Pekin Public Library Online Databases

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 and In-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