Financial & Business
ATOZDATABASES
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- Sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, or background searches
- Residential search
- New businesses
- Healthcare professionals
- New movers and homeowners
- Disponible en español
BUSINESS SOURCE COMPLETE
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- Business journal and magazine articles
- Management & marketing focus
- Finance & economics information
CONSUMER REPORTS
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- Ratings & reviews
- Advice & tips
- Covers many consumer products and services
ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES SOURCE
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- A tool for business students and researchers.
- Provides insight on topics relevant to entrepreneurship and small businesses.
- Offers full text for business journals, as well as case studies and company profiles.
GALE LEGAL FORMS
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- Popular standard forms
- Real estate forms
- Wills
GALE BUSINESS: PLAN BUILDER
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- Users must create a company account to access this well-organized, easy-to-navigate, and highly functional resource.
- Helps budding entrepreneurs, experienced business owners, and nonprofits create realistic business plans and analyze their business concepts.
- The database is designed to help users decide whether entrepreneurship is a good fit for their interests, skills, and life circumstances.
HEALTH BUSINESS FULLTEXT
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- Provides full text coverage of nearly 130 well-known administrative journals.
- Contains a rich collection of photographs, illustrations, charts, diagrams, maps and graphs.
- Details all aspects of healthcare administration, as well as other non-clinical aspects of healthcare institution management.
LEGAL INFORMATION REFERENCE CENTER
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- Includes the necessary tools and detailed how-to instructions covering a wide-range of legal issues.
- A majority of the full-text legal reference books are provided through Nolo.
MORNINGSTAR INVESTING CENTER
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- Investment how-to guides
- Stocks & mutual funds evaluations
- Glossary of investment terms
REGIONAL BUSINESS NEWS
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- Incorporates 75 business journals, newspapers and newswires covering all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States.
- Includes Crain’s Chicago Business, Crain’s Detroit Business, and Crain’s Small Business — Chicago Edition.
Newspapers
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
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- Founded in 1847, it is the top source of news and information in the Chicago area
- The largest news organization in the Midwest
- Winner of 28 Pulitzer Prizes, is known for its innovative investigative reporting, insightful coverage of the arts and culture, and community-leading opinion writing
- Full text of all articles in all editions and sections (including the RedEye) of the Chicago Tribune from 1985 to present
CHICAGO TRIBUNE HISTORICAL ARCHIVES
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- Articles/clippings 1920s-1984
- Front Pages 1984-1990
- Obituaries & Death Notices 1860-1984
CHRONICLING AMERICA
- Historic American newspapers from 1836-1922
- U.S. Newspaper Directory
HOOSIER STATE CHRONICLES
- Historic Indiana newspapers
- Search by keyword or browse by county, date, and newspaper title
NEW YORK TIMES (AT THE LIBRARY)
Available at Main Library and at our branch locations.
- Breaking news, multimedia, reviews & opinion
- Create a free account with your personal email address
- “Log In” if you already have created an account
- Unlimited access while using SJCPL computers or WiFi
NEW YORK TIMES (OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY)
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- Activate a 24 hour pass for full access outside of the Library
- Log in or register to activate your pass
- After your pass expires, continue activating passes as needed
NEWSBANK: AMERICA’S NEWS
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- Current popular magazine issues
- Back issues
- Search by date, author, & section
NEWSPAPERS.COM WORLD EDITION
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- The largest online newspaper archive
- 16,100+ newspapers from the 1700s–2000s
- Millions of additional pages added every month
- Historic and current newspapers
SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
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- South Bend Tribune newspaper articles
- Years March 1994-Present
- Search by date, headline, & section
- Obituaries & Death Notices
- 1994-Current
WASHINGTON POST (AT THE LIBRARY)
Available at Main Library and at our branch locations.
- Access to full-range of Washington Post’s digital news and coverage
- Back issues from 2005-present
- Search by category, topic, or section
WASHINGTON POST (OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY)
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- To access when you’re not at the library, sign up with your email address for a free 7 day trial
- You may sign up for unlimited free trials.
- If you see a message about members of the military, please click the link on the Databases page again.
