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BiblioBoard Library of Illinois
- Collection of ebooks, audiobooks, and videos
- Local content from self-published authors
- Large collection of classic novels
Resource Type
Books & Reading
Hoopla
- Instantly borrow free digital movies, ebooks and more, 24/7 with Hoopla
- Use your computer or download the app for your mobile device
Resource Type
Books & Reading
Education & Learning
Entertainment
Kids
Inkie.org
- A suite of resources supporting local authors
- Design and export your own e-book using Pressbooks software
- Submit your e-book for inclusion in Indie Illinois, Indie Author Project Select, or the Soon To Be Famous Illinois Author Project
- Read and discover e-books from idependently published authors
- Open to all Illinois residents and sponsored by Reading Across Illinois Library System
Resource Type
Books & Reading
Libby, by OverDrive
- Collection of ebooks, eaudiobooks, and magazines
- Use your computer or download the app for your mobile device
Resource Type
Books & Reading
Kids
Newspaper & Magazines
Literary Reference Source
- Comprehensive database of full-text information on thousands of authors and their works
- Contains plot summaries, synopses, overviews, author biographies and interviews, literary criticism and book reviews
Use it for: Book reports, find literary criticisms
Resource Type
Books & Reading
Education & Learning
Kids
Research
NoveList
- Book reviews, award winners, and read-alike recommendations
Use it for: Finding your next favorite book
Resource Type
Books & Reading
NoveList K-8
- Book reviews and suggested reading lists for students Kindergarten through 8th grade
- Lexile scores for books
Use it for: Book reports, finding a book to read
Resource Type
Books & Reading
Kids
WorldCat
- Find items we don't have at LVDL Get books and journal articles from other US libraries and AV material from other Illinois libraries
Use it for: Finding unique, academic, and out of print materials
Resource Type
Books & Reading