Online Databases
Some databases require a valid Loutit District Library card. Others, provided through State funding, require a Michigan driver’s license or ID.
 ReferenceUSA is a powerful online reference and research tool providing library cardholders instant, real-time access to accurate, in-depth information on 24 million U.S. businesses and 235 million U.S. residents. ReferenceUSA makes it faster and easier to find new business opportunities, research executives and companies, find news articles, conduct job searches, research papers, locate addresses and phone numbers, conduct market research and much more. |
 Michigan's 24/7 library! Read full-text articles from magazines and newspapers, order library material and have it delivered to your library, find lesson plans and cirriculum aids, explore Michigan's heritage, and MORE! |
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 Biography Resource Center covers the biographies of thousands of individuals. Search by name, occupation, country, etc. |
 Start learning a new language online. Build everyday language skills and start a conversation! |
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 American History in Video provides the largest collection of video available online for the study of American history. |
General Reference Center -Infotrac A one-stop access to general interest magazines, business periodicals, reference books, maps, historical images and newspaper articles for the general user. (Courtesy of Michigan eLibrary) |
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World Book Encyclopedia Online |
World Book Encyclopedia in Spanish |
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| An authoritative automotive repair database. Thousands of year, make and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models. (Courtesy of Michigan eLibrary) | An interactive online learning platform of academic and licensing/certifcation practice tests, elementary level testing for math and reading, tutorials, and job assessments. (Courtesy of Michigan eLibrary) | |
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Michigan Authors & Illustrators Use the database to find out about Michigan authors! You can look for non-fiction, poetry, mysteries, romance, children’s books and much more. You can find authors for presentations and visits. This is a great source for students looking for Michigan authors to read and for librarians or teachers looking for Michigan authors to do events or for collection development. |
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Librarian's Favorites
Use sites that LDL Librarians find useful, including employment/unemployment help, foreclosure help, and tax forms.
Genealogy Links
Look for the heading "Online Genealogy Resources" to find several helpful links for researching your family history.
Employment/Unemployment Help
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency
Filing a Michigan Unemployment Claim
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Send us your questions! Our information professionals work hard to find the best sources, but we ask for your patience. Although we check our email several times a day, work schedules and workloads change. It is our goal to answer your question(s) within 48 hours. If you need immediate service, please call the departments listed below.
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