Local & Family History
AMERICAN ANCESTORS
Available at Main Library and at our branch locations.
- Over 250 databases related to New England
- Town, church, family, Bible, vital, land, tax records
- Includes New York, Ireland, England, & Eastern Canada
ANCESTRY: LIBRARY EDITION
Available at Main Library and at our branch locations | Library card required
- Federal and state census images
- Military records
- Immigration and passenger list records
- Indexes of vital statistics
BENDIX AND STUDEBAKER NEWSLETTER INDEX
- Index to individuals mentioned in Bendixline employee newsletter from 1947 to 1963
- Individuals mentioned in Studebaker Spotlight employee newsletter from 1950 to May 1955
DIGITAL SANBORN MAPS 1867-1970
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- Historic bird’s-eye view maps of Indiana
FAMILYSEARCH
- International baptism, marriage, & burial records
- Early USA vital records
- Census & immigration records
FOLD3
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- Historic newspapers
- Civil War records
- Historic photo collections
- Historic military records
HERITAGE QUEST
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- Genealogical and historical sources for more than 60 countries
- Coverage dating back as early as the 1700s
- Includes data for researching African American ancestors and the Reconstruction Era
INDIANA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
Available at Main Library and at our branch locations.
- Over 40 databases related to Indiana history
- Indexes to county, church, military, and school records
- Accessible at any SJCPL branch with username/password from library staff
MICHIANA MEMORY
- Primary sources that tell the story of Michiana
- Newspapers, yearbooks, maps, postcards, and more
- Keyword search; share and download images
OBITUARY INDEX
- Index to obituaries that appeared in St. Joseph County newspapers
- For people with ties to St. Joseph County
- From 1830 – Present
MILITARY SERVICE NOTES INDEX
- Index to Service Notes printed in the South Bend Tribune
- World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War eras
Home & Community
CONSUMER REPORTS
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- Ratings and reviews
- Advice & tips
- Covers many consumer products and services
CREATIVEBUG
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- Online video arts and crafts workshops and techniques
- Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, screen print, and more
- Downloadable patterns, templates, and recipes for all skill levels
- New classes from artists and creative experts released daily
JOBNOW
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- Resume Assistance from live experts
- Carefully-selected resources to help you prepare for your interview
- Interview coaching from live experts
MEDLINE PLUS
- Information about health topics, drugs and supplements, genetics, medical tests, medications, dietary supplements, and healthy recipes
- English and Spanish language resources
- From the National Library of Medicine (NLM), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
VETNOW
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- Carefully selected resources to help you understand your benefits and community resources
- Nationwide Resources for Veterans & their Families
- Veterans Local Resources
For Children
CHILDREN’S CORE COLLECTION
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- Reviews and recommendations
- Covers fiction, nonfiction, and magazines for children
- Covers professional literature for children’s librarians
EXPLORA
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- Grades K-12
- Magazines & newspaper articles
- Primary source documents
NOVELIST K-8 PLUS
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- Fiction/nonfiction for grades K-8
- Reading recommendations
- Read-alikes for author, title, and series
Education
LINKEDIN LEARNING
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- Free online courses
- Video-based learning
- Technical, creative, & professional
- Formerly Lynda.com
- Note: Library patrons cannot connect a badge they obtained via their Library account to their personal LinkedIn profile. The best option to show your progress is to manually add your LinkedIn Learning certificate to your personal profile.
BLACK FREEDOM STRUGGLE
- Open primary source documents
- Find historical newspaper articles, pamphlets, diaries, correspondence and more
- Research specific time periods in U.S. history marked by the opposition African Americans have faced on the road to freedom
- Suitable for a wide range of students, from middle and high school to college, as well independent researchers
BRAINFUSE – HELPNOW
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- Live online tutoring from expert tutors. Get homework help (K-12 and college), skills building, test preparation, and FAFSA in both English and Spanish. Available 2:00pm – 11:00pm (EST) each day.
- Expert online writing assistance. Through live writing help, patrons work in real-time with a tutor. The Writing Lab allows patrons to submit a paper to receive instructive and thoughtful analysis in 24 hours.
- Adult Learning Center for High School Equivalency prep, US Citizenship test prep, resume assistance, Microsoft Office support, and Career Resources.
