How do I access the subscription databases

How do I access the databases?

Revised February 2013

You must be a Lisle Library District resident owning a valid Lisle Library Card

Click on Library Catalog on Lisle Library's Homepage

Click down arrow on Search tab, then click on E-Sources

Click on the category you wish

Click on the database you want to access

Type in your Library barcode number and password*

If you have pop-up blocking on, you must either temporarily disable it or change the settings to allow pop-ups from the web site.

* What is my barcode number?

This is the 12-digit barcode number on your library card that starts with "7301". You will need to enter all 12 numbers for you to access your account. Do not enter spaces in between digits.

What is my password?

Your password is a four-digit number that was assigned to your barcode at the time of registration. If you do not know the number, or would like to personalize it, call the Circulation Services Department -- 630.971.1675 x2006.

Can I change the password myself?

Yes. After accessing your account, click on Change Password and fill in the blanks. You will be the only person who knows this number. If it is forgotten, a new password can be issued by contacting the Circulation Services Department.

More information about your account -- click: Accessing your Account Online

Databases offered at home:

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
AMERICAN NATIONAL BIOGRAPHY
ANTIQUES REFERENCE P4A DATABASE
BRAINFUSE HOMEWORK HELP
CHILTON AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
ENCYCLOPEDIA AMERICANA
FIRST SEARCH (Call Library for login & password)
GALE VIRTUAL REFERENCE
GROLIER MULTIMEDIA ENCYCLOPEDIA
HERITAGEQUEST
INFOTRAC MAGAZINE ARTICLES
JOB & CAREER ACCELERATOR
LANDS AND PEOPLES
LEARN A TEST
MORNINGSTAR ONLINE
NEW BOOK OF POPULAR SCIENCE
NOVELIST -- FICTION AUTHORS/TITLES
NOVELIST K-8
PUBLIC RECORD
REFERENCE USA
TRANSPARENT LANGUAGE ONLINE/formerly "BYKI"

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