CARLI allows users to search the online catalogs of 138 university, college, and specialized libraries in Illinois, including the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield. Also available is access to many digital collections of university and college records, including school histories, yearbooks, and specialized collections on a variety of topics.

OCLC FirstSearch service connects patrons to information and full-text journal articles covering a wide range of subjects from 14 databases. For authorization name and password, please call the library at (309) 697-3822 x13.

World Book Online offers an encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas, homework help, study aids, and curriculum guides. This multi-platform database has access points designed for different age levels that will captivate even the most reluctant reader with unique visual engagements, rich multimedia content, and an abundance of educational games, activities, and projects. With thousands of articles, multimedia content, and a collection of biographies, World Book Kids is designed to encourage the young learner to be curious. World Book has been publishing children's educational books for over 100 years. Contact the Reference Desk at (309) 697-3822 x13 for password details.