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Chicago Heights Public Library databases can be accessed 24 hours from any computer or device with Internet access. All you need is your library barcode number.

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Alldata is a comprehensive automotive repair and maintenance database covering most makes and models. In fact, many professionals use it. Unfortunately, we cannot provide this database online; however, you can call or stop by the Reference Desk and a librarian will be happy to look up information for you.
  

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AtoZdatabases is a Premier Reference and Marketing database including 30 million business profiles & 220 million residents. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more!

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Gale Legal Forms Library Whether for business, personal or litigation purposes, each form is conveniently accessible 24 hours a day and downloadable or printable.  Search state and federal forms in these areas and many others: bankruptcy, divorce, landlord/tenant, name change, power of attorney, real estate, wills & estates.

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General Reference Center Gold(R ) , from Gale Cengage Learning, Inc provides 24-hour access to an integrated set of sources: magazines, journals, newspaper articles, children's magazines, almanacs, encyclopedias, dictionaries, reference books, and more. Content includes more than 5,100 titles, of which, more than 3,800 are available in Full-Text. Search on topics ranging from current events, business & industry trends, arts & sciences and about anything inbetween.

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Go Mobile! Access all of the information found above in General Reference Center Gold from your smart phone! Apps are available for Android and Apple (iPhone / iPad / iTouch) devices. Search for "Access My Library" in the Android Market or iStore to download... or click here.    

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Goodreads Goodreads is the largest site for readers and book recommendations in the world. It is also a social Web Site. Its kind of like Amazon meets facebook. The Chicago Heights Public Library also has an account, which you can access with the link CHPL Goodreads.

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OverDrive Media on Demand allows anyone with a valid Chicago Heights Library Card to check out a variety of online resources. This includes eBooks, Audiobooks, music, and videos! What's more, you can access them through multiple devices; computers (PC and Mac), smart phones, or audio players. There is no need to return anything, OverDrive keeps track automatically.

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Peoplesmart offers free phone, email & address lookups to help locate missing people or reconnect with old friends.

* This database can only be used in-house. Please check with the Reference desk for ID and Password information.  

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ProQuest Digital Microfilm lets you view back-issues of the Chicago Tribune from a computer or internet accessible device.  Although it doesn't offer searching by keyword, you can browse through and print content starting from 2008. Make sure to click on <select> and <Chicago Tribune>.    

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Rocket Languages lets you learn languages online at your own pace.  There are a number of languages to choose from; from Spanish to Sign Language.  
  
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WorldCat is an online catalog that lets you search for books, dvds, audio, and other materials at virtually any library in the world.  If you can't find a book or material from our library using the catalog above (top right corner), then you can use WorldCat to find which libraries own it.  If it is at a library within Illinois, let us know and a reference librarian can order it for you.  Outside of Illinois ordering is also possible, but likely requires a small shipping fee.   

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