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Academic Search Elite
This databases is a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary resource for scholarly research. It includes peer-reviewed full text resources for subjects such as adult education, higher education, public health, and more.
AGRICOLA
This database contains records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Library. Coverage dates back to 1970 and includes more than 4.8 million citations that are comprised of journal articles, monographs, theses, patents, software, audiovisual materials, and technical reports related to agriculture.
Alt HealthWatch
A full-text alternative health research database focused on complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness.
Biography Reference Source
Access thousands of unique and reliable full-text biographies, including the complete full text of Biography Today and Biography Magazine.
Business Source Elite
Access 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.
Chicago Tribune
Search the most recent global news content, as well as archives which date back into the 1980s.
eLibrary
General reference collections of periodical and digital media content designed to support every range of users. Titles cover a wide range of subjects including business, education, general interest, health, language arts, sciences, social sciences, and many other curriculum-specific subject areas.
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.
Explora
Search over 40 select EBSCO databases all-at-once for reliable full-text information about health, business, technology, history, science, literature, and more.
Health Source: Consumer Edition
Access full-text journals, pamphlets, and reference books about the medical sciences, food science, nutrition, childcare, sports medicine, and general health.
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
Access scholarly full-text articles with an emphasis on nursing and allied health.
History Reference Source
This database covers topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century. It contains full-text journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary source documents.
Legal Information Source
Access thousands of legal forms by topic including Bankruptcy, Divorce, Name Changes, Wills & Estate Planning and more. Most of the full text legal reference books are provided through NOLO.
LGBTQ+ Source
This database provides scholarly and popular LGBTQ+ publications in full text, plus historically important primary sources, including monographs, magazines, newspapers, and videos.
Library & Information Science Source
Access journals and periodicals that help librarians and researchers keep pace with the latest trends in the field.
Literary Reference Source
This is a 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.
MAS Complete
Access popular high school magazines and reference books covering a wide range of subjects including art, history, sports, and music. Full text magazines include Discover, US News & World Report, Scientific American, and more.
MasterFILE Complete
This database provides a broad collection of popular full-text magazines and reference books that cover subjects including business, health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural issues, DIY, and fashion. Magazines include People, Better Homes and Gardens, TIME, and Newsweek.
Middle Search Plus
Access popular middle school magazines, reference e-books, and thousands of primary source documents and videos for help with homework, writing assignments, and exploring your interests.
NewspaperArchive
Access to historical issues of hundreds of Illinois newspapers, including the Daily Herald, with searchable articles, advertisements, editorials, classified ads, and obituaries.
Newspapers from ProQuest
Full-text articles from hundreds of U.S. and international newspapers such as The Washington Post and USA Today; also features transcripts from CNN, Fox News, and NPR.
Newspaper Source Plus
This database includes full-text articles from newspapers, newswires, and news magazines. It also 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.
Point of View Reference Source
This database provides multiple sides of over 500 issues. It helps students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.
Primary Search
Access popular children's magazines, eBooks, and easy-to-read encyclopedic entries written specifically for kids.
Professional Development Collection
This database contains specialized education journals and reports for librarians, teachers, and education researchers.
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
Access full-text articles from broad range of subjects in the fields of psychology, behavioral sciences, and related disciplines.
Regional Business News
Access regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces. These Include newspapers, radio and television news transcripts, trade publications, magazines, and newswires.
Religion & Philosophy Collection
Access full-text journals and magazines covering many religious and philosophical topics, including world religions, religious history, and political philosophy.
Science Reference Source
This database provides full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos. It also contains science experiments, curriculum-aligned lesson plans, and a vast image collection.
Worldcat.org
A search engine for library materials: books, articles, e-books, audio books, videos, databases, research materials and data, maps, records, archives, digitized documents, scans of rare works, photos of local historical significance, musical scores, genealogical records, and much more.
WorldCat Discovery
Search the collections of thousands of libraries in the United States and around the world using this global catalog.
Auto Repair
Auto Repair Source
This automotive database features Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) data for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. Easily find and print out step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls.
Consumer Reports
Find ratings and recommendations on appliances, electronics, cars, and more from the popular magazine and website.
Small Engine Repair Source
This resource provides detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines, from motorcycles and ATVs to generators and outdoor power equipment.
Business
Business Source Elite
Access 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.
Consumer Reports
Find ratings and recommendations on appliances, electronics, cars, and more from the popular magazine and website.
Data Axle Reference Solutions (Formerly Reference USA)
Data on U.S. businesses and individuals, tailored to the needs of small business owners, marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, and job seekers. Create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, secure funding, and locate individuals with access to profiles over 50 million U.S. businesses, 150 million U.S. residents, 7+ million job postings, internships, historical business data, and healthcare listings. Create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, secure funding, and locate individuals.
