All Databases

ABCmouse at Home

ABCmouse early learning resource for children at home. Select "Check Out Account" on the ABCmouse splash page.

ABCmouse Library Edition

ABCmouse early learning resource for children.

Academic Search Complete

A comprehensive collection of authoritative periodicals and scholarly journals. Requires a library card outside of Detroit Public Library locations.

Agriculture Collection

A comprehensive periodical collection supporting research in agriculture and related fields.

Alt HealthWatch

Ancestry Library Edition

U.S. genealogical database that includes Census Records, Birth, Marriage and Death Records, City Directories, and Military Records. This version of Ancestry Library Edition is free to the public inside any of our Detroit Public Library locations.

Applied Science & Technology

Extensive Coverage of research and development within the applied sciences and computing disciplines.

Art & Architecture

This database covers a broad range of related subjects, from fine, decorative and commercial art, to various areas of architecture and architectural design.

Associates Programs

This database is designed specifically for the research needs of two-year colleges, and provides comprehensive coverage of the most relevant associates program level content.

AtoZdatabases.com

AtoZdatabases is the premier reference and marketing database marketed to Library, Academic, and Government institutions throughout the U.S. This simple, user-friendly, web-based solution provides details on businesses and households within the U.S.

AtoZ World Travel

AtoZ World Travel is a comprehensive travel resource containing hundreds of Travel Guides covering travel essentials, security, neighborhoods, excursions, food and restaurants, culture, language, and more. An excellent resource for student projects and business and leisure travelers.

BestColleges

Biography Reference Center

A comprehensive database of biographies.

Britannica Fundamentals

Britannica School

Britannica resource for elementary, middle and high school students.

Britannica School - Elementary

Britannica resource for elementary school students.

Britannica School - High

Britannica resource for high school students.

Britannica School - Learning Zone

Britannica early learning resource for children.

Britannica School - Middle

Britannica resource for middle school students.

Business Book Summaries

A comprehensive collection of book summaries.

Business Plans Handbook

Business Reference Collection

Caribbean Search

An multidisciplinary database that provides a comprehensive guide to English-language articles pertinent to the countries and people of the Caribbean region.

Central & Eastern European Academic Source

CEEAS provides full text (including PDF) coverage for scholarly journals published in central and eastern European countries.

Consumer Health Complete

Consumer Health Information

Consumer Health Information - Arabic

Consumer Health Information - Spanish

Consumer Reports

Detroit Free Press

Covers the daily newspaper from Detroit, Michigan. *Library card required for remote access.*

Detroit Free Press (1831-1999)

Historical newspapers from the Detroit Free Press. *Library card required for remote access.*

Digital Sanborn Maps

More than 660,000 digital maps charting the growth and development of over 12,000 American towns and cities, from 1867-1970.

Digital Sanborn Maps- Remote Access

More than 660,000 digital maps charting the growth and development of over 12,000 American towns and cities, from 1867-1970.

Driving-Tests.org

Michigan driver's license practice tests.

Detroit News (1999 - Current)

*Library card required for remote access.*

Early World of Learning

World Book early learning resource for children.

eBook Academic Collection

eBook Business Collection

eBook Collection

Online eBook collection covering a wide variety of topics for children, teens and adults.

eBook High School Collection

eBook K-8 Collection

Online eBook collection covering a wide variety of topics for K-8 students.

eBook Public Library Collection

EBSCO eResources (All)

Education Source

Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

World Book spanish language encyclopedia.

Entrepreneurial Studies Source

Environment Complete

ERIC - Institute of Education Science

ERIC is an online library of education research and information, sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education.

ERIC: Education Resources Information Center

Explora for Educators

Explora for High Schools

Explora for Primary Schools

Explora for Public Libraries

FDSys (Federal Digital System)

GPO’s Federal Digital System (FDsys) provides free online access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government.

Gale Directory Library

Gale eBooks

Gale Literature Criticism

Gale Virtual Reference Library

Virtual reference services.

