Databases A-Z
The databases below are available from home for Westmont Library cardholders, with some noted as available for in library use only. When using these databases from outside the library you'll be prompted to enter your WPL barcode. If you have any problems accessing a database please contact the Adult Services desk at (630) 969-5625.
- Academic OneFile (Gale)
Peer-reviewed, full-text articles from journals in the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects. - Agriculture Collection (Gale)
Journal articles as well as texts of books on agriculture, farming and horticulture. - Ancestry Library Edition
Search 4,000 genealogical and local history databases for information on over 4 billion names. - Biography Resource Center (Gale)
Biographical information on people from around the world and throughout history. - Booklist Online
Browse adult and children's fiction and nonfiction book and media reviews, and search for similar authors to those you enjoy reading. - Books and Authors (Gale)
Browse genre fiction, nonfiction, and author biographies in this newly redesigned database. - Business & Company Resource Center (Gale)
Provides detailed company and industry news and information, including company profiles, company brand and product information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, news articles, industry associations and legal issues. - Communications and Mass Media Collection (Gale)
Articles on the mass media and communications field, including journals, public relations and publishing. - Computer Database (Gale)
Provides research on trends and innovations in the world of computer technology. Full-text articles as well as indexing and abstracting of 800 journals and periodicals. - Criminal Justice Collection (Gale)
Full-text articles from 150 law journals. - Culinary Arts Collection (Gale)
Full-text articles from 1980 to the present of 150 major cooking and nutrition magazines. - Educator's Reference Complete (Gale)
A resource for educators, students and parents, Educator’s Research Complete contains articles from hundreds of education journals. - Environmental Studies and Policy Collection (Gale)
Information on environmental issues from journals and books. - Fine Arts and Music Collection (Gale)
Access to millions of journal articles in areas such as drama, music, art history and filmmaking. - Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture (Gale)
Articles from over 80 journals and 20 reference sources on gardening, landscaping and other areas of horticulture. - General OneFile (Gale)
Full-text articles from 6,500 magazines on all topics, such as humanities, education, business, science, current events, art, politics, economics, social science, technology and general interest. Articles go back to 1980. - Health & Wellness Resource Center (Gale)
Medical information, including alternative medicine, from health journals, pamphlets and medical texts. - HeritageQuest
Primary source documents and data for geneaological research. - History Resource Center: United States (Gale)
U.S. history information from full-text articles, reference books, primary sources and historic documents. - History Resource Center: World (Gale)
Research topics on world history by searching full-text articles from journals and magazines from around the world as well as reference books and primary sources. - Home Improvement Collection (Gale)
A one-stop resource for do-it-yourselfers, with home improvement, remodeling and decorating information from over 180 magazines. - ¡Informe! (Gale)
An electronic resource in the Spanish language, ¡Informe! has full-text articles from Spanish-language and bilingual periodicals. - KidsInfoBits (Gale)
Subject index for children through 5th grade that provides full-text documents in a variety of subjects for experiments, homework, or for personal enjoyment. - Lands and Peoples (Grolier)
Research information on different countries, regions, and culture using encyclopedia articles, maps, games and more. - LearningExpress Library
Complete online interactive practice tests for the ACT, SAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT and many career tests. Also, includes skill improvement tests for elementary, middle and high school students. - LegalTrac (Gale)
A comprehensive collection of major legal publications, LegalTrac provides full-text articles from 200 legal journals as well as indexing of 1,500 major law reviews and legal newspapers. - Literature Resource Center (Gale)
Literary criticism, author biographies, historical context, book, theater, and film reviews, and 25,000 full-text contemporary poems, short stories, and plays. - Literature Resources from Gale (Gale)
- Litfinder (Gale)
More than 135,000 full-text poems, short stories, plays, essays, and speeches. - NoveList Plus (Ebsco)
Looking for a good fiction or nonfiction book? Kid's Book? Search by subject, plot summary, grade level, and more. - Nursing and Allied Health Collection (Gale)
Medical information for nursing students as well as the general public from hundreds of medical journals. - Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center (Gale)
Pro and con articles from magazines, academic journals and newspapers covering many of the hottest social issues. - Psychology Collection (Gale)
Research all fields of psychology with this database of full-text articles from many psychology journals. - Public Records Electronic Database
Lists of new homeowners, new businesses, foreclosures and sales, and bankruptcies in DuPage, Cook, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties. - Reference USA
A nationwide directory for U.S. business and residential information. Search over 13 million business and 120 million residential listings. - Science Resource Center (Gale)
Articles from science journals and reference books such as science encyclopedias on topics covering all the sciences, including biology, chemistry, geology and physics. - Small Business Collection
Find articles from business journals for insights, tips, strategies and success stories on starting and running a small business. - Small Business Resource Center (Gale)
Information from reference books and business journals on starting and operating a business, - Student Resource Center Gold (Gale)
Aimed at middle school and high school students, this source has information on many topics including history, literature, science and social studies from articles and reference books. - TumbleBooks
Animated e-books for young children with read-along narration and sound. Also features games, puzzles, and quizzes for young readers. - Value Line Research Center
Value Line Research Center Find extensive financial and statistical data from independent analysts. Includes recent news and analysis, plus educational tools and information on building an investment portfolio. - Vocations & Careers Collection
Articles from 400 journals on finding the right career, enrolling in the right institution of learning, searching for a job and advancing your career. - World Book Discover
- World Book Info Finder
- World Book for Kids
- World Book Online Reference Center
- World Book Spanish Language Encyclopedia
- WorldCat
A worldwide catalog of library holdings including books, videos, audios and other materials.