When reviewing the list, please remember that we are working with limited funding, especially compared to the two previous rounds of contracts. Given our need to limit the scope of our purchases, the focus for our selection of MeL Databases revolved specifically around meeting the core information needs of the end users, the residents of the state.

GaleCengage Learning

• Academic OneFile with eCollections
• Biography & Genealogy Master Index
• Books & Authors
• Business and Company Resource Center
• Chilton’s
• Gale Virtual Reference Library (see here for all titles to be included in this collection)
• General OneFile with eCollections
• Health and Wellness Resource Center and Alternative Health Module
• Health Reference Center Academic
• Informe!
• InfoTrac Newstand
• Kids InfoBits
• Nursing Resource Center with Alternative Health Module
• Opposing Viewpoints in Context
• Sabin Michigana
• Small Business Resource Center

ProQuest

• eLibrary
• eLibrary Elementary
• SIRS Discoverer
• SIRS Renaissance
• CultureGrams Online
• HeritageQuest Online
• Lansing State Journal

LearningExpress, LLC

• LearningExpress Library (inc. Basic Computer Skills)
• Job & Career Accelerator

Michigan State University

• Turfgrass Information File (TGIF)

We extend our thanks to the many librarians who volunteered their time and expertise in advising us on the core resources needed for all Michigan residents and to those who tested and reviewed all the databases submitted by vendors responding to the RFP.  We look forward to continuing our work together with you in promoting the use of this essential group of resources and all aspects of the Michigan eLibrary to all Michigan residents.

Thank you for your patience during this lengthy and complex selection process.

Regards,
Nancy

Databases that will not be continued in the next contract period.

A complete list of databases for inserting onto your library's Web page (assumes your library IP is registered with MCLS). Please email meldatbaseshelp@mcls.org if you need assistance with adding MeL databases to your library's website.

updated 11/29/2011