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	African American Song ABMS Directory of Board Certified Medical Specialties Biographical and professional information on board certified physicians in 50 specialties and 100 plus subspecialties. Includes jazz, blues, gospel and other forms of African American musical expression. Listen to the music through headphones at the library or through headphones or speakers on your home computer. 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 Time, Newsweek, Money, Sports Illustrated, Entertainment Weekly, People Weekly 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 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. Classical Music Library Includes tens of thousands of licensed recordings.  Listen to the music through headphones at the library or through headphones or speakers on your home computer. Cobblestone Online Username: DPPL Password: 60016 Full-text articles from 25 years of Cobblestone magazines.  Search by keyword, subject area, time period or theme. For preschool – upper elementary. Username: DPPL Password: 60016 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 the present.

	Encyclopedia Americana Grolier Online Online version of the print encyclopedia, updated quarterly. eLibrary Resources from different media types including magazines, newspapers, reference books, TV and radio transcripts, pictures, and maps. 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.

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

	General OneFile Gale Millions of full-text newspaper and periodical articles on topics of general interest. Also includes articles from academic journals.  Updated daily. 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.

	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.

	JAMA Journal of the American Medical Association Full-text content from 1998 to the present. In library use only. See a librarian for full access to this online resource.

	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. Learning Express Library Online practice tests for ACT, SAT, GED, TOEFL, GMAT, Postal Worker (473), Nursing School Entrance Exams and more. Literature Resource Center Traditional literary reference works, critical information on authors and their works, current journal articles, and additional resources.

	Marshall Cavendish Digital Information on science, geography, world cultures and social studies for junior high and beyond. Five unique areas: Explorers and Exploration, Ancient Civilizations, Earth and Space Science, the Middle Ages, and Open for Debate. 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.

	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 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. Nueva Enciclopedia Cumbre en Linea Grolier Online Enciclopedia ilustrada en español contiene mas de 15,000 artículos. (Illustrated Spanish-language encyclopedia contains over 15,000 articles.)

	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.

	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.

	SILC (Statewide Illinois Library Catalog) Catalog of materials in Illinois libraries. Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries Features several genres of music, including American folk, bluegrass, country, jazz and blues. Listen to the music through headphones at the library or through headphones or speakers on your home computer. SRDS Media Solutions Online access to several SRDS publications. In library use only. See a librarian for full access to this online resource. Student Resource Center - Silver Gale Full-text coverage of over 860 magazines, primary documents, photographs, and illustrations.

	Tell Me More Build vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Dutch. Includes 2,000 lesson hours per language.  Use with Internet Explorer. Thomson Gale LegalForms (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. TumbleBook Library A collection of animated, talking picture books, puzzles and games. Includes books in Spanish and French.