Research Databases

List of research database titles, descriptions and links
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about:books

Information about books and authors

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African American Heritage

A genealogical resource.

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Literature Collection

American and English full-text literature collections

Electronic books of American and English literature: poetry, drama, fiction, and the Bible. For more information, see the Basic Search and Advanced Search tutorial videos.

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Ancestry

Ancestry Library Edition

(In-library use only) The world’s largest online family history resource providing instant access to hundreds of years of history in billions of historical documents and millions of historical photos from all over the world.​

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Business Source Premier

Business Source Premier

Company and market reports

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Chilton Auto Repair Library

Chilton's online auto repair manuals include diagrams, videos and pictures, for professionals and do-it-yourself users.​  Simply enter the year, make and model, and get to work.

To log in at home, use the barcode number on the back of your library card as the User ID.  Your password/PIN is the last four numbers on the card.

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Consumer Health Complete

Consumer Health Complete

Everyday healthcare information

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Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports

Consumer buying guide and product reviews

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CultureGrams

CultureGrams by ProQuest is a tool to explore cultural aspects of the world. The site is sectioned into countries, the US states, and Canadian Provinces. It also has a kid-friendly section for younger children.

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EBSCOhost

EBSCOhost

Magazine and journal articles

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Explora Primary Schools

Explora Primary Schools

A trustworthy environment for students and educators in grades K through 5 to look up facts for class projects or homework.

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Explora Public Libraries

Reliable content from the world's leading magazines and reference books grouped into easy-to-browse categories.

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Explora Secondary

Explora Secondary Schools

Designed for students and educators in grades 6 through 12 for students to look up articles and facts for research papers or homework.

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Fold3

A genealogical resource geared toward military information.

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Free Practice Driving Tests

Practice Ohio's DMV permit test for free!  No registration required.

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HeritageQuest

A genealogical resource.

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Hobbies & Crafts Source

From knitting to astronomy, this is a database to help you learn about your new favorite hobby.

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Home Improvement Source

An easy to use guide to building, installation, and upkeep for your home.

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Legal Forms Database

Thousands of legal forms available with more forms being added daily. Official, state specific, federal, business, personal, real estate and general forms covering hundreds of legal subjects and issues.

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Literary Reference Center

Literary Reference Source

Information on thousands of authors and their works

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Ohio Governor's Imagination Library

The Ohio Govenor and the Easterseals have joined together to make Dolly Parton's Imagination Library accessible to kids from birth to 5 years of age. Sign up today!

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Oxford Research Encyclopedias

Extensive and updated research encyclopedia. 

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POV Reference Center

Points of View Reference Source

Essays on controversial subjects

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Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps

Over 40,000 detailed maps of Ohio cities drawn between 1882 and 1962. 

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Science Reference Center

Science Reference Source

Science encyclopedias and reference books.

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Small Business Source

Helpful resource for information on running a small business. Covers start-up, financial, legal information and much more. 

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Very Short Introductions

A database full of quick description of many topics.

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Voting: Absentee Ballot

Use this link to apply for an Absentee Ballot.

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Voting: Check Registration

Use this link to check your registration status.

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Voting: Election Reminders

Use this link to sign up for election reminders.

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Voting: Register

Use this link to register to vote.

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What Tree Is It?

Ohio Tree Identification Guide

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What's That Snake?

What's That Snake?

Ohio Snake Identification Guide

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What's the Point?

What's the Point?

Identifying flint artifacts.

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World Book Early Learning

World Book Early World of Learning

Three interactive learning environments for preschoolers and children in early grades.

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World Book Kids

World Book Kids

Thousands of colorful illustrations, diagrams, and maps enrich thousands of articles, with teacher guides.

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World Book Online

World Book Online

Information resources for preschool through college

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World Book Students

World Book Students

Contains an extensive multimedia collection, including editor-selected websites, and correlations to state standards.

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