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Digital Resources

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eBooks & eAudio

  • You can borrow as many digital audiobooks or ebooks as you'd like (5 at a time) when you use Libby. Download the Libby app to your device to search and read. On a computer, search the Libby Catalog directly, or use our full library catalog. Most Libby ebooks are compatible with Kindle.

  • Allows you to borrow up to 5 digital items simultaneously. Use the Boundless app to download ebooks and audiobooks to your device. On a computer, search the Boundless site or the full library catalog Titles in this state wide library may be accessed on Kindle Fire..

  • With hoopla, library cardholders can instantly stream (or download via mobile app) digital movies, TV episodes, music, eBooks, audiobooks, comics & graphic novels. It's available 24/7 - Items are returned automatically - free with your Library Card! Get started by downloading the hoopla app to your device or visit hoopladigital.com to get started.

Daily Newspaper

  • Peoria Journal Star Collection
    Local current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. To view "like a newspaper", be sure to select the IMAGE format.

  • St. Louis Post-Dispatch Collection
    Read St. Louis news, search current and archived issues. To view "like a newspaper", be sure to select the IMAGE format.

  • USA Today Collection
    National news, events and people. To view "like a newspaper", be sure to select the IMAGE format.

Find Books

  • Click here to login to your Morton Library account.

  • Find your next great read with Novelist! You can search by genre, find readalikes for favorite authors or books, and get a list of books in series order.

  • Use Novelist K-8 For book recommendations for students. Search by genre, find readalikes for favorite authors and get a list of books in series order.

  • First Search is an online reference search tool that delivers quality content from WorldCat and serves as an index to other quality, respected databases.

    *Call the library at 309-263-2200 for authorization and access code to this database.

Databases

Business / Jobs

  • AtoZdatabases is a Job Search, Reference & Mailing List Database including 65 million business & executive profiles & 240 million residents. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more!

  • Resume builder and other powerful tools and guidance to achieve your career goals with Learning Express

  • ValueLine provides smart research for smarter investing. A trusted investment website.

DIY

  • Designed for touch-enabled devices, Auto Repair Source offers access to information to help users diagnose, repair and maintain today's complex vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step DIY auto repair information, diagrams, and maintenance schedules.

  • Product testing information and consumer research. This resource is only available at the library. See the Information Desk staff who will login to this resource at the public computers.

  • Explore More Illinois is a free service provided by your library that provides instant online access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, sporting events, zoos, park districts, theaters, and other fun and local cultural venues.

    Find out more on the Explore More Illinois website.

  • A DIY database of leading full-text hobby and craft magazines, hobby profiles, recipes and videos to inspire creativity, Hobbies & Crafts Source features "how to" instructions and do-it-yourself ideas.

  • Detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of do-it-yourself home improvement and repair projects.

  • Small Engine Repair Source offers assistance in providing routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service) as well as extensive repairs (engine and transmission disassembly). Browse by product type, brand, model/engine type and model numbers.

History & Genealogy

  • Ancestry Library Edition is a tool for local history and genealogy research. This resource is only available at the library.

  • Heritage Quest is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids.

  • A digital database of Morton & Tazewell newspapers dating back to 1909. These newspaper are also available on microfilm in our Local History Collection.

  • Newsbank Explore history when you search current and archived issues offering reliable news sources covering a wide array of issues and topics. Searchable index includes obituaries.

Study Help

  • eLibrary provides general reference. Over 2,500 full-text titles, 9,000+ Research Topics. Over 7 million maps, photos, graphics, and websites. Recommended for school research and reports.

  • Mango Languages is an online learning platform with 70+ languages. Includes ESL versions for new English speakers. Create an account via the website using your library card and then you can download the app to learn on the go.

  • World Book Online provides general reference for all ages. Articles, primary sources, multimedia materials, & more. Kids module is designed for the young learner covering a variety of topics. Also includes eBooks and early literacy modules.