Homework Help for Teens
Select a database, then enter your Glenview Library card number as prompted. Research databases by subject or A-Z by title. Need help with research or accessing a database? Contact Digital Services Librarian Romi Pekarek Smith.
Adult Core Skills from Learning Express Library
Video courses to improve basic skills in reading, writing, and math; prepare for the GED test; become a U.S. citizen or apply for a Green Card. Once on the site, choose the section of your choice.
Brainfuse • HelpNow
Interactive online tutoring for grades K-12, college intro, and adult learners. Available 3-10 PM daily. Tambien en Español.
Chicago Tribune Archive
Articles including obituaries and news stories from 1849-1984.
College Admissions Test Preparation from Learning Express Library
Practice tests for ACT, SAT, AP, and PSAT/NMSQT and help preparing college admission essays. Once on the site, choose the section of your choice.
College Students Center from Learning Express Library
Practice tests for GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MAT, PCAT, and CLEP. Once on the site, choose the section of your choice.
CultureGrams States Edition
Explore the United States in colorful kid-friendly reports.
CultureGrams World Edition
Experience the world through detailed cultural information on more than 200 countries.
Dictionary of Literary Biography
Biographical and critical essays of the world’s most influential literary figures.
Driving Test Prep
Online test prep to prepare for the Illinois driving tests. Practice tests, traffic laws, manuals and a FAQ section. No library card number required.
E-Journal Index
Index of full-text electronic magazines, journals, and newspapers available through the Library’s databases.
Explora (High School and Adults)
Full-text articles and pictures for high school students and adults.
Gale eBooks
Online reference books on multiple topics.
Learning Express Library
Online courses covering topics such as math, writing, and workplace skills; exam preparation for education (such as GED, SAT, ACT), professional licensing, civil service, military, law enforcement, nursing; popular software courses including Microsoft Office. Once on the site, choose the section of your choice.
Literary Sources
Literary criticism, primary sources, poems, short stories, speeches, plays, biographies, reviews, analysis, and overviews of world literature for all time periods.
LitFinder
Stories, poems, plays, speeches, and essays searchable by genre, subject or author.
Lynda.com
Online video courses for business, software, technology, and creative skills taught by industry experts. For teachers, students and professionals. For best results, use Chrome or Firefox as your browser.
Mango Languages
Self-paced video language courses for multiple languages and ESL courses. (App available)
Newsbank: Illinois News Sources
Electronic editions of the Chicago Sun-Times, Daily Herald, Glenview Announcements, and other local news magazines and sources.
Proquest Research Library
Full-text magazines and journals on popular subjects for students and adults.
School Center from Learning Express Library
Students in elementary, middle, and high school can prepare for tests, assignments, and boost math, reading, science, and social studies skills. Once on the site, choose the section of your choice.
US Newsstream
Full-text articles from major newspapers throughout the United States.
World Book Online Reference Center
Encyclopedia, multimedia, e-books, and primary sources for grades K-adult.
Please email the Reference Services Staff, call 847-729-7500 x 7700, or visit the Reference Desk for database help.