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Art & Architecture
 CAMIO
high quality art images and descriptions
InfoTrac Fine Arts & Music Collection
more than 100 full-text magazines and journals for research in areas such as drama, music, art history, and filmmaking
SCIPIO
art and rare book sales and auction catalogs
SIRS Renaissance
full-text articles on architecture, design, culture, literature, multimedia, music, performing arts, philosopy and religion, and visual arts - Tutorial available
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Automobiles
ChiltonLibrary.com
automotive repair information for thousands of models - Tutorial available
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Biography
 Biography Resource Center
biographies, full-text articles, and images for more than 300,000 people, both current and historic, in all fields of endeavor
Something About the Author
examines the life and work of authors and illustrators of books for children
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Books & Authors
Books In Print
millions of titles of fiction and nonfiction books, audio books, and videos; find summaries, publication information, reviews
Literature Resource Center
literary criticism, author biographies, work overviews, and more
LitFinder
locate poems, plays, speeches, stories and essays
NoveList
guide to fiction; author read-alikes, titles in series, award winners, book discussion guides - Tutorial available
Something About the Author
examines the life and work of authors and illustrators of books for children
What Do I Read Next? recommended titles, authors, plot summaries, and awards information; search by genre, subject, author, title, series, and more WorldCat worldwide library catalog
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Business & Investing
Business & Company Resource Center
company profiles and histories, brand information, rankings, investment reports, and magazine articles (1980-)
Business Plans Handbook eCollection
over 250 small business plans
Encyclopedia of Business & Finance
covers finance, banking, accounting, marketing, managment and information systems
Encyclopedia of Small Business
"how to" information for small businesses
General Business File ASAP
magazine articles, company profiles, and broker reports
Hoover's Online
over 40,000 company profiles
Morningstar Investment Research Center
research on stocks and mutual funds - User Guide Available
ReferenceUSA
directory information about companiesand people; search companies by type, location, or size - Tutorial available
Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage
S & P research on stocks, bonds, funds, and industries; includes The Outlook - User Guide Available
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Countries of the World
Countries of the World eCollection
comprehensive coverage of the nations of the world; includes Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion; Encyclopedia of Food and Culture; Encyclopedia of the Modern Middle East and North Africa; Countries and their Cultures; Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Canadian Provinces; Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Mexican States; Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations
Lands and Peoples
countries, cultures, and current events for students
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Current Events
PowerSearch
full-text articles from magazines, business and academic journals, newspapers, and reference e-books
WilsonSelect Plus
full-text articles in business, education, humanities, and science, many from academic journals
InfoTrac Custom Newspapers
U.S. and world articles from 150 full-text newspapers
NewsBank: Michigan Newspapers
full-text newspapers includingThe Detroit News (1999-); excellent resource for current events andnews topics;
includes America's News Magazines
Detroit News & Information Center
one stop shopping for local, state, and national news including job and obituary research
New York Times
full-text articles (1995-)
World News Digest
U.S. and world news from 1940 to the present; excellent resource forcurrent events
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E-books for Research
Gale Virtual Reference Library
specialized encyclopedias and other resources covering major subject areas; may be searched as one collection or by topic: Business, Education, Environment, History, Law, Literature, Medicine, Multicultural Studies, Nation and World, Religion, Science, Social Studies
NetLibrary
thousands of full-text electronic books covering many topics - Tutorial available
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Education
ERIC
full-text journal articles and reports in education
Scholarships, Fellowships & Loans
student aid directory; provides more than 4200 sources for education-related financial aid and awards
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Elections & Politics
InfoTrac Custom Newspapers
full text newspapers from around the country and the world
Issues and Controversies
explores controversial topics from Facts on File
NewsBank: Michigan Newspapers
full-text newspapers including the Detroit Free Press (1982-) and The Detroit News (1999-); excellent resource for current events andnews topics;
includes America's News Magazines
Detroit News & Information Center
one stop shopping for local, state, and national news including job and obituary research
Opposing Viewpoints
information on social issues including overviews, magazine and newspaper articles, and primary source documents
World News Digest
resources for current events back to 1940;from Facts on File
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Encyclopedias
Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia
quick reference with pictures, maps, and multimedia
New Book of Knowledge
reference and current events for students
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Folklore & Mythology
World Folklore and Folklife
hundreds of folktales, myths, legends
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Genealogy
America's Obituaries & Death Notices
comprehensive collection of newspaper obituaries and death notices from around the United States and going back to the mid 1920's in some cases
Ancestry Library Edition (only available at the library)
includes U.S. census records and Social Security Death Index
Biography and Genealogy Master Index
citations from biographical dictionaries and Who's Who
HeritageQuest Online
over 25,000 family and local histories, U.S. census, and PERSI - Tutorial available
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Geography
America the Beautiful
comprehensive resource on states and territories
Countries of the World eCollection
comprehensive coverage of the nations of the world; includes Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion; Encyclopedia of Food and Culture; Encyclopedia of the Modern Middle East and North Africa; Countries and their Cultures; Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Canadian Provinces; Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Mexican States; Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations
Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations
compares the nations of the world with maps, flags, photographs
Lands and Peoples Online
countries and cultures
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Going Green!
