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ArchiveGrid includes over 7 million records describing archival materials, bringing together information about historical documents, personal papers, family histories, and more.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.