Research Databases
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about:booksInformation about books and authors. Use this resource |
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African American HeritageAfrican American Heritage is a digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. Use this resource |
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American English Full Text Literature CollectionsElectronic books of American and English literature: poetry, drama, fiction, and the Bible. Use this resource |
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Ancestry Library Edition( in-library use only) U. S. Census records; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists and more. You must be in the library to access this database. Use this resource |
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Biography Reference BankAccess biographical information on more than 335,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines. |
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Business Source PremierUse this database to search for business related books, journals and more! Use this resource |
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Chilton LibraryGet the detailed information you need to tackle vehicle maintenance and repairs. Use this resource |
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Consumer Heath CompleteEveryday Healthcare Information. Use this resource |
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CultureGramsConcise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on countries of the world. Beyond the facts and figures, find an insider's perspective on the history, daily life, and customs. Also covers US states and Canadian provinces. |
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Cypress Resume(In-Library Use Only) Create a resume in minutes with Cypress Resume! Use this resource |
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Digital Public Library of AmericaHistoric digital collections from libraries, museums, and archives across Ohio and more. The DPLA portal to photographs, maps, documents, and AV materials from across the country is a great starting place for your local history and genealogy reference. |
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EBSCO Host DatabasesMagazine and Journal Articles Use this resource |
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Explora Primary SchoolsA trustworthy environment for students and educators in grades K through 5 to look up facts for class projects or homework. Use this resource |
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Explora Secondary SchoolsGrades 6-12: A far better alternative to websites and search engines for students to look up articles and facts for research papers or homework. |
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Fold3Fold3® Library Edition is the premier collection of historical military records, including the stories, photos, Use this resource and personal documents of the men and women who served from the Revolutionary War through recent conflicts. |
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HeritageQuestHeritageQuest® Online is an essential collection of genealogical and historical sources for Use this resource more than 60 countries, with coverage dating back as early as the 1700s. |
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Hobbies & Crafts Reference CenterHobbies and Crafts Reference Center offers detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests Use this resource of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Full text is provided from leading hobby and craft magazines. |
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Home Improvement Reference CenterHome Improvement Reference Center features full-text content from leading home improvement magazines, Use this resource images not found anywhere else online and videos of popular home repair projects. |
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Hooplahoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service offered by your local public library that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. We have hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. hoopla is like having your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere. Use this resource |
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Jobs for Teens HQOur website is dedicated to helping teens find jobs. Getting a job is tough, but getting a job when you have little or no experience makes it even tougher. We're working to change that. Use this resource |
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Kids InfoBitsKids InfoBits is the perfect educational product for today's young learners. It is a content-rich, authoritative, Use this resource easy-to-use digital resource featuring age-appropriate, reliable, curriculum-related content covering a broad range of educational topics. |
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LinkedIn LearningLinkedIn Learningis a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. |
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Literacy Reference CenterInformation on thousands of authors and their works. Use this resource |
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NetWellnessNetWellness is a global, community service providing quality, unbiased health information from our partner university faculty. NetWellness is commercial-free and does not accept advertising. Use this resource |
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Northstar Digital LiteracyNorthstar Digital Literacy is a learning tool for anyone looking to improve their skills with computers, software, or technology. It comes complete with short lessons and practice exercises to improve skills on a number of common computer topics. The Northstar resource is available 24x7 on the library webpage. |
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NUWAV Legal DocumentsThe steady forward movement of automation and standardization in law now allows many legal issues to be handled by an individual without the help of expensive lawyers. With NUWAV, you can handle most common legal issues with no assistance whatsoever—including divorce. Just log in with your library card! Use this resource |
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Ohio History Connection Digital Collections
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Ohio Legal HelpLeveraging online innovation, Ohio Legal Help seeks to improve justice and fairness for all Ohioans by removing barriers to the law so that they can understand their legal options, make informed decisions and connect to local legal and community resources. Use this resource |
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Oxford ReferenceDiscover the breadth of Oxford Reference’s publishing by learning more about the titles and experts behind each distinct discipline. Select a panel to begin your research journey. Use this resource |
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Oxford Research EncyclopediasWith today’s overabundance of information, and misinformation, students and researchers alike can be Use this resource overwhelmed in identifying what’s trustworthy, what’s up-to-date, and what’s accurate. |
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Points of View Reference CenterEssays on controversial subjects. Use this resource |
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Sanborn Fire Insurance MapsSanborn has been creating maps since 1866—longer than any other company in the United States. We’ve been gathering information and mapping buildings for more than 140 years. Our archives contain over 1.2 million Sanborn maps containing the history of approximately 12,000 American cities and towns. Use this resource |
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Science Reference CenterScience encyclopedias and reference books. Use this resource |
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Small Business Reference CenterA collection of state-specific resources, such as demographic data, fastest growing cities, licenses and permits, organizations, Use this resource and more that are important to the start and development of businesses. |
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Very Short IntroductionsThe perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly … Use this resource |
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What Tree Is It?Whether wandering through the woods or the neighborhood, users can use What Tree Is It? to identify their surrounding trees by leaf or fruit. Learn more by exploring trees by name. |
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What's That Snake?The Ohio snake identification guide. Use this resource |
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What's The Point?Identifying flint artifacts. Use this resource |
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World Book TimelinesExplore more than 650 pre-made timelines with over 14,000 individual events, or create your own timelines! |
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WorldBook Early World of LearningThree interactive learning environments for preschoolers and children in early grades. Use this resource |
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WorldBook EncyclopediaClick here to go to the WorldBook Super Home Page! Use this resource |
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WorldBook Encyclopedia Kids VersionClick here to go to WorldBook's Encyclopedia for kids! Use this resource |
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WorldBook Encyclopedia Spanish VersionClick here to access the Spanish version of WorldBook Online! Use this resource |
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WorldBook StudentsContains an extensive multimedia collection, including editor-selected websites, and correlations to state standards. Use this resource |