RESEARCH BY TOPIC
Saline District Library is pleased to provide access to dozens of databases for research and learning. Get started by exploring the following highlighted resources, or by clicking on a topic below. You can also search for databases by name in alphabetical order at the bottom of the page.
Library database. Access from home with a Saline District Library card number.
MeL (Michigan eLibrary) database.
Ancestry Library Edition
In-library use only
MeL: Access from home anywhere in Michigan.
NoveList Plus: The premiere database of reading recommendations.
WorldCat: Get connected to the collections and services of 10,000+ libraries worldwide.
AtoZdatabases: The premier source of business and residential information for reference and research.
BusinessDecision: Comprehensive business-to-consumer market data.
Business Insights- Global: Business case studies, statistical data, news articles, and more.
Demographics Now: Find businesses, people, demographics, and more.
Small Business Resource Center: Learn how to start, finance or manage your small business.
Value Line Investment Survey:
Login from Library | Login outside of Library : Provides investment research on stocks, mutual funds, and more.
Login from Library | Login outside of Library : Access product reviews and ratings on cars, appliances, electronics and more.
Ancestry Library Edition: In-library use only – Start searching billions of records to discover your family’s story.
HeritageQuest Online: Includes all of the images, and extensive indexing, from the 1790 – 1940 U.S. federal censuses.
Health Reference Center Academic: Access to nursing and allied health journals plus professional and personal health magazines, journals and reference sources.
MedlinePlus: The National Institutes of Health’s Web site for patients and their families and friends.
Teen Health & Wellness: Provides nonjudgmental, straightforward health information for teens for self-help support or research needs.
InfoTrac Student Edition: Access to a variety of material for information on current events, the arts, science, and more. High School.
Opposing Viewpoints: Contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today’s hottest social issues.
Research in Context: Includes the most-studied topics for grades 6-8: literature, science, social studies, and U.S. and world history.
World Book Online: An online encyclopedia that offers everything from early learning to advanced research.
MichiganWorks: A workforce development association serving employers and job seekers throughout Michigan.
InfoTrac Newsstand: Collection of more than 1,000 newspapers from around the country and the world.
New York Times: Provides national and international news, opinion and commentary.
Gale LegalForms: Copies of actual forms and documents in Word format to help users with their legal or business needs.
Gale Virtual Reference Library: Encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.
General Reference Center Gold: Find articles on current events, popular culture, business and industry trends, the arts and sciences, sports, and more.
World Book Online: An online encyclopedia that offers everything from early learning to advanced research.
Saline Area Historical Photos: Searchable collection of over 1,000 photographs of Saline from the 1860s to the late 1900s.
Saline Historic Homes: Searchable database of all structures built up to 1944 within the city limits of Saline, Michigan.
Saline Valley Farms: Searchable collection of Saline Valley Farms photographs.
LearningExpress Library: Academic and licensing/certification practice tests, elementary level testing for math and reading, and skills building tools.
Michigan Driving Tests: Practice tests and state handbooks for car, motorcycle, and CDL licenses.
GCFLearnfree Online Tutorials: Online learning tutorials about everyday life, basic math, computer training, and more.
New Computer User Tutorial: This tutorial is designed to help people who have never used a computer before.
TechBoomers: Video tutorials for many popular and useful websites.
FactCheck.Org: Monitors the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews, and news releases.
Project Vote Smart: Provides free, unbiased, in-depth information about current officials, candidates, issues, legislation, and voting.
Vote 411 Election Information by League of Women Voters: Enter your address to find your polling place, build your ballot with an online voters’ guide, and more.
Saline District Library Internet Use
In compliance with Public Act 212, effective October 1, 2000, all minors (17 years of age and under), must use restricted terminals in the Saline District Library unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Picture identification may be required for use of non-restricted terminals.