Online Databases

A wealth of current information as well as resources to help with literary research. A Professional Library is also available for research into issues relating to education. Novelist, a reader’s advisory tool, is another feature of this database.

Current information from magazines, newspapers and reference books. Genealogical research database available here also. You will need a Michigan Driver’s License number to connect from home.

An online encyclopedia. Articles include excellent links to the Internet.

Home Access: You will need a username and password from one of the media staff.

An excellent source of information related to literary works, authors, biographies, social issues and reader’s advisory. Includes magazines, newspapers and reference books.

A direct link to our eBook Collection.

Discovery Streaming Create your own account using the passcode provided by the media staff.

Databases available free to you through the Troy Public Library. All you need is your library card number to log on.

Learn A Test
The site offers practice tests for a variety of subjects including: AP tests and skill building for Biology, Calculus, English, and US History

  • · Basic Skills
  • · College Prep including ACT and SAT
  • · Skill improvement including SAT prep
  • · some ESL items, mostly Spanish

On-Line Essay Evaluation Service
Practice writing essays for real AP and SAT II writing puestions; submit essays for evaluation by trained expert readers; and receive essay evaluations within five busines days. There is a fee. You may also register for the SAT from this site.

Career Cruising
· Data for school use - career and class selections
· Searches - careers, schools, etc.
· Assessments
· College links

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