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FREE Student DATABASES (BOOKS) - IRIS
Since summer 2024, the Illinois State Library has offered a free package of EBSCO databases for everyone in Illinois to access.
This package, previously known as the Statewide Database Package, is now named IRIS: Illinois Reliable Information Sources and can be found here:
https://www.ilsos.gov/
This permanent, all-access link can be shared with anyone in Illinois. Post this link to your school’s website to use with your staff and students. If your school had personalized links set up or integrated into your Learning Management System, those links are still active for your students.
IRIS FAQ
What is IRIS?
The free statewide database package from the Illinois State Library, offered through the vendor EBSCO for everyone in Illinois to use and access reliable information online.
What is the cost?
Free for anyone located in the State of Illinois.
How to access the databases?
New IRIS homepage: https://www.ilsos.gov/
Schools may already have links set up for their specific school. These links are still active for your staff and students.
What is included?
Free access to thousands of full-text magazines, journals, newspapers, ebooks, tutorials, images, exam prep materials, and more.
Many of the journals are peer-reviewed, most resources are full-text, and there are no ads or paywalls.
Topics include: science, car mechanics, health, test prep materials for high school and college exams, non-fiction ebooks, legal information, resources for small businesses, and more.
Are these databases SOPPA Compliant?
Yes! Everything except the LearningExpress Library/Job & Career Accelerator is SOPPA-compliant.
Questions about a Data Privacy Agreement/National Data Privacy Agreement (DPA/NDPA) can be directed to the EBSCO representative for K-12 Schools in Illinois, Jim Jacobson, jjacobson@ebsco.com
Who has access to these resources?
Everyone in Illinois.
Are there any promotional materials?
EBSCO provides database logos and promotional materials on their support website, EBSCO Connect.
Please contact the Illinois State Library with questions or assistance accessing the databases at ISLinfo@ilsos.gov or 217-782-7596.