Database coverage includes primarily journal articles, some full-text . Other databases index books, documents, and web sites. News Illinois is a database of wire service articles about events and issues in the state. Articles of importance to Illinois from surrounding states are also included. NoveList is an online readers' advisory tool that helps fiction readers find new books based on books they've read or topics in which they are interested.
Users can also browse theme-oriented booklists, award lists and fiction related web sites.
Biography and Genealogy Master Index is a comprehensive index to more than 12.7 million biographical sketches in more than 3,400 volumes and editions of current and retrospective reference books, covering both contemporary and historical figures throughout the world. Contains full-text statistical statements on current social, economic, political, health, and environmental public policy issues. Entries come from more than 1,000 printed sources as well as a wide range of Web-based resources. Provides indexing, abstracts, and many full-text articles from periodicals and newspapers covering a broad range of disciplines.