Alternative Energy
student resource covering both current energy sources and alternative energy options
InfoTrac Environmental Studies and Policy Collection
nearly 200 journals providing coverage of environmental issues and policies from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests
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Health
Articles
CINAHL
nursing and allied health professions with limited full text articles and journal indexing Tutorial available
Health and Wellness Resource Center and Alternative Health Module
first place to look for general health information; searchby specific diseases and conditions or browse by topic
Health Reference Center Academic
professional articles on a wide range of topics
Journal of the American Medical Association (only available at the library)
full text articles
Medline
index of articles covering all areas of medicine, dentistry, and nursing
E-books
Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
describes 150 alternative medicine practices including training requirements
Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
includes cancer drugs, treatments, side effects, and diagnostics
Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health: Infancy through Adolescence
describes a wide range of pediatric diseases and disorders, includes development
Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders
includes tests, procedures, treatments, and therapies
Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
easy-to-understand medical information
Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
describes surgical procecures including aftercare and much more
UXL Encyclopedia of Drugs and Addictive Substances
covers illegal and legal drugs, prescription and over the counter
Health eCollection
search all of the above
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History
American History eCollection
collection of reference ebooks covering topics in American history;
includes Colonial America Reference Library, The Dictionary of American History, The Sixties in America Reference Library, and the St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture
America the Beautiful
comprehensive resource on states and territories from Grolier Online
Berkshire Encyclopedia of World History
extensive coverage of arts, literature, politics, religion, science
Colonial America Reference Library
comprehensive information on the Colonial American period
Countries of the World eCollection
comprehensive coverage of the of the nations of the world
Crusades Reference Library
covers everything from the the First Crusade (1095-1099) through the Ninth Crusade(1271-1272); includesprimary source documentssuch as first-person accounts, truces, military records, and the Magna Carta
Daily Life Online
research everyday life from ancient to modern times
Dictionary of American History
e-book covering topics in American history
Encyclopedia of the Modern Middle East and North Africa
covers the modern history of the Middle East and North Africa with major sections on colonialism and imperialism
Gale Encyclopedia of U.S. Economic History
includes era overviews
Issues and Controversies
explores controversial topics from Facts.com
Issues and Controversies in American History
explores conflicting views of United States History
InfoTrac U.S. History Collection
searches over 40 journals covering American history
InfoTrac World History Collection
searches over 40 journal covering world history
Lands and Peoples Online
resource on countries and cultures from Grolier Online
Opposing Viewpoints
viewpoints on social issues including magazine articles and primary source documents
Pop Culture Universe
extensive coverage of pop culture from 1920 to the present; includes arts, media advertising, fashion, film, food, literature, music, politics, sports, TV, technology
Sixties in America Reference Library
covers major issues from Cold War politics and the Civil Rights movement to antiwar protests and Motown
St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture
covers film, music, print, sports
UXL Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes
information on the history, religion, art, government, economy, and daily life of Native Americans
World News Digest
resources for current events back to 1940
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Language Learning
Powerspeak Languages
language courses in French, German, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese and, soon to be available, English for Spanish Speakers
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Law
Law e-collection
collection of e-books covering legal topics; may be searched as one collection or by the books listed below:
Gale Encyclopedia of Crime and Justice
covers civil and criminal issues from domestic violence to terrorism
Gale Encyclopedia of Everyday Law
profiles of U.S laws and regulations and theireveryday effecton citizens
West's Encyclopedia of American Law
information on more than 5,000 legal topics including suchthings as capital punishment, domestic violence, and physician-assisted suicide
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Literature
Biography Resource Center
biographies, full-text articles, and images for more than 300,000 people, including many authors
BooksinPrint.com
records for over 5 million book, audio, and video titles
Literature Resource Center
author information, literary criticism, and plot summaries
LitFinder
locate poems, plays, speeches, stories, and essays
NoveList
guide to fiction; author read-alikes, titles in series, award winners, book discussion guides - Tutorial available
SIRS Renaissance
full-text articles on art and literature - Tutorial available
Something About the Author
examines the life and work of authors and illustrators of books for children
World Folklore and Folklife
hundreds of folktales, myths, legends
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Magazine & Newspaper Articles
PowerSearch
full-text articles from magazines, business and academic journals, newspapers, and reference e-books
WilsonSelect Plus
full-text articles in business, education, humanities, and science, many from academic journals
InfoTrac Custom Newspapers
U.S. and world articles from 150 full-text newspapers
NewsBank: Michigan Newspapers
full-text newspapers including the The Detroit News (1999-); excellent resource for current events and news topics; includes America's News Magazines
New York Times
full-text articles (1995-)
Detroit | News & Information Center
one stop shopping for local, state, and national news including job and obituary research
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Music
Fine Arts and Music Collection
more than 100 full-text magazines and journals covered in multiple databases for research in areas such as drama, music, art history, and filmmaking
Pop Culture Collection
extensive coverage of pop culture from 1920 to the present; includes arts, media advertising, fashion, film, food, literature, music, politics, sports, TV, technology
