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ABMS Directory
Information about more than 900,000 board certified physicians.
This resource is only available inside the library.
Adult Career Center
Get live, one-on-one assistance with resumes, job searching, and online applications.
American Memory
Includes material from the collections of the Library of Congress and other institutions.
American Physical Society
Access 9 APS journals, including Physical Review and Physical Review Letters.
This resource is only available inside the library.
Ancestry Library Edition
Special Library Edition of Ancestry.com. View a Tutorial.
This resource is only available inside the library.
Article Finder
Search for articles and periodicals across multiple databases with a single search.
AtoZ The USA
Information about states.
AtoZ The World
AtoZ the World provides detailed coverage of every country.
Britannica Library
Encyclopedia with articles, biographies, videos, images, and web sites.
Britannica Library Children
Encyclopedia Britannica redesigned just for kids.
Britannica Library Young Adults
Encyclopedia Britannica redesigned and written for teenagers.
Business Insights: Global
Contains market research reports, case studies, industry profiles, and more.
CheckIllinois
Do a quick, free background check online in less than 60 seconds.
Chicago Consumers’ Checkbook
Articles and ratings on local services.
Chicago Tribune
Full-text of the Chicago Tribune from 1985 to the current day.
Chicago Tribune (ProQuest Historical Newspapers)
Offers full page and article images with searchable full-text from 1849 to 1993.
Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database
CLCD contains over 100,000 reviews of children's books and media materials
Chilton Library
Keep your vehicle running smoothly using specs, info sheets, videos, and more from Chilton Libraries. View a tutorial.
Consumer Reports
Unbiased ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice from expert testers. View a tutorial.
ConsumerSearch
Consumer information drawn from print and online reviews of products and services.
Cook County Genealogy Online
Provides non-certified versions of birth, death and marriage records for genealogical research.
Cyndi’s List
Cyndi's List contains links to 290,000 genealogy sites in 180 categories.
Daily Herald
Includes full-text articles of the Daily Herald from 1995 to today.
DemographicsNow
Demographic data, ideal for gaining consumer and market insight.
Digital Microfilm
Original full page images of the Chicago Tribune, searchable by date, 2008 to the present.
Driving Test Prep
Take free practice tests for your license to drive a car, motorcycle, or commercial vehicle.
Elected Officials for Mount Prospect Area
A listing of all elected officials, including contact information.
Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
Spanish-language version of World Book Student Discovery Encyclopedia.
Encyclopedia of Associations
Find and compile lists of associations with this popular resource.
EZ Select
Research U.S. manufacturers in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.
FAFSA: Federal Student Aid
Information, contacts, instructions and forms for federal student financial aid.
Family Search
Search family history through records compiled by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
FastWeb
Search for scholarships, get student financial aid, and find money to pay for college.
FDsys
Free online access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government.
Financial Ratings Series Online
Find ratings for banks, credit unions, insurance companies, and Medigap plans.
Find My Past
Search an extensive collection of records from Australasia, the United Kingdom, Ireland and the United States. View a Tutorial.
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Fold3
US military records, stories, photos, and personal documents of those who served.
Full-Text Finder
Find full-text of journals available online by title or subject.
Gale PowerSearch
Search all of Gale's article databases: General OneFile, GVRL, Opposing Viewpoints, and Gale Literary Sources.
Gale Courses
Gale Courses offers programming with over 350 six week courses in personal and professional development.
Gale Legal Forms
Download thousands of official legal forms in areas such as divorce, wills, leases, and real estate. View a tutorial.
Gale Literary Sources
Search Gale Virtual Reference Library, Drama Criticism, Short Story Criticism, and Literature Resource Center.
Gale Small Business Builder
Formerly Intercept. Designed to help entrepreneurs create a professional Business Plan.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Thousands of reference books available online. View tutorials.
Gale Virtual Reference Library Medicine Book Collection
Specially selected titles on health and wellness from GVRL.
General OneFile
Millions of full-text articles, updated daily.
Global Newsstream
Formerly ProQuest Newsstand. Full-text access to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and other world newspapers.
GVRL Business eBook Collection
Business plans, management, finance, economics, small business, and more.
GVRL College and Scholarship
Includes The College Blue Book and education encyclopedias.
GVRL Health & Medicine eBook Collection
Search a reference library of health and medicine related encyclopedias.
GVRL History
History related encyclopedias, including world history and specific eras of U.S. history.
GVRL Law eBook Collection
Search a variety of government and law related resources.
GVRL Religion
Includes The Encyclopedia of Religion and other religion and spirituality titles.
GVRL Science eBook Collection
Encyclopedias covering the environment, medicine, biology and other areas of science.
GVRL Youth
Includes encyclopedias on a wide range for topics for youth.
Heritage Quest Online
Search census records, Revolutionary War documents, Freedman's Bank, and more.
Hoopla
Enjoy free movies, music, eBooks, and audiobooks from Hoopla on your mobile device or computer with your Mount Prospect Public Library card. View a tutorial.
Illinois Digital Archives
Digital collections of Illinois libraries, museums, historical societies and more.
Illinois Physician Profile
View professional and disciplinary background of licensed physicians and surgeons in Illinois.
