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Online Resources

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eBook Subscription Diversity & Ethnic Studies

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Includes over 6,000 high-quality e-books on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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eBook Subscription High School Collection

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Gives students & educators access to ebooks, including a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials.

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eBook Subscription K-5 Collection

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This e-book collection supports a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools.

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eBook Subscription Public Library Collection

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Access to high-quality e-books covering a wide range of topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies, and cooking. This general reference e-book collection features titles for both adults and juveniles.

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eRead Illinois / Boundless

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eRead Illinois is a cooperative program that expands access to e-books and audiobooks for Illinois residents through the Boundless app (previously Axis360).

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ERIC: Education Resources Info Center

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Index of journal articles, books, theses, curriculum guides, conference papers, standards, and guidelines on a wide range of education topics. Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education.

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Ethnic Diversity Source

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A dedicated resource covering the culture, traditions, social treatment, and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America.

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Explore More Illinois

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Explore More Illinois allows cardholders from participating RAILS and IHLS public libraries to reserve free and discounted admission, parking, and gift store purchases from cultural attractions in Illinois, including museums, cultural centers

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Gale Reference

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From "how-to" to health to homework help, eBooks on GVRL from Gale and our premier publishing partners serve the your research needs.

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Health Source: Consumer Edition

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Subjects include fitness, nutrition, diabetes, aging, women's health, children's health, andmore. Information comes from magazines, books, Clinical Reference System reports, and pamphlets.

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Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition

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Provides researchers, allied health professionals, nurses, and medical educators access to scholarly journals on many medical disciplines.

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HeritageQuest

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HeritageQuest provides access to thousands of family and history books, the complete U.S. Federal Census, PERSI, Revolutionary War Pension & Bounty Land Warrant Application Files, Freedman's Bank Records, and more.

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History Reference eBook Subscription

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A companion to the History Reference Source database, this contains a rich selection of historical titles, covering global topics from the ancient world through today.

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History Reference Source

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Covering topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century, this database contains full-text journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary source documents.

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Hobbies and Crafts Source

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Subject areas include arts & crafts; games & electronics; models; needlework; outdoors & nature; and scrapbooking & paper craft.

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Home Improvement Source

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Includes maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating, home & garden, etc. Includes more than 130 reference books.

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Hoopla

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Instantly borrow digital movies, music, eBooks and more, 24/7 with your library card.  

Borrowing limit: 4 checkouts per month

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Hoopla Magazine Binge Pass

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Read current and recent issues of popular and in-demand magazines with the hoopla Magazines BingePass. This title is available for 7 days after you borrow it. This title is available for streaming only.

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