The Brainfuse JobNow resource provides Mount Prospect Public Library cardholders with support for every step of the job search process and is accessible from home or the library. JobNow features the following services: Live Interview Coaching: Brush up on interview techniques or get live online interview practice from trained job coaches. Coaches are available via…
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New Web Resource: AtoZdatabases
AtoZdatabases is a leading resource for Reference, Research, Marketing, Mailing Lists/Sales Leads, and Job-Search Database solutions. This comprehensive database features 65 million business and executive profiles, over 240 million resident profiles encompassing interests, hobbies, and lifestyle information, more than 7 million real-time job listings, 2 million newly established businesses, over 12 million healthcare professionals, over…
Discover the Berg Fashion Library: A Treasure Trove for Fashion Enthusiasts
We are thrilled to introduce the Berg Fashion Library, a comprehensive digital resource now available through our library. This award-winning platform is a must-have for anyone passionate about fashion, history, and culture. The Berg Fashion Library offers an extensive collection of resources that span the globe and the centuries. It includes the Berg Encyclopedia of…
Our Library Now Subscribes to LearningExpress Library!
LearningExpress Library is an easy-to-use online test prep resource that caters to a wide range of educational and career needs. Whether you’re a student preparing for college admissions exams, an adult looking to improve core academic skills, or someone seeking occupational certification, LearningExpress Library has you covered. Access a comprehensive selection of tutorials, practice tests, articles,…
Discover Your Family History with FindMyPast: A Premier Genealogy Resource
Discover your family history with FindMyPast, now at our library. This database offers a wealth of historical records, particularly from the UK, for insightful family research. FindMyPast lets you access diverse records from the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Search through census data, employment details, and vital records like births, marriages, and deaths. It’s…
Loeb Classical Library
We're so pleased to announce the Mount Prospect Public Library now subscribes to the Loeb Classical Library, a beacon of knowledge, bringing the wisdom of ancient Greece and Rome into the modern era. This venerable collection, now available in a digital format, offers a treasure trove of Greek and Latin literature, paired with English translations, making…
The Economist on PressReader
We are excited to announce the latest addition to PressReader's global all-you-can-read newspaper and magazine platform. As part of its mission to bring trusted, world-class publications to readers around the world, the company has partnered with The Economist, one of the most well-read global affairs magazines, and a widely recognized provider of critical analysis. It…
Resources for charitable giving
Feel confident when making charitable donations by doing a bit of research with these free resources.
Enjoy Complimentary All Access to NYTimes
Library patrons now have the full-access to the New York Times (nytimes.com). We've had the basic nytimes.com access for a few years, but now have expanded to the full package.
Read It! — New for English Language Learners
Read It! helps English Language Learners (ELLs) succeed academically and in everyday life by providing helpful resources and specialized content to English language learners who have a foundation in English grammar and reading but who are still developing proficiency. Read It! helps ELLs develop academic proficiency through resources that develop research, note-taking and academic writing…
