Gale Virtual Reference Library- Search and display the full-text of reference sets.
Subjects: Many subjects, including History, Education, Film, Health, Science, Social Science
Info type: encyclopedia and reference book entries
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SAGE eReference Books- Search and display the full-text of reference books from the publisher Sage.
Subjects: Many subjects, including African American Studies, Anthropology, Business Ethics, Communication, Criminology, Economics, Education, Gender Studies, History, Politics, Psychology, Social Issues, Social Work, Sociology.
Info type: encyclopedia articles
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Oxford English Dictionary and Historical Thesaurus- OED Online- Subjects: English Language, Word Origins
Info type: reference source, definitions, etymologies, quotations
Reference Resources (Electronic) via EMU Library- Librarian categorized links to reference sources.
Subjects: Covers most subjects.
Info type: encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, reference books
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A to Z World Culture- Social and cultural information by country
Info type: reference source
Associations Unlimited- Search for nonprofits by topic, geography, or name
Subjects: Nonprofit Organizations, Professional Associations
Info type: reference source, directory, organization descriptions
Biography and Genealogy Master Index- Use this tool to find biographical entries in reference books
Info type: reference source
Access Tips: After identifying book with bio, use Library Catalog to locate book. Also available via http://mel.org/
ChiltonLibrary.com- Automotive repair manuals
Subjects: Practical automotive repair and maintenance
Info type: instructions, diagrams, recall notices
Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Data.gov- Searchable, machine readable datasets generated by the Executive Branch of the Federal Government.
Subjects: Government, Public Policy, Statistics
Info Type: datasets and tools
DemographicsNow- Create demographic or consumer expenditure reports, graphs, and maps. Look-up individuals & businesses, or create lists.
Subjects: U.S. demographics & projections, consumer expenditure, market segmentation, retail sales potential, companies, consumer lifestyles & attitudes
Info type: census & consumer expenditure statistics, directory info, Mosaic market segmentation, Simmons consumer data
Notes: Most company sales figures are computer-modelled estimates (not actual).
Search Instruction: Tutorials necessary - tutorial center
Encyclopedia of Social Work- A good place to start social work research.
Subjects: Social Work
Info type: encyclopedia articles with overviews and introductions for social work topics
Grove Art Online (via Oxford Art Online)- Subjects: Visual Arts, Artists, Aesthetics
Info type: scholarly encyclopedia articles, biographies, images, book info, definitions
Access Tips: Up to 3 users at a time. If you don’t get in, try again later.
Grove Music Online (via Oxford Music Online)- Subjects: Music, Musicians, Composers, Jazz, Opera, Popular Music, Dance
Info type: scholarly encyclopedia articles, biographies, definitions, book info
Access Tips: Up to 3 users at a time. If you don’t get in, try again later.
Health & Wellness Resource Center- Subjects: Health, Diseases, Drugs, Medicine, Alternative Medicine
Info type: professional articles, scholarly articles, magazine articles, reference book entries, medical dictionary, web videos
Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
Search Instruction: Searching Health & Wellness Center pdf; Health & Wellness Center video
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Historical Statistics of the United States- Search for and download historical statistics on the U.S.
Subjects: History, Population, Economy, Government
Info type: statistics, data series
History Resource Center: US (now called U.S. History in Context)- Subjects: United States History
Info type: primary sources, encyclopedia articles, scholarly articles, magazine articles, chronologies
Literature Resource Center- Find author biographies, literary criticism, short literary works, articles on literary topics.
Subjects: Authors, Literary Criticism, Literature, Children’s Literature
Info type: biographical essays, encyclopedia articles, scholarly articles, book reviews, poems, short stories, essays, web links, images, audio-file interviews
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Mental Measurements Yearbook- Reviews of educational and psychological tests.
Subjects: Personality Tests, Educational Tests, Aptitude Tests, Neuropsychological Tests, Achievement Tests, Intelligence Tests, Speech & Hearing Tests
Info type: descriptions of tests, reviews of tests
Access Tips: Up to 4 users at a time. If you don’t get in, try again later.
Michigan Authors and Illustrators- Searchable directory of authors who are from or who write about Michigan.
Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
MLA Directory of Periodicals- Information on the journals indexed in the MLA Bibliography
Info type: publication information, submission information
NoveList- Subscription not renewed by MeL (Michigan eLibrary)
Nutrition Care Manual- Nutrition information and clinical tools for dietitians, dietetic technicians, and other health care professionals.
Info type: reference source
Access tips: Up to 5 users at a time. Please use Logout link at top of the screen when finished. If you don’t get in, try again later.
RMA eStatement Studies- Financial ratio benchmark data from RMA Annual Statement Studies (was Robert Morris)
Subjects: Industry Ratios, Benchmark Statistics, Industry Default Probabilities, Cash Flow Measures, Balance Sheet Analysis, Risk Measures
Info type: statistics
Access Info: If your industry isn't covered by RMA, try these sources of industry ratios.
Instruction: RMA Webseminar
Sanborn Insurance Maps - Michigan- Detailed historical town and city maps from 1880s to 1950s
Subjects: Historic Preservation, Local History, Geography, Genealogy
Info type: maps
SRDS - Standard Rate and Data Service- Business Publication, Magazine, and Newspaper Advertising Source
Subject: Advertising, Media
Info type: ad rates, publication profiles, circulation statistics, directory info
Access Tips: EMU has a subscription to only the first 3 publications
Ulrich's Global Serials Directory (UlrichsWeb)- Information on journals, magazines, newsletters, and newspapers
Info type: reference source
Search instruction: Determining peer-reviewed status using Ulrich's (pdf)
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Books & Authors- Search for adult, teen, and children’s books by genre, subject, setting, time period, etc.
Subjects: Fiction, Nonfiction, Reader’s Advisory
Info type: book info, book summaries, book series info, book awards
Access Tips: Also available via http://mel.org/
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World Almanacs- Subscription not renewed by MeL (Michigan eLibrary)
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