eResources By Subject

Save time and money by using the library’s electronic resources! The library subscribes to several online resources that are available 24/7.  For remote access, you’ll just need your 14-digit ZB Library Card number.

Click here for eResources By Name or Free eResources.

Adult Learning

  • Adult Learning Center: Brainfuse has many services for life-long learners, including live coaching to pass the GED, prepare for the US Citizenship Test, write a winning resume, learn MS Office and more!
  • LearningExpressLibrary has learning centers for adults also!  Learning centers include GED preparation, Job Search & Workplace Skills, Jobs & Careers, Skill Building for Adults, US Citizenship and Resources for Spanish Speakers.

Articles

  • Newsbank: Search from a variety of newspapers, including: Acceda Noticias, Access World News, Chicago Sun-Times, Daily Herald and Lake County News-Sun.
  • Omni Text Select: Full text articles in science, humanities, education and business.

Careers

Encyclopedias

Gale Virtual Reference Library: A wealth of reference content in a database format.

Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia: Quick reference for students and adult learners, including:

  • Amazing Animals
  • America the Beautiful
  • La Nueva Enciclopedia Cumbre
  • The New Book of Knowledge
  • The New Book of Popular Science

World Almanacs: Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia and four almanacs.

Genealogy

  • Ancestry Library: Find census, birth, marriage, death records and more. [only available in the library]
  • Heritage Quest Online: An essential collection of unique material for both genealogical and historical researchers.

Homework Help

Readers’ Guides