New Library Search Tool Now Live
CCC's new library search tool is now available here. The tool allows users to search for, access, and request materials from CCC libraries, as well as borrow print materials from more than 90 Illinois libraries through our I-Share membership.
The most frequently-used databases
General database of academic journals in the sciences and humanities. Includes full text scholarly / peer-reviewed articles. This database is a great starting point for general research.
Formerly called Gale Virtual Reference Library.
Multidisciplinary database of full text encyclopedias and reference sources for research and ready reference. Enables one search that covers all sources. Subjects include arts, sciences, medicine, and the humanities.
Provides full-text online access to back issues of selected scholarly journals in the humanities and social sciences.
The following databases are newly acquired or being evaluated for a future subscription.
Citations from the from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Library including journal articles and book chapters to support agricultural research. Disciplines covered include food and human nutrition, agricultural engineering and technology, earth and environmental sciences and more.
A full-text alternative health research database focused on complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness.
A wide-ranging database collection covering the Japanese experience in America, including extensive sections on the WW2 incarceration camps.
Auto Repair Source offers a user-friendly search experience and access to a wealth of information to help users diagnose, repair and maintain today's complex vehicles. All content comes from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) manuals, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls.
Biography Reference Source provides thousands of unique and reliable full-text biographies, including the complete full text of Biography and Biography Today. In addition to keyword search, users can locate biographies by subject occupation, activity, nationality, gender, birthplace and more.
This companion to Biography Reference Source encompasses a rich selection of biographic titles, covering popular and important figures in business, film, history, music, politics, sports and more.
eBook database providing abstracts and searchable full text for thousands of popular nonfiction books.
This collection offers titles to help conduct basic business research and also to aid understanding of general business concepts.
Collection of eBooks appropriately selected based on reading level (Lexile) and is correlated to Curriculum Standards. It offers full text for a variety of nonfiction books that are part of the popular Accelerated Reader® program.
Covering topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies and cooking, this general reference e-book collection features titles for both adults and juveniles.
Collection of eBooks appropriately selected based on reading level (Lexile) and is correlated to Curriculum Standards. It offers full text for a variety of nonfiction books that are part of the popular Accelerated Reader® program.
This eBook collection uses short-form fiction and nonfiction titles across a wide range of subjects to help young readers explore and expand their worlds.
Collection of eBooks covering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Collection of eBooks appropriately selected based on reading level (Lexile) and is correlated to Curriculum Standards. It offers full text for a variety of nonfiction books that are part of the popular Accelerated Reader® program.
Provides full-text e-book coverage to support and complement other elementary and middle school e-book and database resources.
A full-text database covering the culture, traditions, social treatment and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America. It provides full text from a growing list of sources including peer-reviewed journals, magazines, newspapers, e-books, biographies and primary source documents.
Full-text U.S. and world history content covering the earliest civilizations through the 21st century.
This collection of history e-book ranges from introductory texts for undergraduate coursework to more complex and detailed works for advanced scholars.
Hobbies & Crafts Source is a DIY database of full-text hobby and craft magazines, hobby profiles, recipes and videos to inspire creativity and nurture extra-curricular interests.
Home Improvement Source is a DIY database of full-text content from home improvement magazines and reference books, plus a collection of images not found anywhere else online.
LearningExpress Library is an easy-to-use online test prep resource that helps people improve their core academic skills, earn a high school equivalency, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more.
Legal Source includes 960 active full-text law journals and is a resource for researching current legal issues, studies, thoughts, and trends.
LGBTQ+ Source includes full text for many LGBTQ+ publications, as well as a collection of 200 first-person narrative videos.
Library & Information Science Source is a collection of 322 active full-text journals. This database encompasses a broad spectrum of related topics, such as librarianship, classification, information management, and the history of library studies.
Literary Reference Source is a full-text literary database covering all genres and periods. It includes thousands of synopses, critical essays, book reviews, literary journals, and author biographies, plus full-text classic novels, short stories, and poems.
Contains a broad range of literary-related subjects with selections including literary criticism, study guides, and classic novels.
MAS Complete is a research database designed for high school libraries containing full text for hundreds of popular magazines and e-books covering news, politics, science, sports, culture, and more.
Designed specifically for high school libraries, MAS Reference eBook Collection is a full-text database of popular magazines, reference books and primary sources covering many subjects, including history, science and health.
MasterFILE Complete is a comprehensive multidisciplinary database offering a vast collection of full-text magazines, reference books, primary source documents, and visual resources.
MasterFILE Reference eBook Collection covers a broad range of general reference subjects. Topics include biography, careers, cooking, literature, genealogy, parenting, personal finance, current events, and more.
Middle Search Plus is a full-text database offering a rich collection of popular middle school magazines, reference e-books, and thousands of primary source documents and videos.
Covers topics such as history, current events, technology, and sports, this database provides access to hundreds of full-text reference and non-fiction eBooks for middle school students. Lexile reading measures are provided.
NoveList is a comprehensive reader's advisory database designed to provide personalized book recommendations for librarians and patrons. It features in-depth information on fiction titles, along with valuable content such as author read-alikes, recommended reading lists, book discussion guides, and more.
Children’s fiction recommendation resource with read-alikes, discussion guides, reading lists, and more. Offers the ability to search for books by a variety of criteria including Lexile scores, subject, author and popularity.
Until June 30, 2025, CCC via its Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI) membership will have access to titles in six subject areas: Biology, History, Law, Music, Political Science, and Religion with online publication dates of 2020–March 2025.
Companion to Primary Search, containing reference books from top educational publishers and presses. This encompasses a broad range of general reference subject coverage for primary school students, with topics like social studies, history, language arts, geography, culture, math and science.
The Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection provides access to more than 500 full-text journals from a wide range of subjects in the fields of psychology, behavioral sciences, and similar disciplines.
Religion and Philosophy Collection is an essential full-text database for theology and philosophy research. It includes hundreds of full-text journals and magazines covering many religious and philosophical topics, including world religions, religious history, political philosophy and philosophy of language.
Science Reference Source is a comprehensive research database that provides easy access to a multitude of full text science-oriented content. This database contains full text for nearly 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, etc. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.
Small Business Source allows you to browse available works by category, find industry information, learn business basics, and find start-up kit and business plans. Find eBooks from the popular NOLO series of self-help business, law, and tax books, including How to Write a Business Plan, Home Business Tax Deductions, Quick LLC, Trademark, Employer’s Legal Handbook, and Nonprofit Meetings, Minutes, and Records.
Small Engine Repair Source contains repair guides covering routine maintenance and complex projects for all major makes and models. Browse by engine type, brand, model, and model number to find the information you need.
Until June 30, 2025, CCC via its Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI) membership will have access to online books in all subject areas that have been added to the Wiley Online Library from 2020–June 2025.