Online Resources


Explore all of the online resources the Arlington Heights Memorial Library has to offer.

Looking for articles? Select the “Articles” option in the search bar at the top of the page or access the Summon article search tool directly to search multiple sources at the same time.

Please note that remote access to most online resources is limited to Arlington Heights cardholders.

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GCFGlobal

GCFGlobal

Renamed. Please use LearnFree.
GetSetUp (via Gale)

GetSetUp (Online Classes via Gale)

Focused on users 55+. Offers live and on-demand classes on technology, life skills, hobbies, etc. that build confidence, spark curiosity, and connect you with others.
Google Scholar

Google Scholar

Google's search for research articles. The library's link allows for more full-text retrieval.
GotResumeBuilder

GotResumeBuilder

Free resume creation tool.
Government Sources for Data & Analytics

Government Sources for Data & Analytics

A selection of federal and state/local online sources for demographic, statistical and open data.
Great Course vis Kanopy

Great Courses

Via Kanopy. Binge-watch selected Great Courses on science, history, art, culture and more via Kanopy for 30 days. AHML cardholders only.
Green File

Green File

Covers global climate change, green building pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
Health Source: Consumer Edition

Health Source: Consumer Edition

Health information from magazines, books, Clinical Reference System reports, and pamphlets. 
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition

Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition

Provides researchers, allied health professionals, nurses, and medical educators access to scholarly journals on many medical disciplines.
HeritageQuest

HeritageHub

Millions of obituaries and death notices, 1704-
HeritageQuest

HeritageQuest

Census records, family/local histories, Revolutionary War pension & land applications, city directories and more.
History Reference Source

History Reference Source

Reference books, magazine/journal articles and multimedia focusing on U.S. and world history.
Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center

Hobbies & Crafts Source

"How-to" instructions and creative ideas for hobby enthusiasts.
Home Improvement Source

Home Improvement Source

Provides detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of do-it-yourself home improvement and repair projects.
Hoopla logo

hoopla

eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, puzzles, recipes/cooking/crafts and more. AHML cardholders only.
Hoopla Read-Along/Read Aloud Collection

Hoopla Read-Along/Read Aloud Collection

Hundreds of read-alongs AHML cardholders only.
Illinois Career Information System

Illinois Career Information System

Information on occupations, job search hints, a resume writer, and links to employers.
Illinois Legal Aid

Illinois Legal Aid

Find articles videos and forms on legal topics as well as obtain referrals to free and low-cost legal aid offices.
Kanopy

Kanopy

Feature films, documentaries and TV shows via PC, app and streaming devices. AHML cardholders only.
La Raza (via PressReader)

La Raza

Via PressReader. Chicago's Spanish-language weekly newspaper.
LearnFree (formerly GCFGlobal)

LearnFree (formerly GCFGlobal)

Free tech, job & life skill tutorials.
LearningExpress Library

LearningExpress Library

Tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards test preparation, career development and more.
Legal Information Reference Center

Legal Information Source

Full text for many top consumer legal reference books, as well as thousands of legal forms. 
 

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