This is a collection of online newspapers, encyclopedias, reference books, and research tools for students working on homework and projects. They are sorted by subject:
Databases with this icon near the title may only be accessed from Lake County Public Library's public computers, located at each of our branches.
National Geographic Virtual Library
A complete archive of National Geographic magazine - every page of every issue.
In-depth articles, experiments, broad overviews, and biographies in every area of science from life sciences to space to technology. Tips for Using
iPad/tablet ready science! Explore units on Earth Science, Technology and Engineering, Space, Biology, and Physics, each complete with articles, videos, quizzes, and experiments.
Free languages courses in many languages. Some offer specialized language courses geared toward specific careers. View Tutorial
Rosetta Stone Library Solution (Via INSPIRE)
Learn a new language! Rosetta Stone's highly regarded language-learning courses are now available to Indiana residents for free. Sign in with your LCPL library card and PIN, then create a Rosetta Stone account using your email address. View Tutorial
Comprehensive information on just about any famous person, including inventors, politicians, celebrities, and many others.
Comprehensive coverage of the African American experience from the early 18th century to the present day. Sourced from more than 19,000 American and global news sources, including over 400 current and historical Black publications.
Learn How to Use It
An excellent place for beginning research. General information on a variety of topics.
Explora for Middle/Secondary Schools
Mobile-friendly topic search - an excellent starting point for research. Read reputable articles on any subject, or just browse for ideas. (via INSPIRE)
Mobile-friendly topic search - an excellent starting point for research. Read reputable articles on any subject, or just browse for ideas. (via INSPIRE)
Mobile-friendly topic search - an excellent starting point for research. Read reputable articles on any subject, or just browse for ideas. (via INSPIRE)
Contains articles from newspapers and magazines from around the world. Searchable by audience, keyword, or publication title.
NewspaperARCHIVE Library Edition
Browse through global and local newspaper articles dating back to 1607. Search by first and last name, dates, or regions.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Presents the different sides of current events from several magazines and newspapers.
Explore social, political & economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics discussed in today's classrooms including controversial opinions and viewpoints. Full text articles from diverse sources. (via INSPIRE)
With 3,500+ interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities, ABCmouse.com’s award-winning online curriculum is an invaluable resource for young learners (ages 2-6+). From Age of Learning, Inc.
Dictionary of Literary Biography
Reliable information on authors and their works in an easy to understand, engaging format, while placing writers in the larger perspective of literary history.
Search more than 2.4 million e-books on a variety of subjects, including 450,000+ DRM-free titles.
Search for academic articles, essays, and topics about literature. Includes items from Literature Criticism Online, Literature Resource Center, Gale Virtual Reference Library, and more.
Browse articles about authors and their works, or browse by topic. Also includes a search engine that allows you to search for articles by year (helpful if you're required to have more recent sources!) Results from this resource are also included in Gale Literary Sources.
Contains full-text articles from journals and lit magazines, as well as critical essays, full-text works, and biographies. Designed to give the researcher contextual understanding of their topic. Results from this resource are also included in Gale Literary Sources.
Original, scholar signed essays on the lives and works of authors from around the world from all time periods
In-depth critical introductions to the lives and works of major writers of the world within the context of the time period in which they lived
Information about the United States, including capitals, cities, rivers, lakes, and the states.
Information about 176 countries for both students and travelers. Tips for Using AtoZ the World
Traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world in all course categories, plus cultural information regarding dining etiquette, daily meals, and more. View Tutorial
National Geographic Virtual Library
A complete archive of National Geographic magazine - every page of every issue.
Presents different perspectives on world issues side-by-side. Includes biographies of important world players and overviews of major historical eras.
Learn more about a career path here! Career Cruising contains information about different careers as well as the steps you'll need to take to begin your own (such as courses of study required for different careers). Tips for using Career Cruising
Everything you need to prepare to take your Indiana driving test! Contains FAQs and practice tests for cars, motorcycles, and CDL. Resources also available in Spanish!
A searchable database of databases, free to all Indiana residents. INSPIRE works at any LCPL location, but you can also create an account confirming your Indiana residency for home access. More info on home access
Our very own catalog contains helpful materials for getting started in your research. Find Indiana-specific records and indexes, encyclopedias, newspapers, and more!
Practice tests, tutorials, articles, and study materials to help you prepare for tests like the ACT and SAT, the GED, GMAT and LSAT, the U.S. citizenship exam, career and licensure exams, and more. View Tutorial (Via INSPIRE)
LinkedIn Learning (Formerly Lynda.com)
A library of video courses taught by industry experts. Learn business, software, technology, and creative skills! Take courses in 3D animation, music production, marketing, programming languages, and more. View tutorial
Full text for nearly 2,300 periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more. Also contains full text for more than 350 reference books, over 55,000 primary source documents, an image collection of nearly 1.9 million photos, maps and flags and more than 75,000 videos from the Associated Press. (via INSPIRE)
