EBSCO Database Packages
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EBSCO Database Packages

Last edit July 16, 2025.

Introduction

This data was collated by the CARLI Collection Management Committee, and is useful to those who are seeking information on the EBSCO databases offered by the State of Illinois and CARLI. Currently, the Alma collection types for Aggregator Package and Selective Package are active in the Network Zone. If a collection below is listed as Database under Alma Collection Type, then it is not active in the Network Zone. For more information on why Database type collections in Alma are not active in the Network Zone, click on the link in the Database cells. The list is also available to download.

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ID		 Topic Content Type Potential Audience Alma Collection Type
Academic Search Complete
Academic Search Complete (includes Academic Search Elite) offers an enormous collection of full-text journals, providing users access to critical information from many sources unique to this database.		 CARLI 611000000000001505 General Full-text, peer-reviewed journals Higher Ed Aggregator package
Academic Search Elite
See Academic Search Complete (all available resources in Academic Search Elite are included in Academic Search Complete)		 IL ST LIB Use Alma ID for Academic Search Complete General     Aggregator package
AGRICOLA
"Containing bibliographic records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Library, AGRICOLA is an abstracting and indexing database that provides millions of citations relating to the field of agriculture.  Access note: Freely available to the public."		 IL ST LIB 6113939290000041 Biology Citation Index Higher Ed Database
Alt HealthWatch
Providing full-text access to over 50 active magazines and journals, Alt Healthwatch is an alternative health research database.		 IL ST LIB 61111024423623000 Health Full-text journals and popular magazines Public, Secondary, Higher Ed Aggregator package
Auto Repair Source
Designed for touch-enabled devices such as laptops and tablets. Auto Repair Source offers a user-friendly search experience and access to a wealth of information to help users diagnose, repair and maintain today's complex vehicles.		 IL ST LIB 6114000980000041 Vocational Step-by-step DIY auto repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls Public

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Biography Reference Source
Biography Reference Source provides access to over 390,000 full-text biographies, including the complete text of Biography and Biography Today, the American Reference Library, Encyclopædia Britannica, and Harvard University Press's Notable American Women: A Biographical Dictionary.		 IL ST LIB 614340000000000601 General Full-text biographies Secondary, Higher Ed Selective package
Biography Reference Source eBook Subscription
Biography Reference Source eBook Subscription is a companion eBook collection to Biography Reference Source.		 IL ST LIB 614930000000000271 General Full-text biographies Secondary, Higher Ed Aggregator package
Book Collection: Nonfiction
A cross-curricular database providing abstracts and searchable full text for 4,105 popular nonfiction books.		 IL ST LIB 611000000000001998 General Full-text ebooks Public, Secondary, Higher Ed Aggregator package
Business Source Elite
See Business Source Premier (all available resources in Business Source Elite are included in Business Source Premier)		 IL ST LIB Use Alma ID for Business Source Premier Business     Aggregator package
Business Source Premier
The industry's most widely used business research database, Business Source Premier features full text and searchable cited references for top journals covering a variety of business disciplines. Business Source Premier includes Ahead of Print content for relevant titles from key publishers.		 CARLI 61110975593244095 Business Full-text journals Higher Ed Aggregator package
Child Development & Adolescent Studies
This bibliographic database is a source for references to the current and historical literature related to growth and development of children from infancy to age twenty-one. It includes citations of academic journals, reviews, books, magazines, reports, conference papers, and working papers.		 CARLI 6114026660000041 Social Science Citation Index Higher Ed Database
Consumer Health Complete
See Consumer Health Journals and Booklets		 CARLI Use Alma ID for Consumer Health Journals and Booklets Health     Aggregator package
Consumer Health Journals and Booklets
Consumer Health Journals and Booklets offers an intuitive search interface that allows users to filter search results by source type. In addition to full-text journals, magazines, health reference books and evidence-based health reports, the database includes nearly 500 medical images and diagrams, more than 240 animations with audio narration and transcripts, consumer health pamphlets and leaflets from the CDC, FDA, NIH and others, drug information in English and Spanish, and Merriam-Webster's Medical Desk Dictionary. Consumer Health Complete contains dozens of articles on a variety of teen health topics from smoking and sexting to dealing with anger and coping with divorce. “TeenTalk” articles are aimed at teens, while “How to Talk to Teens” articles provide tips to parents on starting difficult but important conversations.		 CARLI 611000000000002028 Health Full-text journals, popular magazines, health reports, images and diagrams, pamphlets, and other family health reference material Public, Secondary Aggregator package
Consumer Health Reference Center
Consumer Health Reference Center is a companion eBook collection to Consumer Health Journals and Booklets.		 CARLI 614930000000000272 Health Full-text journals, popular magazines, health reports, images and diagrams, pamphlets, and other family health reference material Public, Secondary Aggregator package
eBook Subscription Business Collection
A collection of thousands of ebooks from major publishers on the topics of business ethics, career development, computers and technology, economics entrepreneurship, finance, human resources, industry and labor, leadership and management, marketing, advertising and public relations, organizational psychology, and sales.		 IL ST LIB 614900000000000297 Business Full-text ebooks Higher Ed Aggregator package
eBook Subscription Cricket Media Collection
Award-winning, short-form fiction and nonfiction titles by Cricket Media. This unique e-book collection explores a wide range of subjects to help young readers explore and expand their worlds.		 IL ST LIB 614900000000000312 General Full-text ebooks K-8 Aggregator package
eBook Subscription Diversity & Ethnic Studies
Thousands of high-quality e-books from top publishers on the topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion.		 IL ST LIB 614920000000002050 General Full-text ebooks Higher Ed Aggregator package
eBook Subscription High School Collection
This robust collection provides full-text e-books that align with popular school curricula. It includes a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents and general reference materials.		 IL ST LIB 614900000000000314 General Full-text ebooks Secondary Aggregator package
eBook Subscription K-8 Collection
 
