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| Title | Description | Use @ Home? | |
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NEW! Academic Search Premier |
Academic Search Premier is a renowned scholarly resource providing superior full-text, academic journals covering the major areas of academic research. | Yes |
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Acorn TV | Streams world-class mysteries, dramas, and comedies from Britain and beyond. | Yes |
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America's News | Current and archived full-text articles from news sources nationwide. | Yes |
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Ancestry Library Edition | View records from the United States Census; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; passenger lists and more! | No |
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ArtistWorks | ArtistWorks provides world-class instruction for the most popular string and band instruments through self-paced video lessons from professional musicians. **Found in the Libby app, under the Extras tab. |
Yes |
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AtoZ Food America | The world's largest database of American food, culture, and recipes. | Yes |
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AtoZ Maps Online | The world's largest database of royalty-free, downloadable maps. | Yes |
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AtoZ World Food | Recipes and food culture from around the world. | Yes |
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AtoZ World Travel | Information about world cities; including points of interest, foods, culture, language, and more. | Yes |
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NEW! Auto Repair Source |
Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, Auto Repair Source provide the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date "do-it-yourself" service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. | Yes |
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Axis 360 | Digital books and audiobooks primarily for children. | Yes |
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Book Flix | Books come to life! This early literacy resource pairs storybooks and nonfiction eBooks. | Yes - Click here |
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NEW! Business Source Premier |
Need financial data, industry market reports, business videos, SWOT analyses and company profiles? Use Business Source Premier. | Yes |
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Chicagoland Newspapers | Archives of the Chicago Sun Times, Rolling Meadows Review, Daily Herald and other Chicagoland newspapers. | Yes |
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Chicago Sun-Times Collection | Search this database for articles from the Chicago Sun Times, from 1986 to current. | Yes |
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Chicago Tribune | Search this database for articles from the Chicago Tribune, from 1985 to present. | Yes - Click here |
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Chicago Tribune Historical | Search this database for past articles from the Chicago Tribune, from 1849 to 1997. | Yes - Click here |
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Chilton Library | Provides diagrams, diagnostics, step-by-step procedures, maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls and service bulletins for automobiles and light trucks. | Yes |
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Consumers' Checkbook | Ratings of Chicago-area service companies and health care providers. | Yes |
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NEW! Consumer Health Complete |
Designed for non-medical professionals like you, this database contains articles from journals and magazines, as well as health reference ebooks, health reports, medical images, diagrams and narrated animations for all kinds of health & wellness subjects. | Yes |
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Consumer Reports | An online version of the magazine. Search to find specific articles and product reviews. | Yes |
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NEW! Creativebug |
Creativebug.com has more than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Learn sewing, quilting, paper crafting, knitting, crochet, art & design, and jewelry making. Find new ideas and instructions on food & home, holidays & party, and activities to do with your kids. | Yes |
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Daily Herald Collection | Explore Rolling Meadows area history through local news, events and people with the Daily Herald Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device. | Yes |
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Daily Herald Today's Edition | View today's edition of the Daily herald. Available remotely 24/7 on any device. |
Yes |
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Digital Library of Illinois | Borrow eBooks, audiobooks & popular magazines 24/7 using your Rolling Meadows Library card. |
Yes |
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Digital Library of Illinois KIDS | Browse, borrow, and enjoy eBooks, audiobooks & popular magazines from the Digital Library of Illinois Kids digital collection 24/7 using your Rolling Meadows Library card. |
Yes |
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Digital Library of Illinois - Magazines | Borrow popular magazines 24/7 using your Rolling Meadows Library card. |
Yes |
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NEW! Explora for Elementary Students |
Designed with the younger student in mind, Explora For Elementary Students provides a safe, trustworthy place for students to look up articles and facts for research papers, class projects and homework. | Yes |
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NEW! Explora for Middle Schools |
Designed for middle school students, Explora for Middle School provides a safe, trustworthy place for students to look up articles and facts for research papers, class projects and homework. | Yes |
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NEW! Explora for Library Patrons |
Designed for the everyday researcher, Explora For Library Patrons offers reliable content from the world’s leading magazines and reference books. | Yes |
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Explore More Illinois! | Use Explore More Illinois to find fun and educational places to go on a free afternoon or for a little getaway. Discover new places or return to favorites! |
Yes |
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NEW! Fiero Code |
Fiero Code is a self-guided learn-to-code software designed for ages 8-18. Create a free account with your library card to track your progress as you build websites, animations, and video games. Advance through a story and level up your avatar while you learn different coding languages and build programming and problemsolving skills. | Yes |
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Flipster | Access leading digital magazines on your mobile device. Features People Weekly! |
Yes |
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GCF Learn Free | The freedom to learn what you want, when you want, absolutely free! Check out our Everyday Life, Basic Math, and Computer Training today! | Yes |
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The Great Courses | The leading media brand for lifelong learning with hundreds of courses spanning thousands of subjects. *Users will need to create an account to use this service. |
