All Databases
ATOZDATABASES
Detailed information on 30 million businesses and executives and 2 million new businesses. Includes data on over 200 million residents as well as new movers/homeowners. Special features include a background and criminal history search. Information provided on U. S. healthcare professionals. Includes a jobs database and email marketing. Paid for by MeL.
A TO Z WORLD FOOD
Explore food culture and recipes from 174 countries around the world. This resource contains more than 7,000 traditional recipes, along with thousands of ingredient, food culture, and reference articles. Paid for by NDL.
ACADEMIC SEARCH COMPLETE
Coverage on a wide range of topics. Includes peer reviewed full text for STEM research, as well as for the social sciences and humanities. Paid for by MeL.
ALT HEALTHWATCH
Provides information on complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to healthcare and wellness. Sources include journals (some peer-reviewed) and reports. Paid for by MeL.
ANCESTRY LIBRARY EDITION
ONLY AVAILABLE INSIDE THE LIBRARY
A comprehensive collection of resources for family research, including Census from both U.S. (through 1940) and the U.K: passenger lists; and birth, death, and marriage records similar to the fee-based website Ancestry.com, with a browser from ProQuest. Paid for by NDL.
APPLIED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY SOURCE
Broad coverage of research and development within the applied sciences and computing disciplines. Content derives from leading trade journals, professional and technical society publications, and conference proceedings. Paid for by MeL.
ART & ARCHITECTURE SOURCE
Covers fine, decorative, and commercial arts. Also covers architecture and architectural design. Features full text articles and indexing and abstracts for journals, books, podcasts, and more. Art Source includes periodicals published in French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Dutch. For use by art scholars, artists, designers, students, and general researchers. Paid for by MeL.
AUTO REPAIR SOURCE
Repair information and schedules, diagrams, parts and labor estimates, service alerts, and recalls. Covers thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. Paid for by MeL.
BIOGRAPHY IN CONTEXT
Biography in Context (formerly known as Biography Resource Center) is a comprehensive database of biographical information on more than one million people throughout history, worldwide, and across all disciplines and subject areas. It combines over 600,000 biographies from over 170 sources, with over one million entries from the Complete Marquis Who's Who®. The database also includes full-text articles from nearly 250 periodicals. Search for people based on one or more personal facts such as birth and death years and places, nationality, ethnicity, occupation or gender, or combine criteria to create a highly-targeted custom search path. Paid for by NDL.
BIOGRAPHY REFERENCE SOURCE
More than 450,000 biographies. Includes complete full text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine as well as thousands of narrative biographies. Paid for by MeL.
BRITANNICA FUNDAMENTALS (Pre K - 2nd Grade)
Play and read to learn letters, numbers, shapes, and more. Paid for by MeL.
BRITANNICA SCHOOL
Choose either Elementary, Middle or High School level to start your search for curriculum-based content. Includes over 132,000 encyclopedia articles, 103,000 images, 7,500 multimedia elements, more than 27,000 ebooks, and novels and essays. Paid for by MeL.
BUSINESS BOOK SUMMARIES
Provides concise, comprehensive summaries of the best business books. Professionals and students can use these to keep up with the latest information in the business world. Paid for by MeL.
BUSINESS EBOOKS COLLECTION
A key resource for academic and business school libraries. You may access the full text of these eBooks from your computer, or download titles to most popular portable devices. Paid for by MeL.
CREATIVEBUG
Creativebug inspires you to create and then teaches you how! Enjoy unlimited access to over 1,000 online art and craft classes, plus patterns, templates, and recipes. Topics include art & design, sewing, quilting, paper, knitting, crocheting, food & home, jewelry, holiday & party, and classes for kids. Get expert instruction and inspiration delivered straight to your favorite device so you can learn at your own pace – anytime and anywhere. Paid for by NDL.
CONSUMER HEALTH COMPLETE
Provides content covering all key areas of health and wellness, from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary and holistic medicines. Paid for by MeL.
CONSUMER REPORTS
Product reviews and ratings on wide range of consumer products. Also includes extensive information on buying a new or used car. Paid for by NDL.
DEMOGRAPHICS NOW
Powerful tool for market research and business planning, with detailed demographic reports. Useful for producing targeted lists for a given area. Includes online tutorials. Paid for by MeL.
