Library Learning & Research Online

The Rock Island Library subscribes to a variety of online research tools that you can use for free. You can use these online tools 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any device connected to the Internet. Or use them at any Rock Island Library location during business hours. Most require a Rock Island Public Library card. 
  

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Articles and General Research Tools
Consumer Health Complete Covers all areas of health and wellness from mainstream to holistic/integrated medicine		First Search Search for full text articles and books around the world. Special log-in required. See Reference Desk staff or online tools brochure.		Issue Lab Articles on social, economics, and environmental challenges		Master File Premier Full text articles from 1,700 journals and magazines		Online consumer guides. Research your next purchase.

 

Business, Stock and Grant-Finding Tools
Business Source Premier Business articles and journals. & Regional Business News Nearly100 regional business full text articles		Reference USA - for use at home and in our library! *Note: If unable to access using Google Chrome,  please try a different internet browser. The most recent version of Chrome has been caused access issues.		ValueLine Online Stock market ratings, company information		Foundation Center Directory In-Library Use Only   Funding opportunities worldwide.Special log-in required - see Reference staff for assistance.

 

Genealogy & History
The world's largest family history website. Use on a Rock Island Library computer only.			US military historical records, Civil War Widows’ Pensions, United States Colored Troops, Native Americans, FBI case files, and Holocaust archives. in-Library use only.	RIHS Yearbooks Online - 1911 to the present day! Search the RIHS Yearbook Internet Archive		Use from home with a valid Rock Island Library card or from computers at Rock Island Libraries.
Homework and Skill Building
HelpNow Live tutors, study skills, writing, flashcards, practice tests, etc. Kindergarten to college levels. Adult Learning Center is also available.		JobNow Resume and interview skills,templates, live help, resume feedback. Adult Learning Center - practice tests for civil service, GED, citizenship; skill improvement, technical training		World Book Online Online encyclopedia of articles, early learning, geography, etc.  Includes bibliographic citations.		ABC Mouse Lessons and learning games for young children. Can only be used on library computers.

 

Reading Resources
NoveList Plus The readers tool. Find titles in series, authors, audiobook narrators, or books that are like your favorites.Fiction & nonfiction.		NoveList K-8 Book recommendations, reviews, authors for K-8 readers. .		Scholastic Book Flix Read-along ebooks, with non-fiction pairs. English & Spanish.