Research+Databases

Research Databases
Databases are a rich resource for research. Below are a list of research databases available through the Ann Arbor District Library. You can browse the databases by clicking on the links below. Read the short descriptions provided to determine which database is right for your research question. More than one might apply!

Once you click on the main link for the database in which you are interested, you will be asked for a **username and password**. You can use your own account if you have one, or we can provide one for you.

Infotrac Junior Edition: Articles from magazines, newspapers, and reference books. Subject, keyword, and advanced search options available. Cross-searchable with other databases. For Grades 5-9.

SIRS Discoverer: A one-stop research tool for kids grades 1-9 offering keyword and subject access to thousands of articles of current interest, selected for educational content and level of readability. Includes photographs, maps, country facts, dictionaries and encyclopedias.

World Almanac: A basic reference tool covering a variety of topics, including facts, statistics, American life, biographies, sports, economics, and nations of the world.

World Book Encyclopedia Online: Articles from the print //World Book Encyclopedia// plus links to reviewed websites. Keyword or Boolean search available along with browse options.