Reference

Reference Databases

Encyclopedia Britannica:  Search the complete encyclopedia, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, and the Britannica Book of the Year.

Oxford English Dictionary:  Search for the meaning, history, and pronunciation of words.

World Book Online:  Find over 31,000 encyclopedia articles, 6,000 web links, 25,000 periodical articles, 800 videos, animations, and sounds, 400 interactive maps, 100 3-D bubble views, and much more. Also available in Spanish.

Internet Links

Findarticles.com:  Search for freely available articles on any topic.
Find-It! Illinois:  Search library catalogs state-wide.
Illinois Clicks:  A collection of websites on a wide variety of topics, screened by Illinois librarians for quality and ease of use.
Illinois Lottery:  Check winning numbers and current jackpots.
Information Please Almanac:  Conversion calculator, perpetual calendar, statistics, time zones, and more.