DETROIT FREE PRESS (Jan 1, 1999 – Present) Paid for by NDL.
DETROIT FREE PRESS, HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS (1831-1999)
Digitized version of the early Detroit Free Press and its precursor, with full images of articles, obituaries, ads, marriage announcements, and more. Great for genealogists and history buffs. This resource was purchased with generous contributions by numerous donors in memory of William Granton McAskin. Paid for by NDL.
DETROIT NEWS (1999 - Present)
Explore Detroit history through local news, events, and people with this collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device. Paid for by NDL.
DOWNLOAD DESTINATION
A collection of best-selling and classic ebooks, audiobooks, and streaming videos, available for downloading to your computer or mobile device. Paid for by NDL.
DRIVING TESTS
Practice tests for car, motorcycle, or commercial vehicle licensing and more. Links to official Michigan online handbooks.
EBOOK PUBLIC LIBRARY COLLECTION
Large collection of reference books featuring titles for both adults and kids. Covers a wide variety of topics from self-help and fitness to cooking and personal finance. You may access the full text of these eBooks from your computer, or download titles to most popular portable devices. Paid for by MEL.
ENCICLOPEDIA ESTUDUANTIL HALLAZGOS
The World Book Encyclopedia in Spanish. Paid for by MeL.
EXPLORA FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Arts, biography, business, current events, geography and culture, health, history and social science, science and math. Paid for by MeL.
FOLD3
Fold3 Library Edition by Ancestry provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. This continually-growing collection contains millions of records from world-class archives. With content from the Revolutionary War onward, Fold3 Library Edition is an invaluable research resource for historians, genealogists, researchers, military enthusiasts, veterans, and their families, as well as teachers and battle reenactors. Paid for by NDL.
FREEGAL MUSIC
Download 5 songs each week that you keep forever at no cost. Select from thousands of artists and most genres of music. New songs/artists added daily. Paid for by NDL.
HEALTH SOURCE – CONSUMER EDITION
Consumer health information including magazines and reference books. It also includes searchable full text for current health pamphlets. Paid for by MeL.
HERITAGEQUEST ONLINE
Comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, convenient research guides, interactive census maps, and more. With more than 4.4 billion records, it delivers an essential collection of genealogical and historical sources—with coverage dating back to the 1700s—that can help people find their ancestors and discover a place’s past. Paid for by NDL.
HISTORY REFERENCE SOURCE
Documents, photos, maps, film, and video from leading history journals. Also includes biographies of historical figures. Paid for by MeL.
HOBBIES & CRAFTS SOURCE
Subject areas include arts & crafts; games & electronics; models; needlework; outdoors & nature; and scrapbooking & paper craft. Paid for by MeL.
HOME IMPROVEMENT SOURCE
Includes maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating, home & garden, etc. Includes more than 130 reference books. Paid for by MeL.
HOOPLA
Instantly borrow movies, TV shows, eBooks, music, audiobooks and comics to enjoy on your computer, tablet or phone – even TV! Stream, read, or listen to immediately, or download to phones or tablets to enjoy offline later (must have Hoopla app). No wait lists, no holds. Borrow 10 items per calendar month. Paid for by NDL.
KANOPY
Video streaming service providing access to more than 30,000 independent and documentary films ─ titles of unique social and cultural value from The Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, Media Education Foundation, and thousands of independent filmmakers. Available on your iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast or use an HDMI cable to stream from your computer. Stream 5 videos per month. No holds, waitlists or returns. Paid for by NDL.
LEARNING EXPRESS 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. Paid for by MeL.
LEGAL INFORMATION SOURCE
Designed to assist the general public in legal matter of all kinds. Coverage includes exclusive full test for many top consumer legal reference books, thousands of legal forms, and detailed how to instructions covering a wide range of legal issues. A majority of the full test legal reference books provided through NoLo. Paid for by MeL.
LEGAL SOURCE
Authoritative database for current issues, studies, thoughts and trends of the legal world. It is an excellent resource for attorneys, educators, business people, law librarians, students, paralegals, and others involved with the law. Paid for by MeL.
LINKEDIN LEARNING
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) Online learning resource with over 16,000 video courses taught by industry experts in software, creative, and business skills, with new courses added weekly. Courses are available in multiple languages, and patrons can obtain certificates of completion. Access is free to NDL patrons with just a library card and PIN. For mobile app users our library ID is "northvillelibrary". Paid for by NDL.
