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Some of the following products may be used from outside the library and may require a Herrick District Library card number or Michigan Driver's License for access.
Genealogy Databases
See the Genealogy Department page to access online resources such as Ancestry Plus Library Edition, HeritageQuest Online or NewEnglandAncestors.org.
Online Homework Center | Early Learning Center
Visit Herrick's Online Homework Center page to access online resources useful to high school and college students such as Learn A Test, CultureGrams, Opposing Viewpoints series, geography and literature resources, encyclopedias and more.
Younger students can try our Early Learning Center page to access online resources that have kid-friendly interfaces and age-appropriate text.
Reader's Resources
At the Readers Resources page patrons will find detailed lists of new and popular books, information on Herrick's book discussion groups, reader's advisory, author information, and an online reading journal.
Biography Reference Bank: Access the Biography RB at the library or from outside the library
This database features biographical information on thousands of individuals. Available materials include photographs, articles, interviews, essays, book reviews, performance reviews, speeches, and obituaries.
Business & Company Resource Center: Access the BCRC
at the library or from outside the library
Includes company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and periodicals. Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information.
Chilton Library: Access the Chilton Library
at the library or from outside the library
Chilton Library provides exclusive photographs, diagnostics designed by instructors, step-by-step repair procedures, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for automobiles and light trucks in one easy-to-use web site.
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.
Electric Library Elementary: Access Electric Library
at the library or from outside the library
Information from magazines, books, and newspapers. Updated daily, this product includes picture files, maps and television transcripts. Contact the library at 355-3100 ext. 3720 for the user id and password to access this product from outside the library.
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).
Foundation Directory Online Professional: Access
Foundation Directory Online at the library
Developed by the Foundation Center, a nonprofit organization with 50 years of experience connecting grantseekers and grantmakers, Foundation Directory Online is the nation's leading online database for funding research.
Gale Virtual Reference Library Access Virtual Reference
at the library or from outside the library
Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for the following areas: Art, Business--Small Buiness, Cultural Studies, Environment--Endangered Animals, History, Law--American Constituiton, Medicine, Religion, Science--Biology and Earth Science, and Sociology.
Health & Wellness Resource center: Access the HWRC
at the library or from outside the library
Includes nearly 400 health/medical journals, hundreds of pamphlets, over 700 health-related videos from partner Healthology, Inc., and articles from 2,200 general interest publications in addition to a broad collection of reference titles. Please Note: Material contained in this Resource Center is intended for informational purposes only.
InfoTrac Search Bank: Access InfoTrac at the library or from outside the library
Please Note: If you have difficulty connecting to InfoTrac from this page, you can also try connecting to it from the Michigan eLibrary page.
InfoTrac has full-text articles, summaries and citations from magazines, reference books and newspapers. Includes Health Resource Center, Newspapers (including the New York Times), databases for students, and more.
Lawcheck: Access Lawcheck at the library
Includes a legal glossary, attorney directory, court forms and
LetterPro letter templates (Home, Banking, Medical, Credit Bureau, etc).
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.
MorningStar.com: Access
MorningStar.com at the library or from outside the library
Morningstar's online data reports cover more than 20,000 stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs. Patrons using this service may also use the Stock Screener to enter criteria to locate just the kind of stocks and funds they want.
netLibrary Ebook Collection: Access Ebooks 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.
Novelist: Access Novelist at the library or from outside the library
Find your next novel with this readers' advisory
system. It will suggest new books or authors based on books and subjects selected. Please Note: Type your library card number in the Patron Id box to access Novelist from outside the library.
Reference USA: Access Reference USA at the library or from outside the library
A nation-wide business telephone directory with yellow pages headings, SIC codes, parent company/subsidary information and some employee names.
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 Discoverer Deluxe: Access Sirs Discoverer at the library or from outside the library
Includes the 2007 World Atlas for Kids, Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia, current events, maps, photographs 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.
Michigan Occupational Information System (MOIS): This database/web site is designed to
provide career information for individuals entering the work force or considering a career
change. Includes sections on self-assessment and exploration. For each occupation selected
a summary including working conditions, education requirements, earning and advancement
opportunities, and professional groups in Michigan is displayed.
Access to the starred products is provided by Michigan eLibrary (MeL), which is funded in part by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Additional support comes from the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
