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Subscription Databases

State of Michigan employees can access subscription databases with their Library of Michigan Library Card and password.

eBooks/Publications

  • Black Thought and Culture (Alexander Street) - Comprising over 100,000 pages of writings by more than 1,000 leaders in the Black community, this collection offers a comprehensive view of the evolution of Black identity in America from historical to contemporary perspectives, including rare materials like The Black Panther newspaper and David Hilliard's oral history interviews.
  • Dissertations & Theses Global (ProQuest) - Provides access to millions of graduate theses and dissertations from universities worldwide, covering a wide range of academic disciplines and offering full-text downloads for many works.
  • Ebook Central (ProQuest) - Academic and professional eBooks across various disciplines.
  • Ebook Central - Demographic Analysis Collection (ProQuest) - Academic and professional eBooks focused on demographic topics.
  • Library of Michigan Digital - Diverse collection of digital resources, including historical documents, photographs, and books, focused on Michigan's history and culture.
  • ReadMichigan - eBooks of Michigan-specific titles and materials with no holds or waitlists.

General/Reference

  • ANSWER, The Library of Michigan's Online Catalog - Online catalog for searching the collections of the Library of Michigan.
  • OCLC's WorldCat™ - Global catalog of library collections that allows users to search for books, media, and other materials held in libraries worldwide.
  • Ancestry Library Edition - No Remote Access - Comprehensive collection of historical records, family trees, and other resources to aid in genealogical research.
  • Michigan Digital Sanborn Maps, 1867-1970 - Detailed historical fire insurance maps from the Sanborn Map Company, providing insights into the development and layout of U.S. cities and towns from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Journals/Magazines

  • Education Database (1988 - current) (ProQuest) - - Extensive resources on education-related topics, including journal articles, dissertations, reports, and other materials relevant to educators, researchers, and policymakers.
  • Education Magazine Archive, 1910 - 2015 (ProQuest) - Historical and contemporary education-related magazines, offering valuable insights into educational trends, practices, and issues over time.
  • Michigan eLibrary (MeL) eResources - Digital resource providing access to a wide array of online databases, eBooks, journals, and other research materials for residents and library users in Michigan.
  • Public Health Database (ProQuest) - Comprehensive access to research articles, reports, and other resources on various public health topics, including epidemiology, health policy, and healthcare systems.
  • Rock's Backpages - Vast collection of historical and contemporary articles, interviews, and reviews covering the entire spectrum of rock and pop music.

Legal/Government/Policy

  • CQ Researcher - Offers in-depth, objective reports on current social, political, and economic issues, providing comprehensive analysis, statistics, and expert perspectives on a wide range of topics.
  • Fold3 Library Edition (FOLD3) - Vast collection of military records, including service records, pension files, and historical documents, to support in-depth research on military history and veterans.
  • HeinOnline - comprehensive legal research database that provides access to a vast collection of legal documents, including law journals, historical legal statutes, government publications, treaties, and case law, covering both U.S. and international legal materials.
  • LLMC Digital - This collection includes digitized historic legal materials and government documents from the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, Germany, and other countries, covering topics like Indigenous Law, international law, and multi-jurisdictional legal issues.
  • Making of Modern Law - Historical legal materials, including case law, statutes, legal treatises, and government publications, primarily from the 19th and early 20th centuries, focusing on the development of legal principles in the United States.
  • Michigan Legislative Biography Database - Detailed biographical information and career histories of past and present members of the Michigan Legislature.
  • ProQuest Congressional - Provides access to U.S. Congressional publications, hearings, reports, and legislative information for research and analysis.
  • ProQuest Indian Claims Insight - Detailed information and analysis on legal and historical aspects of Native American claims against the U.S. government, including case documents, legislative histories, and related research materials.
  • Trends & Policy: U.S. Environment (ProQuest) - Environmental policy related news from major U.S. newspapers.
  • Trends & Policy: U.S. Healthcare (ProQuest) - Healthcare-related news from major U.S. newspapers.
  • Trends & Policy: U.S. Immigration (ProQuest) - Immigration-related news from major U.S. newspapers.

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SOM Online Resources Tools

2024 Library of Michigan SOM Employees Online Resources Library Card application

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Expired Library Cards

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