Welcome to the Illinois Relieable Information Sources (IRIS).

Here, every Illinois resident can get free and easy access to valuable information and resources. 

Find thousands of journals, magazines, e-books, and online databases on various topics, from education and health to business and personal growth. You can search or browse databases alphabetically, by subject, or in a special collection just for K-12 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/departments/library/iris.html 

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. 

Who has access to these resources? 

• Everyone in Illinois.