Center (Infotrac) use at home use in library
1980 to present
A database of detailed company and industry news and information, including full-text periodical articles.
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Chicago Tribune (Proquest) use at home use in library
1985 to present
Includes full-text of the Chicago Tribune from 1985 to present.
Chicago Tribune, Historical (Proquest) use in library
1849 to 1985
Offers full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue.
Community Organizations and Clubs in Mount Prospect use at home use in library
Lists clubs and organizations located primarily in Mount Prospect. Maintained by Mount Prospect Public Library staff.
CQ Researcher use at home use in library
1991 to present
Includes 44 detailed reports per year about current events and trends in the news, useful for research papers and debate topics.
CQ Weekly use at home use in library
1983 to present
CQ Weekly provides non-partisan news and analysis of the U.S. Congress.
Curriculum Resource Center: Junior Edition use at home use in library
This electronic library of curriculum-related handouts provides access to a broad selection of visual content, including maps, science diagrams, science experiments, historical images, historical timelines, and other handouts, all of which can be saved in a password-protected folder, emailed, or printed and used for worksheets, overheads, and testing.
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ERIC (FirstSearch) use at home use in library
1996 to present
Includes access to journal articles and reports in education.
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Facts.com use at home use in library
Includes access to World News Digest, World News Special Features, Reuters News, Issues and Controversies, Today's Science, World Almanac Reference Database, and World Almanac Encyclopedia.
FAFSA: Federal Student Aid use at home use in library
Information, contacts, instructions and forms for federal student financial aid.
FirstSearch use at home use in library
A collection of electronic databases, including WorldCat, the world's largest bibliographic database with over 40 million records. FirstSearch Title List
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Gale Virtual Reference Library use at home use in library
Search more than 330 full text reference sources on a wide range of topics.
Business eBook Collection use at home use in library
Searches business plans, company and industry information, management, finance, national and international economics, and small business information.
College and Scholarship eBook Collection use at home use in library
Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans and the College Blue Book.
Health and Medicine eBook Collection use at home use in library
Includes a collection of health and medicine related encyclopedias.
History eBook Collection use at home use in library
Includes a variety of history related encyclopedias, including world history and specific eras of U.S. history.
Law eBook Collection use at home use in library
Includes West's Encyclopedia of American Law as well as other government and law related resources.
Movie eBook Collection use at home use in library
Includes History of American Cinema, International Directory of Films and Filmmakers, and Videohound Golden Movie Retriever.
Music eBook Collection use at home use in library
Includes Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Popular Musicians Since 1990.
Religion eBook Collection use at home use in library
Includes the Encylopedia of religion, as well as other religious encyclopedias.
Science eBook Collection use at home use in library
Includes a variety of science encyclopedias.
Youth eBook Collection use at home use in library
Includes encyclopedias on a wide range for topics for youth.
GPO Monthly Catalog (FirstSearch) use at home use in library
1976 to present
An index to U.S. Government publications.
Grolier Online use at home use in library
Includes access to the New Book of Popular Science, Amazing Animals of the World, America the Beautiful, and Lands and People online.
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Health and Wellness Resource Center (Infotrac) use at home use in library
1980 to present
Includes periodicals, encyclopedia entries, pamphlets, drug information, web links and multimedia related on a wide range of health issues.
Health Learning Center use at home use in library
Offered by Northwestern Memorial Hospital. 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
HeritageQuest Online (Proquest) use at home use in library
Search for genealogy data across a variety of databases, including census records, Revolutionary War documents, full-text books and articles, and Freedman's Bank.
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Illinois Catalog (FirstSearch) use at home use in library
Search for materials in Illinois libraries.
Illinois Newsstand (Proquest) use at home use in library
Includes full-text of the Chicago Sun-Times (1985 to current) and the Daily Herald (1997 to current), as well as a number of other Illinois newspapers.
Illinois Newsstand Title List »Chicago Defender; Chicago, Ill.
Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Ill. Full Text: 1996 - current
Chicago Tribune (pre-1997 Fulltext); Chicago, Ill. Full Text: 1985 - 1996
The Daily Chronicle; DeKalb, Ill. Full Text: 1992 - 1997
Daily Herald; Arlington Heights, Ill. Full Text: 1997 - current
Illinois Business Review; Champaign Full Text: 1987 - 1996
Journal Star; Peoria, Ill. Full Text: 1991 - current
News Gazette; Champaign, Ill. Full Text: 2000 - current
News Sun; Waukegan, Ill. Full Text: 1991 - 1997
Pantagraph; Bloomington, Ill. Full Text: 1990 - current
Quincy Herald - Whig; Quincy, Ill. Full Text: 1991 - 1997
State Journal Register; Springfield, Ill. Full Text: 1993 - current
Infotrac Onefile (Thompson Gale) use at home use in library
1980 to present
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. Infotrac Title List
Issues and Controversies (FACTS.com) use at home use in library
1995 to present
Provides detailed articles about issues in today’s headlines, arranged by topic. Useful for debates and reports on current events and issues.
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Kids InfoBits use at home use in library
Find articles about geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
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Lands and People Online use at home use in library
Online encyclopedia of countries, cultures and geography. Other features include a global news desk, electronic atlas, almanac and a section of games, puzzles and brainteasers.
Learning Express Library use at home use in library
Take practice tests in a variety of subject areas, including ACT, GED, Civil Service and Citizenship exams. Also includes school skills improvement tutorials for specific grade levels.
Literature Resource Center (Infotrac) use at home use in library
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.
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Medline (FirstSearch) use at home use in library
1965 to present
Provides access to journal articles in all areas of medicine, including dentistry and nursing, including links to some full-text articles.
Morningstar Investment Research Center use in library
Provides access to information on stocks and mutual funds for potential investors and researchers.
Mount Prospect Community Organizations and Clubs use at home use in library
Lists clubs and organizations located primarily in Mount Prospect. Maintained by Mount Prospect Public Library staff.
MyMediaMall use at home use in library
Download audio books, ebooks, and video.
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NetAdvantage (Standard and Poor's) use at home use in library
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.
NetLibrary use at home use in library
Downloadable ebooks.
New Book of Popular Science use at home use in library
Access to a broad range of topics in the sciences, mathematics and technology. Also includes science news, math and science games and activities, as well as SkyWatch, a weekly look at what is in the night sky.
Novelist use at home use in library
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 use at home use in library
Enter a title or author you like, or describe a book you would like to read, and NoveList finds books for you.
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Periodical Abstracts (FirstSearch) use at home use in library
1986 to present
Includes periodical abstracts from general and academic journals. Many articles are available full-text.
Preschool and Child Care Directory use at home use in library
A listing of some of Mount Prospect's preschools, child care centers, and home day care providers, compiled by the Mount Prospect Public Library.
Public-Record.com use in library
Provides access to foreclosures, bankruptcies, new businesses and new homeowners in the Chicago area and beyond.
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ReferenceUSA use at home use in library
Search for businesses, as well as residential listings. Users can locate businesses by a number of criteria, including geographic details, company size and revenue.
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SILC WorldCat (FirstSearch) use at home use in library
A catalog of books and other materials in libraries worldwide.
Stat-USA use 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.
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Today's Science (FACTS.com) use at home use in library
1992 to present
Includes articles written for students on a variety of science related issues.
Tumblebooks use at home use in library
1992 to present
Online animated, talking picture books, quizzes, and games.
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Westlaw Please use Government Documents computer.
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.
Wilson Select Plus (FirstSearch) use at home use in library
1994 to present
Access to full text journal articles in science, humanities, education and business.
World Almanac Encyclopedia (FACTS.com) use at home use in library
Includes the complete text of Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia.
World Almanac Reference Database (FACTS.com) use at home use in library
1999 to present
Features content from the World Almanac and Book of Facts.
World Book Online Reference Center use at home use in library
Includes encyclopedia articles, maps, timelines and multimedia content. Also available in Spanish.
World News Digest (FACTS.com) use at home use in library
1940 to present
Provides access to current and historical news articles.
WorldCat (FirstSearch) use at home use in library
A catalog of books and other materials in libraries worldwide.
