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.
Get the app! Mobile apps for many digital resources are available here.
Articles and General Research Tools
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Consumer Health Complete
Covers all areas of health and wellness from mainstream to holistic/integrated medicine |
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First Search
Search for full text articles and books around the world. Special log-in required. See Reference Desk staff or online tools brochure. |
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Issue Lab
Articles on social, economics, and environmental challenges |
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Master File Premier
Full text articles from 1,700 journals and magazines |
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Quad Cities Newspaper Index
Indexed articles on topics or people. Full text not available. |
Online consumer guides. Research your next purchase.
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Genealogy & History
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 The world's largest family history website. Use on a Rock Island Library computer only.
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 US military historical records, Civil War Widows’ Pensions, United States Colored Troops, Native Americans, FBI case files, and Holocaust archives. in-Library use only.
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 Use from home with a valid Rock Island Library card or from computers at Rock Island Libraries. |
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Homework and Skill Building
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HelpNow
Live tutors, study skills, writing, flashcards, practice tests, etc. Kindergarten to college levels.
Adult Learning Center is also available. |
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JobNow
Resume and interview skills,templates, live help, resume feedback.
Adult Learning Center - practice tests for civil service, GED, citizenship; skill improvement, technical training |
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World Book Online
Online encyclopedia of articles, early learning, geography, etc.
Includes bibliographic citations. |
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ABC Mouse
Lessons and learning games for young children. Can only be used on library computers. |
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Reading Resources For Adults
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Bookletters
Monthly updates on new and notable books, audiobooks, and DVDs, with links to the library catalog. Free newsletters.
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NoveList Plus
The readers tool. Find titles in series, authors, audiobook narrators, or books that are like your favorites.Fiction & nonfiction. |
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