PrairieCat

PrairieCat is an online library catalog that includes over 8 million resources from 190 libraries across northern Illinois and eastern Iowa. These resources include library online magazine/journal resources, library reference sources, websites and more. Ella Johnson library cardholders can place holds, renew and check their account online.

Ancestry

Ancestry provides provides unprecedented access to family history via documents that record the lineage of individuals from North America, the U.K., Europe, Australia, and more. The database also includes census records, birth marriage and death records and US military records. In-library use only.

AtoZ Databases

AtoZ Database is a reference and marketing database including 30 million business profiles & 220 million residents.  Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more!

Chilton Auto Repair

ChiltonLibrary.com represents the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners. There are thousands of year, make and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models. ChiltonLibrary.com gives you the confidence to service or repair virtually any system on your vehicle. Chilton Auto Repair is available in the library or from any remote location using the barcode found on your library card. When asked to enter your password please use your entire 14 digit Ella Johnson Library barcode.

First Search

First Search offers electronic access to full text and abstracts of journal articles and scholarly publications, Internet resources, and index to journal articles. Items located in FirstSearch that are not full text can be ordered through the Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library interlibrary loan service. Requests can be made in person, by telephone, by e-mail or directly through First Search. For instructions on making a First Search request please click here.

Want to use First Search from home?
All you need is the barcode found on your library card for 24/7 access

Gale Career Transitions

Gale Career Transitions provides access to a variety of information on choosing a career and finding a job. Skills and interests are assessed to find industries and fields that complement. Cover letters and resumes creation can also be done using this resource. Patrons may create a profile that they can return to at any time. Gale Career Transitions is available in the library or from any remote location using the barcode found on your library card. When asked to enter your password please use your entire 14 digit Ella Johnson Library barcode.

Gale Virtual Reference

Gale Virtual Reference Library provides access to a world of reliable information for students, academics, and the general public. Over 350 works of reference material in e-book format can be accessed through this link. Each one is fully searchable. This includes titles in areas such as arts, biography, business, history, law, literature, medicine, geography, religion, science, technology, and more. Gale Virtual Reference is available in the library or from any remote location using the barcode found on your library card. When asked to enter your password please use your entire 14 digit Ella Johnson Library barcode.

HeritageQuest

HeritageQuest is a comprehensive database of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids. There is coverage dating back to the 1700s includes census data, Revolutionary War information and African-American records.

Want to use HeritageQuest from home?
All you need is the barcode found on your library card for 24/7 access.

Illinois Public Records

Access Illinois public records through online databases. Look up real estate transactions, copies of mortgages, business licenses, and foreclosure records. These databases are great for getting an extra copy of mortgage or deed information, tracking down the status of a property in foreclosure, or looking up specific business information. Public records are provided by Record Information Services.

Want to use Illinois Public Records from home?
All you need is the barcode found on your library card for 24/7 access.

LearningExpress

Learning Express offers the practice tests, exercises, courses, and information you need to achieve the results you want-at school, at work, or in life. Prepare for the GED, ACT, SAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT even the U.S. Citizenship Exam.
Looking to land a job? You'll find an entire Learning Center dedicated to helping you get the one that's right for you. LearningExpress is available in the library or from any remote location using the barcode found on your library card. Please follow the instructions to register for the first time.

Mango Language

Mango is an online language-learning system that can help you learn languages like Spanish, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Mandarin Chinese, Greek, Italian, Russian and more.

OmniFile Full Text

OmniFile Full Text is a 100% full-text database. Retrieve complete articles, cover to cover, from over 2,700 publications in science, the humanities, art, business, law, library and information science, plus popular magazines.

Reference USA

Reference USA provides access to more than 20 million US businesses and 222 million consumers. It is a great resource for job seekers, students, and researchers. Reference USA is available in the library or from any remote location using the barcode found on your library card.