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Online Homework Center
Research Databases: The following databases are provided for Herrick District Library patrons.
A Herrick District Library card number is required to access these databases from outside the library.
Academic OneFile (InfoTrac): Access Academic OneFile at the library or from outside the library
Peer-reviewed, full-text articles from journals and reference sources covering the following topics: Science, Technology, Medicine, Social Studies, Art, Theology, Literature, etc.
Biography Reference Bank: Access biographies
at the library or from outside the library
Biographical information on thousands of individuals. Available materials include photographs, articles, interviews, obituaries, and speeches.
Bloom's Literary Reference Online: Access
Bloom's at the library or from outside the library
With this database, Herrick patrons can read about the fascinating lives of world-famous writers and study the great works of world literature—from influential novels, poems, and plays to important works of nonfiction.
CAMIO - Art Museum Images:
Access CAMIO at the library from outside the library - available soon
CAMIO highlights the creative output of cultures around the world, from prehistoric to contemporary times, and covering the complete range of expressive forms including painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry, textiles and architecture.
Congressional Quarterly (CQ) Researcher: Access CQ Researcher at the library
Full-text, comprehensive articles on current social issues and topics including Religion, Education, Politics, and Economics.
CultureGrams Online: Access CultureGrams at the library
With this product, students of all ages can experience the culture of 190 countries and territories in reports that include maps, flags, national songs, statistics, photographs, recipes, and information on additional daily life topics.
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center: Access
Ferguson's at the library or from outside the library
This information packed resource contains detailed information on careers in 93 industries. Patrons can also access skill-building and resource modules for scholarship, school and internship information as well as resume, cover letter and interviewing tips.
First Search: Access First Search at the library or from outside the library
Use this nation-wide catalog to find books and magazines at public, academic and hospital libraries. Some full-text articles are available through this service. For a listing of periodicals which contain full text articles, see the
AccessMichigan Periodical List-Full Text (provided by Oakland Schools).
Gale's reference books are now available online. Search this database for information on the Arts, Business, History, Endangered Species, Law, Medicine, Government, Culture, Science, and Social Studies topics.
General OneFile (InfoTrac):
Access General OneFile at the library or at the library
General OneFile is a one-stop source for newspaper and magazine articles on a wide range of topics including Business, Computers, Current Events, Economics, Education, Hobbies, Health Care, Law, Sports, Technology and Art.
Grand Rapids Press (InfoTrac):
Access GR Press Articles at the library or from outside the library
The Grand Rapids Press serves all of Kent and Ottawa counties. Search our InfoTrac database for full-text editorials, entertainment, lifestyle, business, sports and news items that have been published in the Grand Rapids Press.
Grolier Online Passport: Access Grolier Online at the library or from outside the library
Includes the Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, the Encyclopedia Americana, a dictionary, an atlas, and more. Selected web site links, media files and magazine articles are also included.
InfoTrac - Student Edition: Access InfoTrac
at the library or from outside the library
Offers full-text articles about Current Events, Science, Government, Literature, Health, Sports and more in magazines, reference books and newspapers.
Learn A Test (LearningExpress): Access Learn A Test
at the library or from outside the library
Includes online practice tests (AP, GED, SAT, ACT, ASVAB, etc.), math, reading, and writing skill improvement exercises, and some career exam resources.
NetLibrary eBooks:
Access NetLibrary at the library or from outside the library
3,500+ titles, including the classics, speeches, government reports and works of fiction.
Please Note: Patrons must register for an ebook account at a Michigan library to activate this service. Patrons who will be registering at Herrick can stop by the Reference Services desk for registration instructions.
Our InfoTrac database gives students access to full-text editorials, entertainment, lifestyle, business, sports and news items that have been published in the New York Times.
Opposing Viewpoints (InfoTrac): Access Opposing Viewpoints
at the library or from outside the library
Includes reference works, periodicals, statistics, government reports/testimony, and multimedia such as NPR broadcasts on topics such as Atletes, Abortion, Alcoholism, Civil Rights, Cloning, Terrorism, the Patriot Act, and the Middle East.
Science Resource Center: Access Science Resource Center at the library or from outside the library
Includes topic overviews, experiments, biographies, pictures and illustrations, as well as full-text articles from over 200 magazines. Please Note: Science Resource Center is accessed through the InfoTrac Database Listing screen.
SIRS Renaissance: Access Sirs at the library from outside the library - available soon
See this database for magazine and newspaper articles on topics including Architecture, Culture, Literature, Multimedia, Music, Philosophy, Religion, and Visual and Performing Arts.
US Geography Database: Access state information
at the library or from outside the library **
Includes state overviews, news items, primary-source documents, history and government sections, maps, photos,and statistics. Cultural topics (Civil Rights, Education, Music, Sports, etc.) are also available.
** Please Note: To access this product, type your library card number into the yellow Public Library Barcode Login bar in the middle of the screen.
Includes full-text articles from the Denver Post, Detroit Free Press, Washington Times, Boston Herald, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and more.
Web Feet Internet Guide: Access Web Feet at the library
This powerful research tool is designed to help you save time and find the best resources available on the Internet. It is not a search engine, but rather collections of preselected sites reviewed by librarians, educators, subject-area specialists, and editors.
World Geography Database: Access Country Information
at the library or from outside the library **
More than 30,000 entries including country overviews, news items, primary-source documents, culture and environment sections, maps, photos, statistics, and more.
** Please Note: To access this product, type your library card number into the yellow Public Library Barcode Login bar in the middle of the screen.
Please Note: The content of the linked pages is the responsibility of their authors and is not necessarily representative of Herrick District Library.
This site is maintained by Herrick District Library Last Update: 11/01/07