Explora
Search over 40 select EBSCO databases all-at-once for reliable full-text information about health, business, technology, history, science, literature, and more.
GCFGlobal
Learn the essential skills needed to live and work in the 21st century with these self-paced online courses.
LinkedIn Learning
Watch thousands of step-by-step online video tutorials on software, apps, media, marketing, business, and technology.
Morningstar Investment Research
Analysis of stocks, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and markets.
Regional Business News
Access regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces. These Include newspapers, radio and television news transcripts, trade publications, magazines, and newswires.
Small Business Source
This database covers all aspects of starting and operating a business, and Includes information on accounting, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more.
Value Line
Provides regularly-updated investment research on stocks, mutual funds, options and convertibles. Rates most stocks and funds according to a proprietary formula and assigns a "Value Line" score.
eLearning
Brainfuse: HelpNow
Tutors are available every day from 2:00pm to 11:00pm for help with math, science, English, and social studies.
Brainfuse: LearnNow
Live tutoring and practice tests for ACT, SAT, AP, Civil Service, NCLEX, TOEFL and more. Tutoring available 2:00pm - 11:00pm.
Explora
Search over 40 select EBSCO databases all-at-once for reliable full-text information about health, business, technology, history, science, literature, and more.
Hobbies and Crafts Source
Access detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of hobby enthusiasts, with full text from leading hobby and craft magazines.
Home Improvement Source
Access detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of do-it-yourself home improvement and repair projects.
LearningExpress
Access interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development and more.
Scholastic Teachables
Free access to thousands of printable lesson plans, activity sheets, and customizable content in a variety of subject areas and grade levels. Starting from Pre-K and going through 8th grade, this database is great for teachers, parents, home school families, and young learners.
GCFGlobal
Learn the essential skills needed to live and work in the 21st century with these self-paced online courses.
LinkedIn Learning
Watch thousands of step-by-step online video tutorials on software, apps, media, marketing, business, and technology.
Mango Languages
Lessons in 60-plus languages, including English. Includes specialty courses, such as medical Spanish, and full-length theatrical movies with subtitles and enhanced instruction. Download the Mango Languages app to use on mobile devices.
DMV Practice Tests
Take free online practice tests based on Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles standards, including motorcycle exams and a sample commercial driver license (CDL) test.
Genealogy
Ancestry Library Edition (in library use only)
This collection of more than 4,000 databases and two billion names is essential to having a broad genealogy collection, and its valuable content is a strong complement to HeritageQuest™ Online.
FamilySearch
Search for your ancestors, create and contribute to family trees, post family photos, and more, at the Library or from a remote location. A library card is not required. The Poplar Creek Public Library is a certified FamilySearch Affiliate Library. This certification allows us to offer in-library access to locked records that are otherwise only available at a Family History Center.
Fold3
Access original military records including stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served in the military. Many of the records come from the U.S. National archives, The National Archives of the U.K. and other international records.
Heritage Quest
This online database is an essential collection of unique material for both genealogical and historical researchers, with coverage dating back to the late 1700s. Researchers can use HeritageQuest Online to find their ancestors, trace their paths across America, and learn what life was like in the areas where they settled.
Health
Academic Search Elite
This databases is a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary resource for scholarly research. It includes peer-reviewed full text resources for subjects such as adult education, higher education, public health, and more.
Alt HealthWatch
A full-text alternative health research database focused on complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness.
Explora
Search over 40 select EBSCO databases all-at-once for reliable full-text information about health, business, technology, history, science, literature, and more.
Healthfinder
Alphabetical index of health information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Health Source: Consumer Edition
Access full-text journals, pamphlets, and reference books about the medical sciences, food science, nutrition, childcare, sports medicine, and general health.
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
Access scholarly full-text articles with an emphasis on nursing and allied health.
MedlinePlus
Up-to-date health information from the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library.
Merck Manual
Find information on medical topics, symptoms, drugs, procedures, news and more, written in everyday language from one of the most trusted sources in the field.
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
Access full-text articles from broad range of subjects in the fields of psychology, behavioral sciences, and related disciplines.
Homework Help
Academic Search Elite
This databases is a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary resource for scholarly research. It includes peer-reviewed full text resources for subjects such as adult education, higher education, public health, and more.
Biography Reference Source
Access thousands of unique and reliable full-text biographies, including the complete full text of Biography Today and Biography Magazine.
