REMOTE ACCESS TO MOST DATABASES IS LIMITED TO ARLINGTON HEIGHTS RESIDENT CARDHOLDERS
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Small Business Source
NEW: Offers exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to understand and address a wide variety of small business topics. The database includes business videos, case studies, help and advice, a start-up kit and tips for writing business plans. Learn how to create a search alert here.
Small Engine Repair Source
NEW: Provides detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines, from motorcycles and ATVs to generators and outdoor power equipment.
Social Media & Internet Tutorials
Simple, straightforward tutorials from Niche Academy on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, GMail, Google Drive/Docs/Sheets and more. Use these as a "quick start" before trying more in-depth tutorials from GCFLearnFree.org, Udemy or Gale Courses.
Special Reports (from Newsbank)
Selected news and reference articles on current "hot topics" around the world.
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Treehouse: Online Training
Web design, coding, mobile app development and more. Earn points/badges to track your progress and create a showcase for potential employers.
If you signed up for a library card online, you must receive a permanent library card (sent to your Arlington Heights address) before signing up for Treehouse.
New user? Account deactivated? Use our account activation form.
Additional FREE resources (no account required):
- Webinar 10/2/24: How To Master the Job Hunt | Register (Zoom)
- Livestreamed training sessions via their YouTube channel. Check back every few days for updates.
- YouTube edition of their "How to Work Remotely" tutorial.
Tumble Book Library
Animated stories you can read along to, as well as story books, full eBooks, graphic novels, nonfiction, puzzles & games and more. Also try the iOS and Android apps.
Tutor.com: Live Homework Help & More
Live tutors online to help with math, science, English, social studies etc., as well as standardized tests (ACT, SAT, GRE, etc.) and career help (1-on-1 resume reviews, etc.). Also features on-demand practice tests, learning materials and video tutorials from The Princeton Review. IOS & Android Apps available. Limit 10 live sessions/document drop-offs per week (no limit on test prep, resume creation tools, etc.). Requires creation of a free profile in Tutor.com (at the upper right of the sign-in page).
Visit Tutor.com's Webinar Hub to register for free upcoming and recorded webinars on topics such as College Readiness, Job and Career Support, Student Success, K–12 Education, Test Prep and Higher Education.
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U.S. National Archives
Preserves US historical documents and manages federal records. Of use to genealogists, historians and legal researchers.
Udemy (presented by Gale)
Gale Presents: Udemy (based on the Udemy for Business collection) offers over 3500 on-demand video tutorials covering technology (e.g., Office, Windows, and Mac OS, coding, etc.), business & management, languages, job & career skills, arts, hobbies and personal growth. Some courses offer IT certification test prep or project management professional development units (PDUs). Also includes test prep for GMAT, GRE, PMP and other professional/technical certifications.
IMPORTANT SIGN-UP DETAILS | Using the Udemy for Business App (iOS & Android)
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Value Line Research Center
Investment advice on the stock market industries and the economy. Learn more about their specialized tools here.
NOTE: The main link above now takes you to the Value Line Dashboard page, which features links to their newsletters and reports reports (Options Survey, Fund Advisor, Special Situations, etc.). Visit the "Browse Research" page for screeners and other analysis tools.
Vocational & Career Collection
NEW: Provides full-text coverage for trade and industry-related periodicals for high schools, community colleges, trade institutions and the general public.
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Wall Street Journal via Proquest
NOTE: Full access to the WSJ.com website is now available to Arlington Heights cardholders. Details here.
Articles from the eastern print edtion. Business and financial news from 1/2/84-present. Articles from the online edition also available. Learn how to create a search alert here.
Wall Street Journal via WSJ.com
Full access to the Wall Street Journal website (no app access).
Arlington Heights cardholders onlyWashington Post via Proquest
NOTE: Full access to the WashingtonPost.com website and app is now available. Details here.
Full text for 1996-present. Also available: blog posts and videos. Learn how to create a search alert here.
Washington Post via WashingtonPost.com
Access the full content of the Washington Post website and app. The link above is for access outside the library and is for AHML resident cardholders. Anyone inside the library can have full access to the website here (no app access).
Weiss Financial Ratings Series
Rates safety and financial stability of banks, credit unions, insurers, stocks and mutual funds. Includes a Medigap Plan selection tool. See their special Video Training Library with guides on investing, researching medigap plans, evaluating financial/insurance institutions and more.
Westlaw
Illinois appellate court cases, annotated statutes (Illinois & federal) and selected analytical materials with the Westlaw Next interface. NOTE: Westlaw has updated their video tutorial (link below).
Database accessible only from within the library.World Book Discover
A comprehensive encyclopedia with easier-to-read articles. Includes reference articles, text-to-speech capabilities, learning and life skills activities, research tools, multimedia, and interactive video.
WorldCat Discovery
Provides the same coverage as WorldCat & WorldCat.org, with a more modern interface.
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Schedule an appointment to get help with these and other interests:
- downloading eBooks
- researching genealogy
- finding a job
- computers and technology