Electronic Resources by Subject
Alphabetically arranged list | Arts | Articles | Auto repair | Books & audio | Business & Investing | Careers & college | Genealogy | Government & law | Health | Kids | Literature Criticism | Newspapers | People | Phonebooks | Student research | Women's Issues
All databases can be accessed on computers at Lincoln Library. Many databases can also be accessed at home. These databases have a home icon by them. Unless otherwise specified, home use is limited to Lincoln Library customers only and log in usually requires a Lincoln Library card number which is indicated by a library card icon. If different, the login method is explained by the individual database listing.
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Arts
CAMIO Catalog of Art Museum Images Online. A premier resource of high-quality art images from around the world, all rights-cleared for educational use (Ask a reference librarian, or phone 217-753-4900 ext. 230, for the username & password).
Fine Arts and Music Collection Covers drama, music, art history, filmmaking, and more. New!
Articles
Expanded Academic ASAP From arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and technology, this database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. New!
FirstSearch Search online databases for books, articles and reference information. (Ask a reference librarian, or phone 217-753-4900 ext. 230, for the username & password).
Gale PowerSearch Cross search across checkmarked Gale databases.
General OneFile A one‐stop source for general interest content coming from news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics. New!
Illinois Periodicals Online Access full-text versions of several Illinois periodicals. (No log on required).
Auto Repair
ALLDATA Auto repair and maintenance information. (For use in the library only).
Books & audio
BookFlix (Click this link for in-library use only). Read and listen to books on the Internet. For grades pre-kindergarten to 3rd.
Home Access for Scholastic BookFlix
BookNews from Dearreader.com Newsletters on various types of books—read online or get by email.
FirstSearch Search online databases for books, articles and reference information. (Ask a reference librarian, or phone 217-753-4900 ext. 230, for the username & password).
Gale Virtual Reference Library Encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7.
I-Share Check holdings at Illinois academic libraries, including the Illinois State Library, Lincoln Land Community College, the University of Illinois at Springfield, and the Southern Illinois University Medical School. (No log on required).
NetLibrary Collection of books to read or browse online (no downloading to portable devices). Also includes audiobook downloading. (Limited to Lincoln Library customers only; you must sign up for netLibrary at the library before accessing it at home).
NoveList Your guide to fiction.
NoveList K-8 Your guide to fiction for young readers.
Online Book Clubs from Dearreader.com Read emailed exerpts of books.
TumbleBook Library A collection of animated talking picture books.
Business & investing
Business and Industry Business and industry facts, figures, and key events. (Ask a reference librarian, or phone 217-753-4900 ext. 230, for the FirstSearch username & password).
Business and Management Practices Practical aspects and approaches to business management. (Ask a reference librarian, or phone 217-753-4900 ext. 230, for the FirstSearch username & password).
Business Dateline Regional information vital to businesses. (Ask a reference librarian, or phone 217-753-4900 ext. 230, for the FirstSearch username & password).
Business Economics and Theory More than 150 full-text journals focusing on economics. New!
Disclosure Corporate Snapshots Directory information on companies publicly traded on U.S. exchanges. (Ask a reference librarian, or phone 217-753-4900 ext. 230, for the FirstSearch username & password).
Value Line Investment Survey Investment reports. (For use in the library only—if there is a message "To continue and log in, please click here", click the link).
Careers & college
Brainfuse Besides homework help, provides help writing resumes, using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and taking SAT tests, and more.
Careers Internet Database Career planning information. (Log on using: Username=385w & Password=future).
LearningExpress Library Practice tests for many academic and civil service tests such as ACT, GED and Postal Worker. Also includes job hunting courses such as Creating a Great Resume. (Home use requires Lincoln Library card number & registration; in-house use with registration).
Genealogy
America's Obituaries & Death Notices Comprehensive collection of newspaper obituaries and death notices.
Ancestry Library Edition One of the most important genealogical collections available today. It has unparalleled coverage of the United States and the United Kingdom, including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records, as well as record collections from Canada and other areas. This collection has more than 4,000 databases and two billion names. (For use in the library only).
HeritageQuest Census data, family records & local histories.
Government & law
LegalForms A wide selection of Illinois and U.S. legal forms, including real estate contracts, wills, bankruptcy, and divorce. Also included is an attorney directory and a dictionary of legal definitions in laymen's language.
Health
Health Reference Center Academic Access to full-text nursing and allied health journals, plus a wide variety of personal health information sources. New!
Influenza Information EBSCO Publishing is providing free influenza and H1N1 information
Nursing and Allied Health Collection All aspects of the Nursing profession — from direct patient care to health care administration — are covered. New!
Kids
Kids InfoBits Includes more than 80 full-text, age-appropriate
magazines, full-text reference content from Blackbirch Press®, and Merriam-Webster®’s Elementary Dictionary. New!
Literature Criticism
Literature Criticism Search Gale Virtual Reference Library full-text reference books for author information and criticism.
Newspapers
America's Newspapers (Newsbank) Search full-text local, regional, and national news in The State Journal-Register, Chicago Sun-Times, Peoria Journal Star, The Washington Post, and more.
The State Journal-Register Full-text local news in The State Journal-Register back to 1985.
People
Biography Resource Center Award-winning biographies from respected Gale Group sources combined with full-text articles from hundreds of periodicals.
Phonebooks
ReferenceUSA A national phonebook.
Student research
(See also: Articles; Books & audio; People)
Brainfuse
Get online homework help daily from 2-11 p.m. Also, submissions to the Writing Lab and 24/7 Help may be made any time of the day.
CQ Researcher Offers in-depth, non-biased coverage of today's most important issues. (Note that Lincoln Library has only purchased access for 1 person at once--if you get a message that "Your maximum concurrency has been reached", try again a bit later).
Opposing Viewpoints Draws on the acclaimed social issues series published by Greenhaven Press, as well as other Gale imprints, to provide a one-stop source for information on social issues. (Note that Lincoln Library has only purchased access for 3 people at once--if you get a "Concurrent Usage Limit Reached", try again a bit later).
SIRS Researcher Social, scientific, economic, and political issues worldwide. (Ask a reference librarian, or phone 217-753-4900 ext. 230, for the FirstSearch username & password).
Women's Issues
Contemporary Women's Issues Health and human rights issues. (Ask a reference librarian, or phone 217-753-4900 ext. 230, for the FirstSearch username & password).
Women's Issues Search Gale Virtual Reference Library full-text reference books on women and women's issues.