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Databases & Online Resources FAQs
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Your default PIN is the 8-digit birthdate (MMDDYYYY) associated with your account. For example, if your birthday is May 15, 1991, your PIN is 05151991.
Once you log into your account, you can change your PIN to a number of your choice. Your PIN must be at least 7 digits and no longer than 13 digits, and can only be numbers.
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If you are logging in with your barcode number, please check to make sure that the number from the back of your library card is correctly entered with no spaces.
If you have recently received a new library card you will need to use the barcode number on that card. Your old barcode number might be saved in your browser so try typing in the new number - don't rely on the number that your browser might have saved.
If you think your PIN is at fault you can click the “Forgot your PIN?” link on the Log In page to see reset options.
Still having trouble? Stop by the Check Out Desk or call us at 734-397-0999 and we’re happy to help troubleshoot.
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For homework and study assistance for all ages, the library offers HelpNow through Brainfuse, a live, online tutoring service accessible with a CPL library card. For further homework or skill-building assistance, explore our Research and Learn page.
For one-on-one tutoring in-person, you can frequently find tutors who advertise on our lobby bulletin board. Canton Public Library does not endorse or track these tutors. You are welcome to meet with your tutor in the library.
National Honor Society Tutors are typically available in the library on a seasonal basis. Check our Program page for current information. If no sessions are listed, this is not currently being offered.
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Databases and online resources can be found on the Research & Learn page. The dark grey section partway down the page has a link to an A-Z listing of all databases and online resources available to you through CPL, as well as links to groups of resources for particular areas of interest.
To learn more about CPL's online resources, please see this post.
Browse Online Resources by Subject
Books & Literature
Read Your Favorite Comics Online
Browse thousands of instantly available digital comics, graphic novels and manga on Comics Plus.
Search Academic E-books
Elevate your research using EBSCO’s searchable multidisciplinary Academic Collection featuring e-books from leading publishers.
Search Business E-books
Further your understanding of topics from conducting business research to general business concepts with EBSCO eBooks Business Collection.
Need to Cite a Reference? These E-books Have It All
Aid your research with a wide variety of searchable non-fiction and reference books from Gale eBooks.
Read Your Favorite Comics Online
Browse thousands of instantly available digital comics, graphic novels and manga on Comics Plus.
Search Academic E-books
Elevate your research using EBSCO’s searchable multidisciplinary Academic Collection featuring e-books from leading publishers.
Search Business E-books
Further your understanding of topics from conducting business research to general business concepts with EBSCO eBooks Business Collection.
Need to Cite a Reference? These E-books Have It All
Aid your research with a wide variety of searchable non-fiction and reference books from Gale eBooks.
Interact with Books on Your Favorite Subjects
Explore pairs of interactive fiction and nonfiction books to make learning fun with Bookflix.
Inspire Curiosity with Exciting Topics for K-12 Students
Engage learners with eye-catching visuals, unique lesson hooks and discussion points with Britannica School.
Looking for Michigan Authors and Illustrators?
Find local Michigan authors and illustrators by name or book title to learn more about them and connect.
Find Your Next Favorite Book with NoveList K-8 Plus
Search for books you've enjoyed and discover read-alike titles and books that are just right for your reading level and interests.
Interact with Books on Your Favorite Subjects
Explore pairs of interactive fiction and nonfiction books to make learning fun with Bookflix.
Inspire Curiosity with Exciting Topics for K-12 Students
Engage learners with eye-catching visuals, unique lesson hooks and discussion points with Britannica School.
Looking for Michigan Authors and Illustrators?
Find local Michigan authors and illustrators by name or book title to learn more about them and connect.
Find Your Next Favorite Book with NoveList K-8 Plus
Search for books you've enjoyed and discover read-alike titles and books that are just right for your reading level and interests.
Business, Investment, Law
Find Business and Industry Information
View a detailed online directory of job postings and residential, business, and industry information in AtoZdatabases.
Search Business E-books
Further your understanding of topics from conducting business research to general business concepts with EBSCO eBooks Business Collection.
Build a Successful Business Strategy
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Search Your Favorite Magazines
With MasterFile Complete, you can search through popular magazines and e-books on business, health, fashion, sports, and more.
Find Business and Industry Information
View a detailed online directory of job postings and residential, business, and industry information in AtoZdatabases.
Search Business E-books
Further your understanding of topics from conducting business research to general business concepts with EBSCO eBooks Business Collection.
