Online Resources: A-Z Listing

 
 

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ABCmouse.com

The award-winning ABCmouse.com curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2–8+) build a strong foundation for academic success. ABCmouse.com offers more than 4,000 learning activities across all major subject areas including reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music.

Available in-library only using a library computer.


Academic Search Complete

Designed for academic institutions. Comprehensive, multi-disciplinary resource of scholarly research. Coverage on a wide range of topics. Includes peer-reviewed full text resources for STEM research. Social sciences and the humanities also covered. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Adult Core Skills

Practice for the U.S. Citizenship exam in English or Spanish. Build your math and reading skills. Includes eBook study help as well as an eBook guide to getting a green card. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on these tests. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Agricola

From the National Agricultural Library. Contains citations about all aspects of agriculture and related fields. Includes: journal articles, monographs, proceedings, theses, patents, translations, audiovisual materials, computer software, and technical reports. Coverage: 1970 - current. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Alt HealthWatch

Provides information on complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to healthcare and wellness. Sources include journals (some peer-reviewed) and reports. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


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. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


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. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Associates Programs Source 

Articles on topics often taught in community colleges. Topics include: accounting, agriculture, child care, cosmetology, cooking, food service, forestry, graphic arts, hospitality management, interior design, plumbing, heating & air conditioning, and welding. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


AtoZ Databases

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. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Auto Repair Source

Repair information and schedules, diagrams, parts and labor estimates, service alerts, and recalls. Covers thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


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Biography Reference Center

More than 450,000 biographies. Includes complete full text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine as well as thousands of narrative biographies Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Britannica Fundamentals 

Pre K - 2nd grade. Play and read to learn letters, numbers, shapes, animals, and more. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Britannica School

Nonfiction content geared for K-12 students. Includes over 132,000 encyclopedia articles, 103,000 images, 7,500 multimedia elements, more than 27,000 eBooks, and novels and essays. Tools include translation for 50+ languages and read-aloud functionality. Includes Lexile ranges and alignment with Michigan Department of Education Academic Standards across a variety of subjects. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Britannica School Elementary 

Grades 3-4. Find information on countries, animals, and people. Watch and learn with videos, games, and activities. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Britannica School Middle

Grades 5-7. Find maps, photos, articles, and famous people and places. Compare countries and tour the U.S.A. For homework help and your curiosity. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Britannica School High

Quick facts and in-depth information on history, geography, people, places, science, and more. Biographies, world atlas, countries comparison, articles, and interactive resources are available. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


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. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


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Career Exploration from LearningExpress Library

Learn about careers, build your workplace skills, prepare for WorkKeys® Assessments, and more. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Career Preparation from LearningExpress Library

Explore a variety of careers including allied health, law enforcement, and nursing. Prepare for occupation exams including civil service, commercial driver's license, cosmetology, teaching, and more. Prepare to join the military or become an officer. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on these exams. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Caribbean Search

In-depth, full text information about the countries and people of the Caribbean. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Central & Eastern European Academic Source

Information on a variety of topics of importance to researchers of Central and Eastern Europe. Includes resources on history, business, and law in a number of European languages. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


College Admissions Test Preparation from LearningExpress

Practice tests, preparation eBooks, and tutorials for the ACT®, SAT, 12 AP subjects, PSAT/NMSQT, and TOEFL iBT® exams. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on your college admissions tests and essay. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on your college admissions tests and essay. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


College Students from LearningExpress Library

Math, reading, grammar, and science review with eBooks. Practice tests for six graduate school record exams including the GRE, LSAT, and MCAT. Includes multiple college placement exams including ACCUPLACER and ASSET preparation. Includes practice for the CLEP exams. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on your college admissions tests and essay. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


College Success Skills from Learning Express Library

Tools for navigating campus, your courses, and life. Learn about organizational strategies, classroom success skills, information literacy skills, and more. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Computer Skills Tutorial from LearningExpress Library

