Resource Name
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Description
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Library Access
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Remote Access w/Library Card
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 Academic OneFile
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A collection of full-text articles with extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, and other subjects. |
YES |
YES |
 America's Obituaries & Death Notices
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Online collection of newspaper obituaries and death notices from around the United States. Generously provided by the Bruce A. Michel Library Trust.
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YES
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YES
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 Ancestry Library Edition
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Online source of information for conducting genealogical and local history research.
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YES
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NA
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 Automotive Repair Information from Chilton |
Provides exclusive photographs, diagnostics, step-by-step repair procedures, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams and more |
YES |
YES |
 Biography and Genealogy Master Index
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Enables you to quickly determine which publication to consult for biographical information. You can choose the most convenient source or locate multiple sketches to compare and expand information furnished by a single listing. |
YES |
YES |
 Biography in Context |
This resource combines Gale biographies with related full-text articles from magazines and newspapers, thousands of images, and links to websites. |
YES |
YES |
 Current Biography
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Current Biography Illustrated has more than 15,000 full text biographies, more than 9,400 obituaries and more than 19,500 images from 1940 to the present
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YES
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YES
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 Booklist Online
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Booklist Online is both a free Web site and a subscription database. Find reviews for current books, audios, and videos.
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YES
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YES
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 Books in Print Online
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Database of book, audiobook, and video titles which also contains books out of print, bestseller database (over 100 years) and a database of author biographies.
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YES
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YES
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Resource Name
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Description
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Library Access
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Remote Access w/Library Card
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 Business and Company Resource Center |
Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information. |
YES |
YES |
 Chicago Consumers' Checkbook |
This resource evaluates the quality and prices of local service firms and stores, such as auto repair shops, plumbers, dentists, banks, and insurance companies. |
YES |
NO |
 Chicago Tribune (1985 - present)
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Full-text of the newspaper from 1985 - present.
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YES
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YES
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 Chicago Tribune Digital Microfilm via Proquest |
This resource provides full image content of the Chicago Tribune beginning in 2008. The content is not searchable, but is browsable. |
YES |
YES |
 Historical Chicago Tribune (1849 - 1987)
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Full-text of the newspaper from 1849-1987. The collection provides access to every page from every available issue.
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YES
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YES
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 Chicagoland Newspapers
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Chicago Sun-Times (1986-present), Daily Herald (1995-present), and Park Ridge Herald Advocate (1995-present) full text articles.
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YES
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YES
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 Children's Literature Database
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This database offers more than 1,400,000 records and more than 260,000 reviews of children's books--all full text searchable from 35 review sources.
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YES
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NA
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 Consumer Reports with Cars Best Deals Plus |
Expert product reviews and product ratings including cars
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YES
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YES
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 CQ Researcher
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Explores a single 'hot' issue in the news in depth each week as well as pro/con arguments.
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YES
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NA
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 Eric
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Journal articles and reports in education. Part of OCLC FirstSearch.
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YES
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YES
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Resource Name
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Description
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Library Access
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Remote Access w/Library Card
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 Fiction Connection |
Comprehensive readers’ advisory tool for fiction titles |
YES |
YES |
 Gale's General OneFile |
A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics.
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YES
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YES
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 Gale's Directory Library
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Contains a variety of electronic versions of print directories with company information, directories in print, and consultants. |
YES
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YES
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 Gale's Literary Index
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Master index to the major literature products published by Gale |
YES
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YES
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 Gale's Virtual Reference Library
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More than 200 full text reference sources including arts, biography, business, history, literature, medicine, and more. |
YES
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YES
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 General Reference Center Gold |
Find articles on current events, popular culture, business and industry trends, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more. |
YES |
YES |
 Global Issues in Context |
Offers international viewpoints on a broad spectrum of global issues, topics, and current events. |
YES |
YES |
 Grzimek's Animal Life |
This product uses the content from the encyclopedia to provide unequaled coverage on more than 4,000 species, and includes more than 11,000 images, videos, illustrations, and maps. |
YES |
YES |
 Health and Wellness Resource Center and Alternative Health |
Includes nearly 400 health/medical journals, hundreds of pamphlets, over 700 health-related videos. |
YES |
YES |
 Heritage Quest Online
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Census data, local histories, city directories, land and probate records, vital records, Periodical Source Index (PERSI), and more.
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YES
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YES
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 Illinet Online's I-Share Catalog
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Catalog of library holdings with over nine million titles and over 22 million pieces, from over 65 university and college libraries in IL.
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YES
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YES
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Resource Name
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Description
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Library Access
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Remote Access w/Library Card
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 Illinois LegalForms
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Thousands of legal forms for Illinois with more forms being added daily. Official, State Specific, Business, Personal, Real Estate and General forms covering hundreds of legal subjects and issues.
