Databases

A database is a collection of articles, documents, images, videos, etc. made available to students through a paid school subscription. This same content is not available free via an internet search.

Login with your school Google account to search the LMC databases from home or school.

Below, see a screenshot of what the login will look like when you click a database.

 

Illinois now offers all state residents access to 51 FREE databases.

Access all Illinois databases 

New databases that may be very helpful to students:

• LearningExpress test prep -- take SAT, ACT, or AP practice tests, learn study skills, investigate career choices
• NoveList -- helps answer the question "What do I read next?"
• Auto Repair Source -- choose make/model of your car for repair instructions and parts

Databases

Good for all Subjects

• Academic Search Elite
• Britannica Academic Edition 
• Explora
• Gale in Context: High School

Current Events and Controversial Topics

• ABC-CLIO African American Experience
• ABC-CLIO American Government
• ABC-CLIO World at War
• Gale in Context: Global Issues
• Points of View Reference Source
• Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints

History

• ABC-CLIO African American Experience
• ABC-CLIO American History
• ABC-CLIO World History
• History Reference Source
• Proquest Historical Newspapers
• Gale in Context: U.S. History

Magazines and Newspapers

• Academic Search Elite
• Explora
• Proquest Historical Newspapers
• Gale in Context: High School

Science

• Gale in Context: Science
• Science Reference Source

Geography and Culture

• ABC-CLIO World Geography
• World Geography and Culture Online
• Gale in Context: Global Issues
• National Geographic 1888+

eBooks

• EbscoHost ebooks
• Salem Press (history, health, literature, science)

Statewide databases are great!

 Illinois State Librarian and Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias