Illinois launches IRIS program providing free access to 50+ digital research databases through libraries
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Nikoel Hytrek
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Summary
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced the Illinois Reliable Information Sources (IRIS) program, a new initiative that provides all Illinois residents with free access to over 50 digital databases through their local libraries or the Illinois State Library's website. The state has contracted with EBSCO Information Services to deliver high-quality digital information and educational resources for research and learning purposes.
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· 3 pulledIllinoisans now will have access to a large collection of high-quality digital information and educational resources for free by going to their local library or the Illinois State Library's website.
The Illinois Reliable Information Sources, or IRIS, program was announced Tuesday by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
The state entered a contract with EBSCO Information Services — a digital library resource program used by universities, schools and libraries — to provide access to more than 50 of the
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