Research Needs: Electronic Resources

Electronic Databases

Use one of our databases to help you with your research.

What is a database?

A database is a collection of information to help you with your research needs. The information may be organized around a particular theme or gathered for a particular use. A database can be anything from a collection of magazine and newspaper articles to information on a specific topic such as gardening or travel or your favorite artist or photographer.

Some databases may be accessed from home or work and some are accessible only from a public use computer in the library. Databases marked with an "§" are accessible only from a public use computer in the library.

Database Description
City of Galesburg Access minutes, agendas, bus schedules, department directories and information, employment listings, applications, forms, the municipal code and more.
allmusic Database covers everything from classical music to garage rock. Includes biographies, reviews and more. See also Lyrics.com to look for lyrics by artist.
Allrecipes Recipes, recipe reviews and variations; search by ingredients and cooking time.
ConsumerSearch.com Find answers about what products are top rated or best bets in their class, including estimated pricing and retailer locations.
Dictionary Online dictionary, thesaurus and general reference.
Directory of Open Access Journals(DOAJ) Provides free access to full text articles in over 1600 scientific and scholarly journals.
edmunds.com Pricing, reviews, ratings and advice for new and used car buyers.
Find-It Illinois Illinois government information and access to over 600 Illinois libraries.
FirstGov Everything you need to know about U.S. government services and resources.
FirstGov for Seniors Information about U.S. government services and resources of particular interest to seniors.

Access a wide variety of databases such as ERIC, MedLine, Article 1st, and national and international library catalogs.
History of Public Art in Knox County Descriptions and artist and location information for many public artworks in Knox County.
Illinois Department of Corrections Inmate search, visitor information, facility location, and more.
Illinois Legal Aid Online Free legal advice, information, guidance and forms for Illinois residents. Just type in your question and go...
InfoTrac Access magazines, newspaper articles, children's magazines, almanacs, encyclopedias, dictionaries and reference resources for information about culture, sports, art, science, and current events.
Internet Movie Database Find a movie, from who was in it, to who made it, to trivia about it, to filming locations; includes links to reviews and fan sites
Kelley Blue Book Find new car pricing, used car values, ratings, reviews and other vehicle information
MedlinePlus Access health information, drug information, medical encyclopedia, medical dictionary and more.
National Academies Press Free on-line searchable library of over 3,000 on-line books. NAP publishes the reports issued by the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council.
National Library for the Environment Search "hot topics," news, population data and environmental reports for Congress. Includes links to data sources, maps, treaties and laws, research reports, environmental dictionaries, photos, etc.
§ NoveList What to read next? A database of fiction searchable by author, subject or genre. Can't get to the library, use our online Reader's Advisory.
Sex Offender Registry Access to the Illinois State Police Sex Offender registry.
PLANTS Database Information about plants in the U.S. Includes data reports on a variety of specialized areas including invasive and noxious plants and threatened and endangered status.
Tax Information: Federal Access the Internal Revenue Service site for information and forms.
Tax Information: State Access the Illinois Department of Revenue site for information and forms.
Thomas Register Search manufacturer database for address and contact information, products, brands and more.
Vets on the Net Find information on Veteran's organizations, resources, history and links to other websites.
White Pages
Yellow Pages
Find phone numbers and addresses.
411Locate.com Find phone numbers, reverse lookup and mapping resources.
YaHoo!Finance Stock quotes, market news, portfolio management resources and more.

 

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