The following is a statewide collection of databases accessible via the Internet, provided by the Secretary of State and the Illinois State Library.

A wide range of databases covering topics from car repair to legal resources, from health information to peer reviewed articles for academic research, from home improvement information to study materials for college entrance exams.

Academic Search Elite
Designed for academic institutions. Comprehensive, multi-disciplinary resource of scholarly research. Coverage on a wide range of topics. Includes peer-reviewed full text resources for subjects such as adult education, higher education, public health, and more.

AGRICOLA
From the National Agricultural Library. Contains citations about all aspects of agriculture and related fields. Includes: journal articles, monographs, proceedings, theses, patents, translations, audiovisual materials, computer software, and technical reports.

Alt HealthWatch
Proides information on complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to healthcare and wellness. Sources include journals (some peer-reviewed) and reports.

Auto Repair Source
Repair information and schedules, diagrams, parts and labor estimates, service alerts, and recalls. Covers thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.

Biography Reference Center
More than 390,000 biographies. Includes complete full text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine as well as thousands of narrative biographies.

Biography Reference eBook Collection
A companion to the Biography Reference Source database, this encompasses a rich selection of biographic titles, covering popular and important figures in business, film, history, music, politics, sports, and more.

Book Collection: Nonfiction
Designed for public libraries, thousands of books cover core subject areas as well as information on careers, health, sports, adventure, technology, life skills, and more.

Business Source Elite
This database provides full-text coverage of top business, management, and economics journals and periodicals. These valuable publications cover topics such as accounting, banking, finance, international business, marketing, sales, and more.

EBSCO eBook Subscription Business Collection
Equip students and faculty with access to thousands of ebooks dedicated to the study of business.

EBSCO eBooks Subscription Cricket Media Collection
Build strong literacy skills in students from pre-K to 8th grade by offering digital access to award-winning, short-form fiction and nonfiction titles.

EBSCO eBooks Subscription High School Collection
Give students, educators, and administrators on-the-go access to popular ebooks. This robust collection includes a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials.

EBSCO eBook Subscription K-5 Collection
This ebook collection supports a quality learning experience for K-5 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools.

EBSCO eBook Subscription 6-8 Collection
This ebook collection supports a quality learning experience for 6-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools.

EBSCO eBook Subscription K-8 Collection
This ebook collection supports a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools

EBSCO eBook Subscription Public Library Collection
Access to high-quality ebooks covering a wide range of topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies, and cooking. This general reference ebook collection features titles for both adults and juveniles.

ERIC: Education Resources Information Center
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.

Ethnic Diversity Source
This full-text database is a dedicated resource covering the culture, traditions, social treatment, and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America.

EBSCO eBook Subscription Diversity & Ethnic Studies Collection
This groundbreaking collection includes over 6,000 high-quality ebooks on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Health Source: Consumer Edition
Subjects include fitness, nutrition, diabetes, aging, women’s health, children’s health, and more. Information comes from magazines, books, Clinical Reference System reports, and pamphlets.

Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
Provides researchers, allied health professionals, nurses, and medical educators access to scholarly journals on many medical disciplines. Provides indexing, abstracts, and full text for hundreds of nursing and allied health journals, many of which are peer-reviewed.

History Reference Source
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.

History Reference eBook Subscription
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.

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

Home Improvement Source
Includes maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating, home & garden, etc. Includes more than 120 reference books.

LearningExpress
Supports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass a high school equivalency test, prepare for college, explore careers, join the military, study for occupational certification tests, become a U.S. citizen and much more. Contains practice tests, interactive tutorials, ebooks, articles, and flashcards.

Legal Source
A scholarly resource of current issues, studies, and trends of the legal world. For attorneys, educators, businesspeople, law librarians, students, and paralegals.

LGBTQ+ Source
LGBTQ+ Source is the definitive database for LGBTQ+ studies. It provides scholarly and popular LGBTQ+ publications in full text, plus historically important primary sources, including monographs, magazines, newspapers, and videos. It also includes a specialized LGBTQ+ thesaurus containing thousands of terms.

