Resources
A to Z World
Current information on world cultures, covering everything from childhood, dating, marriage, family and funerals to cultural faux pas. Includes up-to-date and standardized statistics, allowing you to more easily compare one country to another.
A to Z Maps
Thousands of maps for homework or pleasure. Outline maps, antique maps, political maps, geologic maps, biologic maps, and more. Also, Flags of the World, crossword puzzles, and other teaching tools.
A to Z the USA
Comprehensive US state and territory resource with 56 US state and territory guides of 146 topics each. USA country data covers 104 categories.
Subcollection (Gale eBooks)
A collection of Business eBooks in the Gale Virtual Reference Library.
Chicago Consumers' Checkbook
This resource evaluates the quality and prices of local service firms and stores, such as auto repair shops, plumbers, dentists, banks, and insurance companies.
Chicago Tribune (1985-present)
Full-text of the newspaper from 1985 - present.
Chicago Community News Coverage
Daily Herald (1995-present), Park Ridge Journal (2010-present) and Park Ridge Herald-Advocate (1995-present) full-text articles.
Creativebug
1000+ online art and crafts classes with expert step-by-step instructions plus patterns, templates, and recipes from Joann Fabrics. These tutorials are perfect for crafters of all skill levels, and are accessible at home, at the library, or on the go.
Academic OneFile (Gale)
Complete source for peer-reviewed scholarly articles across all academic disciplines
Gale Directory Library (Gale Digital Library)
Select directories you want and make them available any time, from anywhere.
Biography (Gale In Context)
Biographical and contextual information on notable people throughout history
LegalForms (Gale Business)
Create accurate, reliable legal documents with no hassle.
Gale eBooks (Gale eBooks)
Enjoy unlimited access to top reference eBooks.
Subcollection (Gale eBooks)
A collection of Health and Medical eBooks in the Gale Virtual Reference Library.
Historical Chicago Tribune (1849-1996)
Full-text of the newspaper from 1849-1996. The collection provides access to every page from every available issue.
Historical New York Times (1851-2014)
Digitized cover to cover from 1851-2014. The collection includes access to every page from every available issue.
Subcollection (Gale eBooks)
A collection of History eBooks in the Gale Virtual Reference Library.
Subcollection (Gale eBooks)
A collection of Literature eBooks in the Gale Virtual Reference Library.
Mango Languages
Offers language learning in Spanish, French, German, Greek, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and Russian. There are also ESL courses for Spanish, Polish and Brazilian Portuguese speakers
Public Records Online
Public records of new homeowners, new business licenses, foreclosures, and bankruptcies in Cook County and the surrounding area.
Subcollection (Gale eBooks)
A collection of Science eBooks in the Gale Virtual Reference Library.
Subcollection (Gale eBooks)
A cross-searchable collection of travel eBooks
Tutor.com
Live one-to-one homework help from tutors is available 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m or use the Skills Center 24/7.
Value Line Research Center
Online investment research service including stocks and mutual funds. [Limited to 3 simultaneous users. Please log off when finished!]
Biography (Gale In Context)
Biographical and contextual information on notable people throughout history
Value Line Research Center
Online investment research service including stocks and mutual funds. [Limited to 3 simultaneous users. Please log off when finished!]
A to Z World
Current information on world cultures, covering everything from childhood, dating, marriage, family and funerals to cultural faux pas. Includes up-to-date and standardized statistics, allowing you to more easily compare one country to another.
A to Z Maps
Thousands of maps for homework or pleasure. Outline maps, antique maps, political maps, geologic maps, biologic maps, and more. Also, Flags of the World, crossword puzzles, and other teaching tools.
A to Z the USA
Comprehensive US state and territory resource with 56 US state and territory guides of 146 topics each. USA country data covers 104 categories.
Subcollection (Gale eBooks)
A collection of Business eBooks in the Gale Virtual Reference Library.
Chicago Consumers' Checkbook
This resource evaluates the quality and prices of local service firms and stores, such as auto repair shops, plumbers, dentists, banks, and insurance companies.
Chicago Tribune (1985-present)
Full-text of the newspaper from 1985 - present.
Chicago Community News Coverage
Daily Herald (1995-present), Park Ridge Journal (2010-present) and Park Ridge Herald-Advocate (1995-present) full-text articles.
Gale Directory Library (Gale Digital Library)
Select directories you want and make them available any time, from anywhere.
Gale eBooks (Gale eBooks)
Enjoy unlimited access to top reference eBooks.
Subcollection (Gale eBooks)
A collection of Health and Medical eBooks in the Gale Virtual Reference Library.
Historical Chicago Tribune (1849-1996)
Full-text of the newspaper from 1849-1996. The collection provides access to every page from every available issue.
Historical New York Times (1851-2014)
Digitized cover to cover from 1851-2014. The collection includes access to every page from every available issue.
Subcollection (Gale eBooks)
A collection of History eBooks in the Gale Virtual Reference Library.
Subcollection (Gale eBooks)
A collection of Literature eBooks in the Gale Virtual Reference Library.
Mango Languages
Offers language learning in Spanish, French, German, Greek, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and Russian. There are also ESL courses for Spanish, Polish and Brazilian Portuguese speakers
Public Records Online
Public records of new homeowners, new business licenses, foreclosures, and bankruptcies in Cook County and the surrounding area.
Subcollection (Gale eBooks)
A collection of Science eBooks in the Gale Virtual Reference Library.
Subcollection (Gale eBooks)
A cross-searchable collection of travel eBooks
Tutor.com
Live one-to-one homework help from tutors is available 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m or use the Skills Center 24/7.
LegalForms (Gale Business)
Create accurate, reliable legal documents with no hassle.
Academic OneFile (Gale)
Complete source for peer-reviewed scholarly articles across all academic disciplines