Databases and Web Sites
Accessible From Computers at the Library
And By
Joliet Public Library Cardholders at Home
- Ancestry - Library Edition
This genealogy Website gives you access to a wide variety of databases; census records, military records, immigration records, and much more.
Please note: This Website is only accessible from computers located at the Joliet Public Library Main
Library or Black Rd. Branch.
- ArchiveGrid
Here you will find descriptions of collections of historical documents, personal
papers, and family histories held in archives around the world.
- Biography
Resource Center
This database, a
part of Infotrac, has biographical information on hundreds of famous
and lesser known people
Library Card Required for
Home Access
- CAMIO - Catalog of Art Museum
Images Online
This is a database of images of art works found in the collections of
prominent museums.
- CultureGrams
An online database with detailed information about countries of the world, and each state of the U.S., including history, peoples, customs, lifestyle, and all aspects of society--government, economy, transportation, education, and health. CultureGrams is especially helpful for school assignments, grades 4-12.
Library Card
Required for Home Access
- eMediaLibrary - Access audiobooks remotely or in the library.
- EBSCO
- Auto Repair Center
The Auto Repair Reference Center database includes automotive repair information on most manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles, including drawings and step-by-step photographs. There are also Quick Tips--a complete guide to vehicle ownership and maintenance; plus service bulletins, and recalls. All of the content in this database has been created by ASE certified technicians.
- Business Source
Features full text for more than 2150 journals. Login using the link above and click "EBSCOhost Research Databases" to search.
- Consumer Health Complete
Comprehensive resource for consumer-oriented health content.
- MasterFILE
Full text for nearly 1750 periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and more. Login using the link above and click "EBSCOhost Research Databases" to search.
- First Search
Contains 14 different
databases including:
World Cat, Wilson Select Plus,
and Medline.
List and description of the databases in First
Search
Library Card
Required for Home Access
- HeritageQuest
This genealogy database gives you access to information about people found in U.S.
Census records and genealogy-related books and articles.
Library card required for
Home Access
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Learning Express Library
Free, unlimited access to more than 300 interactive skill-building courses in math, writing and reading comprehension, as well as practice tests based on such official exams as the ACT, SAT, GED, ASVAB, Firefighter, Police Officer, Paramedic, EMT, Postal Worker, Cosmetology and Real Estate. All tests include instant score reports and complete answer explanations.
-
Novelist
an electronic readers' advisory resource which assists fiction readers in finding new authors and titles. When accessing from home, enter library barcode number for Patron ID.
- Online Magazine
Index
(Infotrac)
A resource
containing nine databases including
General Resource Center, Health and Wellness Resource Center,
Business and Company Resource Center
Science Resource Center.
More information about the databases found in Infotrac.
Library Card
Required for Home Access
- Online Obituary
Indexes - Joliet Herald News
The Joliet Public Library began this project in 2006.
- ReferenceUSA
ReferenceUSA is a premier source of business and residential information. It provides listings for 14 million U.S. businesses and 210 million U.S. residents. Verified, accurate data is updated monthly. Business owners, job seekers, and students are able to search by name, location, industry, size, and more.
Library Card Required for Home Access
- Science Resource Center
This database is a part of
Infotrac.
"With Science Resource Center, thousands of topic overviews, experiments,
biographies, pictures and illustrations are just a few clicks away and the
latest scientific developments are covered in articles from over 200 magazines
and academic journals and links to quality web sites.
- Salem Press History
This database is aimed at students and teachers alike. Topics include International Relations, Environmental Issues, Popular Culture, and the Courts. "Core Curriculum" topics include American and World History, Women's History, and Western Civilization. Biographical information is here, and every user can establish a simple personalized profile to save important information, i.e., articles, searches, or citations.
Library Card
Required for Home Access
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