LITERARY REFERENCE SOURCE
Includes over 14,000 short stories and 54,000+ poems. Covers information on thousands of authors and their works. Topics include plot summaries, literary criticism, book reviews, novels, and author interviews. Paid for by MeL.
LOTE4KIDS
1,350 digital pictures books to 2,000 and change 45+ languages to 50+ languages. Paid for by NDL.
MANGO LANGUAGES
Online approach to learning a language, to use at your own pace. Includes over 65 languages, ranging from the most studied (Spanish, German, French) to Russian, Chinese or Arabic. Excellent for ESL students as well. To use Mango on your mobile device, you will be prompted to create an account and then download the Mango app.
Paid for by NDL.
MASTERFILE COMPLETE
Content from popular full-text magazines, reference books and other highly regarded sources. Covers a wide range of subjects including business, health, fashion, sports and personal finance. Paid for by MeL.
MIDDLESEARCH PLUS
Middle School magazines and reference books including thousands of biographies, primary source documents, over a million photos, maps and flags. Subjects covered include history, current events, sports and biographies. Paid for by MeL.
MORNINGSTAR LIBRARY EDITION
A comprehensive investment tool, with data on stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs. Includes in-depth analytical reports by Morningstar experts, and tutorials on aspects of investing. Offers tools to create and evaluate various investment portfolios. Paid for by NDL.
MYHERITAGE
Family history resource including more than 6 billion historical records from the United States, Europe, Latin America, and other regions. Includes the full USA federal census (1790-1940); census of England and Wales (1841-1901); U.S. World War II Army Enlistment as well as records of Union and Confederate Civil War soldiers. Over 2 billion family trees. Paid for by MEL.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC VIRTUAL LIBRARY
Contains the digitized archive of National Geographic Magazine from 1888 to present, as well as a wide range of full-text books published by National Geographic. Includes an easy to use module “for Kids”, as well as maps, photos, National Geographic Traveler magazine and more. Great for travelers and students of geography and history. Paid for by NDL.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS
Explore the world like never before! Experience amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Search National Geographic Kids magazine from 2009 – present, as well as books, videos, and images. Paid for by NDL.
NEWSPAPERS.COM
Library Edition is an extensive database that provides online access to 4,000+ historical newspapers. Dating from the early 1700s into the 2000s, Newspapers.com Library Edition contains full runs and portions of runs of well-known, regional and state titles to small local newspapers in the United States and other countries. Paid for by NDL.
NEWSPAPER SOURCE PLUS
Provides coverage from newspapers, newswires, and news magazines. TV, radio transcripts and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources are also included. Primary full coverage newspapers are The Washington Post and USA Today. Paid for by MeL.
NEW YORK TIMES
Digital version of the New York Times, with a variety of topics in breaking news articles, blogs, videos, and interactive features, as well as the NYT mobile app. It's one of the country's most distinguished papers of record. NDL patrons now have access to the current and historical New York Times, international editions, Spanish and Chinese language editions, and special features. Unlimited access within the library; 24-hour remote access at a time. Paid for by NDL.
NORTHVILLE HISTORICAL RECORDS – Northville Record Digitized Archive
Search and view issues of The Northville Record from its beginning in 1869 through the last year. Paid for the by the Friends of NDL.
NOVELIST PLUS
Search for fiction and non-fiction, limiting titles by topic, time frame, and many other factors, to produce a list suited to your needs. Includes ratings and Book Discussion Guides. Great resource for book groups. Paid for by MeL.
NOVELIST PLUS K-8
Find just the right book by subject, age, awards won, books made into movies, and much more. Read reviews and learn about the author. Paid for by MeL.
OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS
Draws from a wide array of sources to cover all angles of social issues today. Access viewpoint articles, statistics, primary documents, authoritative reference works, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles. Paid for by MeL.
OVERDRIVE (LIBBY)
Download the Libby, by OverDrive app from your app store for access to ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from classics to NYT best-sellers. Borrow six titles monthly. No late fees. The Libby app is not available for download on Kindle devices, however, you can transfer a book to your Kindle using the Libby app on an iOS or Android device. Nook is not a supported device. Paid for by NDL.
