Education

Provides tutorials on a variety of the library's online resources - including the digital content platforms for accessing ebooks and library research databases like AncestryLibrary, ConsumerReports.org, and more! Also provides tutorials on using social media platforms, Microsoft products and Google software.

This e-book collection supports a quality learning experience for students in grades 6-8 across all subject areas taught in middle schools.

This e-book collection supports a quality learning experience for K-5 students across all subject areas taught in elementary schools.

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 This robust collection includes a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials.

Education Source is a full-text database covering all levels of education research from early childhood to higher education, and specialties such as multilingual education, health education, and testing.

Index of journal articles, books, theses, curriculum guides, conference papers, standards, and guidelines on a wide range of education topics. Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education. 

Supports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass a high school equivalency test, prepare for college, explore careers, join the military, study for occupational certification tests, become a U.S. citizen, learn basic computer skills, and much more. Contains practice tests, interactive tutorials, e-books, articles, and flashcards.

Journals and periodicals that help librarians and researchers keep pace with the latest trends in the field.

Specialized information for librarians, teachers, and education researchers.

Covers a broad range of subjects in the fields of psychology, behavioral sciences, and related disciplines. For psychologists, counselors, researchers, and students.

Hundreds of full-text journals and magazines covering many religious and philosophical topics, including world religions, religious history, political philosophy, and philosophy of language.

Tutor.com provides on-demand tutoring, homework help, test preparation and writing assistance for students in grades K-Adult in over 60 subjects. No appointment is necessary! Tutors are available 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm. You can also use their drop-off reviews, practice quizzes, video lessons, and The Princeton Review® SAT®/ACT® Essentials for self-study, 24/7.

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DigitalLearn.org is a collection of self-directed tutorials for end-users to increase their digital literacy. Feedback from public library staff directed the Public Library Association to develop courses on the most basic computer skills, such as using a computer, navigating a web site, and searching. Modules are video-based with narration, typically 6 to 22 minutes long, written in plain language, and often at an elementary to middle school reading level.

Free online test preparation for the IL Driver's permit exam. Practice tests for automobile, motorcycle and CDL permits are offered. DMV FAQs and license information are also included.