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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 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 SIRS Renaissance full-text articles on architecture, design, culture, literature, multimedia, music, performing arts, philosopy and religion, and visual arts - Tutorial
Gale Biography in Context 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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Gale Virtual Reference Library - Biography eBook Collection Includes Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Popular Muscians Since 1990, Contemporary Black Biography, Contemporary Hispanic Biography, and Women in World History: A Biographical Encyclopedia
Books and Authors expert book reviews, recommendations, author biographies, and more Gale Biography in Context biographies, full-text articles, and images for more than 300,000 people, including many authors
Literature Criticism Online modern and historical views on authors and their works across regions, eras and genres Literature Resource Center literary criticism, author biographies, work overviews, and more - Tutorial (ppt) LitFinder locate poems, plays, speeches, stories and essays NoveList guide to fiction; author read-alikes, titles in series, award winners, book discussion guides - Tutorial
Twayne's Authors Series in-depth introductions to the lives and works of writers, the history and influence of literary movements and the development of literary genres Worldcat.org freely available resource that connects to the collections of over 10,000 libraries World Folklore and Folklife The Library no longer provides access to Wolrd Folklore and Folklife.
Business & Company Resource Center company profiles and histories, brand information, rankings, investment reports, and magazine articles (1980-) DemographicsNow demographic information including income, housing, race, age, education, consumer expenditures and more for prospective and current entrepreneurs - Tutorial Available Encyclopedia of Business & Finance covers finance, banking, accounting, marketing, managment and information systems General Business File ASAP magazine articles, company profiles, and broker reports Hoover's Online over 40,000 company profiles Job & Career Accelerator (at LearningExpress Library) comprehensive resource providing all the tools needed for a successful job search - Tutorial Legal Forms Library: Michigan Legal Forms hundreds of forms that small businesses, as well as individuals, need the most - Tutorial Morningstar Investment Research Center research on stocks and mutual funds - User Guide ReferenceUSA directory information about companies and people; search companies by type, location, or size - Tutorial Small Business Resource Center covers all major areas of starting and operating a business including financing, management, marketing, human resources, franchising, accounting and taxes and includes Business Plans Handbook series Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage The Library no longer provides access to NetAdvantage. Recommended alternative sources are Morningstar Investment Research Center, Hoover's, and Business and Company Resource Center.
America the Beautiful comprehensive resource on states and territories (part of Grolier Online) CultureGrams online reference for concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on countries of the world Lands and Peoples countries, cultures, and current events for students (part of Grolier Online)
ABC-CLIO eBook Collection over 6,000 titles appropriate for middle school through post-high school students covering the following subject areas: business, crime and punishment, geography, music, physical and metal health, politics and government, pop culture, folklore and culture, religion, science and technology, the environment, society and education, United States history, and world history 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 EBSCO eBook Collection thousands of full-text electronic books covering many topics
ERIC freely available index to journal articles and reports in education Scholarships, Fellowships & Loans student aid directory; provides more than 4200 sources for education-related financial aid and awards
Gale Opposing Viewpoints in Context information on social issues including overviews, magazine and newspaper articles, and primary source documents InfoTrac Newsstand access to more than 1,000 major U.S. regional, national and local newspapers as well as leading titles from around the world Lansing State Journal full-text articles (2002-) NewsBank: Michigan and U.S. Newspapers: full-text articles from over 100 Michigan newspapers including the The Detroit News (1999-) and 4,000 plus U.S. newspapers Greater Rochester News & Information Center one stop shopping for local, state, and national news including job and obituary research
Grolier Online includes Encyclopedia America Online, Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, New Book of Knowledge, New Book of Popular Science, Lands and People, and America the Beautiful
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
ABC-CLIO eBook Collection over 6,000 titles appropriate for middle school through post-high school students Daily Life Online research everyday life from ancient to modern times Gale U.S. History in Context articles, primary documents, and reference works covering the most-studied events in U.S. history Gale World History in Context collection of scholarly analysis and award-winning full-text periodicals, reference works and primary documents InfoTrac U.S. History Collection searches over 40 journals covering Amerian history InfoTrac World History Collection searches over 40 journal covering world history Michigana: Sources in U.S. History Online provides a core of primary source documents for the study of Michigan history including state and regional histories, travel guides, biographies, speeches and more 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
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 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); includes primary source documents such as first-person accounts, truces, military records, and the Magna Carta Dictionary of American History e-book covering topics in American history 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 from historical eras Encyclopedia of Food and Culture features such topics as comfort food, ethnicity and food, medieval banquets, and many others; includes illustrations, sidebars, recipes, menus, and timelines Encyclopedia of Modern China covers the people, politics, economics, religion, philosophy, traditions, art, and literature from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the present day. 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 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.
Law e-collection collectively search Gale Encyclopedia of Crime and Justice, Gale Encyclopedia of Everyday Law, and West's Encyclopedia of American Law
eLibrary student resource providing full-text magazine and newspaper articles (including the Wall Street Journal 1984-) Greater Rochester News & Information Center one stop shopping for local, state, and national news including job and obituary research InfoTrac Newsstand access to more than 1,000 major U.S. regional, national and local newspapers as well as leading titles from around the world Lansing State Journal full-text articles (2002-) NewsBank: Michigan and U.S. Newspaper full-text articles from over 100 Michigan newspapers including the The Detroit News (1999-) and over 4,000 U.S. newspapers New York Times full-text articles (1995-) PowerSearch full-text articles from magazines, business and academic journals, newspapers, and reference e-books
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 from historical eras Encyclopedia of Food and Culture features such topics as comfort food, ethnicity and food, medieval banquets, and many others; includes illustrations, sidebars, recipes, menus, and timelines 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 St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture authoritative coverage of pop culture in the United States
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
eLibrary full-text magazines, newspapers, books, and transcripts, plus thousands of maps, pictures, weblinks, and audio/video files covering a wide range of topics Gale Opposing Viewpoints in Context information on social issues including overviews, magazine and newspaper articles, and primary source documents; great resource for debates and pro/con research NewsBank: Michigan and U.S. Newspapers hot topics and special reports from newspapers and news magazines covering issues and events throughout the world back to top
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InfoTrac General Science Collection collection of over 200 journals, providing researchers with the information needed to stay current on the latest scientific developments Gale Science in Context provides detailed coverage of popular subjects from earth science and life science to space, technology, mathematics, and science history and biography New Book of Popular Science science and technology plus "science in the news" for students (part of Grolier Online) Turfgrass Information Center (TIC) contains the most comprehensive publicly available collection of turfgrass educational materials in the world with over 140,000 records and about 35% linked to the full-text of the item
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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 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
Test Preparation & Online LearningLearningExpress Library comprehensive, interactive collection of practice tests and courses for academic, vocational, certification and licensing needs including practice tests for elementary math and reading
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