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The Charlevoix Public Library provides free access to powerful research databases via the Internet. Access to these databases is provided by the Charlevoix Public Library, and the Access Michigan project, in conjunction with the Library of Michigan and the Michigan Library Consortium. Additional resources are also available at the library.
Databases are helpful when you want to find specific information on a variety of topics. They contain popular press and scholarly articles, encyclopedic entries, and are rich with content. They are simple to search and contain accurate and current information. Each database requires a login using your Charlevoix Public Library card number.
Power Search
The Charlevoix Public Library subscribes to a variety of Thomson Gale databases. The Michigan E-Library subscribes to more. To search all of them at once, use the following PowerSearch button:
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Student Resource Center Bronze (Thomson Gale)
This “one-stop” for homework (grades 6-college) and research center provides information on geography, literature, history and science. Full text articles are available from current magazines, newspapers, and reference books. The database provides primary sources, statistics and multimedia content.
Uses: Homework projects, term papers, current events and topical research.
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Novels for Students (Thomson Gale):
This e-book collection provides plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, author biographies and a critical overview for over 500 novels.
Uses: High school and college students for English and literature class projects. Readers will find info on their favorite authors and books.
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Testing and Education Reference Center (Thomson Gale):
No matter what you’re studying for, nothing beats solid preparation and repeated practice. Whether you are headed for college, starting a new career, or considering the military, you need supplemental resources to improve your scores. This testing center includes online practice tests that include: ACT/SAT, High School AP, Civil Service and Licensing, military entrance and more. It also contains college and career information.
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LegalForms (Thomson Gale):
This state specific database provides current legal forms for bankruptcy, divorce, name changes, power of attorney, real estate, wills and more.
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Britannica Online
Find information quickly and easily by searching this encyclopedia, magazines, journals, the Web’s Best Sites, media clips and Britannica videos. It includes an atlas, timelines, world data, and news of the day. A dictionary, thesaurus and quotation directory is also available.
Uses: For students (6-12) and adults.
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Britannica Online For Kids
Entryway to resources for children and young adults. Find information quickly and easily by searching the encyclopedia and dictionary. This site also has an atlas, dictionary, timelines, videos and learning materials. Learn about important people, big events and browse the featured spotlight articles. The Discover America feature gives students instant access to statistics, summary information, photos, and flags for all U.S. states.
Uses: School projects and homework assignments (K-6).
The links below take you to the same login page as the links above (older students & adults). Once logged in, click the Britannica For Kids icon on the top of the Britannica homepage.
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American History Online (Facts on File)
Spanning more than 500 years of political, military, social, and cultural history, this database helps students and researchers explore different facets of American history. Includes biographies, events and topics, primary sources, timelines, era essays, an image gallery, maps, charts, chronologies, and learning centers.
Uses: Homework, research
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Price It! Antiques and Collectibles (Thomson Gale):
Provides the current selling price of many antiques and collectibles. Use it to place value on items you own and the items you want to sell. Values come from current online and actual auction houses.
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Net Library’s Downloadable Recorded Books
Over 1500 audio books are available to download to your personal computer or portable device (MP3 player). Books are available for you for a period of 3 weeks and are renewable.
Uses: Downloadable books are available in a variety of genres including mystery, suspense, general fiction, inspirational, non-fiction and several others. You will find many popular titles in the collection. Load them onto a portable playing device and use on long travel days or in the comfort of your home.
Please note: Users will need to set up an account to access recorded books. This needs to be done by staff at the Info Services Desk.You can call us or come in to set up the account. After you have an account, you can access RB from home.
For a demonstration of this service, click here.
For a list of supported portable devices, click here.
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Michigan E-Library (MeL)
MeL is the Michigan eLibrary, an anywhere, anytime library for Michigan residents. MeL contains magazine, newspaper and journal articles, books and evaluated web sites. MeL can be used by any citizen of the state at no charge 24 hours/day. MeL includes specialized resources such as those in genealogy, health, business, test preparation, careers and education. MeL also contains many general resources that cover all subject areas and has resources specifically for children and older students. MeL also provides eBooks and online courses.
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