The library offers a wide range of free, online resources.
Click through each section to find online resources designated for each category.


BOOKS & READING


Booklist
Booklist is a book-review magazine that has been published by the American Library Association for more than 100 years, and is widely viewed as offering the most reliable reviews to help libraries decide what to buy and to help library patrons and students decide what to read, view, or listen to.

Book Page
Reviews and Interviews on new and popular books. Content from the print copy updated each month. Pick up a print copy in the library.

Novelist

A database to help match readers with books

Novelist K-8
A database to help school-age children match readers with books.

World Cat (in-library use only)
Search for items held by libraries worldwide.

BUSINESS


AtoZ Databases
Use for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and more.

Community Resources
Collection of resources put together by RLAPL staff that covers resources for unemployment, small busineses, job seekers, mental health, financial and credit, food and security, and other community resources.

Fresh Start of Illinois
Registered 501(c)3 not for profit corporation in Libertyville providing assistance for early stage firms and the creation of start-up businesses within Northeastern Illinois.

Public Records Electronic Database
Public Records Electronic Database provides access to public information for Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties. Here you will find records for new homes, new businesses, foreclosures, and bankruptcies.

Udemy
Gale Presents: Udemy (based on the Udemy for Business collection) offers over 3500 on-demand video tutorials covering technology (e.g., Office, Windows, and Mac OS, coding, etc.), business & management, languages, job & career skills, arts, hobbies, and personal growth. Select courses offer Professional Development Units (PDU) or certifications.
> HOW TO SIGN UP

EN ESPAÑOL


Aula de Padres
Océano Aula de Padres es un gran producto que le da acceso instantáneo, a través de Internet, a grandes cantidades de información de una forma simple y eficiente. Su amplia base de datos incorpora contenidos sobre el cuidado y la salud de los hijos. Dispone de un avanzado sistema de búsqueda, desarrollado íntegramente por Océano, que permite navegar ágilmente por la base de datos; desde la búsqueda más amplia hasta la más restringida, y devuelve siempre resultados relevantes. Océano Aula de Padres está construido alrededor de una amplia base de datos que incluye varios tipos de fuentes de información.

Chicago DigitalLearn
Elaborado por la Biblioteca Pública de Chicago, pero un gran recurso para todos. ¡Utiliza una computadora para hacer casi cualquier cosa! Elige diferentes temas que incluyen la inscripción en healthcare.gov, el uso de computadoras, el uso de un aparato móvil, la solicitud de empleo en línea, y más.

Mango
Mango es un sistema de aprendizaje de idiomas en línea que enseña habilidades de conversación reales para la comunicación práctica en inglés e otros lenguajes. A través de la diversión y lecciones atractivas e interactivas, Mango hace que el aprendizaje de un nuevo idioma sea rápido, fácil y muy eficaz.

Medicina y Salud
Océano Medicina y Salud es un producto específicamente desarrollado para estudiantes de medicina, enfermería y carreras paramédicas, así como para médicos y enfermeras, que proporciona acceso vía Internet a contenidos específicos de medicina, enfermería y salud. Océano Medicina y Salud dispone de una amplia base de datos con más de 25,000 artículos y 53,000 gráficos e ilustraciones de medicina, enfermería y salud en español. Por la amplitud de sus contenidos, es útil a personas interesadas en temas de salud aunque no sean necesariamente profesionales del sector. Es una herramienta de apoyo al aprendizaje para estudiantes, así como una fuente de información para profesionales en su trabajo diario.

Saber
Océano Saber, específicamente desarrollado para bibliotecas, pone a su alcance más de 200,000 artículos a texto completo en español para proporcionarle respuesta inmediata a todas sus consultas. Este centro de recursos da acceso instantáneo, a través de Internet, a grandes cantidades de información de una forma simple y eficiente. Su amplia base de datos incorpora contenidos sobre todas las áreas del conocimiento. Dispone de un avanzado sistema de búsqueda, desarrollado íntegramente por Océano, que permite navegar ágilmente por la base de datos; desde la búsqueda más amplia hasta la más restringida, y devuelve siempre resultados relevantes.

