The Secretary of State and the Illinois State Library have contracted with EBSCO to make over fifty databases freely available to all Illinois residents.

Academic Search EliteDesigned for academic institutions. Comprehensive, multi-disciplinary resource of scholarly research. Coverage on a wide range of topics. Includes peer-reviewed full text resources for subjects such as adult education, higher education, public health, and more.
EBSCO eBooks Cricket Media Subscription CollectionBuild strong literacy skills in students from pre-K to 8th grade by offering digital access to award-winning, short-form fiction and nonfiction titles.
EBSCO eBooks High School Subscription CollectionGive students, educators, and administrators on-the-go access to popular e-books. This robust collection includes a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials.
EBSCO eBooks K-8 Subscription CollectionThis e-book collection supports a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools.
EBSCO eBooks Public Library Subscription CollectionAccess to high-quality e-books covering a wide range of topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies, and cooking. This general reference e-book collection features titles for both adults and juveniles.
ERIC: Education Resources Information CenterIndex of journal articles, books, theses, curriculum guides, conference papers, standards, and guidelines on a wide range of education topics. Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education.
Ethnic Diversity SourceThis full-text database is a dedicated resource covering the culture, traditions, social treatment and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America.
Health Source: Nursing/Academic EditionProvides researchers, allied health professionals, nurses, and medical educators access to scholarly journals on many medical disciplines. Provides indexing, abstracts, and full text for hundreds of nursing and allied health journals, many of which are peer reviewed.
History Reference eBook SubscriptionA companion to the History Reference Source database, this contains a rich selection of historical titles, covering global topics from the ancient world through today
LearningExpress Computer Skills CenterHelp patrons and students learn the fundamentals of computers, the internet and popular software applications a user-friendly e-learning platform that contains more than 100 selfpaced video tutorials.
LearningExpress Job and Career Accelerator CenterGives job seekers the tools they need to explore careers, find open positions, apply for jobs, and get hired. Find information on careers, interest assessments to match individuals with ideal career paths, and tools to create professional resumes and cover letters.
LearningExpress Library CompleteSupports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass a high school equivalency test, prepare for college, explore careers, join the military, study for occupational certification tests, become a U.S. citizen and much more. Contains practice tests, interactive tutorials, e-books, articles, and flashcards.
LearningExpress PrepSTEP AcademicResources designed to support success in higher education and preparation for today’s workforce. PrepSTEP Academic is packed with tutorials, practice tests, e-books and highstakes test preparation for self-guided skill building, career preparation and workforce readiness.
LearningExpress PrepSTEP High SchoolProvides online access to a unique and extensive collection of academic, college preparation and career-related tutorials, practice tests, articles, e-books, and flashcards. It includes tools for academic skill-building, college and career exploration, college admissions test preparation, military exploration and preparation, workplace skills development and more.
Library & Information Science SourceJournals and periodicals that help librarians and researchers keep pace with the latest trends in the field.
Professional Development CollectionSpecialized information for librarians, teachers, and education researchers.