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YES
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YES
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 LearningExpress
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LearningExpress Library provides online practice tests and courses for academic or licensing tests you must pass. You'll get immediate scoring and complete answer explanations.You need to register. For remote use, please use your Park Ridge Library Card number as your username.
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YES
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YES
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 Lexis Nexis Library Express |
This resource provides access to full-text news, business, and legal publications, using a variety of flexible search options. The Legal information is available in the library only. |
YES |
YES |
 Literature Resource Center |
Find up-to-date biographical information, overviews, full-text literary criticism and reviews on more than 130,000 writers in all disciplines, from all time periods and from around the world. |
YES |
YES |
 Litfinder Online
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LitFinder includes full-text poems, poem citations and excerpts, full-text short stories, full-text essays, full-text speeches, and full-text plays.
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YES
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YES
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 Live Homework Help
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K-12th grade students, college-intro and adult learners can connect free to a live tutor for help on a variety of subjects: Math, English, Science and Social Studies from 3 to 10 p.m., seven days a week.
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YES
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YES
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 Mango Languages |
Offers language learning in Spanish, French, German, Greek, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and Russian. There are also ESL courses for Spanish, Polish and Brazilian Portuguese speakers. |
YES |
YES |
 Morningstar Investment Research Center
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Online financial information for stocks, funds and much more! Generously provided by the Bruce A. Michel Library Trust.[Limited to 3 simultaneous users. Please logoff when finished!]
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YES
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YES
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Resource Name
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Description
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Library Access
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Remote Access w/Library Card
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 Motor/AllData Online
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Online automotive repair database with technical service bulletins, wiring diagrams and more.
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YES
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NA
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 Music Online
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Offers thousands of streaming audio recordings including classical, jazz, historical American and world music.
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YES
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YES
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Historical New York Times (1851-2007)
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Digitized cover to cover from 1851-2007 The collection includes access to every page from every available issue.
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YES
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YES
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 Non-Fiction Connection
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Comprehensive readers’ advisory tool for non-fiction titles
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YES
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YES
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 North Suburban Digital Consortium
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Hundreds of digital books, audiobooks and now digital videos to download and enjoy anytime, anywhere.
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YES
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YES
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 Novelist Plus
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Database that can help you search through over 100,000 fiction titles to find books that you would like to read.
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YES
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YES
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 Novelist Plus K-8
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Database that can help you search through over 100,000 fiction titles to find books that you would like to read.
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YES
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YES
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 OCLC FirstSearch
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Over a dozen databases including WorldCat, ERIC, and MEDLINE provided by the Illinois State Library.
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YES
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YES
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 OmniFile Full Text Select (formerly Wilson Select Full Text)
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Full text articles in science, humanities, education and business.
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YES
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YES
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 Opposing Viewpoints in Context |
Contains information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues |
YES |
YES |
 Public Records Online
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Public records of new homeowners, new business licenses, foreclosures, and bankruptcies in Cook County and the surrounding area.
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YES
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YES
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Resource Name
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Description
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Library Access
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Remote Access w/Library Card
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 ReferenceUSA
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This database contains detailed information on U.S. businesses, U.S. residents, U.S. health care providers, Canadian businesses, and Canadian households.
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YES
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YES
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 Safari Tech Books and Videos Online |
The best technology books from the leading authors and publishers compiled into an on-demand digital library including videos. [Limited to 3 simultaneous users. Please logoff when finished!] Generously provided by the Bruce A. Michel Library Trust.
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YES |
YES |
 Science in Context |
Information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, experiments, images, and videos. |
YES |
YES |
 Searchasaurus |
This database allows students to search for articles designed specifically for their grade level |
YES |
YES |
 SIRS Government Reporter, Renaissance and Researcher
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Magazine articles on social, health, business, economic, political and global issues as well as information on music, literature, performing arts, culture, architecture, and visual arts.
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YES
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YES
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 Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage
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Collection of over a dozen business databases for financial and investment information
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YES
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YES
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 Student Resources in Context |
Information on hundreds of topics with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, experiments, images, and videos. |
YES |
YES |
 Value Line
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Online investment research service including stocks and mutual funds. Generously provided by the Bruce A. Michel Library Trust.[Limited to 3 simultaneous users. Please logoff when finished!]
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YES
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YES
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 World Book Kids
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A more colorful version of the online multimedia version of the popular print encyclopedia for children.
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YES
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YES
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 World Book Online
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The online multimedia version of the popular print encyclopedia for adults and children.
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YES
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YES
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 WorldCat
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Catalog of books, web resources, and other material worldwide with millions of bibliographic records representing 400 languages. Part of OCLC FirstSearch.
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YES
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YES
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