eBook Subscription 6-8 Collection
 
eBook Subscription K-5 Collection
 
This multidisciplinary subscription collection offers unlimited user access to thousands of juvenile fiction and non-fiction e-books. These e-books support a quality learning experience for K-5 students across a wide range of academic subjects including classics, geography, history, literature, science, and technology.		 IL ST LIB 614900000000000315 General Full-text ebooks K-8 and K-5 Aggregator package
eBook Public Library Collection
This general reference e-book collection features over 50,000 titles for both adults and juveniles, as well as best-selling and recommended titles from leading publishers. Titles cover a wide range of topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies and cooking.		 IL ST LIB 614900000000000308 General Full-text ebooks Public, Secondary, Higher Ed Aggregator package
ERIC (Education Resources Information Center)
"Index to educational-related literature. ERIC is supported by the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences and is the largest education database in the world. It includes over 1 million records of journal articles, research reports, curriculum and teaching guides, conference papers, and books. Dates covered: 1966-present."		 IL ST LIB 6113916770000041 Education Full-text documents including journal articles, books, conference papers, curriculum guides, dissertations and policy papers. Higher Ed Database
Ethnic Diversity Source
This full-text database is a dedicated resource covering the culture, traditions, social treatment and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America. It provides full text from a growing list of sources including peer-reviewed journals, magazines, newspapers, e-books, biographies and primary source documents.		 IL ST LIB 614920000000002049 Social Science Full-text journals, magazines, newspapers, ebooks, biographies, and primary sources. Higher Ed Aggregator package
Family & Society Studies Worldwide
An index of research, policy, and practice literature in the fields of family science, human ecology, human development, and social welfare. The database has an international perspective with citations drawn from a wide range of social science disciplines. Document types indexed include journal articles, books, book chapters, conference papers, discussion materials, government reports, statistical documents, theses and dissertations, and working papers.		 CARLI 6113916600000041 Social Science Citation Index Higher Ed Database
Family Studies Abstracts
An index of bibliographic records and abstracts from over 100 peer-reviewed journals covering family dynamics topics including marriage, divorce, and family therapies.		 CARLI 6113916590000041 Social Science Citation Index Higher Ed

