A-Z Resources
The library has databases and online resources that can be accessed at the library, or offsite by using your library card number. Databases and resources tools are listed below. Our reference librarians can assist you in navigating these databases and can be reached at [email protected] or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 2150.
Academic resources are available to all local residents by obtaining a free courtesy library card and using the online databases available on-site at NIU Founders Memorial Library. Please view NIU’s list of available resources.
Obtain your courtesy card by requesting an application at Founders Memorial Library or by filling out the online application. All applications must be turned in to the Circulation Desk at Founders Memorial Library. For more information, contact Founders Memorial Library at (815) 753-1995.
ABC Mouse is an effective learning tool that will guide your little ones through ten levels of learning, from Pre-K through 2nd grade.
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.
From the National Agricultural Library. Contains citations about all aspects of agriculture and related fields.
Provides information on complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to healthcare and wellness.
Ancestry Library Edition provides in-depth genealogical research tools.
ArchiveGrid includes over 7 million records describing archival materials, bringing together information about historical documents, personal papers, family histories, and more.
Repair information and schedules, diagrams, parts and labor estimates, service alerts, and recalls.
Join reading challenges, earn badges, and more!
Search for a variety of federal benefits, including grants, loans, and financial assistance.
Biblioboard offers a wide variety of eBooks, from the hard-to-find historical works to classics to independently published works.
BillionGraves is the world′s largest resource for searchable GPS cemetery data and is growing bigger every day.
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.
More than 390,000 biographies. Includes complete full text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine as well as thousands of narrative biographies.
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.
This database provides full-text coverage of top business, management and economics journals and periodicals.
Look up spelling and definition of words, as well as translating to a variety of different languages. A grammar guide and thesaurus are included.
View in-depth census data on a federal and state level.
View census statistics at the federal, state, and local levels (for cities and towns with a population of 5000 or more). Maps and charts of data are available.
Explore and stay informed on Chicago area topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more.
Explore the archives of the Chicago Daily News, an afternoon daily newspaper published between 1875 and 1978. All issues are available in PDF format.
Explore the past and present story of Chicago with the Chicago Sun Times collection. Some issues are available in PDF format.
The city’s website has a variety of resources for residents, visitors, and those interested in moving to the area. Learn more about city government, community services and events, and local resources.
Access the Global Climate Dashboard for up-to-date statistics on the climate in the United States. Also available are news and maps related to our climate.
Learn more about federal bills, view legislative activities via streaming video, and find contact information for your federal legislators.
Congressional bills are legislative proposals from the House of Representatives and Senate within the United States Congress.
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