Library & Information Science Source
Journals and periodicals that help librarians keep pace with the latest trends in the field.

Literary Reference Source
Full-text literary database covering all genres and time periods. It includes thousands of synopses, critical essays, book reviews, literary journals, and author biographies, plus full-text classic novels, short stories, and poems.

Literary Reference eBook Subscription
Contains a broad range of literary-related subjects with selections including literary criticism, study guides, and classics such as Emma, Dracula, and Frankenstein.

MAS Complete
Designed for high school libraries and offers coverage of popular high school magazines and reference books. Wide range of subjects offered including art, history, sports, and music. Over 1,000,000 photos, maps, and flags. Full text magazines include Discover, US News & World Report, Scientific American, and more.

MAS Reference eBook Subscription
This encompasses a rich selection of titles covering a broad range of general reference subjects, including biography, careers, language arts, literature, government, math, science, current events, and social-emotional health.

MasterFILE Complete
Broad collection of popular full-text magazines and reference books. Magazines include People, Better Homes and Gardens, TIME, and Newsweek. Covers subjects including business, health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural issues, DIY, and fashion. Also includes photos, maps, and flags.

MasterFILE Reference eBook Subscription
Contains reference books covering a broad range of general reference subjects, including biography, history, architecture, literature, cooking, health and wellness, science, self-help, religion, current events, sports, travel and more.

Middle Search Plus
Magazines and reference books for middle school students. Includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents. Subjects include history, current events, science, sports, and biographies. Also includes photos, maps, and flags.

Middle Search Reference eBook Subscription
A broad range of general reference subject coverage for middle school students, with topics including social studies, math, history, language arts, technology, geography, culture, and science.

Newspaper Source Plus
Includes millions of articles from newspapers, newswires, and news magazines. Offers television and radio transcripts and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources. Newspapers include St. Louis Post-Dispatch, The Washington Post, USA Today, and more.

NoveList
Contains information on over 260,000 fiction and readable nonfiction titles. Features lists of award-winning books, book discussion guides, Read-a-Like recommendations, and complete series information. Also includes reader ratings and reviews. Create your own reading wish list.

NoveList K-8
Find just the right book by subject, age, awards won, books made into movies, and much more. Read reviews and learn about the author. Create your own reading wish list. Includes tools for teachers such as Lexile levels and Common Core standards.

Points of View Reference Center
Presents multiple sides of over 500 issues. Helps students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.

Primary Search
For elementary school libraries. Content from children’s magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedia entries, and images. Students can learn about animals, musicians, fitness, space exploration, and much more.

Primary Search Reference eBook Subscription
A range of general reference subject coverage for primary school students, with topics like social studies, history, language arts, geography, culture, math, and science.

Professional Development Collection
Specialized information for librarians, teachers, and education researchers.

Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
Covers a broad range of subjects in the fields of psychology, behavioral sciences, and related disciplines. For psychologists, counselors, researchers, and students.

Regional Business News
Regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces from 1990. Includes newspapers, radio and television news transcripts, trade publications, magazines, and newswires.

Religion & Philosophy Collection
Hundreds of full-text journals and magazines covering many religious and philosophical topics, including world religions, religious history, political philosophy, and philosophy of language.

Science Reference Source
Provides full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos. The database also contains science experiments, curriculum-aligned lesson plans, and a vast image collection.

Science Reference eBook Subscription
This encompasses a rich selection of titles covering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Small Business Source
Covers all aspects of starting and operating a business. Includes information on accounting, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more. State-specific information included.

Small Engine Repair Source
Repair guides for small engines and routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service, etc.). Also includes guides on extensive repairs such as engine and transmission disassembly. Coverage includes lawn mowers, motorcycles, tractors, and snowmobiles. Information on more than 25 years of engine models, with new and updated content added regularly.


The following is a collection of resources accessible via the Internet, assembled by the Warren County Public Library.

Links to these websites are provided for convenience and information purposes only. The library has no control over the content of third-party websites nor is the library responsible for the content or availability of third-party websites.

