Our Databases

| Britannica Online Reference Center |

| Infotrac | FirstSearch | Genealogy | Newspapers | And More |

| Sites We Use |

Research Pro Databases

Britannica Online Reference Center: 

 Infotrac:

Search for full-text encyclopedia, magazine and newspaper articles as well as student, business and literature resources online.

See a complete list of Gale databases or choose from the following:

                     Student Resource Center - Gold

                     Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center

                     Gale Virtual Reference Library

                     Business and Company Resource Center

                     Books and Authors

                     Literature Resource Center

 FirstSearch Collection:

    OCLC FirstSearch

Search for magazine and journal articles and book titles in this collection of databases.  (Illinois residents only)

 Genealogy:

  HeritageQuest Online:

HeritageQuest Online provides a growing collection of research materials for tracing family history and American culture. Included are images of the U.S. Federal Census from 1790-1930, plus family genealogies, local histories, tax lists, city directories, land and probate records, birth, marriage and death records, genealogical and local history articles, and more. Use your Homewood Public Library card barcode number to log in.

  Ancestry Library Edition:

A genealogy research tool created for library users. It includes records from the United States census; military records; court, land, and probate records; vital and church records; directories; passenger lists, and more. (In-Library Use Only)

 Newspapers:

   Newsbank

Chicagoland Newspapers
Search for full-text articles from these newspapers:

• Chicago Tribune (1/1/1985-current)

• Chicago Tribune, RedEye edition (10/25/2002-current)

• Star Newspapers (1/1/2004-11/11/2007)

America's Obituaries & Death Notices
Easy-to-search collection of newspaper obituaries and death notices.

And More:

   Coin Career Library

Coin Career Library offers a comprehensive information resource for career and college research. Explore your interests and aptitude to match  occupations and education prospects. Career Library also provides resources to practice tests and skills, build resumes and plan for technical, military or professional jobs.

   CultureGrams

CultureGrams provides concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on over 180 countries and all U. S. states. This database includes information on land and climate, history, population, economy, religion, greetings, gestures, recreation, the arts, events, maps, flags, anthems, symbols, recipes, famous people and more. 

  Learning Express Library.com

Sharpen your skills and improve your scores with free online practice tests, instant scoring, personalized evaluations and self-paced courses. Includes tests for basic skills, GED, SAT, GRE, Teacher Certification, Real Estate, U.S. Citizenship, EMS, ESL, Civil Service Careers and more.

To set up an account: At the Learning Express Library home page, click on New User. Enter your library card number as your Username and create your password.
(Homewood and East Hazel Crest patrons only)

Returning User: At the Learning Express Library home page, click on Returning User. Enter your library card number as your Username and enter your password.
(Homewood and East Hazel Crest patrons only)

  NoveList

A fiction database that is searchable by author, title, plot, series, and age level. Search the database or browse the many lists of award-winning fiction.

  Online Book Club

Join our free Online Book Club and Monday through Friday you'll receive a portion of a chapter from a popular book by e-mail which will take only five minutes to read. For more information and to sign-up, click the link.