Brainfuse: HelpNow
Tutors are available every day from 2:00pm to 11:00pm for help with math, science, English, and social studies. Resume assistance is available.
eLibrary
General reference collections of periodical and digital media content designed to support every range of users. Titles cover a wide range of subjects including business, education, general interest, health, language arts, sciences, social sciences, and many other curriculum-specific subject areas.
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.
Explora
Search over 40 select EBSCO databases all-at-once for reliable full-text information about health, business, technology, history, science, literature, and more.
GCFGlobal
Learn the essential skills needed to live and work in the 21st century with these self-paced online courses.
History Reference Source
This database covers topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century. It contains full-text journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary source documents.
LearningExpress
Access interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development and more.
LGBTQ+ Source
This database provides scholarly and popular LGBTQ+ publications in full text, plus historically important primary sources, including monographs, magazines, newspapers, and videos.
LinkedIn Learning
Watch thousands of step-by-step online video tutorials on software, apps, media, marketing, business, and technology.
Literary Reference Source
This is a 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.
Mango Languages
Lessons in 70-plus languages, including English. Includes specialty courses, such as medical Spanish, and full-length theatrical movies with subtitles and enhanced instruction. Download the Mango Languages app to use on mobile devices.
MAS Complete
Access popular high school magazines and reference books covering a wide range of subjects including art, history, sports, and music. Full text magazines include Discover, US News & World Report, Scientific American, and more.
MasterFILE Complete
This database provides a broad collection of popular full-text magazines and reference books that cover subjects including business, health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural issues, DIY, and fashion. Magazines include People, Better Homes and Gardens, TIME, and Newsweek.
Middle Search Plus
Access popular middle school magazines, reference e-books, and thousands of primary source documents and videos for help with homework, writing assignments, and exploring your interests.
Newspapers from ProQuest
Full-text articles from hundreds of U.S. and international newspapers such as The Washington Post and USA Today; also features transcripts from CNN, Fox News, and NPR.
Point of View Reference Source
This database provides multiple sides of over 500 issues. It helps students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.
Primary Search
Access popular children's magazines, eBooks, and easy-to-read encyclopedic entries written specifically for kids.
Religion & Philosophy Collection
Access full-text journals and magazines covering many religious and philosophical topics, including world religions, religious history, and political philosophy.
Scholastic Teachables
Free access to thousands of printable lesson plans, activity sheets, and customizable content in a variety of subject areas and grade levels. Starting from Pre-K and going through 8th grade, this database is great for teachers, parents, home school families, and young learners.
Science Reference Source
This database provides full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos. It also contains science experiments, curriculum-aligned lesson plans, and a vast image collection.
Job & Career
CareerOneStop
The U.S. Department of Labor's free online resource which serves job seekers, businesses, students, and career advisers with a variety of free online tools and information.
Data Axle Reference Solutions (Formerly Reference USA)
Data on U.S. businesses and individuals, tailored to the needs of small business owners, marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, and job seekers. Create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, secure funding, and locate individuals with access to profiles over 50 million U.S. businesses, 150 million U.S. residents, 7+ million job postings, internships, historical business data, and healthcare listings. Create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, secure funding, and locate individuals.
GCF Learn Free: Work
Use these free online tutorials to plan your career, apply for jobs, balance work life, and get the training needed to succeed in today’s marketplace.
LearningExpress
Access interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development and more.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
An online publication of the The US Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics that features info about the nature of work, working conditions, training and education, earnings and job outlook for hundreds of different occupations in the US.
Kids
Scholastic Teachables
Free access to thousands of printable lesson plans, activity sheets, and customizable content in a variety of subject areas and grade levels. Starting from Pre-K and going through 8th grade, this database is great for teachers, parents, home school families, and young learners.
Languages
Mango Languages
Lessons in 70-plus languages, including English. Includes specialty courses, such as medical Spanish, and full-length theatrical movies with subtitles and enhanced instruction. Download the Mango Languages app to use on mobile devices.
Law
Gale LegalForms
Create accurate, reliable legal documents. Download free Illinois legal forms, including divorce, wills and estates, real estate, and bankruptcy.
Legal Information Source
Access thousands of legal forms by topic including Bankruptcy, Divorce, Name Changes, Wills & Estate Planning and more. Most of the full text legal reference books are provided through NOLO.
Test Prep
Brainfuse: LearnNow
Live tutoring and practice tests for ACT, SAT, AP, Civil Service, NCLEX, TOEFL and more. Tutoring available 2:00pm - 11:00pm.
Brainfuse: HelpNow
Tutors are available every day from 2:00pm to 11:00pm for help with math, science, English, and social studies.
DMV Practice Tests
Take free online practice tests based on Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles standards, including motorcycle exams and a sample commercial driver license (CDL) test.
LearningExpress
Access interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards and articles for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career development and more.