Electronic Resources @ Your Library

Art & Literature
Access Video - Video on demand from the world's most trusted names in educational media. Read more »
Books & Authors - A database to help you decide what to read next.  Read more »
Michigan Authors and Illustrators - A searcheable database of Michigan authors and illustrators. Read more »
NoveList Plus - Find your next book!  Despite it's name, NoveList Plus is a comprehensive readers’ advisory resource for both fiction and nonfiction titles. Read more »
SIRS Renaissance - Full-text articles on architecture and design, culture, literature, multimedia, music, performing arts, philosophy and religion, and visual arts.   Read more »
Audiobooks
OverDrive - Download Audiobooks, eBooks and more!For instructions on how to use the ebook service on iDevices click here.For instructions on all other supported eReaders click here.  Read more »
Biography & History
Access Video - Video on demand from the world's most trusted names in educational media. Read more »
Biography and Genealogy Master Index - Biography and Genealogy Master Index (BGMI) indexes current, readily available reference sources. Read more »
Biography in Context - Multidisciplinary content on notable figures from around the world. Read more »
HeritageQuest Online - Recommended for genealogy, local history and biography researchers. Read more »
Michigana - Digital archive of Michigan’s history. Read more »
Business, Finance & Law
Business & Company Resource Center - Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information. Read more »
Fastcase - State and Federal cases, statutes, regulations, court rules, and constitutions. Read more »
FDSys (Federal Digital System) - Official Federal Government publications. Read more »
Foundation Directory Online - Get $$ for your nonprofit. Read more »
Foundation Grants for Individuals - Get $$ for your great idea. (Only available at Libraries) Read more »
General BusinessFile ASAP - Analyze company performance and activity, industry events and trends as well as the latest in management, economics and politics. Read more »
LegalTrac - Provides indexing for more than 1,400 titles including major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association journals and international legal journals. Read more »
Reference USA - Business and White Pages directories. Read more »
Small Business Resource Center - Learn how to start, finance or manage your small business. Read more »
Value Line - Data, tools, rankings and analyst reports for investors. Read more »
Careers & Job Information
Job & Career Accelerator - Easy-to-use online application combining everything you need for a successful job search. Read more »
Learning Express - Interactive online learning platform for students of all ages. Read more »
Small Business Resource Center - Learn how to start, finance or manage your small business. Read more »
Tutor.com - Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Test Prep. Find homework and studying resources 24/7. Read more »
Computers & Technology
Computer Database - Nearly five million technology-related articles. Read more »
Safari Books Online - Safari Book Online's on-demand digital libraries provide access to over 9,800 technology, creative and business books from leading publishers. Read more »
Ebooks
eBooks - Over 20,000 eBooks available on all topics. Read more »
eLibrary - Find over 2000 articles, ebooks, transcripts, photos, websites, focused multi-media, maps and reference sources such as almanacs and encyclopedias. Read more »
eLibrary Elementary - Video, audio, books, pictures, magazines, maps, newspapers, & transcripts of TV and radio shows. Read more »
OverDrive - Download Audiobooks, eBooks and more!For instructions on how to use the ebook service on iDevices click here.For instructions on all other supported eReaders click here.  Read more »
Safari Books Online - Safari Book Online's on-demand digital libraries provide access to over 9,800 technology, creative and business books from leading publishers. Read more »
TumbleBooks - TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of TumbleBooks – animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBooks are created by adding animation, sound, music and narration to existing picture books in order to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you. Read more »
Engine Repair
Chilton Library - Authoritative automotive repair information. Read more »
Mitchell OnDemand - Diagnostics, repair, recalls, wiring diagrams, requirements, & more. (Requires Internet Explorer.) Read more »
Small Engine Repair - Small engine machinery maintenance and repair.  Must user Internet Explorer. Read more »
Genealogy
Ancestry Library Edition - Census, military, marriage, immigration records, & more. Subscription donated by TADL Friends of the Library. Read more »
Biography and Genealogy Master Index - Biography and Genealogy Master Index (BGMI) indexes current, readily available reference sources. Read more »
HeritageQuest Online - Recommended for genealogy, local history and biography researchers. Read more »
World Vital Records - US & UK immigration, land & parish, military, vital records & more. Read more »
General Reference
Academic OneFile - Peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources. Read more »
CultureGrams - A leading reference for concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on countries across the globe. Read more »
