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.
Biography Reference eBook CollectionA companion to the Biography Reference Source database, this encompasses a rich selection of biographic titles, covering popular and important figures in business, film, history, music, politics, sports and more.
Biography Reference SourceMore than 390,000 biographies. Includes complete full text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine as well as thousands of narrative biographies.
Book Collection: NonfictionDesigned for public libraries, thousands of books cover core subject areas as well as information on careers, health, sports, adventure, technology, life skills and more.
EBSCO eBooks Diversity & Ethnic Studies Subscription CollectionThis groundbreaking collection includes over 6,000 high-quality e-books on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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.
LGBTQ+ SourceLGBTQ+ Source is the definitive database for LGBTQ+ studies. It provides scholarly and popular LGBTQ+ publications in full text, plus historically important primary sources, including monographs, magazines, newspapers, and videos. It also includes a specialized LGBTQ+ thesaurus containing thousands of terms.
Library & Information Science SourceJournals and periodicals that help librarians and researchers keep pace with the latest trends in the field.
MAS Reference eBook SubscriptionThis encompasses a rich selection of titles covering a broad range of general reference subjects, including biography, careers, language arts, literature, government, math, science, current events, and social-emotional health.
MasterFILE Reference eBook CollectionContains reference books covering a broad range of general reference subjects, including biography, history, architecture, literature, cooking, health and wellness, science, self-help, religion, current events, sports, travel and more.
Middle Search PlusMagazines and reference books for middle school students. Includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents. Subjects include history, current events, science, sports, and biographies. Also includes photos, maps, and flags.
Points of View Reference SourcePresents multiple sides of over 500 issues. Helps students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.
Professional Development CollectionSpecialized information for librarians, teachers, and education researchers.
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences CollectionCovers a broad range of subjects in the fields of psychology, behavioral sciences, and related disciplines. For psychologists, counselors, researchers, and students.
Religion & Philosophy CollectionHundreds of full-text journals and magazines covering many religious and philosophical topics, including world religions, religious history, political philosophy, and philosophy of language.