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.
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.
GO TO CONSUMER REPORTS.
What you can do with it
View expert ratings, articles, and buying guides from Consumer Reports magazine, which includes evaluations of hundreds of products from appliances to cars to electronics.
User Guide
GO TO EXPLORA GENERAL SEARCH.
What you can do with it
Research a topic and access all EBSCO resources available through Lake Forest Library.
GO TO INVESTORS BUSINESS DAILY.
What you can do with it
Daily stock market and business news, quotes, mutual fund performance and market analysis.
GO TO LEARNING EXPRESS LIBRARY.
What you can do with it
Take self-paced tutorials and practice exams to help you change careers, pass occupational exams, become a U.S. Citizen, learn job finding and computer skills, prepare for college, get your GED, and more.
GO TO LEGAL INFORMATION REFERENCE CENTER.
What you can do with it
Access exclusive full text of many top consumer legal reference books, as well as thousands of legal forms and NOLO eBooks, to assist you in legal matters of all kinds.
GO TO LINKEDIN LEARNING.
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. (Formerly Lynda.com.)
User Guide
Get started with the LinkedIn Learning app
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "linkedin learning" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
GO TO MORNINGSTAR for in-library use.
GO TO MORNINGSTAR for remote use. You will be prompted to provide the first 5 digits of your Lake Forest Library card.
What you can do with it
Investment analysis tool including information on mutual funds, stocks, ETFs and screening tools.
GO TO NEXIS UNI for in-library use.
GO TO NEXIS UNI for remote use.
What you can do with it
Company and investment information, legal cases, and news stories from hundreds of foreign and domestic sources. Legal Case information available only in Lake Forest Library.
GO TO RECORD INFORMATION SERVICES for in-library use.
GO TO RECORD INFORMATION SERVICES for remote use. You will be prompted to provide your Lake Forest Library card number.
What you can do with it
Search public record information such as bankruptcies, foreclosures and auctions, and real estate transactions in Lake and Chicago area counties.
GO TO REGIONAL BUSINESS NEWS.
What you can do with it
Search business journals, newspapers, and news-wires across the U.S.
GO TO S&P NET ADVANTAGE for in-library use.
GO TO S&P NET ADVANTAGE for remote use.
What you can do with it
Find business and investment information, including a daily stock price record and printable industry surveys.
GO TO SMALL BUSINESS REFERENCE CENTER.
What you can do with it
Find full text periodicals, eBook, industry and market resource reports, interviews, lectures, and lessons from providers such as Harvard Business School and Bloomberg. Find state-specific resources, start-up kits and business plans, and industry information by business type. Includes NOLO eBooks.
GO TO SORKINS.
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.
GO TO VALUE LINE.
What you can do with it
Explore investment research information including online versions of the Value Line Investment surveys, the mutual fund survey, and more.
GO TO THE WALL STREET JOURNAL.
What you can do with it
Search and read articles from 1984 to present (1984–2006 excluding images).
User Guide
GO TO WEISS RATINGS.
What you can do with it
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.