A to Z Food America contains recipes in all course categories (appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main courses, side dishes, desserts, snacks, and beverages) for six US regions, all 50 states, and 33 ethnic cuisines.

A to Z Food America also covers food culture for the above regions, states, and ethnic cuisines with articles such as "Classic Dishes," "State Foods," "Top Agricultural Products," "Special Occasion Foods," "Ethnic and Geographic Influences," "Special Ingredients," and "Food Trivia."

Reach this database at: https://www.atozfoodamerica.com?c=ze5YG2u4Tm

 

A to Z USA contains more than 115 country-specific articles and 115 state articles for each of the 50 US states, five US territories, and the District of Columbia. Library patrons and students will find unmatched coverage of the country’s people, history, economy, geography, symbols, culture and society. From Alabama to Wyoming, explore the great American experiment with A to Z USA.

Reach the database at: https://www.atoztheusa.com?c=ze5YG2u4Tm

 

A to Z World Food is the only food database containing traditional recipes for 174 countries in all course categories: appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main courses, side dishes, desserts, snacks and beverages.

A to Z World Food is also the only database that covers food culture for 174 countries in six other categories: national cuisine, regional cuisine, daily meals, dining etiquette, special occasion foods and food trivia.

Reach the database at: https://www.atozworldfood.com?c=ze5YG2u4Tm

 

A to Z World Travel is a comprehensive travel resource with information about points of interest, security, transportation, food and recipes, culture, language, and more. 202 World City Travel Guides cover 67 topics each, plus an additional 57 travel resources. Reach the database at: https://www.atozworldtravel.com?c=ze5YG2u4Tm

Alldata is the premier choice within the industry for providing OEM-precise mechanical and collision repair information and comprehensive shop management software and support services. Our offerings are trusted by an extensive network of over 400,000 technicians operating in more than 115,000 establishments worldwide. The Shelby Township Library offers access to this automotive database within the library at here.

The Shelby Township Library’s subscription to Ancestry.com is only available when using the library's internet. You can also access it from any computer in the library. This resource provides access to Census, Immigration, Military and Vital records. You may begin your search here. 

Please ask a librarian should you need assistance.

Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit member organization that collaborates closely with consumers to promote truth, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace. Shelby Township Library provides access to a Consumer Reports database and subscription exclusively within the library using this link while on library computers.

 

Global Road Warrior is the world’s most extensive country-by-country resource for learning about culture, customs, history and language worldwide. Global Road Warrior consists of 174 Country Guides with 119 topics each. No other single resource covers so many topics so well for so many countries. Visit this database in the library at: https://www.globalroadwarrior.com?c=ze5YG2u4Tm

Mango Languages offers a fun-infused way to learn a new language by preparing learners for realistic conversations with everyday communication skills. It provides more than 70 world languages, including English. Visit learn.mangolanguages.com to get started today.

With the following links, you can access NewsBank resources from the comfort of your own home, office, or camp site. 

America's News

Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more.  Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Shelby-Utica News

Search full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and more from current and archived issues of the Shelby-Utica News. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Detroit News Collection

Explore Detroit history through local news, events, and people with this collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Macomb Daily Collection

Explore Mount Clemens history through local news, events, and people with this collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Oakland Press Collection

Explore Pontiac history through local news, events, and people with this collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

USA TODAY Collection

Stay current with national news, events, and people with this collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Tutor.com offers students of all ages and job seekers a network of more than 3,000 professional academic and career tutors. Self-study tools provide additional modes of support that are available 24/7. Services include:

• Kindergarten through second-year college and adult learners can get help with homework, test preparation, skills and concepts they are learning in class as well as Advanced Placement test preparation and college entrance exams. Subjects include math, science, writing, English, Spanish, social studies, ACT, SAT, GED, HiSET and Microsoft Office.
• Students or adults working on essays, book reports, short stories, college or scholarship application essays, résumés, cover letters or tough math problems can submit their document or problem for an overnight review to receive detailed guidance and explanations.
• Use the Princeton Review’s self-study modules to help prepare for the SAT or ACT. SAT/ACT Essentials includes full-length practice tests, a diagnostic score report, supporting.