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GreenFILE
GreenFILE is a free research database covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.		 CARLI 61111003425631000 Global Climate Change, Green building, Pollution, Sustainable Agriculture, Renewable energy, Recycling Full-text journals Public, Secondary, Higher Ed Aggregator package
Health Source: Consumer Edition
Indexes consumer health magazines, newsletters, and pamphlets; also provides drug information and includes the Merriam-Webster's Medical Desk Dictionary.		 IL ST LIB 61111003425631000 Health Full-text journals and magazines Public, Secondary, Higher Ed Aggregator package
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition provides researchers, allied health professionals, nurses and medical educators with access to full-text scholarly journals focusing on many medical disciplines., as well as indexing and abstracts for hundreds more journals. Dates Covered: 1984-present.		 IL ST LIB 61111003425563000 Health Full-text, peer-reviewed journals and citation indexing Public, Secondary, Higher Ed Aggregator package
History Reference Center
Covering topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century, History Reference Source is a research database containing full-text journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary source documents.		 IL ST LIB 61111080144102000 Social Science Full-text popular and peer-reviewed Higher Ed Aggregator package
History Reference Center eBook Collection
History Reference Center eBook Collection is a companion eBook collection to the History Reference Center.		 IL ST LIB 615470000000000405 Social Science Full-text popular and peer-reviewed Higher Ed Aggregator package
Hobbies and Crafts Source
Hobbies & Crafts Source is a DIY database of leading full-text hobby and craft magazines, hobby profiles, recipes and videos to inspire creativity and nurture extra-curricular interests.		 IL ST LIB 613800000000000618 Vocational Full-text magazines, recipes, and videos Public Selective package
Hobbies and Crafts Source eBook Subscription
Hobbies and Crafts Source eBook Subscription is a companion eBook collection to Hobbies and Crafts Source.		 IL ST LIB 614920000000005990 Vocational Full-text magazines, recipes, and videos Public Selective package
Home Improvement Source
Home Improvement Source is a DIY database of full-text content from leading home improvement magazines and reference books, plus a collection of images not found anywhere else online.		 IL ST LIB 613800000000000619 Vocational Full-text magazines, reference books, and images Public Selective package
Home Improvement Source eBook Subscription
Home Improvement Source eBook Subscription is a companion eBook collection to Home Improvement Source.		 IL ST LIB 614920000000005991 Vocational Full-text magazines, reference books, and images Public Selective package
Humanities Source Ultimate
As described by EBSCO, this is a collection of academic journals. About 1700 full-text, 2600 abstracted, and 800 Open Access.		 CARLI 614340000000000213 Humanities Full-text journals and abstracts Higher Ed Aggregator package
LearningExpress Library Complete (w/ Job & Career Accelerator and Computer Skills Center Add-Ons)
Learning centers contain practice tests, interactive tutorials, microlessons, e-books, articles and flashcards. Particularly noteworthy are resources for graduate school admissions exam prep (i.e. GRE, GMAT, LSAT).		 IL ST LIB 6113928790000041; 6113938780000041; 6113928780000041 Vocational Practice tests, interactive tutorials, microlessons, ebooks, articles and flashcards Secondary, Higher Ed