Udemy
Gale Presenta: Udemy (basado en la colección Udemy for Business) ofrece más de 3500 tutoriales de vídeo bajo demanda sobre tecnología (por ejemplo, Office, Windows y Mac OS, codificación, etc.), negocios y administración, idiomas, habilidades laborales y profesionales, artes, pasatiempos y crecimiento personal. Algunos cursos ofrecen unidades de desarrollo profesional (PDU) o certificaciones.
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GENEALOGY


Ancestry Library Edition In-Library use only
Family history, census information, immigration, and more records. Coverage includes the United States and the United Kingdom.

FamilySearch
Free genealogy resource hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Does require a free account to view details.

Find A Grave
Site to find photos and information on gravesites worldwide.

GENERAL RESEARCH


Article First (in-library use only)
Indexes over 12,500 academic and general magazines and journals, some in full text.

AtoZ Food America
Regional and historical cookbooks, culinary influences, television commercials, and “how to” food preparation videos. Covers food across America.

AtoZ The USA
Detailed information on all 50 states, five territories, the District of Colombia, and the US as a whole. In-depth information on geography and a broad range of topics.

AtoZ World Culture
In-depth information on 175 countries, including topics such as festivals, sports, food, religion, and more.

AtoZ World Food
A food culture and traditional recipes database for 174 countries. Covers recipes, dining etiquette, and special occasion foods.

CIA World Factbook
Information on countries provided by the CIA.

ERIC-Educational Resources Information Center (in-library use only)
Index to journal articles and reports in education.

Papers First (in-library use only)
An index of papers presented at conferences.

Proceedings First (in-library use only)
An index of conference publications.

Wilson Select Plus (in-library use only)
Full text articles in science, humanities, education and business.

GOVERNMENT & LAW


Community Resources
Collection of resources put together by RLAPL staff that covers resources for unemployment, small busineses, job seekers, mental health, financial and credit, food and security, and other community resources.

DMV Practice Tests Illinois
Completely free, requires no registration, and will help you prepare for the driver knowledge test and become a safe driver. It provides free access to a wealth of driver-related resources, including: free online permit practice tests based on the actual contents of each State’s Driver Manual driver’s training, frequently asked questions, latest official Driver’s Manuals. Incudes the largest free online database of driver’s education questions and tests, covering all 50 States!

GPO-Government Publications Office (in-library use only)
Government Publications Office, the world’s largest publisher.

Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
Verify licenses, find physician profiles, and submit complaints to the agency that regulates professional licenses.

Lake County Voter Power
Confirm your registration status, find your polling place, and view sample ballots.

Nolo Legal Encyclopedia
Easy to use website covering a wide variety of legal topics.

Public Records Electronic Database
Public Records Electronic Database provides access to public information for Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties. Here you will find records for new homes, new businesses, foreclosures, and bankruptcies.

USA.gov
How to find and contact elected officials.

HEALTH & MEDICINE


Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The nation’s health protection agency. Includes health related information for travelers.

Chicago DigitalLearn
Put together by Chicago Public Library but a great resource for everyone. Use a computer to do almost anything! Choose different topics which include enrolling with healthcare.gov, using computers, using a mobile device, applying or jobs online, and more.

Community Resources
Collection of resources put together by RLAPL staff that covers resources for unemployment, small busineses, job seekers, mental health, financial and credit, food and security, and other community resources.

Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
Verify licenses, find physician profiles, and submit complaints to the agency that regulates professional licenses.

Mayo Clinic
Nonprofit worldwide leader in medical care, research, and education. Site is searchable by symptoms, conditions, diseases, drugs, etc.

Medline (in-library use only)
Index to over 3,500 medical journals for health professionals.