Yes |
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HeritageHub | Explore genealogical records from 1704 - today, including hard-to-find obituary content from the mid 1900's, coverage from all 50 states, and original obituary images from historical newspapers. Access is available 24/7. |
Yes |
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Heritage Quest Online | Provides genealogy articles and records, including census records dating back to 1790. | Yes |
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NEW! History Reference Center |
History Reference Center contains thousands of reliable primary resources like documents, biographies, photos, maps and videos. | Yes |
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NEW! Hoopla |
Hoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone - and even your TV! *Users will need to create an account to use this service. |
Yes |
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Illinois Newspapers | Search this database for articles from all Illinois newspapers. | Yes |
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Illinois Public Records | Database of public records including real estate transfers, new businesses, bankruptcies, and foreclosures. | Yes - Click here |
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IndieFlix | IndieFlix is a streaming movie service that offers access to pop culture favorites, box office hits, award-winning feature films, documentaries, and shorts. **Found in the Libby app, under the Extras tab. |
Yes |
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NEW! Kanopy |
Access to thousands of thought-provoking and enriching movies on one convenient streaming platform. *Users will need to create an account to use this service. |
Yes |
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NEW! Kanopy Kids |
Educational and engaging videos for children of all ages that promote positive social and emotional development and inspire creativity in young minds. *Users will need to create an account to use this service. |
Yes |
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NEW! Legal Information Resource Center |
Navigate legal matters of all kinds with reliable "how-to" information and thousands of federal, multi-state and state-specific legal forms. | Yes |
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Libby | The free Libby app is the easiest way to get started with digital books, audiobooks, magazines and streaming services from RM library. Brought to you by OverDrive. | Yes |
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NEW! LinkedIn Learning |
Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts.. | Yes |
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NEW! Literary Reference Center |
Literary Reference Center Plus provides the most relevant and reliable information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and time periods. | Yes |
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Magill's Medical Guide | Medical information for patients and caregivers. | Yes |
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Mango Languages | An interactive language learning system offering everyday conversational skills, beginning and advanced student coursework, and ESL courses. | Yes |
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Medigap Plan Screener | Gives you a list of Medigap health insurance plans based on your age and location, and provides information about features, pricing and financial strength. (From Weiss Ratings) |
Yes |
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Medline Plus | Comprehensive health and drug information for the layperson, from the National Library of Medicine. | Yes |
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NEW! Method Learning |
A comprehensive self-paced lessons and resources that help students prepare for, and score higher on, the SAT and ACT. **Found in the Libby app, under the Extras tab. **Users will need to create an account to use this service. |
Yes |
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New York Times | Enjoy complimentary access to the New York Times. *Users will need to create an account to use this service. |
Yes |
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NEW! Newspaper Source Plus |
Newspaper Source Plus provides a full-text digital collection of the world's major news content. It includes millions of articles from newspapers and newswires and offers television and radio transcripts and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources. | Yes |
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Novelist K-8 Plus | A database designed to connect young readers with books they'll love! | Yes |
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Novelist Plus | Find fiction and nonfiction books based on your reading interests, includes read-a-likes, reviews, and study guides. | Yes |
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NEW! Points of View Reference Center |
Contains sources that present multiple sides and perspectives of an issue across the philosophical and political spectrum - perfect for points of view research papers! | Yes |
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Qello Concerts | The world's largest collection of full-length concerts and music documentaries streamed on-demand to just about any digital device. **Found in the Libby app, under the Extras tab. **Users will need to create an account to use this service. |
Yes |
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Reference Solutions | (Formerly ReferenceUSA) Business directory, residential listings, demographics and health care listings. Records can be downloaded for mailing/contact lists. | Yes - Click here |
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Rolling Meadows Review | Archives of the Rolling Meadows Review, 1995 - 2009. | Yes |
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NEW! Science Reference Center |
Fire up your neurons with reliable information on thousands of fascinating research topics. | Yes |
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Scholastic GO! | An online Encyclopedia especially for kids. Scholastic GO is the most age-appropriate, comprehensive learning and knowledge resource available on the Internet today. | Yes - Click here |
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NEW! Small Business Resource Center |
This database provides the everyday user with the necessary tools and detailed "how-to" instructions to independently address a wide range of small business topics. | Yes |
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NEW! Udemy |
Learn and improve skills across business, tech, design, and more. Includes 10,000+ on-demand video courses in multiple languages. | Yes |
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NEW! Value Line |
Investment advice on the stock market industries and the economy. | Yes |
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Weiss Financial Ratings Online | Independent ratings on U.S. banks, thrifts, and insurance companies. Also distributes independent ratings on publicly traded companies, mutual funds, closed-end funds, and ETFs. | Yes |
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World Book | Online access to World Book Encyclopedia. | Yes |
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World Book Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos | World Book Encyclopedia En Español. | Yes - Click here |