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LearningExpress PrepSTEP Academic
PrepSTEP for Colleges & Universities includes nine targeted learning centers containing practice tests, self-directed tutorials, microlessons, e-books, articles and flashcards.		 IL ST LIB 615300000000000214 Vocational Courses/learning modules Secondary, Higher Ed Database
LearningExpress PrepSTEP High Schools
PrepSTEP for High Schools includes seven targeted learning centers containing practice tests, self-directed tutorials, microlessons, e-books, articles and flashcards.		 IL ST LIB 615300000000000215 Vocational Courses/learning modules Secondary Database
Left Index
The Left Index is a bibliographic database covering the diverse literature of the left, with an emphasis on political, economic, social and cultural scholarship inside and outside academia.		 CARLI 6113915330000041 Social Science Citation index Higher Ed Database
Legal Information Source
Providing exclusive online full text for many of the top consumer legal reference books, Legal Information Reference Source contains more than 225 full-text publications and thousands of legal forms.		 IL ST LIB 613680000000000032 Law, finances, family affairs, real estate Full-text reference ebooks and forms Public Aggregator package
Legal Source
Legal Source includes 1,282 active indexed and abstracted journals on current legal issues addressing administrative law, antitrust law, banking, business law, constitutional law, criminal law, domestic relations, estate planning, family law, food, drug and cosmetic law, insurance law, intellectual property law, landlord/tenant law, multinational corporations, non-profit corporations. patent and trademark, probate, securities, sports and entertainment law, tax law, and trade regulation.		 IL ST LIB 613580000000000012 Law Full-text journals and magazines Higher Ed Aggregator package
LGBTQ+ Source
LGBTQ+ Source provides scholarly and popular LGBTQ+ publications in full text, plus historically important primary sources, including monographs, magazines, newspapers.		 IL ST LIB 611000000000000528 Social Science Full-text journals and magazines Higher Ed Aggregator package
Library and Information Science Source
Housing a collection of hundreds of active full-text journals, this database encompasses a broad spectrum of related topics, such as librarianship, cataloging, classification, electronic searching, information management, rare books, and the history of library studies.		 IL ST LIB 613580000000000013 Library and Information Science Full text, peer-reviewed journals Higher Ed Aggregator package
Literary Reference Source
This is an EBSCO product which features a mixture of peer-reviewed journals, author biographies and interviews, book reviews, plot synopses, and full texts of some classics.		 IL ST LIB 611000000000001506 Humanities A full-text literary database covering all genres and time periods. Higher Ed, Secondary Aggregator package
Literary Reference Source eBooks
Literary Reference Source eBooks is a companion eBook collection to Literary Reference Source.		 IL ST LIB 615470000000000406 Humanities A full-text literary database covering all genres and time periods. Higher Ed, Secondary Aggregator package
MAS Complete
Designed for high school libraries, MAS Complete is a research database that contains full text for hundreds of popular magazines and e-books covering news, politics, science, sports, culture and more.		 IL ST LIB 613680000000000029 General Full-text popular magazines, ebooks, and primary sources. Secondary Aggregator package
MAS eBooks
MAS eBooks is a companion eBook collection to MAS Complete.		 IL ST LIB 615470000000000407 General Full-text popular magazines, ebooks, and primary sources. Secondary Aggregator package
MasterFILE Complete
Multidisciplinary database that indexes and provides select full text access to popular periodicals covering a wide range of subjects including business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and general reference.		 IL ST LIB 613450000000000118 General Full-text magazines, journals, and reference books Higher Ed Aggregator package
MasterFILE Complete eBook Collection
MasterFILE Complete eBook Collection is a companion eBook collection to MasterFILE Complete.		 IL ST LIB 615470000000000408 General Full-text magazines, journals, and reference books Higher Ed Aggregator package
MEDLINE Ultimate
Medline Ultimate is a database that provides access to over 2,500 active full-text journals, including numerous top biomedical publications, to medical professionals and researchers.		 CARLI 614920000000003569 Health Academic journals Higher Ed Aggregator package
Middle Search Plus
A full-text database providing popular middle school magazines, reference e-books, and thousands of primary source documents and videos.		 IL ST LIB 61110976182419727 Education Full-text popular magazines, reference ebooks, and primary sources K-8 Aggregator package
Middle Search Reference eBook Collection
Middle Search Reference eBook Collection is a companion eBook collection to Middle Search Plus.		 IL ST LIB 614930000000000273 Education Full-text popular magazines, reference ebooks, and primary sources K-8 Aggregator package
Military & Government Collection
An EBSCO database of full-text journals and periodicals pertaining to all branches of the military and government.		 CARLI 61110976182608536 Social Science Full-text journals Higher Ed Aggregator package