- ACT, GED, SAT, TOEFL, and college readiness lessons and practice tests available through Skills Surfer.
- Additional services include language learning, life skills, career and major exploration, and more!
CAREERS
- Career reports
- Username: 440w, Password: future
CHILDREN’S CORE COLLECTION (K-8+)
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- Reviews and recommendations
- Covers fiction, nonfiction, and magazines for children
- Covers professional literature for children’s librarians
EBSCO Core Collection en Español
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- Incluye libros originales en español y traducciones de libros, materiales bilingües y recursos de apoyo para estudiantes de inglés
- Incluye recomendaciones basadas en la amplia experiencia en el desarrollo de colecciones de los asesores de NovelList
- Brinda orientación para las bibliotecas que establecen o amplían una colección para usuarios de habla hispana
EXPLORA
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- Grades K-12
- Magazine & newspaper articles
- Primary source documents
GALE COURSES
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- Free online classes
- Technical, vocational, & recreational
- Short-term certificate courses
- Formerly Learn4Life
GALE EBOOKS
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- eBooks
- Encyclopedias
- Reference material
GALE IN CONTEXT: BIOGRAPHY
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- Biographies of influential people
- Search by occupation, nationality, or ethnicity
- Search by article, reference work, or primary source
INDIANA STATE LIBRARY INSPIRE
Inspire is a lifelong learning resource provided by the Indiana State Library. Inspire provides free online access to:
- Educational resources and databases for all ages
- Indiana history and genealogy
- Test and career preparation including high school equivalency, college admissions test prep, and U.S. Citizenship resources
NEWSBANK
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- Helpful search terms for hot topics in current events
- Special reports that include a variety of sources
- Links to South Bend Tribune, Chicago Tribune Archives, & America’s News Magazines
NOVELIST (K-8+)
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- Fiction/Nonfiction for Grades K-8
- Reading recommendations
- Read-alikes for author, title, & series
Grants
FOUNDATION DIRECTORY ONLINE BY CANDID (PROFESSIONAL)
Available at Main Library only.
- A Foundation Directory Cooperating Collection
- Offers funding resources for organizations
- Grants information and recipient profiles are available in Professional only
Books & Reading
AUTHOR ALERTS
- Email or text notifications for new books by your favorite authors.
- Place holds on upcoming titles so you get them soon after they are released.
BASED ON THE BOOK
- List of books turned into movies.
BOOK PAGE
- Digital issues of Book Page magazine.
CORE COLLECTIONS COMPLETE
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- Core Collections are reliable guides to help with collection development and maintenance, general reference, and readers’ advisory needs.
- You can browse lists of award-winning books, get ideas for book lists, and see recently-added books every time you log in.
- This search includes Children’s Core, Middle & Junior High Core, Senior High Core, Fiction Core, Nonfiction Core, and Graphic Novels Core.
FANTASTIC FICTION
- Bibliographies for over 30,000 authors.
- Lists an author’s entire body of work, organized by date and series.
GOODREADS
- Rate and review books.
- Organize your reading list.
- Connect with other Goodreads users.
LIBRARYREADS
- Top 10 new books each month chosen by librarians from across the country.
LIBRARY THING
- Create a catalogue of your personal book collection.
- Track your collection with a free app!
LITERATURE MAP
- Type in an author’s name to find similar authors.
LITLOVERS
- A well-read online community.
- Resources for the solo book readers’ next favorite read or for those looking for book club inspiration.
NOVEL CONVERSATIONS
- Borrow multiple titles for book clubs or discussion groups.
- Free to any Indiana resident when shipped to a public library.
NOVELIST PLUS
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- Fiction/Nonfiction for the general public.
- Reading recommendations.
- Read-alikes for author, title, and series.
STOP, YOU’RE KILLING ME
- Find your perfect mystery.
READINGGROUPGUIDES
- Find book club-ready questions for a variety of popular titles.
STORYGRAPH
- Track your reading online.
- Observe fun trends in your reading habits.
WHICHBOOK
- A unique mood and emotion search engine to find great books with exactly the flavor you asked for.
