The library has the following subscription databases available to Oswego Public Library District patrons. Some are available for use only in the library, while others may also be accessed from a home computer. Unless otherwise indicated, all databases may be accessed using your Oswego Public Library District's 14-digit library card number as your password/user ID.
America's Newspapers
Full-text articles from the electronic editions of record for more than 800 U.S. newspapers plus a historical archive of Chicago Tribune articles from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Auto Repair Reference Center
Step-by-step automotive repair and maintenance procedures for the do-it-yourselfer or professional technician. Includes approximately 25,000 vehicles from 1945 to the present.
Contemporary Authors
Biographical and bibliographical information and references for more than 120,000 U.S. and international authors.
EBSCOhost
Periodical indexes and abstracts, as well as full-text articles from hundreds of periodicals. Also Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia, an encyclopedia of animals and an image collection of photos, maps and flags.
Heritage Quest (This link is for access from the library)
Heritage Quest (This link is for access from home. Note: This database may not be accessible through your AOL browser . If you need further assistance, please contact Heritage Quest at (800)889-3358 X2513)
A resource for census data, family records and local histories. This database includes U.S. federal census records, banking and military records, genealogies, local histories, primary source materials and an index to genealogical and local history serials.
Illinois Digital Sanborn Maps, 1867-1970 (user name: oswego -- password: welcome)
Large-scale plans of Illinois cities and towns in years between 1867 and 1970, providing detailed property and land-use information. Included are building locations with building shape, and use as well as property boundaries, street names, house numbers, and more.
LearnATest (user name: 14-digit library card # -- password: select your own password)
Academic, military, career and citizenship practice tests based on the official examinations, including the GED, ACT, SAT, GRE, ASVAB, civil service exams and many more, plus computer software tutorials.
Literary Reference Center
A comprehensive database containing plot summaries, literary criticism, author biographies and interviews, library journals, book reviews, and much more. Also included is the full-text of more than 60,000 poems, more than 15,000 short stories, and more than 7,100 classic texts.
Morningstar
Research more than 20,000 stocks and mutual funds. Build and analyze an investment portfolio. NOTE: You may experience a delay in accessing this site as the Library holds only TWO simultaneous access licenses.
NoveList Plus
A reader's guide to finding that next great read. It contains information on over 200,000 fiction and nonfiction titles, plus lists of award-winning books, book discussion guides, recommended reads, and more.
OCLC FirstSearch
A wide range of databases, including indexes, abstracts, online full-text articles, nationwide library holdings, and Web resources.
Points of View Reference Center
A full-text database providing multiple viewpoints on current controversial issues. For each topic there is an objective overview or description, an argument, an opposing argument, a Critical Thinking Guide, and much more.
Public Records Electronic Database (This link is for access from the library)
Public Records Electronic Database (This link is for access from home)
Scroll through Chicagoland's public records, real estate transactions, mortgages, foreclosures, and more. Keep an eye on housing values in your community and help safeguard your biggest investment...your home. Sort by name, zip code, and more.
ReferenceUSA
Directory information on more than 12 million public and private U.S. businesses and 120 million U.S. residences. In addition to phone numbers and addresses, business listings may include lines of business, officers and directors, number of employees, estimated sales, ticker symbol, standard industrial classification (SIC), and more. Residential listings include phone number, address, and community demographic information.
