Selected Sites

Subscription Sites

These sites require a password and are accessible only by NRLD patrons. Click on the patron login words in the brown border on the upper right of this page to gain access to these sites.

SILC: Statewide Illinois Library Catalog

The Statewide Illinois Library Catalog, known as SILC, is Illinois' first all inclusive statewide union catalog that integrates WorldCat and the Illinois Library Systems' local consortial OPACs, to provide both shelf status and interlibrary loan capabilities in a single searchable interface. SILC resides on the familiar FirstSearch platform as an additional WorldCat database that allows users to scope to regional groups within Illinois, as well as by type of library. From a single WorldCat record, users will be able to link to a local shared catalog record to see if and where an item is available for loan.

IGI: Illinois Government Information

The Illinois Government Information (IGI) search engine is a joint project of the Illinois State Library and the University of Illinois, providing search capabilities across the state government websites of Illinois.

ELI: Every Library in Illinois

Every Library in Illinois, ELI, is a service provided by Secretary of State and State Librarian, Jesse White, through the Find-It! Illinois portal of the Illinois State Library. This web interface supplies access to directory and statistical information concerning Illinois libraries collected by the State Library. Only ILLINET Libraries are represented in ELI.

Find-It Illinois

This is where to start on the Illinois Secretary of State's website.

Collegezone

Parental and student information about planning for college and careers by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.

Federal Student Aid

Fill out a student aid application and get more information about aid from the government.

eHow

Find out how to do just about anything.

Snopes

This searchable archive/repository offers insight to urban legends, “common fallacies, misinformation, old wives’ tales, strange news stories, rumors, celebrity gossip, and similar items”. The site is fun to browse and great for checking the hoax status of many a forwarded e-mail message. From "Best Free Reference Web Sites Combined Index." American Library Association. 2006.

KidScore

KidScore is the innovative rating system by the National Institute on Media and the Family, that looks at the content of media products in terms of: age appropriateness; violence amount; violence portrayal; illegal and/or harmful behaviors; fear; nudity; language; sexual content in movies/videos/DVDs, video games, and TV Shows. It is the world's leading and most respected research-based independent, nonpartisan, nonsectarian, and nonprofit organization on the positive and harmful effects of media on children and youth.

PaperBackSwap.com

Mail a book. Get a book. Any book you request is yours to keep, share or trade. No late fees. No processing charges. No hidden charges. Every time you mail a book to another member, you can request one for yourself from over 2.9 Million. We're NOT just paperback books: also enjoy trading Hardbacks, Audio Books, Textbooks and more!

U. S. Internal Revenue Services

IRS website for taxes and forms

Book Adventure

This site lets you take tests similar to the AR tests students at Shiloh Schools use in their classrooms. Its a great way for parents to practice with their kids at home.

Library Elf

So You Never Have an Overdue Item Again! Afraid you'll forget when your library materials are due? Sign up for Library Elf to send you reminders. Sign up for the free service. For the library name, choose Lincoln Trail Libraries System. Use your library card number without any spaces and your pin number (usually last four digits of your home phone).

Illinois Taxes

Use this link to get tax forms or to file your Illinois taxes for free.

Fantastic Fiction

Everything about adult fiction, despite it being a site from the United Kingdom. Explore it to find read-alike authors to your favorites, check on what new books are coming out by your favorites, or search for themes and plots.