Online Resources
If you live anywhere in 62040 and need a library card, apply online at card.smrld.org
Can’t make to SMRLD during our regular business hours? You’re in luck! Many of our resources are available online anytime; 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Please see below for a chart of available online resources. Click the table headers to sort columns by your preferred method (Title, Category, etc.).
While using the library’s internet, please click the Title links in the “Title” column.
While using your own internet, please click the Yes links in the “Accessible from home?” column.
| Title | Description | Accessible from home? | Category | Appeal Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCmouse.com | Early learning activities for children ages 2-8. | No | Online Learning | Kids |
| Academic Search Premier | Articles from thousands of magazines/journals, covering all topics. | Yes | General | |
| Alton Telegraph | Search full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and more from current and archived issues of the Alton Telegraph. Available remotely 24/7 on any device. | Yes | Newspapers/History | |
| America's News | Search current and archived coverage of issues, events, people, government, sports and more with the largest collection of full-text U.S. newspapers. Find titles from across the US and Illinois. Includes staff-written articles, obituaries, editorials, announcements, real estate and other sections. | Yes | Newspapers/History | |
| Ancestry Library Edition | Family history data, census information, immigration, etc. | No | Genealogy | Everyone |
| Auto Repair Source™ | Auto Repair Source™ contains information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles. Database content includes more than 31,660 vehicles covered from 1945 to present; including drawings and step-by-step photographs, technical service bulletins, recalls, enhanced wiring diagrams, specifications and maintenance schedules. | Yes | Automotive | |
| Belleville News Democrat Archives | 2000 – Today. Find full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and much more from current and archived issues of the BND. Includes obituaries, editorials, announcements, sports, real estate and other sections. | Yes | Newspapers/History | |
| Biblioboard Library | Discover local content from self published authors, top indie e-books reviewed by Library Journal, and so much more through Biblioboard library. No hold lists or login required! | Yes | Books | |
| Biography Reference Center | Biography Reference Center provides thousands of reliable full-text biographies, including the complete full text of Biography Today and Biography, plus narrative biographies not available in other databases. In addition to keyword search, users can locate biographies by subject occupation, nationality, activity, gender, lifespan and more. | Yes | General | |
| Black Freedom Struggle in the U.S. | ProQuest invites you to explore a selection of freely available primary source documents | Yes | History | Everyone |
| Business Source Premier | Articles, market research, industry reports,country reports, company profiles and SWOT analyses. | Yes | Business | |
| Chilton Auto Repair | Step-by-step instructions for vehicle specific maintenance and repair. ASE test prep questions for common certifications. | Yes | Automotive | |
| Cloud Library | Access thousands of e-books and audiobooks for readers of all ages. | Yes | Books | Everyone |
| Consumer Health Complete | Consumer Health Complete (CHC) is a full-text database designed to support patients’ information needs and foster an overall understanding of health-related topics. Information provided in this database should not be viewed as a means for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. | Yes | Health & Wellness | |
| Consumer Reports | Consumer Reports (CR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to unbiased product testing, investigative journalism, consumer-oriented research, public education, and consumer advocacy. Product reviews for home, health, electronics, etc. You can also browse individual CR issues (2009-present). | Yes | General | |
 | Formerly known as Reference USA, Data Axle Reference Solutions is the go-to resource for comprehensive data on both businesses and individuals, tailored to the needs of small business owners, marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, and job seekers. It empowers users to create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, secure funding, and locate individuals. This platform offers detailed profiles of over 50 million U.S. businesses, 150 million U.S. residents, 7+ million job postings, internships, historical business data, and healthcare listings, making it an invaluable research tool for job seekers, businesses, and researchers. | Yes | Business | |
| Digital Public Library of America | Discover millions of images, texts, videos, and sounds from across the United States. | Yes | General | |
| Early Readers-Rotating Collection | Early Readers Rotating Collection from Unite for Literacy. Books in the collections are written in English and Spanish and all of them have voice over narration in around 30 other languages. | Yes | Books | Kids |
| Edwardsville Intelligencer Collection | Explore Edwardsville area history through local news, events and people with the Edwardsville Intelligencer Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device. | Yes | Newspapers/History | |
| Explora Primary Schools | Easy-to-find articles and research on a variety of topics for elementary students. | Yes | General | Kids |
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