ERIC - Education Resources Information Center - Provides access to more than 1.3 million bibliographic records of journal articles and other education-related materials. Read more »
Expanded Academic ASAP - Magazine, newspaper and journal articles appropriate to college and university -level research. Read more »
FDSys (Federal Digital System) - Official Federal Government publications. Read more »
General OneFile - A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics. Read more »
General Reference Center Gold - One-stop access to general interest magazines, business periodicals, reference books, maps, historical images, and newspaper articles. Read more »
Informe! en Espanol - Una colección de revistas hispánicas con textos completos. Read more »
OAIster (Open Archives Initiative) - A union catalog of millions of records representing open access digital resources. Read more »
OmniFile Full Text Select - Features science, humanities, education & business. Read more »
Opposing Viewpoints in Context - Features contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues. Read more »
Price It! Antiques & Collectibles - Identification, research and pricing tool for collectors, dealers, appraisers and anyone in between. Read more »
WorldCat - Search the collections of libraries around the world. Read more »
Kids
CultureGrams - A leading reference for concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on countries across the globe. Read more »
eLibrary Elementary - Video, audio, books, pictures, magazines, maps, newspapers, & transcripts of TV and radio shows. Read more »
InfoTrac Junior - This database is designed for junior high and middle school students. Read more »
Kids Infobits - A database developed especially for beginning researchers in Kindergarten through Grade 5. Read more »
Learning Express - Interactive online learning platform for students of all ages. Read more »
LearningExpress - Interactive academic & licensing practice tests. Read more »
NoveList Plus K-8 Plus - Find your next children's or teen's book!  Read more »
SIRS Discoverer Deluxe - A children's database of articles, books, video, audio on all topics. Read more »
TumbleBooks - TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of TumbleBooks – animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBooks are created by adding animation, sound, music and narration to existing picture books in order to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you. Read more »
Tutor.com - Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Test Prep. Find homework and studying resources 24/7. Read more »
Languages
Mango Languages - Expand your language toolkit!Mango Languages uses a unique teaching method that quickly engages you in real conversations between two native speakers. Your instructor will take you through every step of the language learning process. Each lesson revisits previously learned material, but you have complete control over your lesson plan. Read more »
Magazines & Newspapers
InfoTrac Newstand - A collection of more than 1,000 newspapers from around the country and the world. Read more »
Lansing State Journal - Full-text; 2002-present. Read more »
New York Times - Full-text; 1985-present. Read more »
Science, Health & Medicine
Health & Wellness Resource Center - Provides instant access to carefully compiled and trusted medical reference materials. Read more »
Health Reference Center Academic - Provides access to professional and personal health magazines, journals and reference sources. Read more »
Medline Plus - Covers all areas of medicine, including dentistry and nursing. Read more »
Nursing Resource Center - Disease and drug overviews, care plans and animated anatomy and physiology diagrams. Read more »
Turfgrass Information File - Most extensive public collection of turfgrass material in existence. Read more »
Teens
CultureGrams - A leading reference for concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on countries across the globe. Read more »
Health & Wellness Resource Center - Provides instant access to carefully compiled and trusted medical reference materials. Read more »
InfoTrac Junior - This database is designed for junior high and middle school students. Read more »
InfoTrac Student - This database is designed for high school students. Read more »
Learning Express - Interactive online learning platform for students of all ages. Read more »
NoveList Plus - Find your next book!  Despite it's name, NoveList Plus is a comprehensive readers’ advisory resource for both fiction and nonfiction titles. Read more »
NoveList Plus K-8 Plus - Find your next children's or teen's book!  Read more »
Opposing Viewpoints in Context - Features contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues. Read more »
Student Resources in Context - Helps students develop both research and critical-thinking skills. Read more »
Tutor.com - Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Test Prep. Find homework and studying resources 24/7. Read more »
Test Preparation
Learning Express - Interactive online learning platform for students of all ages. Read more »
Tutor.com - Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Test Prep. Find homework and studying resources 24/7. Read more »

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