Get access to subscription-based resources that Google can’t offer
Your Oak Park Public Library card and PIN give you access to the online resources listed here. Have questions? Get answers to FAQs, watch how-to videos, read about your data privacy, and contact us.
Need to search multiple resources at once? Use the catalog's Article Search to find full-text results.
Academic Search Complete
Thousands of full-text journal/magazine articles from across the globe, providing access to critical information.
African American Heritage
Genealogy database devoted to African American family history research.
African-American History
A fresh way to explore the full spectrum of African-American history and culture, covering five centuries.
AGRICOLA
Records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and citations about all aspects of agriculture and related fields, from the National Agricultural Library.
Alt HealthWatch
Full-text alternative health research database focused on complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to health care and wellness.
American Indian History
Fast access to more than 15,000 years of culture and history, covering more than 600 Native American groups.
American Sign Language
Become conversationally fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) through videos, simulated role-play, and instant expressive skills feedback. Offered through ASL Inside and accessible through Mango Languages.
Ancestry Library Edition (in-library use only)
Genealogical information covering the U.S. and the United Kingdom (only available in the Oak Park Public Library).
Article Search
Search multiple resources at once using the catalog’s Article Search to find full-text results:
- Follow the Article Search link above.
- Confirm that the search box dropdown selectors are set to all Text and in Articles & Databases.
- Enter your search terms into the search text box.
- Press the Search button.
AtoZ World Culture
Information about world history, cultures, languages, foods, religions, and more.
Auto Repair Source
Do-it-yourself repair and maintenance information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles.
Biography Reference Source
Thousands of unique and reliable full-text biographies and full-text issues of Biography Today and Biography Magazine.
Booklist Reader
A monthly book-browsing magazine for avid readers that makes it fun and easy to discover new books. Browse books, audiobooks, and graphic novels by age, topic, or genre in themed, monthly issues and organized lists. Available digitally from anywhere and in print at the Main Library.
Brainfuse HelpNow
On-demand, anytime, anywhere learning resources for all ages, including:
- Live online help from tutors (now available 24/7)
- Practice tests for college entrance exams, live assistance filling out FAFSA applications (select Live Tutoring and then choose FAFSA assistance from the Select Grade dropdown)
- Expert writing assistance
- A test center with customized study plans
- A flashcard creator
- A private virtual study room to share
Free app for Apple iOS and Android available. Get help getting started with the app: Watch a video tutorial.
Brainfuse JobNow
Live interactive online help combined with online resources to guide jobseekers.
Business Source Complete
Full-text and peer-reviewed business journals covering key areas such as accounting, finance, management, marketing, and beyond.
Catalog
Oak Park’s shared public catalog of more than 8 million items from 90 libraries throughout the suburban Chicago area.
Check Illinois
Background checks with search by name, property address, property PIN, or business name, including foreclosures, mortgage records, real estate transactions, building code violations, DUIs, misdemeanors, felonies, tax liens, and more.
Chicago Sun-Times (historical & current collection)
Research Chicago history, and study trends, issues, events, advertisements, companies, and more through historical and current full newspaper pages, full-text articles, and content only published online.
Search (full-text articles): current full-text articles (1948-present)
Chicago Tribune
Get Chicago news, sports, weather, business, and more.
Browse (full website access or digital scan of print issue)
Available in browser on laptop/desktop (access to the Chicago Tribune app is not available through the library).
How to access the full website or digital scan of print issue
- Click the link above for “full website access” or “digital scan of print issue.”
- Follow the steps below based on your location.
- From any Oak Park library building (on any library computer or device connected to the library’s WiFi): Select the option “No, thanks, I want to access the news anonymously.” (Please note: You can create an account, but it is not required and only accessible from an Oak Park library building.)
- From anywhere outside the library: Enter your Oak Park library card number when prompted.
- Enjoy unlimited, full-site access.
Create an account (optional & only accessible from an Oak Park library building)
- Enter your email address and create a password or connect using an existing Google, Facebook, or Apple account. Your email address will become your username.
- Create a password. Your password must contain at least 8 characters and three of the following: a lowercase letter, an uppercase letter, a number (0-9), and a special character (!@#$%^&*). You will need to remember this username and password to log in next time.
Search (full-text articles): current (1985-present), online edition (2017-present) & historical (1849-2015)
Consumer Health Complete
Content covering all key areas of health and wellness, from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary and holistic medicine.
Consumer Reports
Ratings, reviews, recommendations, and buying advice from the source that buyers trust.
Consumers’ Checkbook
Ratings on Chicago-area service providers, such as auto repair shops, plumbers, dentists, banks, and insurance companies.
Creativebug
An inspirational resource for DIY, crafters, and makers with more than 1,000 award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