Offers 90+ courses on topics such as computer basics, Internet basics, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and MS Office tools like Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Create a free account to access these tools. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Consumer Health Complete

Supports the health and wellness information needs of patients. Covers mainstream medicine as well as complementary and holistic medicine. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Consumer Health Information in Arabic

Offers detailed answers to the 200 most-commonly-asked health questions. Provides answers in evidence-based reports that feature illustrations and easy-to-read text. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Consumer Health Information in Spanish

Offers detailed answers to the 200 most-commonly-asked health questions. Provides answers in evidence-based reports that feature illustrations and easy-to-read text. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Consumer Reports

Provides clear reviews of commonly purchased products. Consumer Reports uses careful research, consumer insights, journalism, and policy expertise to help you inform purchase decisions. Also works to improve the products and services that businesses deliver, and drive regulatory and fair competitive practices. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


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eBook Academic Collection 

Thousands of titles ranging from literary criticism to health, mathematics, sports, and religion. You may access the full text of these eBooks from your computer, or download titles to most popular portable devices. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


eBook Business 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. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


eBook High School Collection

For high school students and educators. There is a selection of teacher resources and titles align with Common Core Curriculum Standards. You may access the full text of these eBooks from your computer, or download titles to most popular portable devices. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


eBook K-8 Collection

Titles that support K-8 students across all subject areas. Also features a selection of teacher resources to support educators and administrators including Common Core alignment. You may access the full text of these eBooks from your computer, or download titles to most popular portable devices. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


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. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Education Source

Provides scholarly research for education students, professionals, and policy makers. Covers all levels of education from early childhood to higher education. Covers specialties such as multilingual education, health education, and testing. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

Designed for young Spanish speaking students or those learning Spanish as a second language. Full text articles, maps, flags, and more. Dozens of hands-on activities and links to Spanish language websites. Also includes a visual dictionary. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the U.S.

Comprehensive source of detailed information concerning nonprofit American membership organizations of national scope. Covers more than 23,000 organizations in categories such as trade, business, and commercial; legal, governmental, public administration, and military; cultural; educational; veterans, hereditary, and patriotic; athletic and sports; fan clubs, and many more. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


English Language Arts Skills from Learning Express Library 

Become a better reader and a stronger writer with tools to help build reading, writing, and language skills. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Entrepreneurial Studies Source

Resource for business students and researchers. It provides insights on entrepreneurship and small businesses topics. Offers full text business journals, magazines, reference books, case studies, and company profiles. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Environment Complete

Scholarly, academic coverage in the areas of agriculture, ecosystem ecology, energy, and related areas. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


ERIC: Education Resources Information Center 

Index of journal articles, books, theses, curriculi, conference papers, standards, and guidelines on a wide range of education topics. Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Explora for Elementary Schools

For elementary school libraries. Content from children’s magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedia entries, and images. Students can learn about animals, musicians, fitness, space exploration, and much more. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Explora for High Schools

Provides hundreds of popular magazines and reference books for high school libraries. Covers subjects such as art, history, sports, and music. Includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents. Also includes photos, maps, and flags.  Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Explora for Middle Schools 

Magazines and reference books for middle school students. Includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents. Subjects include history, current events, science, sports, and biographies. Also includes photos, maps, and flags. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Explora for Public Libraries

Arts, biography, business, current events, geography and culture, health, history and social science, science and math. "More" will take you to the full list of eResources in Explora for Public Libraries. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


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Gale Business: DemographicsNow

Business and residential tool providing access to demographic data. Drill down to the city or even neighborhood level. Identify markets and audiences in your community. Ideal for supporting small business and local economic development activities. Strong tool for businesses and non-profits alike. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints

Provides different views about issues that help students develop critical thinking skills. This resource brings balance and perspective to contemporary issues using arguments from experts. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Gale Virtual Reference Library

Reference books covering the following topics: education, environment, general reference (including employment, health and wellness, personal finance, and social skills), history, law, nation and world, religion, and science. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


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Health Source - Consumer Edition