Global Newsstream

Current news resources from around the world including newspapers, newswires, news journals, television and radio transcripts, blogs, podcasts, and digital-only websites. *Library card required for remote access.*

Health Source: Consumer Edition

Information resource on health and wellness including diseases, treatments and therapies.

Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition

Periodicals and reference book content supporting research in health studies

History Makers

A video oral history collection highlighting the accomplishments of well-known and unsung African Americans, and African-American-led groups and movements.

History Reference Center

Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center

Home Improvement Reference Center

Home improvement content that supports both hobbyists and professionals.

Homework Helper Collection (K-12)

Humanities Source

Jewish Studies Source

Kanopy

Kanopy is an on-demand video streaming service featuring more than 30,000 documentaries, movies and educational videos from producers like PBS and Great Courses. A DPL library card is required for access and entitles card holders to view up to 2 Great Courses and 5 other videos per month.

Learning Express Library

Education and career support.

Legal Information Reference Center

A comprehensive periodical collection supporting legal topics.

Legal Reference Collection

A comprehensive periodical collection supporting criminal justice.

Library & Information Science Source

LinkedIn Learning Library

LinkedIn Learning offers a video library of top-quality tutorials and courses in software, creative, and business skills. (Formerly known as Lynda.com)

Literary Reference Center

Literature Reference Collection

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MAS Complete

MasterFILE Complete

Medlineplus

MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand.

MeLCat

Mergent Intellect

Company, industry and new business database.

Michigan Authors & Illustrators

Michigan Authors and Illustrators database brought to you by the Michigan Association of Media in Education, the Library of Michigan and the Michigan Center for the Book.

Michigan Chronicle (1936-2010)

The Chronicle is a weekly African American newspaper based in Detroit, Michigan. *Library card required for remote access.*

Michigan Chronicle (2006-Present)

*Library card required for remote access.*

Michigan History Magazine

Middle Search Plus

MotoDriven Auto Repair

DIY Auto Repair From EBSCO

MyHeritage Library Edition

Database to discover your family history, made available through the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).

New York Times

The New York Times is an American newspaper based in New York City with worldwide influence and readership. Founded in 1851, the paper has won 127 Pulitzer Prizes, more than any other newspaper. *Library card required for remote access.*

Newspaper Source Plus

NoveList Plus

Opposing Viewpoints in Context

Topics covered include Business and Economics, Health and Medicine and Law and Politics.

Oxford African American Studies Center

The Oxford African American Studies Center combines the authority of carefully edited reference works with sophisticated technology to create the most comprehensive collection of scholarship available online to focus on the lives and events which have shaped African American and African history and culture.

Poetry & Short Story Reference Center

Points of View Reference Center

Political Science Complete

Power Search (Gale)

Primary Search

Professional Development Collection

Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection

A comprehensive collection of periodicals supporting all aspects of psychology.

Read It!

Regional Business News

Religion Reference Collection

A comprehensive collection of periodicals supporting religion.

Read Michigan BiblioBoard

Free-to-read eBooks focused on Michigan and the Great Lakes region, most from Michigan's University Presses.

Science Reference Center

Science Reference Collection

A comprehensive periodical collection supporting the latest scientific developments.

Slavery in America and the World: History, Culture and Law

Introduction to HeinOnline’s Slavery in America and the World: History, Culture & Law

Small Business Reference Center

Information for those starting a business including business plan creation, legal structure, and funding resources.

Small Engine Repair Reference Center

Social Science and History Reference Collection

Technology Reference Collection

TIP Database

Vocational Studies Premier

A comprehensive collection of periodicals supporting vocational education and career research.

Weiss Financial Ratings Series

Provides a range of financial literacy tools which allow users to: develop a personal financial plan, learn how to become an investor, check the values and ratings of stocks and mutual funds (including conservative buy-hold-sell ratings), and compare Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans. The product allows users to set up a personal account to create a watchlist, get upgrade/ downgrade notifications and log in from anywhere.

World Book Kids

World Book resource for elementary and middle school students.

WorldCat

WorldCat connects you to the collections and services of more than 10,000 libraries worldwide.