Research

A vast collection of major reference works including dictionaries, encyclopedias, thesauri, quotations, plus the full text of major works of fiction, non-fiction and verse.

ERIC (Education Resource Information Center)

An authoritative database of indexed and full-text education literature and resources. Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education, it is essential tool for education researchers of all kinds.

MeL: Michigan eLibrary

Michigan’s 24/7 Library that includes a state-wide catalog, databases, and the borrowing service MeLCat.

GCFLearnFree

Contains tutorials on 21st century skills on topics such as computer skills, technology, math, reading , Microsoft Office, and more.

LearningExpress Library

A hub of information ranging from career and job resources to educational and basic skills, including computer and internet skills.

Opposing Viewpoints in Context

Features contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today’s hottest social issues.

Automotive

Automotive.com

Comprehensive automotive site, with a robust enthusiast section.

Auto Repair Source

Service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. Includes step-by-step information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins, and recalls.

ASE Automotive Service Excellence

National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence study guides for test preparations.

Driver’s Education Program (Free)

Includes several practice tests and an FAQ section with over 100 detailed answers.

Edmund’s Automobile Buyer’s Guide

Reviews and information, dealer prices, lists of specs, road tests, and current incentive and rebate programs for new and used vehicles.

Fuel Economy Guide

Fuel economy estimates, energy and environmental impact ratings, fuel-saving tips, and more.

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Vehicle safety ratings provided by a non-profit, scientific organization dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries and property damage.

Kelley Blue Book

Provides new and used automobile prices.

Small Engine Repair Reference Center

Detailed user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines.

Biography and Genealogy

Biography Reference Center

Coverage for several of the most popular and heavily-researched biographies and genres.

Ellis Island Records

Arrival records from 1892 to 1924.

History Reference Center

Covers U.S. and world history topics and features historical reference books, magazines, and thousands of primary source documents.

Historical Society of Michigan

Resources and publications about the State of Michigan.

Michigan Cemetery Sources

Contains records of locations of Michigan’s cemeteries.

MyHeritage

One of the largest, most internationally diverse genealogy databases of its kind. Access to billions of historical documents, millions of historical photos and other resources in thousands of databases that span the past five centuries.

Business and Economic Resources

Michigan Helping Hands

This site helps Michigan citizens facing economic hardship find the services they need.

Better Business Bureau

BBB helps people find and recommend businesses, brands and charities they can trust.

Demographics Now People and Business

Business and residential reference and research tool providing users with access to demographic data for the entire U.S. Identify untapped audiences and analyze shifts/needs of a given population.

eBook Business Collection

Resources for the study of business.

Regional Business News

Provides coverage from regional business publications for the U.S. and Canada.

Small Business Reference Center

Offers coverage that addresses many small business topics from consumer small business reference books, business, videos, help and advice, and how to create business plans.

Career and Job Search

Michigan Works!

Provides assistance for job seekers and workforce development skills.

Career One Stop

Source for career, education, resume, interview and salary information.

Michigan Talent

A site connecting Michigan’s job seekers and employers.

Glassdoor

Provides free employment resources with information on what it’s like to work for a company, including salary data, interview information, benefits, office photos, and more. Search over 400,000 companies and over 15 million open positions.

CareerBuilder

Popular job search engine with advice for job seekers, employers and staffing firms.

LearningExpress Library: Job and Career Accelerator

Offers eBooks covering topics such as how to interview and network, skills matcher, and several titles profiling various jobs and careers.

Indeed

Search engine for job seekers.

Business-oriented social networking site that allows people to connect with other professionals, recommend people, and search or post job opportunities.

ZipRecruiter

Search engine for local jobs.

Children's Resources

Britannica School

Multimedia, reading-level appropriate nonfiction content for K12 students and educators.

Early World of Learning

Content for emergent readers in preschool, Kindergarten and early elementary ages. Helps young learners build vocabulary, comprehension, phonics and reading fluency. Read-aloud narration of classic stories, nursery rhymes, interactive games and original videos.

Geronimo Stilton

Read about Mouse City’s breaking news.

Lemony Snicket

A Series of Unfortunate Events. A website for all things Lemony Snicket and unfortunate.

Middle Search Plus

Middle school magazines and reference books including biographies, primary source documents, photos, maps, and flags. Subjects covered include history, current events, science, sports, and biographies.

PebbleGo

Designed for children in grades PreK-3. Animals (including dinosaurs) and social studies sections of this early literacy and learning tool. Easy-to-navigate visual interface for emerging readers.

Read It!

Designed for middle and high school students who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects.

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Community Resources

Michigan Department of Human Services

Helps with temporary assistance, foster care, adoption, and child support.

Hospitality House Food Pantry

Helps families learn about and connect with child care resources.

