Use one of our databases to help with your research.
Databases with Home Access availability are accessible online from home or work.

Databases with In-Library Access only are accessible online from a public use computer within the library building.

Database Description Availability
E-Library
Offers more than 2,000 full-text sources, with improved functionality, and a fun and easy-to-use search interface. Includes magazines, newspapers, books, television/radio transcripts, maps, pictures and audio/video clips.

Home Access
Pekin residents call for access information. 347-7111 x2
and
In-Library Access

Chilton Library A database of exclusive photographs, diagnostics, and repair procedures for your automobile.
In-Library Access

Home Access
(enter library card for access)
Find-It Illinois A portal to Illinois government information and ability to search for materials online at 600 Illinois libraries
Home and In-Library Access
FirstSearch Access a variety of online databases such as ERIC, WorldCat, MedLine, Article 1st, GPO Monthly, H.W. Wilson Select, NetFirst, etc.

Home Access
and
In-Library Access

Genealogy Links Collection of internet resources for genealogy research
Home and In-Library Access
Illinet Online Search the academic libraries for materials to be interlibrary loaned by Pekin.
Home and In-Library Access
Illinois Deparment of Corrections Find an inmate in the Illinois Prison System
Home and In-Library Access
Infotrac Includes General Reference Center, Business File and a Health Reference Center for searching magazines, reference books and newspapers about current events, culture, art, science and sports.

In-Library Access

Home Access
(enter library card for access)

Medline Plus Up-to-date, quality health care information from the world's largest medical library, the National LIbrary of Medicine. Includes drug information, medical dictions and other health related resources.
Home and In-Library Access

MyLibraryDV

Download classic movies and educational films onto your computer. Requires your library card number.

Home and In-Library Access

My MediaMall

Download Audiobooks onto your computer or a portable MP3 player. Select "Alliance Library System - RSA" and enter your library card number.

Home and In-Library Access

Select "Alliance Library System - RSA" and enter your library card number.

NoveList Discover new fiction books to read from a 96,000 title database, searchable by author, subject or genre.
In-Library Access
Only
Pekin City Code View the municipal code
Home and In-Library Access
Sex Offender Registry View the Illinois State Police's database of registered Sex Offenders.
Home and In-Library Access
Tax Information Federal, Illinois and out of state tax information all available from home and in the library.

Federal Taxes
Illinois Taxes
Out of State

Testing & Reference Center College Search (undergraduate and graduate), specialty career & program search, and test preparation assistance for GED, civil service and military entrance exams, etc.

In-Library Access

Home Access
(enter library card for access)

Thomas Register Find manufacturer information such as addresses, phone numbers, credit rating codes, etc.
Home andIn-Library Access
Tumble Books Library Download e-books for children!
White Pages and Yellow Pages Find phone numbers for businesses and people across the country.
Home and In-Library Access