Build a Successful Business Strategy
Examine detailed population reports, Census data, and maps with Gale Business: DemographicsNow.
Search Your Favorite Magazines
With MasterFile Complete, you can search through popular magazines and e-books on business, health, fashion, sports, and more.
Evaluate Investments with Confidence
Access insightful investment data, analytical tools and expert guidance to structure a diverse portfolio with Value Line Research Center.
Elevate Your Investments
View data on over 455,000 offerings, including stocks, mutual funds, and real-time global market data through Morningstar Investing Center.
Get Independent and Unbiased Financial Information
Find the information you need to ensure you work with the best and most financially stable organizations with Weiss Financial Ratings.
Find the Information and Tools to Handle Legal Problems
Use Michigan Legal Help’s guides to find the best available information and lawyers. Explore by topic or search the self-help library.
Evaluate Investments with Confidence
Access insightful investment data, analytical tools and expert guidance to structure a diverse portfolio with Value Line Research Center.
Elevate Your Investments
View data on over 455,000 offerings, including stocks, mutual funds, and real-time global market data through Morningstar Investing Center.
Get Independent and Unbiased Financial Information
Find the information you need to ensure you work with the best and most financially stable organizations with Weiss Financial Ratings.
Find the Information and Tools to Handle Legal Problems
Use Michigan Legal Help’s guides to find the best available information and lawyers. Explore by topic or search the self-help library.
Educational Resources K-12
Play to Learn
Reinforce learning through fun games and printable sheets for Pre-K to 6th Grade on various subjects and themes with ABCya.
Interact with Books on Your Favorite Subjects
Explore pairs of interactive fiction and nonfiction books to make learning fun with Bookflix.
Games and Learning for Pre-K to 2nd Grade
Play games and do activities to learn about numbers, shapes, animals and more with Britannica Fundamentals.
Looking for Michigan Authors and Illustrators?
Find local Michigan authors and illustrators by name or book title to learn more about them and connect.
Play to Learn
Reinforce learning through fun games and printable sheets for Pre-K to 6th Grade on various subjects and themes with ABCya.
Interact with Books on Your Favorite Subjects
Explore pairs of interactive fiction and nonfiction books to make learning fun with Bookflix.
Games and Learning for Pre-K to 2nd Grade
Play games and do activities to learn about numbers, shapes, animals and more with Britannica Fundamentals.
Looking for Michigan Authors and Illustrators?
Find local Michigan authors and illustrators by name or book title to learn more about them and connect.
Inspire Curiosity with Exciting Topics for K-12 Students
Engage learners with eye-catching visuals, unique lesson hooks and discussion points with Britannica School.
Live Online Tutoring
Get live homework help, study tools, test preparation and virtual group study space with HelpNow by Brainfuse.
Accelerate Your Learning with Khan Academy
Access personalized lessons and tailored instructions covering math K-12 through college, grammar, science, history, life skills, and more.
Find Your Next Favorite Book with NoveList K-8 Plus
Search for books you've enjoyed and discover read-alike titles and books that are just right for your reading level and interests.
Inspire Curiosity with Exciting Topics for K-12 Students
Engage learners with eye-catching visuals, unique lesson hooks and discussion points with Britannica School.
Live Online Tutoring
Get live homework help, study tools, test preparation and virtual group study space with HelpNow by Brainfuse.
Accelerate Your Learning with Khan Academy
Access personalized lessons and tailored instructions covering math K-12 through college, grammar, science, history, life skills, and more.
Find Your Next Favorite Book with NoveList K-8 Plus
Search for books you've enjoyed and discover read-alike titles and books that are just right for your reading level and interests.
Access Peer-Reviewed Articles
Explore journal articles about STEM research, social sciences, humanities and more on Academic Search Complete.
Need to Cite a Reference? These E-books Have It All
Aid your research with a wide variety of searchable non-fiction and reference books from Gale eBooks.
Learn About People from Throughout History
Research the lives of more than 600,000 historical figures with Gale in Context: Biography.
Get Caught up on Cutting-Edge Science
Delve into hundreds of science topics through articles, experiments, biographies and more with Gale in Context: Science.
Access Peer-Reviewed Articles
Explore journal articles about STEM research, social sciences, humanities and more on Academic Search Complete.
Need to Cite a Reference? These E-books Have It All
Aid your research with a wide variety of searchable non-fiction and reference books from Gale eBooks.
