Databases

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image of ProQuest ABI/INFORM Collection logo

FOR OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY GO HERE.

FOR INSIDE THE LIBRARY GO HERE.

What you can do with it

Find thousands of full-text journals, dissertations, working papers, key business and economics periodicals such as the Economist, country- and industry-focused reports, and downloadable data. International coverage gives researchers a complete picture of companies and business trends worldwide.

Academic Search Premier logo

GO TO ACADEMIC SEARCH PREMIER.

What you can do with it

Find non-open access, peer-reviewed journals, journals indexed in the Web of Science or Scorpus, cited references, and video content in this full-text database.

User Guide

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America's News Magazines Logo

GO TO AMERICA'S NEWS MAGAZINES.

What you can do with it

Read articles from more than two dozen popular magazines, including National Review, The New Yorker, and Popular Science.

Booklist Online

GO TO BOOKLIST ONLINE.

What you can do with it

Access the best book reviews for public libraries and school libraries, and the best books to read for your book club, brought to you by the ALA.

Booklist Reader

GO TO BOOKLIST READER.

What you can do with it

Access quality book and audiobook recommendations, author interviews, original features, and more for readers of all ages, provided by the Lake Forest Library.

While supplies last, print copies of Booklist Reader are also available to take from the "Read Me Next" displays at the Library.

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Business Source Premier logo

GO TO BUSINESS SOURCE PREMIER.

What you can do with it

Access comprehensive non-journal business content such as company profiles, industry reports, conference reports, case studies, Associated Press videos, working papers, country economic reports, and more, with searchable cited references and indexing.

User Guide

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You can also search BUSINESS COLLECTION EBOOKS.

Chicago Tribune 1985–Present

FOR INSIDE THE LIBRARY GO HERE.

FOR OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY GO HERE.

What you can do with it

Explore full text articles (excluding images) from 1985 to the present. For historical articles from 1849–1989, visit the the Historical Chicago Tribune database.

Chicago Tribune 1849-1989

FOR INSIDE THE LIBRARY GO HERE.

FOR OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY GO HERE.

What you can do with it

Explore articles and images, obituaries, and marriage and birth announcements from 1849–1989.

User Guide

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EBSCO eBooks logo

GO TO ALL COLLECTIONS: EBSCO EBOOKS FOR STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, & LIBRARIANS. Or pick a specific collection below.

What you can do with it

Access eBooks to read in your browser for research and enjoyment.

Pick your collection

Support quality learning experiences for elementary school students across all subject areas.
K–5 COLLECTION

Support quality learning experiences for middle school students across all subject areas.
6–8 COLLECTION

Build strong Pre-K through 8th grade literacy skills through award-winning, short-form fiction and nonfiction titles.
CRICKET MEDIA COLLECTION

Support quality learning experiences for high school students with access to popular eBooks including a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials.
HIGH SCHOOL COLLECTION

Browse popular high school magazines and reference books on subjects including art, history, sports, and music, as well as more than 1,000,000 photos, maps, and flags.
MAS COMPLETE

Enrich high school research with a rich selection of titles covering a broad range of subjects including biography, careers, language arts, literature, government, math, science, current events, and social-emotional health.
MAS REFERENCE EBOOKS

Browse thousands of books covering core subject areas.
BOOK COLLECTION: NONFICTION

Access high-quality reference eBooks for all ages covering topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies, and cooking
PUBLIC LIBRARY COLLECTION

Access journals and periodicals that help librarians and researchers keep pace with the latest trends in the field.
LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE SOURCE

Access specialized information for librarians, teachers, and education researchers.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COLLECTION

ERIC logo

GO TO ERIC.

What you can do with it

Access journal articles, books, theses, curriculum guides, conference papers, standards, and guidelines on a wide range of education topics.

Ethnic Diversity Source logo

GO TO ETHNIC DIVERSITY SOURCE.

What you can do with it

Research and explore the culture, traditions, social treatment, and lived experiences of ethnic groups in America using full text from peer-reviewed journals, magazines, Associated Press videos, biographies, speeches, interviews, and letters. Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of high-quality eBooks on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

You can also search DIVERSITY & ETHNIC STUDIES EBOOKS.

EXPLORA General Search logo

GO TO EXPLORA GENERAL SEARCH.

What you can do with it

Simultaneously search a topic across any combination of EBSCO databases available through Lake Forest Library.

History Reference Center logo

GO TO HISTORY REFERENCE CENTER.

What you can do with it

Explore topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century using this research database containing full-text journals, magazines, reference books, and thousands of primary source documents. Includes support for Google Drive and Classroom, text-to-speech, a citation tool, personal folders for saving and sharing, and more.

User Guide

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You can also search HISTORY REFERENCE EBOOKS.

Investor's Business Daily

GO TO INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY, then enter Email: reference@lakeforestlibrary.org and Password: Reference360!

What you can do with it

Access daily stock market information, business news, quotes, mutual fund performance, and market analysis.

Lake Forester 1995-Present

GO TO LAKE FORESTER.

What you can do with it

Search the Lake Forester from 1995 to present. For earlier content, use the Historical Lake Forester database.

Lake Forester logo

GO TO HISTORICAL LAKE FORESTER.

What you can do with it

Search and read issues of the Lake Forester from 1899–1948.

This resource is provided with support from the Friends of Lake Forest Library.

LGBTQ+ Source image

GO TO LGBTQ+ SOURCE.

What you can do with it

Access scholarly and popular LGBTQ+ publications in full text, plus historically important primary sources including monographs, magazines, newspapers, and videos, as well as a specialized LGBTQ+ thesaurus containing thousands of terms.