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You will need your Rolling Meadows Library card to access many of our online resources if you are not using them in the Library. Need help? Stop by or call the Reference Desk at 847-259-6050 x130.
See every online resource the Library has to offer on the A–Z Online Resources page.
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America's News: International IssuesUse from home Library Card Required Current and archived full-text articles from news sources nationwide. Browse topics like culture, economics, education and politics for countries worldwide. |
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AtoZ Food AmericaUse from home Library Card Required The world's largest database of American food, culture, and recipes. Browse by enthnic group to explore how food across the world has blended with american cuisine. |
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AtoZ World FoodUse from home Library Card Required Recipes and food culture from around the world. Features traditional recipes for over 174 countries with lavish photos and ingredient breakdowns. |
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AtoZ World TravelUse from home Library Card Required Information about world cities; including points of interest, foods, culture, language, and more. Find resources on communication, geography, healthcare, language, money, and transportation for over 200 world cities. |
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Business Source PremierUse from home Library Card Required Thousands of articles from leading business publications. Includes topics like diplomacy, international economic relations, cross-cultural studies, and more. |
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Explora for Public LibrariesUse from home Library Card Required High quality collection of popular full-text magazines, reference books, and videos. Access information on countries of the world and world heritage sites. Go Now External LinkTutorial External Video LinkEBSCO App Internal app download page |
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Learn About the WorldUse from home Library Card Required These carefully selected, kid-friendly titles explore the people and places that shape our world. Read about famous athletes, holidays, cities and cultures. |
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Mango LanguagesUse from home Library Card Required Learn practical language skills with fun and engaging interactive lessons for over 70 world languages. Go Now External LinkNeed Help External LinkMango App Internal app download page |
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The New York TimesRedeem 1 day of subscription access. Read the World section of the NYT for world news from every continent. Users will need to create a free account and access subscription through the link sent to your email. |
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Newspaper Source PlusUse from home Library Card Required Cover-to-cover full text for hundreds of national, international and regional newspapers. Search for articles about world cuture, cultural relations, cultural identity, and more. |
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Points of View Reference CenterUse from home Library Card Required A balance of materials from all viewpoints about controversial issuses including topics like global issues, foreign policy, race and culture, and more. |
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World Book TimelinesUse from home Library Card Required (Grades 5+) Hundreds of timelines on continents, countries, and regions. Timelines cover various periods in history and influential people in each region. |
Find magazines in the library in Adult Reference. Or search the online catalog External Link to browse and place holds on magazines.
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Find more online training, videos and tutorials on the online learning page.
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BBC Country Studies External Link
History, politics and economic background of countries and territories around the world.
Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets External Link
Facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations of independent states, some dependencies, and areas of special sovereignty.
Google Earth External Link
See the world from above with high-resolution satellite imagery, explore 3D terrain and buildings in hundreds of cities, and dive into streets and neighborhoods with Street View's 360° perspectives.
Interfaith Calendar External Link
Population estimates and projections for 227 countries and equivalent areas US Census Bureau.
Library of Congress Country Studies External Link
The Country Studies Series presents a description and analysis of lesser-known countries or regions.
United Nations External Link
Intergovernmental organizations whose stated purposes are to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and serve as a center for harmonizing the actions of nations
The World Factbook External Link
Information on history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, environment, communications, transportation, military, terrorism, and transnational issues for 266 world entities.
Watch all recorded events on the RML YouTube Channel External Link
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All Things British |
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Christmas Markets in Prague and Germany |
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Myths and History of the Great Highland Bagpipe |
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