HAVEN (Help Against Violent Encounters Now)

Provides programs to promote violence-free homes and communities and helps victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Lakes Area Youth Assistance

Professional counseling services and conducts programs for youth and their families who live within the Walled Lake School District.

Area Agency on Aging 1-B

Senior services, assistance, resources and home care in Southeast Michigan.

Education and Language

Pronunciator

Online language learning resource that includes lessons for more than 80 languages as well as ESL courses. *Wixom residents only*

Great Schools

Find and get comparisons of schools.

ERIC

Access to education literature to support educational research and to improve practice in learning, educational decision-making and research.

Early On Michigan

Early intervention services for infants and toddlers, birth to three years of age, with developmental delay(s) and/or disabilities, and their families

FAFSA

Apply for federal student aid.

LearningExpress Library: Prep Step

Offers over 1,300 tests, eBooks, articles, and tutorials. Practice tests include GED, NCLEX, TOEFL, LSAT, GMAT, and CLEP. A series of courses and practice tests to help build math and reading skills are also included.

Michigan Student Financial Aid

Provides access to students about financial resources and information.

Michigan College Access Network

Statewide initiative to provide free support for all students and families in Michigan to simplify the transition from middle school to high school to college and career.

Vocational Studies Premier

Designed specifically for the research needs of two-year colleges, relevant to vocational programs. Subjects covered include counseling, biotechnology, cosmetology, fashion design, forensics, graphic arts, health information technology, law enforcement, and veterinary assistant.

Health

Alt Health Watch

This resource focuses on complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to health care and wellness. It offers the latest information about the evolving practice of holistic medicine and therapies.

Consumer Health Complete

Provides content covering all key areas of health and wellness, from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary and holistic medicine.

Healthcare Marketplace

Compare and enroll in health insurance plans.

HealthSource: Consumer Edition

Consumer health information including magazines and reference books. It also includes searchable full text for current health pamphlets.

Household Products Database

Research health effects of more than 14,000 consumer household products.

MedlinePlus

Covers all areas of medicine, including treatments, drugs and supplements, and medical research.

Recalls.gov

Online resource for recalls in consumer products, motor vehicles, boats, food, medicine, cosmetics and environmental products.

Income Tax

IRS

Search for federal tax forms and instructions.

Michigan Individual Income Tax

Includes information for Michigan Income Taxes, including e-File, refund tracking and forms.

Federal e-File

Find information about how to electronically file your federal taxes.

Michigan e-File

How to electronically file your Michigan taxes.

City of Detroit Income Tax

Information and forms for filing City of Detroit taxes.

Literature

Download Destination

Downloadable eBooks and audiobooks.

RBDigitial

Access digital magazine issues and read from any device.

BookPage

A broad selection guide to the best new books published every month.

Novelist K-8 Plus

Find the right book by subject, age, awards, Lexile Reading levels, Common Core standards, even books made into movies are more.

Novelist Plus

Need help finding your next read? This resource offers extensive fiction and nonfiction book lists and includes read-alike titles, series, and authors as well as professional reviews, reader reviews, articles, lists, genre overviews, discussion guides, and more.

BookFlix

An interactive experience that allows beginning readers to explore fiction and non-fiction designed to increase understanding and fluency.

eBook Public Library Collection

General reference collection featuring titles for both adults and kids. Covers topics ranging from self-help and fitness to cooking and personal finance.

Read It!

Designed for middle and high school students who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects.

Legal

Michigan Legal Help

Website created to help people handle simple civil legal problems without a lawyer.

Legal Information Reference Center

Assists in legal matters of all kinds. Coverage includes exclusive full text for many top consumer legal reference books, thousands of legal forms, and details how-to instruction covering a wide-range of legal issues.

Legal Aid & Defender Association Detroit

Provides free legal assistance to low-income Michigan residents.

News and Events

Detroit Free Press

Detroit News

mLive

Hometown Life

Crain’s Business Detroit

Metro Times

Newspaper Source Plus

Oakland Press

Spinal Column

Parenting

ALA Great Websites for Kids

Provides links for child friendly websites create by reputable sources.

Care.com

Helps families learn about and connect with child care resources.

Children’s Literature Web Guide

Contains lists of award-winning books for diverse agees and subjects.

Family and Home Network

Supports stay-at-home parents with a community for articles and discussions.

Homeschool Central

Contains curriculum resources, local contacts and message boards for parents.

Metro Parent

Provides pertinent articles, local activity calendars and a message board for Metro Detroit parents.

Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE)

Contains statewide information and referral service for families interested in adopting children from foster care, and for adoption workers looking for homes for these children.

Special Interest

Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center

Contains how-to guides for crafting purposes – needlecraft, scrapbooking, collecting, and more!

Home Improvement Reference Center

Covers basic home improvement how-to guides with pictures and clear, user-friendly steps.

Voting and Citizenship

Research

Access digital magazine issues and read from any device.

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