Ancestry Library Edition  (Genealogy)

Ancestry Library Edition is the leading resource for pursuing family history research online. ALE connects Internet users to the most comprehensive online genealogical resources available. Users have access to hundreds of millions of fully searchable individual records, including all available US Census records (1790 – 1930). Users can search by record type, locality, or simply view scanned images of original historical documents. In library use only.

HeritageQuest Online  (Genealogy)

HeritageQuest Online employs over 85 people and its source document holdings have soared to over 250,000 titles strong, making it America's largest genealogical information provider. The company is dedicated to producing high-use data, landmark publications, general reference books and timely, informative periodicals for genealogy enthusiasts at every level.  Please remember to turn off any Pop-up Blocking software you may be using.

Michigan e-Library  (Educational)

Brought to you by the Library of Michigan, the Michigan e-Library is an anywhere, anytime information gateway to selected Internet resources, full-text magazines, newspapers, electronic books online practice tests and more. The Library of Michigan has purchased more than $3.6 million in resources for Michigan with funding from the State of Michigan and a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Birds of North America Online  (Educational)

In two centuries of American ornithology, The Birds of North America (BNA) is only the fourth comprehensive reference covering the life histories of North American birds. Following in the footsteps of Wilson, Audubon, and Bent, BNA makes a quantum leap in information beyond what these historic figures were able to provide. The print version of BNA was completed in 2002, a joint 10 year project of the American Ornithologists' Union, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and the Academy of Natural Sciences.

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Britannica Online  (Educational)

Welcome to Encyclopædia Britannica Online Library Edition. Use this powerful resource to search or browse for information in encyclopedias, magazines, videos, and Web sites.  Please remember to turn off any Pop-up Blocking software you may be using.

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Morningstar  (Financial Services) 

Morningstar products and services are recognized as leaders in their class. They're built around the world's best investment information, data, and analysis. And our award-winning design and technological innovations allow for easy interpretation of this information. Remote access is available for Spring Lake District Library card holders by clicking the Morningstar logo.  Please remember to turn off any Pop-up Blocking software you may be using.

Digital Sanborn Maps  (Historical City Maps)

ProQuest Information and Learning's Digital Sanborn Maps, 1867-1970 provides academic and public libraries digital access to more than 660,000 large-scale maps of more than 12,000 American towns and cities. In electronic form, Sanborn Maps take on much improved value over the microfilm versions of the same maps, allowing for greater flexibility of use and improved viewing possibilities. Users have the ability to easily manipulate the maps, magnify and zoom in on specific sections, and layer maps from different years. 

Salem Health  (Medical)

Salem Health brings online access to Salem Press’ award-winning health reference works.  The first reference set included is Salem Press’ bestselling Magill’s Medical Guide.  In its printed form, the current edition of the Guide has grown to five volumes and 3,500 pages.  The Guide covers diseases, disorders, treatments, procedures, specialties, anatomy, biology, and issues in an A-Z format, with sidebars addressing recent developments in medicine and concise information boxes for all diseases and disorders.

Chilton's Automotive Repair  (Automotive)

Chilton's allows you to search by vehicle make and model back to 1954.  In some cases, even older models are featured.  You can review data on Chevys, Fords, Porsches, Saabs, Toyotas and 33 other makes. Information on the vehicles includes Technical Service Bulletins and Recalls. Chilton's also includes maintenance information such as recommended intervals for servicing engine oil and filter, tires, spark plugs, etc. Chilton's has repair data including wiring diagrams and diagnostics on systems ranging from brakes to heating and air conditioning.  This is offered through MeL.

Tax Information  (State and Federal Tax Forms)

A great deal of information is available from the Michigan Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service about individual and business taxes.  Most tax forms are available online.  You may also learn about e-filing your returns.  Take a look here before filing.