# Illinois State Library

Type: Company

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## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Illinois’ IRIS Unlocks 50+ Free Research Databases, a Win for EdTech Equity
2026-08-01 21:41:32 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Illinois launches IRIS, a partnership with EBSCO, providing all residents—and especially K-12 and college students—free access to 50+ high-quality digital databases. This policy move addresses digital equity in education, letting schools and libraries redirect scarce budget dollars to other edtech tools while ensuring every student can tap peer-reviewed research from any location.
Full story: https://getedtechbrief.com/story/illinois-iris-program-edtech-access-50-databases

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