Go to AtoZdatabases
https://www.atozdatabases.com
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.
What you can do with it
Search more than 1,000 business and economics journals, and read profiles for the world's 10,000 largest companies.
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View expert ratings from Consumer Reports magazine, which includes evaluations of hundreds of products from appliances to cars to electronics.
User Guide
Consumer ratings, comments, and advice on repair services, finance, home care, and more in the greater Chicago area.
In the Library: click here.
From Anywhere: click here.
Go to GALE VIRTUAL REFERENCE LIBRARY
Browse and search digital reference sources. Topics covered: Business, Education, and Science.
Go to INVESTORS BUSINESS DAILY
Daily stock market and business news, quotes, mutual fund performance and market analysis.
Go to LYNDA
https://www.lynda.com/portal/sip?org=lakeforestlibrary.org
If you have trouble logging in to Lynda, please call their customer support at 1.888.33.LYNDA (1.888.335.9632), Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–7:00 pm.
What you can do with it
Be a lifelong learner with free tutorials from the industry leader in technology training. Enhance and expand your business, technology, and creative skills.
User Guide
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "lynda" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
Go to MORNINGSTAR Remote (Enter the first 5 digits of your library card only.)
Investment analysis tool including information on mutual funds, stocks, ETFs and screening tools.
Company and investment information, legal cases, and news stories from hundreds of foreign and domestic sources. Legal Case information available only in the Library.
In the Library: Click here
Outside the Library: Click here
Go to RECORD INFORMATION SERVICES
Search public record information such as bankruptcies, foreclosures and auctions, and real estate transactions in Lake and Chicago area counties.
Search business journals, newspapers, and news-wires across the U.S.
Go to SORKINS
http://sorkins.com/HPLakeFor.asp
What you can do with it
Search for company and contact info for businesses and not-for-profit organizations in the Chicago, St. Louis, and Kansas City metropolitan areas.
User Guide
- You first need to register your Lake Forest Library card. Go to Sorkins and click "Login."
- A login popup will appear. Cick "Register Here!"
- Register with your name and library card.
- You will then be redirected to the login page.
- Log in with your library card number and you are ready to search!
- Once you have registered your library card number, you never have to do it again.
Find business and investment information, including a daily stock price record and printable industry surveys.
In the Library: click here.
For use outside of the Library: click here
Explore investment research information including online versions of the Value Line Investment surveys, the mutual fund survey, and more.
What you can do with it
Search and read articles from 1984 to present (1984–2006 excluding images).
User Guide
Access financial strength ratings for banks, credit unions, and insurance. Get investment ratings for stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs. Also included is the Customized Medicare Supplement Insurance Buyer's Guide.