Business and Economics
Access Video On Demand: Business & Economics
Over 1,700 videos and growing! Economic theory, basic business education, accounting and finance fundamentals, business ethics and law, management and marketing. It’s all here! Access available only within the library.
Citations, Writing, Cover Letters, Resumes
One of the best online resources, the Purdue OWL Online Writing Lab helps you write almost anything! With practice assignments, a citation generator, cover letter and resume templates and more, this free website is a “must bookmark” for students.
Resume and Application Resources
Continuing Education
Frequently asked questions and facts about trade school compared to university. Local vocational programs are offered at John A. Logan College and Rend Lake Community College.
Educate Yourself on Student Loans
A “for dummies” website that thoroughly explains what each type of loan is, and college savings account information.
Driver’s Education Illinois
Drivers Services – Illinois Secretary of State
Genealogy
Ancestry.com
Available only in the library
Fold3
A division of Ancestry.com, Fold3 Library Edition provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.
Health
Health Resources and Services Administration Data Warehouse
The HRSA Data Warehouse (HDW) serves as the enterprise repository for HRSA data. The data is updated frequently and are integrated with external information and data sources, enabling users to gather relevant and meaningful information about health care programs and the populations they serve.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality shows the progress and opportunities for improving health care quality and reducing health care disparities.
National Center for Health Statistics
News
Local regional paper that also shares national news from other publications. Find information on topics related to community issues and events, business, education, government, obituaries, sports and more.(Search 7/7/1993-Current)
Fact check that story before sharing it! Snopes is a free fact checking site that covers everything from old wives tales to political debates.
Government/Statistics
National Center for Education Statistics
State
Illinois Department of Public Health
Illinois State Board of Education