Databases

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image of ProQuest ABI/INFORM Collection logo

FOR OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY GO HERE.

FOR INSIDE THE LIBRARY GO HERE.

What you can do with it

Find thousands of full-text journals, dissertations, working papers, key business and economics periodicals such as the Economist, country- and industry-focused reports, and downloadable data. International coverage gives researchers a complete picture of companies and business trends worldwide.

Academic Search Premier logo

GO TO ACADEMIC SEARCH PREMIER.

What you can do with it

Find non-open access, peer-reviewed journals, journals indexed in the Web of Science or Scorpus, cited references, and video content in this full-text database.

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AGRICOLA image

GO TO AGRICOLA.

What you can do with it

Access journal articles, monographs, proceedings, theses, patents, translations, audiovisual materials, computer software, and technical reports about all aspects of agriculture and related fields.

Alt HealthWatch image

GO TO ALT HEALTH WATCH.

What you can do with it

Access journals (some peer-reviewed) and reports with information on complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to healthcare and wellness.

America's News Magazines Logo

GO TO AMERICA'S NEWS MAGAZINES.

What you can do with it

Read articles from more than two dozen popular magazines, including National Review, The New Yorker, and Popular Science.

Ancestry Library Edition

GO TO ANCESTRY for in-library use only.

What you can do with it

Search family histories using census, marriage, birth, death, and military records from North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and more. International records continue to grow.

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AtoZ logo

GO TO A TO Z DATABASES.

What you can do with it

Research sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, background searches, finding friends and relatives, and a whole lot of other possibilities.

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AtoZ Food America logo

GO TO A TO Z FOOD AMERICA.

What you can do with it

Explore food culture and traditional recipes covering all 50 states, 6 regions, and 33 ethnic groups. Learn to make salads from the South, appetizers from Alaska, desserts from the Dutch, and more.

AtoZ World Food logo

GO TO A TO Z WORLD FOOD.

What you can do with it

Explore food culture and traditional recipes from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe and all around the world. Explore regional and national cuisines, daily meals, dining etiquette, tea and coffee, national beers, special occasion foods, and more.

Auto Repair Source logo

GO TO AUTO REPAIR SOURCE.

What you can do with it

Find the most accurate, authoritative, and up-to-date "do-it-yourself" service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR.

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Beanstack Reading App logo

GO TO BEANSTACK.

What you can do with it

Log your reading, complete activities, and win prizes while participating in Library programs including Summer Reading, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, and more!

How to access

App available, search for "beanstack" in your app store
Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets ... just install the app
Works in computer browser

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Booklist Online

GO TO BOOKLIST ONLINE.

What you can do with it

Access the best book reviews for public libraries and school libraries, and the best books to read for your book club, brought to you by the ALA.

Booklist Reader

GO TO BOOKLIST READER.

What you can do with it

Access quality book and audiobook recommendations, author interviews, original features, and more for readers of all ages, provided by the Lake Forest Library.

While supplies last, print copies of Booklist Reader are also available to take from the "Read Me Next" displays at the Library.

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Business Source Premier logo

GO TO BUSINESS SOURCE PREMIER.

What you can do with it

Access comprehensive non-journal business content such as company profiles, industry reports, conference reports, case studies, Associated Press videos, working papers, country economic reports, and more, with searchable cited references and indexing.

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You can also search BUSINESS COLLECTION EBOOKS.

Chicago Tribune 1985–Present

FOR INSIDE THE LIBRARY GO HERE.

FOR OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY GO HERE.

What you can do with it

Explore full text articles (excluding images) from 1985 to the present. For historical articles from 1849–1989, visit the the Historical Chicago Tribune database.

Chicago Tribune 1849-1989

FOR INSIDE THE LIBRARY GO HERE.

FOR OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY GO HERE.

What you can do with it

Explore articles and images, obituaries, and marriage and birth announcements from 1849–1989.

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