Reference Databases for General Reference
CultureGrams
Provides country reports that go beyond mere facts and figures to deliver a one-of-a-kind perspective on daily life and culture, including the background, customs, and lifestyles of the world's people. Individual reports cover 200+ countries, all 50 United States, and the Canadian Provinces.
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FirstSearch
Provides seamless electronic access a wide variety of databases, including ERIC, MEDLINE, WorldAlmanac, and WilsonSelectPlus (full-text magazines and newspapers).
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Gale Virtual Reference Library
Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7.
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General OneFile
A one-stop source for millions of full-text news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social sciences, sports, technology, and many general interest topics.
General Reference Center Gold
One-stop access to general interest magazines, business periodicals, reference books, maps, historical images, and newspaper articles.
Michigan eLibrary (MeL)
An anywhere, anytime library available free to all Michigan residents. Contains a variety of databases, recommended web links, the Michigana digital Michigan history collection, and online resources for educators that are tied to the state curriculum standards.
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center draws on acclaimed reference content to provide a complete one-stop source for information on social issues. Access viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to websites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles.
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PowerSearch
Search a variety of KDL databases at once!
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SIRS Renaissance
Provides full-text articles and images on arts & humanities topics, including architecture and design, culture, literature, multimedia, music, performing arts, philosophy and religion, and visual arts.
WilsonSelectPlus
Full-text articles covering science, humanities, education and business.
World Book Online
The popular World Book Encyclopedia — online! Also includes a Biography Center, dictionary, atlas, an extensive multimedia collection, thousands of editor-selected Web sites, correlations to curriculum standards, and much more.
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