Everything is not free online. That is why you need eresources.

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1 1 Everything is not free online. That is why you need eresources. Access from Home: Go to: Click on: Research Click on: eresources or Subject Guides Type in: Northbrook Library Card Barcode number (no spaces).

2 2 America s Obituaries Library Press Display Obituaries from newspapers across the United States AskArt* Artist information, auction prices, dealers and museums where works may be viewed Auto Repair Center Full-color newspapers from around the world, updated daily Mango Language learning tutorials Natural Standard Diagrams, service bulletins, and repair procedures Chicago Tribune Archives Information on complementary and alternative therapies Novelist Articles from Consumer s Checkbook* Reviews local service firms and stores, such as auto repair shops and plumbers Digital Microfilm Book Reviews and Readalikes Public Records Foreclosure and bankruptcy listings Reference USA New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and Wall Street Journal from months ago Illinois Legal Forms Downloadable legal forms for business and personal use-- affidavits, contracts, rental agreements, wills Phone directory for United States and Canada. Business searches can be customized by sales volume, number of employees, headquarters and geography. Tutor.com *In Library Use Only

3 Natural Standard The Natural Standard is an international research group that collects research information on complementary and alternative therapies. Search here to find the properties and tested effectiveness of foods, herbs and supplements, and other alternative treatments for various medical conditions. 3

4 Ask Art* Is that painting valuable? AskART is a database of information about American artists that includes auction prices, names, birth and death dates, state or local affiliation, fields in which artist worked, book and periodical references to artist, dealers and museums where works may be viewed. Known and Unknown artist biographies, examples of artist signatures, and auction prices. In library use only. * In library use only 4

5 Chicago Tribune Archives Read articles about great events in history, or print out a front page of the Chicago Tribune for a milestone date in history. To find a front page: Click More Search Options For document type, select Front Page Enter a date in On this date box 5

6 Digital Microfilm Full-Page Scans of Chicago Tribune, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times from 2008-until 2 months ago. 6

7 Library Press Display Updated daily. Full-color newspapers from around the world. Includes over 1000 titles from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and the United States. Includes classified ads. 7

8 America s Obituaries and Death Notices Find obituaries and death notices in American newspapers. Search by name of deceased, or by name of survivors in Obituary Text. Coverage ranges as far back as the early 20 th century. Click on See a List for specific newspaper dates of coverage. 8

9 Illinois Legal Forms Download legal forms for business and personal use--affidavits, contracts, rental agreements, wills, and many others. Most forms can be completed online and then printed, or completed in writing after printing. Q: What happens if I download a legal form that is rejected by the Court? A: There is no guarantee or warranty, nor do you have any recourse if a form is rejected. Although forms are updated regularly, there may be occasions when the form online is out of date for a period of time. 9

10 Public Records Find public records on New Homeowners, New Businesses, Foreclosures & Auctions, and Bankruptcies in 9 counties in northern Illinois. Useful for creating mailing lists or checking on local real estate or business conditions. 10

11 Consumers Checkbook* CHECKBOOK evaluates the quality and prices of local service firms and stores, such as auto repair shops, plumbers, dentists, banks, and insurance companies. CHECKBOOK has won the National Press Club s prestigious First Place Award for Excellence in Consumer Journalism. Search by firm name, or choose a category to browse for customer comments and published reports in Chicago Consumers Checkbook. In-library use only. * In library use only 11

12 Mango Collection of language tutorials, providing basic and in-depth lessons for 22 languages plus English as a Second Language lessons for speakers of 14 different world languages. 12

13 Tutor.com Online tutoring daily 2 to 9 p.m. through the library s website. Go to the library homepage, and click on Live Homework Help. Get help in 20 subjects and with test prep, resumes for job seekers, and more. 13

14 Novelist Find book discussion guides, read-alikes, book reviews from journals like Booklist, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and Kirkus, lists of award winners, and more resources of interest to readers. Includes coverage of popular nonfiction such as biographies, memoirs, true crime, adventure and suspense. 14

15 Auto Repair Reference Center Select model year, manufacturer, and model to find: Repair Procedures and diagrams Service Bulletins and Recalls Specifications and Maintenance Intervals 15

16 Reference USA This is a telephone directory both white and yellow pages for the United States and Canada. Business listings include sales volume, number of employees, headquarters, management personnel, and more. Select a database to get started, then click the custom search tab to create your own search form (to find business of a certain type and size in a certain area code, for example). For help in designing your search, ask for help at the reference desk. 16