GO TO RECORD INFORMATION SERVICES for in-library use.
GO TO RECORD INFORMATION SERVICES for use outside Lake Forest Library. 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.
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GO TO S&P NET ADVANTAGE.
What you can do with it
Find business and investment information, including a daily stock price record and printable industry surveys.
GO TO SCIENCE REFERENCE CENTER.
What you can do with it
Search and browse full text of hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books, and high-quality videos. The database also contains science experiments, NGSS and CCSS curriculum-aligned lesson plans, Lexiles reading measures, Google Classroom integration, and a vast image collection.
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La primera vez que acceda a The Shelf, cree una nueva cuenta antes de ingresar su número de tarjeta de la biblioteca.
The first time you access The Shelf, please create a new account before you enter your library card number.
VAS A THE SHELF. / Go to The Shelf.
Qué se puede hacer con él / What you can do with it
Disfruta visualización ilimitada de una amplia gama de cultura y entretenimiento en español: cine, series, teatro, ópera, series infantiles, videojuegos ... ¡y más!
Enjoy unlimited viewing of a diverse array of culture and entertainment in Spanish including cinema, series, theater, opera, children's series, video games, and more!
VAS A THE SHELF KIDS. / Go to The Shelf Kids.
Qué se puede hacer con él / What you can do with it
Disfruta visualización ilimitada de las mejores series infantiles, podcasts, audiolibros, y videojuegos, de alto contenido educativo.
Enjoy unlimited viewing of the best children's series, podcasts, audiobooks, and video games, all with high educational content.
VAS A THE SHELF PERFORMING ARTS. / Go to The Shelf Performing Arts.
Qué se puede hacer con él / What you can do with it
Usted obtiene 10 boletos por semana. Cada entrada se otorga 48 horas para ver su vídeo elegido. The Shelf's Performing Arts trae a su televisión y smartphone los mejores escenarios de Latinoamérica y España, incluyendo óperas, musicales, y mucho más.
You get 10 tickets per week. Each ticket grants you 48 hours to a video of your choice. The Shelf's Performing Arts brings the best stages in Latin America and Spain to your TV and smartphone, including operas, musicals, and more.
GO TO SMALL BUSINESS SOURCE.
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.
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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.
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- 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.
eBooks
GO TO TUMBLE BOOK LIBRARY.
What you can do with it
Enjoy easy-to-use eBooks for grades K–6. Read as many books you want, when you want, and on any device with no need to check out, place holds, or download files.
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GO TO TUTOR.COM.
What you can do with it
K–12 students can receive live one-on-one online tutoring in math, science, English, social studies, and writing. Adults can receive one-on-one career help, GED prep, and citizenship test prep. Available daily from 2:00–11:00 pm.
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GO TO UDEMY.
What you can do with it
Improve your work-related skills or explore a personal interest with thousands of video courses from Gale Presents: Udemy. Courses are taught by world-class instructors and cover 75 categories in business, technology, design, and more, including courses taught by native speakers in 12 languages.
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.
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GO TO THE WALL STREET JOURNAL.
What you can do with it
Search and read articles from 1984 to present (1984–2006 excluding images).
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GO TO THE WASHINGTON POST.
What you can do with it
Explore full text articles (excluding images) from 1987 to the present.
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.
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GO TO WORLD BOOK ONLINE.
What you can do with it
Explore multiple versions of World Book Encyclopedias including Kids, Student, Advanced, Timelines, Discover, French, and Spanish.
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GO TO WORLD POLITICS REVIEW.
What you can do with it
Access in-depth news and expert analysis on global affairs to help you identify and make sense of the events and trends shaping our world.
GO TO WORLDCAT.
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH IT
Browse a world-wide catalog of millions of books, multimedia, web resources, and other materials.