How to access Data bases via C++

Hi All,
Are there any libraries that I would need in order to access databases such as MS Access DB's?
I understand that this can be done using MFC, but I'd prefer not to use it.
Also are there any websites/tutorials that yee could recommend on this?
Thanks,
Donal

ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity) is what you're after but I don't know of any good websites for it, sorry.

Thanks endo,
Does anyone know of ony good tutorials/Sites for C++ ODBC Programming??
Cheers,
Donal