Subjects include fitness, nutrition, diabetes, aging, women's health, children's health, and more. Information comes from magazines, books, Clinical Reference System reports, and pamphlets. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition

Provides researchers, allied health professionals, nurses, and medical educators access to scholarly journals on many medical disciplines. Provides indexing, abstracts and full text for hundreds of nursing and allied health journals, many of which are peer-reviewed. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


High School Equivalency Center from LearningExpress Library

Skills building in reading, writing, grammar, spelling, and math. Practice for the GED in English and Spanish. Practice the HiSET and the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC). Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on these tests. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


High School Success Skills from Learning Express Library

Resources for winning in high school and beyond. Learn study skills, classroom skills, study skills, and more. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


History Reference Center

Documents, photos, maps, film, and video from leading history journals. Also includes biographies of historical figures. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center

Subject areas include arts & crafts; games & electronics; models; needlework; outdoors & nature; and scrapbooking & paper craft. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Home Improvement Reference Center

Includes maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating, home & garden, etc. Includes more than 130 reference books. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Hoopla

Hoopla is an all-in-one media service where you can browse 700,000+ titles in six different formats - audiobooks, eBooks, comics/graphic novels, full music albums, movies, and TV - and instantly borrow the titles of your choice. With hoopla, there are no holds or waiting! As a Wayne Public Library cardholder, you may borrow up to ten titles per month. For the best experience, download the hoopla app to your smartphone or tablet. You can also use hoopla in a web browser. Hoopla help. Access requires a Wayne Library card.


Humanities Source

Covers literary, scholarly, and creative thought. Ideal for students, researchers, and educators interested in the humanities. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


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Jewish Studies Source 

Offers a multidisciplinary view of the study of Jewish civilization, from its historical origins to the present. Nearly 350 biographies of leading historical and contemporary Jewish figures. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Job and Career Accelerator  

Includes a resume builder where you can save, edit, and print. Search for jobs and internships. School and scholarship finder. Career match tool. eBooks covering topics such as how to interview and network. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


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LearningExpress 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. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Legal Information Reference Center 

Search over 12,800 state-specific legal forms by topic including Adoption, Bankruptcy, Name Changes, and more. A majority of the full text legal reference books provided through NOLO. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Legal Source

A scholarly resource of current issues, studies, and trends of the legal world. For attorneys, educators, business people, law librarians, students, and paralegals. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Libby

OverDrive now uses the Libby app. Download the app here to access thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. You can borrow them, instantly, for free, using your digital devices. For the best experience, download the Libby app to your smartphone or tablet. You can also use Libby in a web browser. Libby Help. Access requires a Wayne Library card.

The Wayne Public Library, as part of Download Destination, has partnered with several other institutions to share Libby collections. You will now have access to over 200,000 ADDITIONAL titles, including eBooks, audiobooks, videos, and magazines! For instructions on how to set up these partner libraries in your Libby app, click here!


Library & Information Science Source

Journals and periodicals that help librarians and researchers keep pace with the latest trends in the field. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Literary Reference Center

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. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


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MAS Complete

Designed for high school libraries and offers coverage of popular high school magazines and reference books. Wide range of subjects offered including art, history, sports and music. Over 1,000,000 photos, maps and flags. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


MasterFILE Complete 

Broad collection of popular full-text magazines and reference books. Contains Consumer Reports. Covers subjects including: business, health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural issues, DIY, and fashion. Also includes photos, maps, and flags. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Math & Science Skills from LearningExpress Library

Practice and review algebra, functions, geometry, statistics, science, technology, and more. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Michigan History Magazine

A popular history magazine geared toward professionals and enthusiasts alike, Michigan History offers a wide variety of subject matter, time frames, and perspectives while inspiring, educating, and entertaining its readers. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Middle Search Plus

Magazines and reference books for middle school students. Includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents. Subjects include history, current events, science, sports, and biographies. Also includes photos, maps, and flags. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


MyHeritage Library Edition

Family history/genealogy 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. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


