Database of articles for
Michigan History and Michigan History for Kids
Instructions
FAQs
Instructions
1. Go to:
http://elibrary.mel.org/search
2. Click on “Mel Databases”
3. Scroll down to “General Reference Center Gold” and
click on it.

4. Login using your Michigan driver’s license, State
of Michigan ID or your local library card
In the yellow box:

5. Type your search term in the “Find” field
6. Type “Michigan History magazine” or "Michigan
History for Kids magazine" in the “by Publication Title” field
7. Click the Search button
A list of matching articles will display. Many of them
offer full-text versions (some pictures, mostly words) or PDF files
(pictures and words as the article looks in the magazine).
FAQs
Q: How far back can I search?
A: The database begins with the January 1998 issue of Michigan History
magazine, and the Spring 2001 issue of Michigan History for Kids.
Q: Can I print the articles?
A: Yes, most articles offer a full-text version that you can print or
save.
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