EBSCO Databases

Provided Through the Office of the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library

These databases may be accessed within the library building or remotely. Please contact the library at 815-589-2045, email schmalinglibrary@gmail.com, or stop by for remote login information. Remote users must have a valid Schmaling Memorial Public Library card in good standing.

We have access to several databases that offer full-text eBooks for young adults. Search Tip: Click on "Advanced Search" and click the "Full-Text" box and then hit "Search" to browse the full collection.

Biography Reference Source

• More than 390,000 biographies. Includes complete full text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine as well as thousands of narrative biographies.

The Biography Reference eBook Collection

• A companion to the Biography Reference Source database, this encompasses a rich selection of biographic titles, covering popular and important figures in business, film, history, music, politics, sports and more.

EBSCO eBooks High School Subscription Collection

• Give students, educators, and administrators on-the-go access to popular e-books. This robust collection includes a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials.

EBSCO eBooks 6-8 Subscription Collection

• This e-book collection supports a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools.

EBSCO eBooks Public Library Subscription Collection

• Access to high-quality e-books covering a wide range of topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies, and cooking. This general reference e-book collection features titles for both adults and juveniles.

EBSCO eBooks Diversity & Ethnic Studies Subscription Collection

• This groundbreaking collection includes over 6,000 high-quality e-books on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

History Reference Source

• Covering topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century, this database contains full-text journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary source documents.

History Reference eBook Subscription

• A companion to the History Reference Source database, this contains a rich selection of historical titles, covering global topics from the ancient world through today.

Literary Reference Source

• Full-text literary database covering all genres and time periods. It includes thousands of synopses, critical essays, book reviews, literary journals, and author biographies, plus full-text classic novels, short stories, and poems.

Literary Reference eBook Subscription

• Contains a broad range of literary-related subjects with selections including literary criticism, study guides, and classics such as Emma, Dracula, and Frankenstein.

MAS Reference eBook Subscription

• This encompasses a rich selection of titles covering a broad range of general reference subjects, including biography, careers, language arts, literature, government, math, science, current events, and social-emotional health.

Middle Search

• Magazines and reference books for middle school students. Includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents. Subjects include history, current events, science, sports, and biographies. Also includes photos, maps, and flags.

Science Reference eBook Subscription

• This encompasses a rich selection of titles covering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.