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	ABMS Directory of Board Certified Medical Specialties Biographical and professional information on board certified physicians in 50 specialties and 100 plus subspecialties. In library use only. A to Z Maps Online Over 5,000 maps in a variety of formats that can be printed, modified and downloaded. Includes games and puzzles. A to Z The USA Detailed information and histories of the 50 states and 5 territories. Includes maps, flags, photos and more. Adult Learning Center - from HelpNow Live one-on-one coaching to improve your computer skills on MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Also includes resumé writing assistance and practice tests for the GED and U.S. Citizenship Test. Alldata Automotive database covering vehicles from 1982 to the present. In library use only. America the Beautiful Grolier U.S. states and territories explored through essays, photographs, illustrations, maps, games, and more. America's News Magazines Access to current and past issues of popular magazines including Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report, Popular Science, Parenting and more. America's Obituaries and Death Notices A collection of newspaper obituaries and death notices from newspapers across the country. Ancestry® Library Edition Access to a large number of genealogical and historical databases. In library use only. Article First FirstSearch Index of articles (including full-text) in thousands of journals.

	Biography Resource Center Gale Biographical information on people from all walks of life. BookFLIX Explore a variety of classic video storybooks and related nonfiction eBooks in one of nine learning categories. Also includes Spanish titles and educational games.  For grades Pre-K – 3. Reviews, columns and recommended reading lists from Booklist Online magazine. Business and Company Resource Center Gale Company histories, investment research reports, in-depth financial data, and more.

	CCS Periodical Holdings List of periodicals held by CCS member libraries. NewsBank Full-text from 1986 to the present. NewsBank Full-text from 1985 to the present. Chicago Tribune Digital Microfilm The Chicago Tribune and the New York Times are now available on digital microfilm. Full image content is available beginning in 2008 (there is a 2-3 month lag before the newspapers appear). The content is browsable but not searchable. Chicago Tribune Historical Archive NewsBank Coverage of major stories from the 1920’s through 1984, front pages from 1900-1984. Obituaries and death notices from 1860-1984. Dates are irregular. Chicago Tribune (ProQuest Historical Newspapers) Full-text of the newspaper from 1849-1986. Chilton Library Gale Automotive repair information for do-it-yourself people. Consumer Reports Free access to ConsumerReports.org. Find ratings and recommendations on appliances, electronics, cars, travel and more. Consumers' Checkbook Consumer information for the home, cars, health, personal services and more. Includes Chicago Consumers' Checkbook. Contemporary Authors Gale Entries on over 100,000 authors with full-text articles. CQ Researcher Reporting and analysis on current topics as well as pro/con arguments on specific issues.  From Congressional Quarterly. Cross Searchable Databases Gale Search General Reference Center Gold, General OneFile, Student Resource Center, Opposing Viewpoints and Gale Virtual Reference Library at the same time.

	NewsBank Full-text from 1995 to the present. Daily Life Online Maps, illustrations, timelines, and more exploring everyday life throughout history. Des Plaines Public Library Magazine Holdings List of periodicals held by the Des Plaines Public Library. NewsBank Full-text from 1995 to 1/15/2009. No longer published.

	eLibrary Elementary Grades K-6 Information from magazines, newspapers, reference books, TV/Radio transcripts, pictures and maps. Search by keyword or topic. For grades K-6. Encyclopedia Americana Grolier Online Online version of the print encyclopedia, updated quarterly. Encyclopedia of Associations Gale Includes national, regional, state and local organizations in the U.S. ERIC FirstSearch Citations and full-text articles from journals and reports on education. Explorers & Exploration Information on explorers geared for junior high students and older.

	FirstSearch 13 databases, including ArticleFirst, ERIC, WorldCat, GPO, MEDLINE, and WorldAlmanac.

	Gale Legal Forms (Illinois) Gale Contains forms related to bankruptcy, divorce, real estate, wills, power of attorney, name changes, leases, and more.  Also includes an attorney directory and a dictionary of legal definitions. Gale PowerSearch Search General Reference Center Gold, General OneFile, and Gale Virtual Reference Library at the same time using PowerSearch. General Reference Center Gold Gale Full-text articles and citations from newspapers, periodicals, and reference books on topics of general interest. GPO FirstSearch Catalog of publications printed by the U.S. government from 1976 to the present. Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia Grolier Online Articles, pictures, maps, interactive atlas, timelines, dictionary, and thesaurus.

	HelpNow HelpNow - Powered by Brainfuse. FREE online homework help. HOURS: Monday – Sunday 3:00 PM – 11:55 PM (CST). Expert tutors, available from your library or home computer. All core subjects offered (grades 3-12): Math – including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry and Calculus; Science – including Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth Science; Social Studies; Writing assistance; English/language arts; Reading Assistance. Heritage Quest Online Census data, local histories, city directories, land and probate records, vital records, Periodical Source Index (PERSI), and more.

	iBistro An online catalog listing materials owned by Des Plaines and other public libraries in the north and northwest suburbs of Chicago. Illinet A consortium whose membership includes the libraries of each state-supported university, 25 private colleges and universities, five community colleges, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, and the Illinois State Library. Illinois Periodicals Online Full-text access to Illinois Country Living, Illinois Heritage, Illinois History, Illinois History Teacher, Illinois Issues, Outdoor Illinois and other Illinois-related periodicals. Investor Newsletters The library receives several investor newsletters. Many of these may be accessed online, but only while in the library. See a librarian for full access to these online resources.

	Kid InfoBits Gale Variety of encyclopedias, almanacs, and full-text popular children’s magazines organized in a way that is easy for younger students to search. All content is curriculum-related and age-appropriate.

	Lands and Peoples Grolier Online Encyclopedia articles and activities on geography and world cultures. LexisNexis Library Express Access to over 6,000 news, business, and legal sources. Legal sources only available at the library. Literature Resource Center Traditional literary reference works, critical information on authors and their works, current journal articles, and additional resources.

	Mango Languages Mango uses real-life situations and actual conversations to more effectively teach a new language. It includes instruction for 22 foreign languages and ESL (English as a Second Language) courses for speakers of 14 different languages. Medline FirstSearch Coverage of all areas of medicine.  Produced by the National Library of Medicine. Medline Plus Consumer health information from the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. Free Web site Morningstar.com Library Edition Stock and mutual fund research database for the individual investor. MyMediaMall Downloadable audiobooks, ebooks and videos. Available with your DPPL card. Play/view items on your computer or see the list of compatible devices. mp3 audiobooks will play on Apple iPods. Quick reference guide.

	The New Book of Knowledge Grolier Online Articles, current events, and fun activities. New Book of Popular Science Grolier Online Encyclopedia articles and activities on science and mathematics. New York Times Digital Microfilm The New York Times and the Chicago Tribune are now available on digital microfilm. Full image content is available beginning in 2008 (there is a 2-3 month lag before the newspapers appear). The content is browsable but not searchable. New York Times Historical Archive (1851-2004) New York Times digitized cover to cover from 1851-2004 (1987-present NYT available at www.nyt.com). NoveList Plus Helps you find new fiction and nonfiction books to read by searching favorite authors, titles, subjects, and genres. NoveList Plus K-8 Helps you find new fiction books to read by searching favorite authors, titles, subjects, and genres. For children in grades K-8.

	Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center Gale Viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to Web sites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles. Oxford English Dictionary Guide to the meaning, history and pronunciation of English words. OAIster OAIster A collection of digital images, including historical photographs of Des Plaines. Oxford Language Dictionaries Online NEW - Bilingual dictionaries and study materials for Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian and Chinese. Includes grammar lessons, sample business and personal letters, sample resumes, and audio pronunciation so you can hear how words sound.

	Public Records Contains public record data for new businesses, real estate transactions, home foreclosures and bankruptcies in Illinois.

	ReferenceUSA A directory of information on U.S. and Canadian companies, including new businesses. Also has residential listings and a physician/dentist directory. ReferenceUSA Health Care Information on 650,000 U.S. physicians and dentists.

	Salem Health Online Information on health topics – based on Magill's Medical Guide. Salem History Online Online version of print reference titles: Great Lives from History, Great Events from History and The Decades in America. SILC (Statewide Illinois Library Catalog) Catalog of materials in Illinois libraries. SRDS Media Solutions Online access to several SRDS publications. Includes Consumer Magazine Advertising Source, Direct Marketing Advertising Source, Newspaper Advertising Source, Radio Advertising Source, TV and Cable Source. In library use only. Student Resource Center - Silver Gale Full-text coverage of over 860 magazines, primary documents, photographs, and illustrations.

	TumbleBook Library A collection of animated, talking picture books, puzzles and games. Includes books in Spanish and French.

	Value Line Research Center The latest information on stocks, mutual funds, special situation stocks, options and convertible securities. Research reports from the various Value Line Survey publications may be viewed, printed and downloaded. Virtual Reference Library Gale Over 330 encyclopedias and specialized reference sources.  Search the entire collection or a particular subject area.

	Wall Street Journal ProQuest Full-text from 1984 to the present. Ward's Business Directory of U.S. Public and Private Companies-2008 Current company and industry information. World Book Encyclopedia Multimedia version of the print encyclopedia. World Book presenta Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos La Enciclopedia estudiantil hallazgos en línea es una enciclopedia de conocimientos generales. Contiene información sobre gente, lugares, objetos, acontecimientos e ideas. Aprovecha esta enciclopedia para investigar y divertirte. WorldAlmanac FirstSearch Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia and four almanacs. WorldCat FirstSearch Over 62 million library records in 400 languages.