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Ethnic Diversity Source logo

GO TO ETHNIC DIVERSITY SOURCE.

What you can do with it

Research and explore the culture, traditions, social treatment, and lived experiences of ethnic groups in America using full text from peer-reviewed journals, magazines, Associated Press videos, biographies, speeches, interviews, and letters. Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of high-quality eBooks on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

You can also search DIVERSITY & ETHNIC STUDIES EBOOKS.

EXPLORA General Search logo

GO TO EXPLORA GENERAL SEARCH.

What you can do with it

Simultaneously search a topic across any combination of EBSCO databases available through Lake Forest Library.

History Reference Center logo

GO TO HISTORY REFERENCE CENTER.

What you can do with it

Explore topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century using this research database containing full-text journals, magazines, reference books, and thousands of primary source documents. Includes support for Google Drive and Classroom, text-to-speech, a citation tool, personal folders for saving and sharing, and more.

User Guide

Watch a tutorial

You can also search HISTORY REFERENCE EBOOKS.

Investor's Business Daily

GO TO INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY.

What you can do with it

Broad business & economics coverage (management, finance, marketing, supply chain, entrepreneurship, etc.).

Lake Forester 1995-Present

GO TO LAKE FORESTER.

What you can do with it

Search the Lake Forester from 1995 to present. For earlier content, use the Historical Lake Forester database.

Lake Forester logo

GO TO HISTORICAL LAKE FOREST PAPERS.

What you can do with it

Search and read issues of:

  • The Lake Forester from 1899–1949
  • LFLB papers including Mail Advertiser and News Advertiser
  • LF papers including Lamplighter, News, and News Voice

This resource is provided with support from the Friends of Lake Forest Library.

LGBTQ+ Source image

GO TO LGBTQ+ SOURCE.

What you can do with it

Access scholarly and popular LGBTQ+ publications in full text, plus historically important primary sources including monographs, magazines, newspapers, and videos, as well as a specialized LGBTQ+ thesaurus containing thousands of terms.

Literary Reference Center logo

GO TO LITERARY REFERENCE CENTER.

What you can do with it

Find thousands of full-text classic novels, short stories and poems, plus summaries, critical essays, literary journals, author interviews and biographies, and over 1 million book reviews and school curriculum support.

User Guide

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You can also search LITERARY REFERENCE EBOOKS.

Los Angeles Times black and white logo

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.

National Geographic Kids logo

GO TO NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS.

What you can do with it

Explore full issues of National Geographic Kids magazine, books, videos, and images! With high-quality informational texts, fun features, and weird and wacky facts, Gale Presents: National Geographic Kids engages students across primary, upper-elementary, and middle school grades.

National Geographic Virtual Library logo

GO TO NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC.

What you can do with it

Explore full issues of National Geographic magazine.

New York Times 1851-2009

Search the archives

FOR INSIDE THE LIBRARY GO HERE.

FOR OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY GO HERE.

What you can do with it

Search and read full-text articles (including images) from 1851 to 2009, including obituaries and marriage and birth announcements.

User Guide

Watch a tutorial

The New York Times logo

Access the digital edition including News

In-Library Use Only

GO TO THE NEW YORK TIMES WEBSITE for in-library use.

What you can do with it

Enjoy full subscriber-level access to News at NYTimes.com. (No access to Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, or The Athletic.) Read articles as originally published from 1851 to the present, as well as access TimesMachine, an interactive digital reproduction of NYT as it appeared in print from 1851 to 2002. Customize your experience by saving and sharing articles, exploring email newsletters, following favorite topics, and downloading apps. Mandarin and Spanish editions available.

The New York Times Unlimited

Access the digital edition including News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, & The Athletic

The first time you access a NYT digital edition product, you will be prompted to create a free account.

GO TO THE NEW YORK TIMES UNLIMITED. Using this link gives you 24 hours of unlimited access to News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, and The Athletic. Once your session has expired, return to the Lake Forest Library website and select the link again to start a new 24-hour session.

What you can do with it

  • Enjoy full subscriber-level access to NYTimes.com. Read articles as originally published from 1851 to the present. Mandarin and Spanish editions available.
  • Play all your favorite NYT games and puzzles for all ages, including the Crossword, Ken Ken, Spelling Bee, Sudoku, Tiles, Vertex, and more.
  • Become a better, more competent cook with help from the NYT inspirational cooking guide and diverse recipe collection.
  • Explore in-depth sports coverage of your favorite teams and leagues.
Newspaper Source Plus logo

GO TO NEWSPAPER SOURCE PLUS.

What you can do with it

Access a full-text digital collection of the world's major news content, including millions of articles from newspapers, newswires, and news magazines. Find television and radio transcripts and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources, including Associated Press, PR Wire, CNN Wire, and United Press International.