Pop Culture Universe
extensive coverage of pop culture from 1920 to the present; includes arts, media advertising, fashion, film, food, literature, music, politics, sports, TV, technology
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Popular Culture
Daily Life Online
extensive coverage of everyday life from ancient to modern times
Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion
includes the origins of clothing and body adornment, the development of fabrics and technologies,the social meanings of dress, as well as representative costumes fromhistorical eras
Encyclopedia of Food and Culture
featuressuch topics as comfort food, ethnicity and food, medieval banquets, and many others; includes illustrations, sidebars, recipes, menus, and timelines
Pop Culture Universe
extensive coverage of pop culture from 1920 to the present; includes arts, media advertising, fashion, film, food, literature, music, politics, sports, TV, technology
St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture
authoritative coverage of pop culture in the United States
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Religion, Ethics & Philosophy
Encyclopedia of Science, Technology and Ethics
addresses the social, ethical, and political issues raised by science and technology
InfoTrac Religion & Philosophy Collection
subject-appropriate, full-text magazines covering different religions and philosophies
Religion eCollection
collection of reference e-books related toreligion; includes Encyclopedia of Religion, Encyclopedia of Science and Religion, New Catholic Encyclopedia, Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology, and Gale Encyclopedia of the Unusual and Unexplained; e-books may be searched as one collection or individually
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Research Topics
Issues and Controversies
explores controversial topics; excellent resource for research papers and debates
Issues and Controversies in American History
explores conflicting views of United States History
NewsBank: Michigan Newspapers
hot topics and special reports from newspapers and news magazines covering issues and events from throughout the world
Opposing Viewpoints
information on social issues including overviews, magazine and newspaper articles, and primary source documents; great resource for debates and pro/con research
Today's Science
easy to understand science resource that includes significant developments, detailed background information, useful Internet resources and suggestions for further reading
World News Digest
U.S. and world news from 1940 to the present; excellent suggestions for research topics
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Science & Technology
E-books
Alternative Energy
student resource covering both current energy sources and alternative energy options
Beacham's Guide to the Endangered Species of North America
extensive data on the habitats and ecosystems of more than 1,200 species identified as endangered or threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service
Biology
presents biological concepts covered in the high school biology curriculum and includes historical information, careers, and ethical issues
Chemistry: Foundations and Applications
recommended for high-school students, college undergrads, and the general public for acquiring knowledge and understanding of basic chemistry
Encyclopedia of Science, Technology, and Ethics
overview of the ethical issues surrounding the development of science and the deployment of technology
Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia
provides comprehensive information on distinguishing features and behavior of broad groups of animal species and major individual species
New Book of Popular Science
science and technology plus "science in the news" for students
Real-Life Math
math concepts illustrated with everyday life tasks, such as buying insurance, constructing a budget, reading graphs, adjusting cooking recipes or planning for retirement
World of Earth Science
information on the concepts, theories, discoveries, pioneers, and issues relating to topics in the earth sciences
Articles
InfoTrac General Science Collection
collection of over 200 journals, providing researchers with the information needed to stay current on the latest scientific developments
Today's Science
easy to understand science resource that includes significant developments, detailed background information, useful Internet resources andsuggestions for further reading
TurfgrassInformation Center (TIC)
contains the most comprehensive publicly available collection of turfgrass educational materials in the world with over 140,000 recordsand about35% linked to the full-text of the item.
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Social Studies
American History eCollection
collection of reference ebooks covering topics in American history, including the Colonial America Reference Library, The Dictionary of American History, The Sixties in America Reference Library, and the St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture
America the Beautiful
comprehensive resource on states and territories from Grolier Online
Countries of the World eCollection
comprehensive coverage of the of the nations of the world
Daily Life Online
research everyday life from ancient to modern times
Dictionary of American History
e-book covering topics in American history
Encyclopedia of Children, Adolescents, and the Media
research on the effects of the media on children and teens
Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion
examines the origins of clothing and the social meanings of dress
Encyclopedia of Food and Culture
articles on food and its place in human culture
Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America
essays on culture groups in the U.S., emphasizing religions, holidays, customs, and languages
Issues and Controversies
explores controversial topics from Facts.com
Issues and Controversies in American History
explores conflicting views of United States History
InfoTrac U.S. History Collection
searches over 40 journals covering Amerian history
InfoTrac World History Collection
searches over 40 journal covering world history
Lands and Peoples Online
resource on countries and cultures from Grolier Online
Opposing Viewpoints
viewpoints on social issues including magazine articles and primary source documents
Pop Culture Universe
extensive coverage of pop culture from 1920to the present; includes arts, media advertising, fashion, film, food, literature, music, politics, sports, TV, technology
UXL Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes
information on the history, religion, art, government, economy, and daily life of Native Americans
World News Digest
resources for current events back to 1940
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Test PreparationLearningExpressLibrary (Learn a Test)
comprehensive, interactive collection of practice tests for academic, vocational, and licensing needs
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