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

AGRICOLAFrom the National Agricultural Library. Contains citations about all aspects of agriculture and related fields. Includes: journal articles, monographs, proceedings, theses, patents, translations, audiovisual materials, computer software, and technical reports.
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.
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.
Primary Search Reference eBook SubscriptionA range of general reference subject coverage for primary school students, with topics like social studies, history, language arts, geography, culture, math, and science.
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.
Science Reference eBook SubscriptionThis encompasses a rich selection of titles covering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Science Reference SourceProvides full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos. The database also contains science experiments, curriculum-aligned lesson plans, and a vast image collection.