Online Learning A-Z

Biography Reference Center provides superior coverage for several of the most popular and heavily researched biographies and genres, including those contained within Biography Today and Biography (both dating back to the first issue published). In addition to keyword searching, you can locate biographies of interest by browsing key categories, including occupation, nationality, publication and more than 30 genre categories including actors, artists, athletes, authors, current world leaders, explorers, scientists and many others.

Meet the people who made history! Gale in Context: Biography helps you learn about the world’s most influential people. You can search over 600,000 biographical entries by the person’s name, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, gender, and keywords. Or, find people based on occupation, role or historical period.

Answer the age-old question, 'What do I read next?' Search and match reading interests to books, authors, genres, or topics.

Accessible with an FCL card. Brainfuse HelpNow is an online learning resource for students of all ages, offering live, one-on-one virtual tutoring available 24/7. Students can get help with core subjects like math, science, reading, and writing. The platform also includes practice tests, writing feedback, and academic skill-building tools to support learning at any level. Students can connect from home using a computer, tablet, or phone whenever they need extra support.

Accessible with an FCL card. Brainfuse HelpNow is an online learning resource for students of all ages, offering live, one-on-one virtual tutoring available 24/7. Students can get help with core subjects like math, science, reading, and writing. The platform also includes practice tests, writing feedback, and academic skill-building tools to support learning at any level. Students can connect from home using a computer, tablet, or phone whenever they need extra support.

Brainfuse HelpNow offers practice tests and resources to help you prepare for the US Citizenship Test. To get started: login to Brainfuse, click "Adult Learners" in the top menu, and select "Prepare for the US Citizenship Test."

Public in-library access; available remotely with an FCL card. Creating a more engaging and fun learning experience for students, the activities in Britannica Fundamentals align with the content areas children learn in the classroom. From language and literacy to geography and math, Britannica Fundamentals supports classroom curriculum while also building digital literacy.

Public in-library access; available remotely with an FCL card. Nonfiction content geared for K-12 students. Includes over 132,000 encyclopedia articles, 103,000 images, 7,500 multimedia elements, more than 27,000 eBooks, and novels and essays. Tools include translation for 50+ languages and read-aloud functionality. Includes Lexile ranges and alignment with Michigan Department of Education Academic Standards across a variety of subjects.

Nonfiction content geared for K-12 students. Includes over 132,000 encyclopedia articles, 103,000 images, 7,500 multimedia elements, more than 27,000 eBooks, and novels and essays. Tools include translation for 50+ languages and read-aloud functionality. Includes Lexile ranges and alignment with Michigan Department of Education Academic Standards across a variety of subjects.

Business Book Summaries provides concise, comprehensive summaries of the best business books. Professionals and students can use these to keep up with the latest information in the business world.