The following reference and advisory sources provide a rich source of information. Access to these databases is provided at no cost to residents of Illinois through a cooperative purchase of the Illinois State Library.

In addition to the reference and advisory sources listed below, a wide variety of additional regional library catalogs, statewide online resources as well as LINC - the online catalog for over 70 libraries in East Central Illinois - are available.

	FirstSearch A diverse collection of electronic databases accessible through a single user interface. An authorization number and password are required to access FirstSearch databases. Please contact your local library for this information. FirstSearch is made available to Illinois residents through an Illinois State Library cooperative purchase.   Search FirstSearch - WWW Search FirstSearch - Telnet
	Novelist & Novelist K-8 NoveList is an online readers' advisory tool that helps readers find works of fiction based on writing styles or topics in which they are interested. NewsIllinois is available only from work stations located in participating libraries and schools.   About Novelist About Novelist K-8 Search Novelist and Novelist K-8

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