JOBS & CAREERS


AtoZ Databases
Use for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and more.

Chicago DigitalLearn
Put together by Chicago Public Library but a great resource for everyone. Use a computer to do almost anything! Choose different topics which include enrolling with healthcare.gov, using computers, using a mobile device, applying or jobs online, and more.

Community Resources
Collection of resources put together by RLAPL staff that covers resources for unemployment, small busineses, job seekers, mental health, financial and credit, food and security, and other community resources.

GFCLearnFree
From seniors learning computer basics to seasoned professionals brushing up on Microsoft Office to unemployed individuals gaining career skills to students practicing math, everyone can find something useful at GCFLearnFree.org.

Tutor.com
*Features a drop-off resume review service* On-demand live tutoring online noon to midnight daily. Also available: Drop-off essay assistance, Drop-off resume assistance, SAT Practice Tests, ACT Practice Tests, GED Practice, and more.

ONLINE LEARNING


Chicago DigitalLearn
Put together by Chicago Public Library but a great resource for everyone. Use a computer to do almost anything! Choose different topics which include enrolling with healthcare.gov, using computers, using a mobile device, applying or jobs online, and more.

Creativebug
Creativebug offers online video arts and crafts workshops and techniques. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print, and more.

Gale Online Courses
Never stop learning. Whether you’re looking for college-level, professional development, or personal enrichment courses, Gale Online Courses offers hundreds of online courses that are accessible anywhere online, 24/7. Gale Courses offer well-crafted lessons, expert online instruction, and interaction with fellow students. Courses begin on the third Wednesday of each month.

GFCLearnFree
From seniors learning computer basics to seasoned professionals brushing up on Microsoft Office to unemployed individuals gaining career skills to students practicing math, everyone can find something useful at GCFLearnFree.org.

Mango Languages
Mango’s language-learning program provides another way to learn new languages. Mango provides over 70 different languages with in-depth explanations. For more info, watch the clip below.

Niche Academy
Not sure how to use the listed resources? Niche Academy offers tutorials with step-by-step instructions on how to get the most out of each resource. Click the link below to get started.


Tutor.com
*Features a drop-off resume review service* On-demand live tutoring online noon to midnight daily. Also available: Drop-off essay assistance, Drop-off resume assistance, SAT Practice Tests, ACT Practice Tests, GED Practice, and more.

Udemy
Gale Presents: Udemy (based on the Udemy for Business collection) offers over 3500 on-demand video tutorials covering technology (e.g., Office, Windows, and Mac OS, coding, etc.), business & management, languages, job & career skills, arts, hobbies, and personal growth. Select courses offer Professional Development Units (PDU) or certifications.
> HOW TO SIGN UP

TECHNOLOGY


Chicago DigitalLearn
Put together by Chicago Public Library but a great resource for everyone. Use a computer to do almost anything! Choose different topics which include enrolling with healthcare.gov, using computers, using a mobile device, applying or jobs online, and more.

Digital Learn
If you are new to computers, haven’t used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, Digital Learn has the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed.

Gale Online Courses
Never stop learning. Whether you’re looking for college-level, professional development, or personal enrichment courses, Gale Online Courses offers hundreds of online courses that are accessible anywhere online, 24/7. Gale Courses offer well-crafted lessons, expert online instruction, and interaction with fellow students. Courses begin on the third Wednesday of each month.

GFCLearnFree
From seniors learning computer basics to seasoned professionals brushing up on Microsoft Office to unemployed individuals gaining career skills to students practicing math, everyone can find something useful at GCFLearnFree.org.

Udemy
Gale Presents: Udemy (based on the Udemy for Business collection) offers over 3500 on-demand video tutorials covering technology (e.g., Office, Windows, and Mac OS, coding, etc.), business & management, languages, job & career skills, arts, hobbies, and personal growth. Select courses offer Professional Development Units (PDU) or certifications.
> HOW TO SIGN UP


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