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Resource Name
 
Description
 
Library Access
 
Remote Access w/Library Card
Academic OneFile logoAcademic OneFile
A collection of full-text articles with extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, and other subjects. YES YES
Biography Resource Center iconBiography 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
Chicago Tribune (1985 - present)
Full-text of the newspaper from 1985 - present.
YES
 
YES
Historical Chicago Tribune logoHistorical Chicago Tribune (1849 - 1987)
Full-text of the newspaper from 1849-1987. The collection provides access to every page from every available issue.
YES
 
YES
Chicagoland Newspapers logoChicagoland Newspapers
Chicago Sun-Times (1986-present), Daily Herald (1995-present), and Park Ridge Herald Advocate (1995-present) full text articles.
YES
 
YES
Gale General OneFile logoGale'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.
 
YES
 
YES
Gale's Virtual Reference LibraryGale's Virtual Reference Library
More than 200 full text reference sources including arts, biography, business, history, literature, medicine, and more. YES
 
YES
general reference center gold logoGeneral Reference Center Gold Find articles on current events, popular culture, business and industry trends, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more. YES YES
Historical New York Times (1851-2007)
Digitized cover to cover from 1851-2007 The collection includes access to every page from every available issue.
YES
 
YES
OmniFile Full Text Select (formerly Wilson Select Full Text)
Full text articles in science, humanities, education and business.
YES
 
YES
 
SIRS Government Reporter, Renaissance and Researcher
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.
YES
 
YES
Student Resources in Context Information on hundreds of topics with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, experiments, images, and videos. YES YES
World Book Online
The online multimedia version of the popular print encyclopedia for adults and children.
 
YES
 
YES
 
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