The Charlevoix Public Library provides free access to powerful research databases via the Internet.
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.
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:
For Students:
If using these resources from outside of the library, please use your 12 digit library card number to login.
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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. Uses: Homework projects, term papers, current events and topical research. |
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Novels for Students:
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This e-book collection provides plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, author biographies 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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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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The links above take you to the main Britannica login page . Once logged in, click the Britannica For Kids icon on the top of the Britannica homepage. |
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). |
For Everyone:
If using these resources from outside of the library, please use your 12 digit library card number to login.
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Learn a new language @ your library: Mango Languages is an online language-learning system teaching conversation skills for a wide variety of languages: Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Russian and more. Link directly to the database in the library. When outside of the library, use your Charlevoix Public Library card number to login. |
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(Available only in the Charlevoix Public Library. Discover your unique family history! This resource includes billions of records from around the world, including from the U.S., U.K., and Canadian census and vital records, immigration and passport records, periodicals and books, photos and more. |
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Useful for investors, investment clubs and job seekers. Find company profiles, brand information, investment reports and company histories. |
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Quick access to the trusted Chilton Manuals for car repair, maintenance and service. |
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Research health and wellness topics. |
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Investigate before you buy: User Name: Charlevoix Password: Library |
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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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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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eSequels is a reader's guide to novels in a series. You can search by series name, author, book title, or even by character names or subjects. Enter your library card number to begin searching. |