Learn About People from Throughout History
Research the lives of more than 600,000 historical figures with Gale in Context: Biography.
Get Caught up on Cutting-Edge Science
Delve into hundreds of science topics through articles, experiments, biographies and more with Gale in Context: Science.
Genealogy, History, Biography
Trace Your Genealogy
Access US and UK Census and vital records with Ancestry Library Edition.
Enjoy News and Photos with AP Newsroom
View Associated Press content, current and historical, including photos and sound recordings, from the 1820s to the present.
Learn About People from Throughout History
Research the lives of more than 600,000 historical figures with Gale in Context: Biography.
Explore the History of the United States
Access contextual information on significant people, events, and topics in US history with Gale in Context: US History.
Trace Your Genealogy
Access US and UK Census and vital records with Ancestry Library Edition.
Enjoy News and Photos with AP Newsroom
View Associated Press content, current and historical, including photos and sound recordings, from the 1820s to the present.
Learn About People from Throughout History
Research the lives of more than 600,000 historical figures with Gale in Context: Biography.
Explore the History of the United States
Access contextual information on significant people, events, and topics in US history with Gale in Context: US History.
Read the Canton Newspaper
View digitized and searchable Canton Observer content from 1974 through 2022.
Browse the Latest Copies of The Detroit News
Enjoy same-day access to The Detroit News online, including current and archived issues with full-text articles.
Peruse Newspapers from All Around Michigan
Browse digitized Michigan newspapers from 1830 to the present with Digital Michigan Newspaper Portal.
Looking for Michigan Authors and Illustrators?
Find local Michigan authors and illustrators by name or book title to learn more about them and connect.
Read the Canton Newspaper
View digitized and searchable Canton Observer content from 1974 through 2022.
Browse the Latest Copies of The Detroit News
Enjoy same-day access to The Detroit News online, including current and archived issues with full-text articles.
Peruse Newspapers from All Around Michigan
Browse digitized Michigan newspapers from 1830 to the present with Digital Michigan Newspaper Portal.
Looking for Michigan Authors and Illustrators?
Find local Michigan authors and illustrators by name or book title to learn more about them and connect.
Health & Medical Resources
Find Trustworthy Medical Articles and Videos
Quickly answer all your medical questions and find up-to-date information about over 1000 health topics and wellness tips from MedlinePlus.
Care Guides from Your Clinician
Browse or search for patient care information on various medical conditions and services from Michigan Medicine clinicians.
Find Trustworthy Medical Articles and Videos
Quickly answer all your medical questions and find up-to-date information about over 1000 health topics and wellness tips from MedlinePlus.
Care Guides from Your Clinician
Browse or search for patient care information on various medical conditions and services from Michigan Medicine clinicians.
Hobbies & DIY
Find Guides to Maintain and Repair Your Vehicle
View step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, estimates, service bulletins and recalls with Auto Repair Source.
Experience the Joy of Making with Creativebug
Learn a new art or craft skill with video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
Try a New Hobby
Use Hobbies & Crafts Source’s database to explore leading hobby and craft magazines, detailed “how-tos,” recipes and videos.
Repair and Improve Your Home
Read detailed, user-friendly “how-to” guides covering various home improvement and repair projects with Home Improvement Source.
Find Guides to Maintain and Repair Your Vehicle
View step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, estimates, service bulletins and recalls with Auto Repair Source.
Experience the Joy of Making with Creativebug
Learn a new art or craft skill with video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
Try a New Hobby
Use Hobbies & Crafts Source’s database to explore leading hobby and craft magazines, detailed “how-tos,” recipes and videos.
Repair and Improve Your Home
Read detailed, user-friendly “how-to” guides covering various home improvement and repair projects with Home Improvement Source.
Newspapers
Access News from Around the World
Explore more than 13,800 sources from over 200 countries and territories with Access World News.
Enjoy News and Photos with AP Newsroom
View Associated Press content, current and historical, including photos and sound recordings, from the 1820s to the present.
Find Reliable Sources for Your Research
Search newspapers, magazines, journal articles and e-books across multiple databases simultaneously through Gale Power Search.
Search Your Favorite Magazines
With MasterFile Complete, you can search through popular magazines and e-books on business, health, fashion, sports, and more.
Access News from Around the World
Explore more than 13,800 sources from over 200 countries and territories with Access World News.
Enjoy News and Photos with AP Newsroom
View Associated Press content, current and historical, including photos and sound recordings, from the 1820s to the present.
