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Local African American History Online: Chicago Defender Archives
The Evanston
Public Library is pleased to announce a new online history resource aimed at
expanding the public's knowledge of local and African American history. The Chicago Defender, one of the most
respected and well–known black news sources, chronicles decades of events and
stories relevant to Chicago and Evanston's African American community. Now, Evanston residents have
direct access to the early and mid-century Chicago
Defender issues online.
The complete full text of this legendary paper, from 1910-1975, including every obituary, photo, advertisement and article, is available to any Evanston resident with a library card. To access the Chicago Defender Historical Archives from any home computer or mobile device, follow these three simple steps:
Step 1: Go to epl.org/search
Step 2: Select "Magazines/Newspapers/Journals" or "A- Z Electronic Resources" on the left hand side of the page
Step 3: Scroll down to "Chicago Defender Historical Archive"
For any questions, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call the Reference Desk at 847-448-8630.
Mango Languages Now at EPL
Mango Languages
is an online language learning system that teaches real conversation skills for
practical communication in 38 different languages. As
you listen to and repeat after native speakers, you'll learn more than just
words and phrases. You’ll learn how those pieces can be rearranged and combined
to make new thoughts and new conversations. There are also courses in 15 different languages for those learning English as a Second Language. Mango is accessible to anyone using a computer within the library, and accessible anywhere if you have an Evanston Public Library card.
NEW: Online Tutoring Help!
The library has just subscribed to Brainfuse, a service which provides online tutors for a variety of subjects for students from elementary school through college. Brainfuse also has test prep help for exams like the GRE, ACT or US Citizenship. Anyone may access this service from computers in the library. Patrons with a valid Evanston Public Library card can also access Brainfuse from the library's website using their own computers, at home or on-the-go.
Illinois WorkNet Center opens at the Evanston Public Library!
Job Seeker Services • Career Coaching • Computer Workshops • Computers for Job Search • Job Readiness Workshops • Job Postings • Individual Assistance
Come to the new WorkNet office on the third floor of the library to receive all these services, and more. Illinois WorkNet is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am--6 pm; Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am--8 pm. On Fridays, there is an open computer lab. For more information contact Beverly Lindsey at 847.448.8649 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Or visit the website at www.worknetncc.com.
New Electronic Resource: Proquest Newsstand
ProQuest
Newsstand offers over 800 titles, local,
regional, national and international. Included are the full text of the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe, and LA Times, These national titles are
highly regarded and cover the nation’s news daily.
ProQuest Newsstand also has full text coverage of the Chicago Defender, Crain’s Chicago Business, and La Raza.
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