Did you know that through the Michigan eLibrary you can not only borrow items the library doesn’t own but also has lots of databases free for Michigan residents? The list includes encyclopedias, newspapers, healthcare, legal and ancestry databases among many other topics.
Check out a few featured ones:
LearningExpress Library includes a resume builder you can save, edit, and print. Over 700 courses, practice tests, tutorials, eBooks, and flashcards. Practice tests include ACT, SAT, PSAT and TOEFL, as well as trade certification, civil service, math and reading tests, and U.S. citizenship. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on your college admissions tests and essay.
Auto Repair Source has repair information and schedules, diagrams, parts and labor estimates, service alerts, and recalls. Covers thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.
Hobbies & Crafts Source has information on many subjects including arts & crafts, games & electronics, models, needlework, outdoors & nature and scrapbooking & paper craft. Most articles offer step by step instructions and videos to get you started.
To check out what the Michigan eLibrary has to offer, go to mel.org and click on eResources. There’s also a separate tab that will take you directly to resources meant specifically for kids!