Jobs and Career Development Research Guides
Links to resources compiled by MPPL staff.
Khan Academy
A free world-class education for anyone anywhere. Over 3,600 video tutorials! Emphasis on the STEM subjects. Life-long learning tool for all.
Learning Express Library 3.0
Interactive online learning platform featuring over 770 practice tests, tutorials, View a tutorial.
LexisNexis
Includes access to news, company, and legal information. (Access outside Library excludes legal information)
Lincoln Middle School Online Textbooks
Access online text books You will need your student username and password.
Lynda.com
Learn software, technology, creative, and business skills through video tutorials. View a tutorial.
Mango Languages
Learn over 70 languages, including ESL. View a tutorial.
MasterFILE Complete
Full-text access to thousands of general interest periodicals on a wide variety of topics.
Medline Plus
An excellent source of health information from the National Library of Medicine.
Mergent Archives
Includes Mergent's full collection of digitized manuals (formerly Moody's) as well as historical annual reports for public companies.
Mergent Intellect
Company facts on over 20 million North American companies and over 70 million global companies. Also includes industry reports from First Research, Key Business Ratios, and more.
Mergent InvestorEdge
Over 4000 Equity Research Reports, updated weekly, providing expert analysis and buy, sell and hold recommendations from Ford Equity Research.
Morningstar Investment Research Center
Provides access to information on stocks and mutual funds for potential investors and researchers. View a tutorial.
Mount Prospect Community Organizations and Clubs
A list of clubs and organizations located primarily in Mount Prospect.
Mount Prospect Obituary Index
Locate newspaper citations with this Library-made database.
MyMediaMall
Download audio books, ebooks, and video. View a Tutorial.
New Oxford Shakespeare
All of Shakespeare's works with annotations. This resource is a gift from the Friedrichs Memorial Fund.
New York Times
1980 to present with searchable full-text.
Newspaper Archive
Search hundreds of local newspapers from across the country, including the Daily Herald.
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Niche Academy
View tutorials on how to use our many databases.
NoveList K-8
Find new books based on books you've read or topics in which you are interested.
NoveList Plus
Use for mobile
Find new books based on books you've read or topics in which you are interested. View a tutorial.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Guide to career information about hundreds of occupations.
OmniFile Full Text Select
Full text articles in science, humanities, education, and business, 1994-present.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Full-text articles and more on a wide range of social issues.
Oxford Dictionaries
Premium language resources for English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.
Oxford English Dictionary
A historical dictionary of English, covering the language from the earliest times to the present day.
Powerspeak Languages
Thorough and complete language program.
Preschool and Childcare Directory
A listing of local resources compiled by MPPL staff.
Price It! Antiques & Collectibles
Comprehensive resource for identification, research, and pricing antiques for collectors, dealers, and appraisers.
Public-Record.com
Illinois public records for real estate transactions, mortgages, foreclosures, and more.
ReferenceUSA
Search for US or Canadian businesses and residential listings, new home owners, and more. View a tutorial.
Rootsweb
A free genealogy community that uses online forums and mailing lists.
Salem Press
Access detailed articles on literature, history, science, and health.
SILC WorldCat
State-wide Illinois Catalog, search for books and other materials in Illinois libraries.
SILC Worldcat Discovery
New interface for Statewide Illinois Library Catalog. Search for material in Illinois Libraries and place ILL requests.
Small Business Resource Center
Covers all major areas of starting and operating a business.
Social Explorer
Easy access to demographic information about the United States with thousands of interactive data maps going back to 1790.
Student Resources in Context
Articles covering all core subjects from Science to Literature to History.
Testing & Education Reference Center
Over 300 practice tests & courses, with college and scholarship search, and resume builder. View a tutorial.
TumbleBookCloud Junior
TumbleBookCloud Junior is an online collection of ebooks and read-along chapter books, graphic novels, videos, and audio books! It’s for kids in grades two to six.
TumbleBooks
TumbleBooks’ mission is to provide quality e-books for children which will encourage and engage tech-savvy young readers. View a tutorial.
Tutor.com
Get one-on-one help from a tutor, 2 - 9 p.m., or use the Skills Center, 24/7. View a tutorial.
USA Trade Online
Access U.S. export and import data. See Reference Desk for login information. Please ask at the Reference Desk for login information.
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USA.gov
Home page of the U.S. Government's Official Web Portal for all government transactions, services, and information.
Value Line
Online investment research service including stocks and mutual funds. View a tutorial.
Wall Street Journal
Full-text of the Wall Street Journal from 1984 to the current day.
WebMD
A leading source for trustworthy and timely health and medical news and information.
Westlaw
Access Illinois legal materials and selected federal and 7th circuit materials. Please ask at the Reference Desk for login information.
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World Book Online
Encyclopedia articles, maps, timelines and multimedia content. Also available in Spanish.
Worldcat Discovery
Search Worldcat, ArticleFirst, ERIC, Medline, and more (Provided by Illinois State Library)
Zinio Digital Magazines
Use Zinio to read full-color, cover-to-cover issues of over many popular magazines. View a tutorial.