Research & Reference

Explore full-text, peer-reviewed journal articles about STEM research, social sciences, humanities and more.

View a detailed online directory of job postings, mailing lists, sales leads, and residential, business, and industry information. Various webinars on topics such as finding new customers and growing your business are available.

Browse or search for patient care information on various medical conditions and services. Designed for patients, families and the general public, this site includes videos, websites and handouts created or approved by Michigan Medicine clinicians.

Get unbiased reviews and trusted buying guides to make informed purchases on over 9,000 products, from cars and appliances to digital security and travel.

Elevate your research using EBSCO’s searchable multidisciplinary collection featuring e-books from leading publishers.

Find reliable information with this user-friendly search of EBSCO’s products or browse popular research topics.

Aid your research with a wide variety of searchable non-fiction and reference books.

Research the lives of more than 600,000 historical and contemporary figures. Browse people by notable categories, such as scientists, singers, notable women and more. The site provides full text, images, videos and more.

Investigate the pros and cons of complex social issues from capital punishment to artificial intelligence and fast fashion through primary sources, news and articles.

Delve into hundreds of science topics, from basic nutrition to extreme weather, through articles, experiments, interactive simulations, biographies and more.

Explore the history of the United States through contextual information on significant people, events, and topics ranging from the arrival of the Vikings in North America to the first shots of the Civil War and on through to the civil rights movement, 9/11, and today.

Dive into chronicles of great cultures and societies from around the world. Access centuries worth of rare primary sources, as well as reliable references and multimedia content ranging from ancient Mesopotamia to the Holocaust to modern human rights movements.

Conveniently search newspapers, magazines, journal articles and e-books across multiple databases simultaneously.

Gain a global perspective through reliable, up-to-date, in-depth guides on the culture, history, language(s), education and travel information of 175 countries. Access practical information to enhance your global knowledge and become an informed global citizen.

Get live homework help (2:00-11:00 PM), study tools, test preparation and virtual group study space. Interact with live tutors and receive expert support in math, science, reading/writing, social studies and standardized tests. Additional resources include the Adult Learning Center for GED prep, a 24-hour Writing Lab for feedback on essays, resume assistance, and citizenship test support. 

Easy-to-use comprehensive online test prep resource to help improve your core academic skills, earn a high school equivalency degree, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more. Access interactive tutorials, practice tests, articles, e-books and test preparation modeled after official tests.

Access millions of photographs, fine and popular prints and drawings, posters, and architectural and engineering drawings. While international in scope, the collections include an abundance of materials produced in, or documenting the history of, the American people's lives, interests and achievements.

View millions of photographs from the 1750s to today.

Search through popular magazines and e-books on business, health, fashion, sports, and more.

Find out what to expect at your next teacher certification test, review content areas, and access practice tests and study guides.

Discover more than 10 million records, interesting educational materials and countless stories chronicling the everyday lives of Michiganders.

Search a detailed directory of over 104 million businesses and residential information full of in-depth market insight. View the most up-to-date business and consumer data available to find jobs and business opportunities, locate companies nationwide, view historical market trends, research business executives, and more.