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Databases marked with an asterisk (*) are available from home if you use your Fremont Library Card. - If you are asked for a password, use the password you created to use iBistro (the library's computer catalog).
- If you have never created a password, enter the word patron as your password.
- Please contact the reference desk at (847) 918-3206 during normal library hours if you need assistance.
*Search all our databases at once
*Click here to use outside the library Click here to use inside the library The Webfeat federated search engine allows you to search all of our databases at one time, or to search just those database you choose.
General Reference Gale Virtual Reference Library contains databases on a wide range of subjects, including business, health, and children's resources.
Developed as a reference resource for student research, Marshall Cavendish Digital offers a customizable database of specialized reference products covering a wide array of subjects and interests. Based on and expanded from their award-winning printed encyclopedias and nonfiction series, each title offers all of the authoritative content and visual excitement you would expect from Marshall Cavendish, with the addition of online functionality that reflects the experience and needs of a new generation of students.
Includes the content of World Almanac, Book of States, World Almanac of the U.S.A. and U.S. Politics, as well as the Funk and Wagnall's New Encyclopedia, 1998-present. *World Book Encyclopedia
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Includes the content of World Book Kids, World Book Online Info Finder, World Book Online Reference Center, World Book Discover, and Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos.
Book SearchNoveList is an electronic readers' advisory resource which assists fiction readers in finding new authors and titles. It includes author read-alikes, discussion group guides, and other valuable tools to help you discover new books to read. OCLC catalog of books, web resources, and other material worldwide.
Magazines and Newspapers Provides full text coverage of major newspapers. Article First offers table of contents listings and some full-text articles of over 12,000 academic journals. *eLibrary Classic*Click here to use outside the library Click here to use inside the library Includes full text of selected magazines and newspapers; transcripts from radio and TV programs; many photographs and other images. Good for plot summaries and literary criticism. Especially useful for students and teachers; can search by reading level of material. Provides full-text for nearly 2,000 periodicals covering nearly all subjects including general reference, business, health, and much more. View all EBSCO databases (Magill-On-Literature, MasterFile Elite) in Spanish. Journal articles and reports on education topics. Complete full-text content of local and regional news, including community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community. Paid advertisements are excluded.
BusinessIncludes four databases: U.S. Business, U.S. Residential, Canadian Business, and U.S. Health Care (information on doctors and dentists).
Languages and LiteratureLiterary Reference Center™ is a comprehensive database that provides users with a broad spectrum of information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes. This is a full text database that combines information from major respected reference works, books, literary journals as well as original content from EBSCO Publishing. Learn Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, German, or ESL for Spanish speakers quickly and easily, right from home. Powerspeak Languages doesn’t simply rely exclusively on a "listen and repeat" or "rote memorization" approach. It offers what no other language program does — an optimal mix of progressive, yet tried-and-true teaching methods that reflect the latest language learning methods.
HealthAll areas of medicine, including dentistry and nursing. Valuable health and wellness information for reports, homework, and personal information, all in one place.
GenealogyAncestry.com is a subscription-based genealogy research website with over 5 billion records online and more being added almost daily. *Heritage Quest Online*Click here to use outside the library Click here to use inside the library Heritage Quest's database of local histories, family genealogies and census images is now available. You can search by place or surname. More information will be added every week. Back to Top
Other Specialized DatabasesAuto Repair Reference Center contains information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles, with repair information for most vintage makes starting as far back as 1945. Database content includes approximately 26,000 vehicles covered from 1945 to present. ConsumerReports.org provides ratings and reviews, recommendations, and buying advice across several franchises. Each product includes an overview, a ratings report card and reviews and recommendations. Additional information includes brand reliability and user reviews plus news, blogs, forums and video content. CQ Researcher*Click here to use outside the library Click here to use inside the library The CQ Researcher provides in-depth analysis about the most current and controversial issues of the day. Topics range from social and teen issues to environment, health, education and science and technology. Numerous charts, graphs and sidebar articles -- plus a pro-con feature, a chronology, lengthy bibliographies and a list of contacts are included in each report. Licensing includes only three simultaneous users at one time. LearningExpress Library provides a completely interactive online learning platform of practice tests including GED, ACT, SAT, Advance Placement tests, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, GMAT, civil service tests such as Firefighter and Law Enforcement, and others. Ask a librarian for assistance in logging on for the first time. *Lexis-Nexis
Lexis-Nexis provides full text and citation access to information in the reference, business, medical, and legal disciplines.
Points of View A series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. The database provides 200 topics, each with an overview (objective background/description), point (affirmative argument), and counterpoint (opposing argument).A virtual Antiques Roadshow, P4A is updated daily with recent prices from auctions, and provides descriptive information on antiques, collectibles, art & Americana. Tutor.com is an online tutoring resource for students of all ages needing help in a range of subjects as well as test prep. Adults are also welcome to use it for assistance with business and personal writing and for the proof-reading of resumes and cover letters. |