Newspaper Source Plus
Newspaper Source Plus provides a full-text digital collection of over 1,000 newspapers from around the world.		 IL ST LIB 611000000000002557 General Full-text newspapers Public, Secondary, Higher Ed Aggregator package
NoveList
See Novelist Plus		 IL ST LIB 6114010270000041 Literature     Database
NoveList K-8
See Novelist Plus		 IL ST LIB 6114010260000041 Literature     Database
NoveList Plus
NoveList Plus (includes both NoveLIST and NoveList K-8) gives book recommendations for favorite authors, titles, series, and genres.		 CARLI 6114030250000041 General Book recommendation service for popular fiction and non-fiction (Index) Public, K-8, Secondary, Higher Ed Database
Points of View Reference Source
Points of View Reference Source covers over 500 topics, each with an Overview (objective background/description), Point (argument) and Counterpoint (opposing argument).		 IL ST LIB 611000000000002060 General Case studies/topics Secondary, Higher Ed Aggregator package
Primary Search
Primary Search is a full-text database of carefully curated content for elementary school libraries.		 IL ST LIB 61110976182923251 Education Full-text magazines, books, ad encyclopedia entries K-8 Aggregator package
Primary Search Reference eBook Subscription
Primary Search Reference eBook Subscription is a companion eBook collection to Primary Search.		 IL ST LIB 614930000000000274 Education Full-text magazines, books, ad encyclopedia entries K-8 Aggregator package
Professional Development Collection
Provides indexing and abstracting for over 595 education journals.		 IL ST LIB 61110976183097385 Education Full-text, peer-reviewed journals and reports Higher Ed Aggregator package
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
The Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection provides access to hundreds of full-text journals and offers particularly strong coverage in child and adolescent psychology and various areas of counseling.		 IL ST LIB 61111012933194000 Social Science Full-text, peer-reviewed journals Higher Ed Aggregator package
Regional Business News
Content for Regional Business News is provided by leading publishers in business news including The Washington Post, PR Newswire US and more.		 IL ST LIB 61111087933609000 Business Full-text newspapers, radio and television news transcripts, trade publications, magazines and newswires. Public, Secondary, Higher Ed Aggregator package
Religion and Philosophy Collection
A full-text database for theology and philosophy research that includes hundreds of full-text journals and magazines covering many religious and philosophical topics spanning over 100 years, including world religions, religious history, political philosophy and philosophy of language.		 IL ST LIB 61111012933307000 Humanities Full-text, peer-reviewed journals Higher Ed Aggregator package
Science Reference Source
Full-text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books, and scientist biographies.		 IL ST LIB 611000000000001507 Science Full-text journals, magazines, reference books, biographies, videos, images, lesson plans Secondary, Higher Ed. Aggregator package
Science Reference Source eBook Collection
Science Reference Source eBook Collection is a companion eBook collection to Science Reference Source.		 IL ST LIB 615470000000000409 Science Full-text journals, magazines, reference books, biographies, videos, images, lesson plans Secondary, Higher Ed. Aggregator package
Small Business Source
State-specific resources with demographic data and other information to meet the needs of small business owners and entrepreneurs.		 IL ST LIB 613170000000000079 Business References and instructional videos Public, Secondary, Higher Ed. Aggregator package
Small Business Source eBook Subscription
Small Business Source eBook Subscription is a companion eBook collection to Small Business Source.		 IL ST LIB 614920000000005992 Business References and instructional videos Public, Secondary, Higher Ed. Selective package
Small Engine Repair Source
Detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines, from motorcycles and ATVs to generators and outdoor power equipment.		 IL ST LIB 614330000000001317 Vocational Full-text reference guides Public Selective package
Time Magazine Archive
Collection of the prominent weekly news magazine Time from its first issue in March 1923 through December 2000, presented in a comprehensive cover-to-cover format.		 CARLI 613790000000001578 General Full-text Public, K-12, Higher Ed Aggregator package
Urban Studies Abstracts
Bibliographic research database essential to the study of cities and regions. 152 actively indexed journals.		 CARLI 6113930000000040 Social Science Citation Index Higher Ed Database
Violence & Abuse Abstracts
Covers hundreds of active indexed and abstracted journals related to the study of violence and abuse, including family violence, sexual assault, emotional abuse and others.		 CARLI 6114034070000041 Social Science Citation Index Higher Ed

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Women's Studies International
Index of citations covering the core disciplines in Women's Studies and the latest scholarship in feminist research		 CARLI 6114025870000041 Social Science Citation Index Higher Ed

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