Research Collections

Here you will find articles, databases, journals, and other sources of answer-getting. Many of these tools have been paid for by the library and are only accessible to visitors that have a library card. You may need to click through links, enter your Eaton Rapids Area District Library card number, or use these sites inside the library.

Don’t give up! Ask us and we’ll help. Reference librarians are here to answer your questions in person, by phone, 517-663-0950.

To access a list of all MeL databases in alphabetical order, click here.

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Michigan eLibrary
Gives instant access to full-text articles from tens of thousands of magazines and newspapers. Databases are available for kids, adults, and on specialized topics, such as car repair, practice tests and art images.
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Tutor.com
Provides all ERADL Library Card holders with highly effective, uplifting, one-to-one academic and career support. Their mission is to help every learner first realize and then reach their full potential. This service is provided by the Woodlands Library Cooperative.
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Text And Learn Kindergarten
TALK is a free app aimed at parents with children under the age of 5. You can sign up and receive messages to your mobile device 8-10 times per month with activities for your little one. Currently available to anyone within the 48827 zip code.
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Consumer Reports
Full access to all content on ConsumerReports.org, including ratings and recommendations on thousands of products and services in categories such as appliances, cars, electronics and computers, home and garden, health and fitness, babies and kids, food, personal finance, and travel.
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Mango Languages
Mango is an online language learning system that teaches practical conversation skills for real communication. It’s a fast, easy, and effective way to learn to speak a foreign language. Courses are offered for 70 foreign languages and ESL tailored for 20 languages.
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ancestry.com
The collection contains more than 4,000 databases and 2 billion names. It includes coverage of the U.S. and the U.K., including census, church, court, and immigration records, as well as record collections from Canada and other areas. Access to Ancestry Library Edition is only available in the Library.
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Map Your Adventure
MAP provides Michigan library cardholders the opportunity to discover and explore participating cultural destinations, parks, campgrounds and recreation areas in the state at a discounted rate.
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Get Set Up
Fees classes for Michigan’s older adults are WAIVED using this code: MICHIGANHEALTH while booking a class..
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Homeschool.com
Homeschool.com is your one-stop site for getting started or learning more about home schooling.
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AtoZ Databases
Detailed information on 65 million businesses and executives and 2 million new businesses. Includes data on over 240 million residents as well as new movers/ homeowners. Information provided on U. S. healthcare professionals. Includes a jobs database and email marketing.
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