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Newspaper Source Plus

Includes millions of articles from newspapers, newswires, and news magazines. Offers television and radio transcripts and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


NoveList K-8 Plus

Find just the right book by subject, age, awards won, books made into movies, and much more. Read reviews and learn about the author. Create your own reading wish list. Includes tools for teachers such as Lexile levels and Common Core standards. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


NoveList Plus

Contains information on over 260,000 fiction and readable nonfiction titles. Features lists of award-winning books, book discussion guides, Read-a-Like recommendations, and complete series information. Also includes reader ratings and reviews. Create your own reading wish list. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


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PebbleGo

Grades PreK-3. Animals (including dinosaurs) and social studies sections of this early literacy and learning tool. Easy-to-navigate visual interface for emerging readers. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Poetry & Short Story Reference Center

Hundreds of thousands of poems, as well as short stories, biographies, and essays. Topics include the poetic forms, movements, and techniques. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Points of View Reference Center

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. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Political Science Complete

Designed for students, researchers, and government institutions. Covers political topics with a worldwide focus, reflecting the globalization of current discourse. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Prepare for College from LearningExpress Library

Get ready to achieve your college goals. Explore college and practice for ACT®, PSAT/NMSQT®, SAT®, AP®, TOEFL iBT® and more. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Primary Search with EBSCOhost interface

For elementary school libraries. Content from children’s magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedia entries, and images. Students can learn about animals, musicians, fitness, space exploration, and much more. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Professional Development Collection

Specialized information for librarians, teachers, and education researchers. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


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. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


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Read It!

For middle and high school students and adults. Helps to build reading skills and improve study habits. Includes tests. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Recursos Para Hispanohablantes from LearningExpress Library

Learning tools, career, and citizenship exam practice in Spanish. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on these tests. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


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. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Regional Business News 

Regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces from 1990. Includes newspapers, radio and television news transcripts, trade publications, magazines, and newswires. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


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School Center from LearningExpress Library

Grades 4 through 12 skills improvement in math, writing and grammar, reading comprehension, social studies, and vocabulary and spelling through tests, eBooks, and tutorials. U.S. Constitution study and review, advanced math, and logic available for high school students. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well in school. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Science Reference Center

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. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Small Business Reference Center

Covers all aspects of starting and operating a business. Includes information on accounting, finance, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more. State-specific information included. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Small Engine Repair Reference Center

Repair guides for small engines and routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service, etc.). Also includes guides on extensive repairs such as engine and transmission disassembly. Coverage includes lawn mowers, motorcycles, tractors, and snowmobiles. More than 450 full text reference books with photos and illustrations, information on more than 25 years of engine models, and coverage of more than 90,000 repairs. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


Social Studies Skills from LearningExpress Library

Boost your understanding of core topics including U.S. History, World History, Civics, Government, and AP® tests. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


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Turfgrass Information File 

Cooperative project of the United States Golf Association and the Michigan State University Libraries' Turfgrass Information Center. Provides bibliographic and descriptive records of all types of work related to turfgrass culture. Established in 1983. Over 50% full text content. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


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Vocational Studies Premier

Designed for two-year colleges, this resource offers support for vocational programs. Subjects include: counseling, biotechnology, cosmetology, fashion design, forensics, graphic arts, health information technology, law enforcement, and veterinary assistant. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


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Wayne Historical Museum 

Located in downtown Wayne, the Wayne Historical Museum is a free, volunteer-run city history museum and archive. It maintains more than 100 exhibits on the history of Wayne.


Wayne Historical Society

The Wayne Historical Society was founded in 1956 to promote, collect and preserve the history of the city of Wayne, Michigan. The society works in partnership with the city of Wayne to run the Wayne Historical Museum.

A digital archive containing thousands of objects, papers and photographs from Wayne and it’s immediate surrounding area can be found here.


World Book 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. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.


World Book Kids 

Grades Pre K - 5. Easy-to-read content for elementary school learners. Hundreds of activities, science projects and experiments. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.