PEBBLEGO
Animals (including dinosaurs) and social studies are the focus of this early literacy and learning tool. Paid for by MeL.
POETRY & SHORT STORY REFERENCE SOURCE
Hundreds of thousands of poems, as well as short stories, biographies, and essays. Topics include the poetic forms, movements, and techniques. Paid for by MeL.
POINTS OF VIEW REFERENCE SOURCE
Presents multiple sides of over 400 issues. Helps students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills. Paid for by MeL.
PRIMARY SEARCH
Children’s magazines, easy to read encyclopedia entries, and an image collection designed for elementary school libraries. Paid for by MeL.
PSYCHOLOGY AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES COLLECTION
Covers a broad range of subjects in the fields of psychology, behavioral sciences and related disciplines. For psychologists, counselors, researchers, and students. Paid for by MeL.
REFERENCIA LATINA
Spanish-language resource. Covers academic and non-academic subjects. Offers content from reference books, general interest magazines, health reports, and other sources. Daily updates from a dozen newspapers from ten Latin American countries and more than 2,500 health reports. Paid for by MeL.
REFERENCE SOLUTIONS (Formerly Reference USA)
Formerly known as Reference USA, Data Axle Reference Solutions is the go-to resource for comprehensive data on both businesses and individuals, tailored to the needs of small business owners, marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, and job seekers. It empowers users to create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, secure funding, and locate individuals. This platform offers detailed profiles of over 50 million U.S. businesses, 150 million U.S. residents, 7+ million job postings, internships, historical business data, and healthcare listings, making it an invaluable research tool for job seekers, businesses, and researchers. Paid for by NDL.
SANBORN MAPS
Digital Sanborn® Maps (1867-1970) delivers detailed property and land-use records that depict the grid of everyday life in Michigan towns and cities across a century of change. The Sanborn Map Company was the primary American publisher of fire insurance maps for nearly 100 years, repeatedly mapping towns and cities as they changed. The maps provide a wealth of information, such as building outline, size and shape, windows and doors, street and sidewalk widths, boundaries, and property numbers. Paid for by NDL.
SCIENCE REFERENCE SOURCE
Contains material from science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other sources. More than 4,000 full text, full-length biographies. Includes: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, the environment, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, and wildlife. Paid for by MeL.
SMALL BUSINESS SOURCE
Offers coverage that addresses many small business topics from consumer small business reference books, business videos, help and advice section and how to create business plans. Paid for by MeL.
SMALL ENGINE REPAIR SOURCE
Detailed yet user friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines. all of the content is organized in an easy to use manner so that users can quickly find the information that they need. Paid for by MeL.
TIME MAGAZINE
Time offers authoritative and informative guides to what is happening in politics, business, health, science and entertainment.
TIME MAGAZINE SINCE 1923
Archives of Time Magazine from 1923 to Present.
TUMBLEBOOK LIBRARY
Digital animated picture books that read themselves to you, as you follow along! Great for teaching reading and reinforcing reading skills. Also includes puzzles and games, and language learning component. Download the TumbleBook Library App to your mobile device! Paid for by NDL.
VALUE LINE RESEARCH CENTER
You now must have a Northville District Library card to access from home.
Data and analysis on stocks, mutual funds, options, and convertibles. Combines the information on 3,500 stocks featured in the highly valued print editions, as well as useful online-only features, such as tools to screen and export data, and track model portfolios. Features analysis of 1,500 top equity funds, with profiles of over 10,000 other mutual funds. Paid for by NDL.
WALL STREET JOURNAL
Digital version of the Wall Street Journal with daily business and financial newspaper with high marks for factual reporting focuses upon business and economy but often reports on related topics in politics, arts and world events. Paid for by NDL.
WASHINGTON POST
New! Digital! Long been considered the newspaper of record when it comes to politics and global affairs, The Washington Post also contains smart and thoughtful reporting on topics ranging from the environment to food and cooking. Paid for by NDL.
WORLD BOOK KIDS (Pre K - 5th Grade)
Grades Pre K – 5. Easy-to-read content for elementary school learners. Hundreds of activities, science projects and experiments. Paid for by MeL.
WORLD BOOK OF EARLY LEARNING
Grades PreK-3. Follow Trek and Taffy the cat around the world. Share their love of colors, numbers, and other fun things. Come inside for stories and pictures. Paid for by MeL.