Find Reliable Sources for Your Research
Search newspapers, magazines, journal articles and e-books across multiple databases simultaneously through Gale Power Search.
Search Your Favorite Magazines
With MasterFile Complete, you can search through popular magazines and e-books on business, health, fashion, sports, and more.
Read the Canton Newspaper
View digitized and searchable Canton Observer content from 1974 through 2022.
Browse the Latest Copies of The Detroit News
Enjoy same-day access to The Detroit News online, including current and archived issues with full-text articles.
Peruse Newspapers from All Around Michigan
Browse digitized Michigan newspapers from 1830 to the present with Digital Michigan Newspaper Portal.
Easily Access Local News Articles
Explore Michigan through reliable local news sources' current and archived issues. Save searches and create alerts to stay informed.
Read the Canton Newspaper
View digitized and searchable Canton Observer content from 1974 through 2022.
Browse the Latest Copies of The Detroit News
Enjoy same-day access to The Detroit News online, including current and archived issues with full-text articles.
Peruse Newspapers from All Around Michigan
Browse digitized Michigan newspapers from 1830 to the present with Digital Michigan Newspaper Portal.
Easily Access Local News Articles
Explore Michigan through reliable local news sources' current and archived issues. Save searches and create alerts to stay informed.
Learning & Skill Development
Take Computer Classes Online
Access free online computer and web basics courses, including online accounts, privacy and more, through DigitalLearn.
Learn a New Skill
GCF LearnFree offers easy-to-follow online lessons on various topics in technology, careers, math and reading, and core skills.
GetSetUp with Online Classes for Seniors
From art to computers to having difficult conversations, these online classes are always available. If prompted, use code MICHIGANHEALTH.
Accelerate Your Learning with Khan Academy
Access personalized lessons and tailored instructions covering math K-12 through college, grammar, science, history, life skills, and more.
Take Computer Classes Online
Access free online computer and web basics courses, including online accounts, privacy and more, through DigitalLearn.
Learn a New Skill
GCF LearnFree offers easy-to-follow online lessons on various topics in technology, careers, math and reading, and core skills.
GetSetUp with Online Classes for Seniors
From art to computers to having difficult conversations, these online classes are always available. If prompted, use code MICHIGANHEALTH.
Accelerate Your Learning with Khan Academy
Access personalized lessons and tailored instructions covering math K-12 through college, grammar, science, history, life skills, and more.
Research & Reference
Access Peer-Reviewed Articles
Explore journal articles about STEM research, social sciences, humanities and more on Academic Search Complete.
Find Business and Industry Information
View a detailed online directory of job postings and residential, business, and industry information in AtoZdatabases.
Get Product Reviews with Consumer Reports
Peruse unbiased reviews and trusted buying guides to make informed purchases on over 9,000 products.
Search Academic E-books
Elevate your research using EBSCO’s searchable multidisciplinary Academic Collection featuring e-books from leading publishers.
Access Peer-Reviewed Articles
Explore journal articles about STEM research, social sciences, humanities and more on Academic Search Complete.
Find Business and Industry Information
View a detailed online directory of job postings and residential, business, and industry information in AtoZdatabases.
Get Product Reviews with Consumer Reports
Peruse unbiased reviews and trusted buying guides to make informed purchases on over 9,000 products.
Search Academic E-books
Elevate your research using EBSCO’s searchable multidisciplinary Academic Collection featuring e-books from leading publishers.
Find Reliable Sources for Your Research
Search newspapers, magazines, journal articles and e-books across multiple databases simultaneously through Gale Power Search.
Gain a Global Perspective
Voyage through in-depth guides with practical information on the culture, history and language of 175 countries with Global Road Warrior.
Live Online Tutoring
Get live homework help, study tools, test preparation and virtual group study space with HelpNow by Brainfuse.
Test Prep, Career Assistance, and More
Improve your core academic skills and prepare for your career or college education with LearningExpress Library’s online tools.
Find Reliable Sources for Your Research
Search newspapers, magazines, journal articles and e-books across multiple databases simultaneously through Gale Power Search.
Gain a Global Perspective
Voyage through in-depth guides with practical information on the culture, history and language of 175 countries with Global Road Warrior.
Live Online Tutoring
Get live homework help, study tools, test preparation and virtual group study space with HelpNow by Brainfuse.
Test Prep, Career Assistance, and More
Improve your core academic skills and prepare for your career or college education with LearningExpress Library’s online tools.