Amazon.com
Provides customer and published reviews on a multitude of titles.

Goodreads
Goodreads is the world’s largest site for readers and book recommendations. Provides many lists and reviews.

Locus Online
News, reviews, and links for science fiction, fantasy, and horror fans.

Stop, You’re Killing Me
This site offers information on mystery authors and books.  Read-a-likes and award lists are provided.

What’s Next?
Find the order of books in a series.

Indeed
Find job openings and post your resume.

Illinois Department of Employment Security
Career information, fairs, and workshops for job seekers in Illinois

Occupational Outlook Handbook
Lists the training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, and working conditions for hundreds of jobs.

Buchanan Center for the Arts
Find information about exhibits, classes, and other events.

Daily Review Atlas
Read regional news from the local newspaper.

Illinois Digital Newspaper Collections
The Illinois Digital Newspaper Collections are free to search, free to browse, and free to download, containing 251,254 issues from 249 newspapers across 5 collections including Illinois newspapers, student newspapers, farm and field newspapers, and more.

Microfilm Collection
Browse our digitized microfilm collection including The Monmouth Atlas (1846-1879) and The Monmouth Review (1856-1888).

Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce
Browse the member list, calendar of events, and photo gallery.

Monmouth City Ordinances
Read municipal codes for the City of Monmouth.

Monmouth College
The official website for Monmouth College.

Monmouth, Illinois
Link to Monmouth businesses, area schools, community organizations, and governmental departments. Provides contact information for community centers and City Council meeting minutes.

Warren County, Illinois
The official website for Warren County. Lists county officials, contact information, calendar, county news, and county board meeting minutes.

Better Business Bureau
This website provides a directory of local Bureau offices, information on alerts, buying guides, links to national and local business reporting databases, and a charity advisory database.

ConsumerSearch
Reports reviews for products using sources like Consumer Reports and The Good Housekeeping Institute.

Food and Drug Administration
Search for news about food, drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, and other products regulated by the FDA.

Illinois Attorney General
Register a consumer complaint in Illinois. Consumer alerts and warnings are also posted.

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety/Highway Loss Data Institute
Find vehicle ratings based on 40 mph frontal offset crash tests.

IntelliChoice
Search for new cars by make or type of vehicle. Retrieve information on pricing, features, performance, and safety ratings.

J.D. Power (formerly NADA Guides)
Price automobiles and calculate the trade-in value for used vehicles.

Kelley Blue Book
Kelley Blue Book is another source for vehicle pricing and information.

National Do Not Call Registry
Use this site to register, verify, or change your registration. Or, file a complaint. Find links to sites with additional information about the Federal Trade Commission and the Registry.

PCWorld
Offers reviews of electronic products such as computers, cell phones, gaming hardware, etc.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Searching by company, product type, or product description, find information on recalls.

Credit Bureaus
Experian
Equifax
TransUnion

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Provides health information for travelers, advice for healthy living, and much more.

Healthfinder
Locate prevention information and learn more about your prescription or over- the-counter drug.

Mayo Clinic
Read about the current research on new drugs, devices, treatments, and therapies.

MedlinePlus
Information from the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. Learn about diseases and conditions, drug information, and current health news. Look up medical terms using the medical encyclopedia and dictionary.

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
Learn more about alternative medicine practices, news, research and therapies.

Value Line Inc.
Value Line offers a broad array of investment research services, including the latest data, sophisticated tools and expert analysis and guidance. Log in with your library card (D74XXXXXXX).

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Federal forms and instructions for this tax year and prior years. Mailing information is also available.

Illinois Department of Revenue
Illinois tax forms and publications.

Tax Forms by State
Access tax forms for each state.

Legal Aid Self-Help Center
Legal documents and forms.

Illinois State Telephone Directory
The State Telephone Directory is available online to provide contact information for state agencies, boards, and commissions, as well as for most state employees.

Illinois State Board of Elections
Voter registration, polling place locator, district locator, and information for candidates.

Federal Government
Contact information for federal elected officials.

Voter Registration
Check voter registration requirements, deadlines, and voting laws in your state.