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.

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.
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.
GED	Access free GED (General Educational Development) resources at the Study Guide Zone.
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...
Illinois State Library	Illinois government information and access to over 600 Illinois libraries.
	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
	The eBooks, practice tests, exercises, and skill-building courses you need to achieve the results you want—at school, at work, or in life. Looking to land a job? You'll find an entire Learning Center dedicated to helping you get the one that's right for you.
	Contemporary Literary Criticism database contains excerpts from criticism of the works of today's novelists, poets, playwrights, short story writers, scriptwriters, and other creative writers.
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.
Salem Health Password: galesburgpl	Access to Salem Press’ best-selling Magill’s Medical Guide.
Salem History Password: galesburgpl	Access to Salem Press' Historical Encyclopedia of American Business and Decades series 1920-1970.
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.
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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