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Research for Adults
General Research
- Academic Search Complete - A multi-disciplinary resource of scholarly research for academic institutions that includes peer-reviewed full text resources.
- Gale Databases - Specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research (use your library card number as your password).
- Consumer Reports - Provides clear reviews of commonly purchased products.
- Explora - Arts, biography, business, current events, geography and culture, health, history and social science, science and math.
Business & Investing
- A to Z Databases - Detailed information on 30 million businesses and executives and 2 million new businesses. Includes data on over 200 million residents as well as new movers and homeowners.
- Encyclopedia of Associations - Comprehensive source of detailed information concerning nonprofit American membership organizations of national scope.
- Gale Business - Business and demographic information valuable to assess business viability and much more. The "password" for this service is your library card number.
- Morningstar - Investment database with stock, mutual fund, and ETF reports, and portfolio analysis. This database allows one user at a time, so please remember to log out of the database when you finish.
- Small Business Reference Center - Covers all aspects of starting and operating a business, including information on accounting, finance, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more.
Genealogy & Local History
- Ancestry Library Edition - This database offers full-text information on genealogy resources. At this time, Ancestry requires you to log into your account. Once logged in, click on the Ancestry link to the left, below our logo.
- Local History Digital Archive - Historical and genealogical materials in digital form including old pictures, maps, and documents from Macomb County, Troy, and Harper Woods.
- The Making of Modern Michigan - Michigan's unique heritage is represented through photographs, family papers, oral histories, genealogical materials and much more from local history collections around the state.
- Michigan History Magazine - A popular history magazine geared toward professionals and enthusiasts alike.
- MyHeritage Library Edition - Family history resource including more than 6 billion historical records from the United States, Europe, Latin America, and other regions.
Health
- Consumer Health Complete - Supports the health and wellness information needs of patients. Covers mainstream medicine as well as complementary and holistic medicine.
- Mediline Plus - Find information on health conditions, wellness issues, and more in easy-to-read language with up-to-date, trusted health information.
Humanities & Languages
- Biography Reference Center Index - Includes complete full text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine as well as thousands of narrative biographies.
- History Reference Center - Documents, photos, maps, film, and video from leading history journals.
- Literary Reference Center - Covers information on thousands of authors and their works.
- Opposing Viewpoints - An engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of the hottest social issues. The "password" for this service is your library card number.
- Michigan Authors and Illustrators - A searchable database of Michigan authors and illustrators that provides biographical and contact information.
- Poetry & Short Story Reference Center - A database with thousands of poems, short stories, biographies, and essays.
- Transparent Language Online - Language learners can build vocabulary, practice skills, and maintain what they have learned with Transparent Language Online, available anytime, anywhere in 110+ languages.
Legal
- Michigan Legal Help - A resource for people who are handling their legal problems without a lawyer. Learn about your legal problems and get ready for court.
- Legal Information Reference Center - Search thousands of state-specific legal forms by topic including Adoption, Bankruptcy, Name Changes, and more.
- FDSYS (Federal Digital System) - Official Federal Government publications including Congressional, Presidential, and Federal agency materials.
Life Skills
- Alldata - A comprehensive resource for automotive diagnostic and repair information. In library use only.
- Auto Repair Source - Repair information and schedules, diagrams, parts and labor estimates, service alerts, and recalls.
- Small Engine Repair Reference Center - Repair guides for small engines and routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service, etc.)
- Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center - Subject areas include arts & crafts; games & electronics; models; needlework; outdoors & nature; and scrapbooking & paper craft.
- Home Improvement Reference Center - Includes maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating, home & garden, and others.
Science & Technology
- Science Reference Center - Contains material from science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other sources.
Classic Database Lists
- A to Z List - See our old database list organized alphabetically.
- Subject List - See our old database list organized by subject.