Online Research Resources (Expanded)

Academic Search Premier

AHFS Consumer Medication Information

Alt HealthWatch

Business Source Premier

Computer Source

ERIC

GreenFILE

Health Source Consumer Edition

Health Source Nursing/Academic Edition

American and English Literature Full-Text Literature Collections (Ohio Web Library)

Contains many works of poetry, drama, and prose based on books and other sources originally published in print. It also contains 21 historic editions of the Bible in English.

Literary Reference Center (Ohio Web Library)

Content includes thousands of plot summaries, essays of literary criticism, author biographies, book reviews, classic and contemporary poems, classic and contemporary short stories, and author interviews.

Literature Criticism Online

Find critical essays and commentary on tens of thousands of literary works. Search by author, title, keyword, subject, date range, etc.

NoveList K-8 Plus (At Home Access)

NoveList K-8 Plus is a comprehensive reading resource for fiction and nonfiction. NoveList K-8 Plus will help you integrate reading across the curriculum and support your young readers.

NoveList K-8 Plus (In Library)

NoveList K-8 Plus is a comprehensive reading resource for fiction and nonfiction. NoveList K-8 Plus will help you integrate reading across the curriculum and support your young readers.

Novelist Plus (At Home Access)

NoveList Plus is a comprehensive readers’ advisory resource for fiction and nonfiction.  NoveList Plus will help you to answer the question of what to read next.

Novelist Plus (In Library)

NoveList Plus is a comprehensive readers’ advisory resource for fiction and nonfiction.  NoveList Plus will help you to answer the question of what to read next.

Something About the Author Online

Includes thousands of illustrated biographical profiles of children’s authors and illustrators; ideal for teachers, librarians, professors, students, and other researchers of children’s and young adult literature.

African American Heritage

African American Heritage is a digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. This collection was created in partnership with leading African American genealogists and recognized leaders in genealogical information to develop a comprehensive mix of resources, records, and tools specifically pertaining to African Americans.

Ancestry: Library Edition (In-library use only)

Search census data, vital records, directories, immigration records, family histories, military records, photos, etc.

Biography Reference Bank (Ohio Web Library)

Biographies, obituaries, and photographs of thousands of individuals – both living and deceased.

Culturegrams

CultureGrams® is your source for concise, 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.

Fold3

Fold3 Library Edition provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.

HeritageQuest

HeritageQuest Online is an essential collection of genealogical and historical sources for more than 60 countries, with coverage dating back as early as the 1700s. The collection provides a comprehensive treasury of genealogical sources rich in unique records, local and family histories, and finding-aids.

Local History & Genealogy Center Digitized Resources link

Indexes to local marriages, adoptions, etc; link to Tornado Memory Project, and more.

Local History & Genealogy Center Helpful Websites link

Links to websites for genealogy and/or local history research.

Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps (Ohio Web Library)

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

Trumbull Memory Project: Library

Search and view an online archive of photographs, Trumbull Memory Project: Library postcards, illustrations and documents celebrating the history of Trumbull County, Ohio.

AtoZdatabases Business & Marketing Reference

Search 30 million business and executive listings; search 200 million residential listings; search job leads; create mailing lists. Email, download, or print results.

Business Source Premier (Ohio Web Library)

Full text business articles, research, and news updated daily from EBSCOhost.

Regional Business News (Ohio Web Library)

Full text for articles from over 75 business journals, newspapers, and newswires, covering all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States, from EBSCOhost.

Small Business Reference Center

Small Business Reference Center offers exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to address many small business topics. It includes business videos, a help and advice section, and details on how to create business plans.

Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center

  The first complete collection of how-to instructions, creative ideas, and hundreds of full-text articles from magazines and books covering virtually every hobby and leisure activity.

Infobase Learning Cloud

Infobase Learning Cloud (formerly Hoonuit) provides on-demand training and support tutorials for software applications – from Microsoft, Apple, Adobe, Google, and more – to job searching and career skills. Access hundreds of self-paced, easy-to-use courses and customized modules for all skill levels. Create your free account by clicking on the Create an Account button and then typing in the passcode (Learn), along with your email address and first and last name.

Learning Express Library

Interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial courses designed to help students and adult learners succeed on academic and licensing tests. Create your own personalized and private account to track your progress. Includes GED practice tests; PRAXIS; ASVAB; and more.

Northstar Online Learning

Northstar Digital Literacy defines basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online. Online, self-guided modules assess the ability of individuals to perform tasks based on these skills.

Ohio Driving Tests

Free practice tests for the Ohio Department of Transportation’s written examinations.

Ohio Means Jobs

Search job openings; post a resume; post job openings; and more.

Online Colleges, Scholarships, and Degree Programs

Search for available scholarships.

Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants, & Loans

Information on sources of education-related financial aid from private organizations and companies. Intended for students and others interested in education funding.

Very Short Introductions

Students, teachers, and adult learners can gain new insights through hundreds of concise online introductions to a diverse range of subjects from Climate to Consciousness, Game Theory to Ancient Warfare, and Privacy to Islamic History.

Consumer Reports

Explora

Search for articles, videos, essays, and primary source documents by topic.  Useful for students, teachers, and public library users.  Includes text-to-speech option for HTML articles to assist struggling readers or those learning English.

Infobase Learning Cloud

Infobase Learning Cloud (formerly Hoonuit) provides on-demand training and support tutorials for software applications – from Microsoft, Apple, Adobe, Google, and more – to job searching and career skills. Access hundreds of self-paced, easy-to-use courses and customized modules for all skill levels. Create your free account by clicking on the Create an Account button and then typing in the passcode (Learn), along with your email address and first and last name.

Learning Express Library

Interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial courses designed to help students and adult learners succeed on academic and licensing tests. Create your own personalized and private account to track your progress. Includes GED practice tests; PRAXIS; ASVAB; and more.

Ohio Web Library

Databases provided by the Ohio Web Library to all Ohio residents. You may be asked to enter your zip code and/or your local public library card number before entering. (click on “Resources” tab within Ohio Web Library to search specific databases).

Oxford Research Encyclopedias

Digital encyclopedia that covers both foundational and cutting-edge topics in major areas of research across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, all written, peer-reviewed and continuously updated by leading scholars.

Points of View (Ohio Web Library)

Research topics, each with an overview, point (argument) and counterpoint (opposing argument). Also includes over 1,300 main essays, leading political magazines from all sides of the political spectrum, newspapers, radio & TV news transcripts, primary source documents and reference books.

Scholastic Teachables (At Home Access)

Scholastic Teachables is an online database of tens of thousands of searchable and printable educational materials. Our teacher-authors create and vet thousands of high-quality, ready-to-use resources so that your teachers do not have to spend countless hours searching for reliable content to support their instruction.

Scholastic Teachables (In-Library Use)

Scholastic Teachables is an online database of tens of thousands of searchable and printable educational materials. Our teacher-authors create and vet thousands of high-quality, ready-to-use resources so that your teachers do not have to spend countless hours searching for reliable content to support their instruction.

World Book Encyclopedia (Ohio Web Library) (At Home Access)

Resources include encyclopedic content, e-books, multimedia, a vast collection of primary source documents, and a wealth of research tools that allow students to customize and save their work.

eBooks and Digital Media

Access digital movies, music, and TV episodes, plus eAudiobooks, eBooks, eComics, and eMagazines.

Consumer Health Complete (Ohio Web Library)

Full text journals, magazines, and reference books dealing with health, wellness, fitness, and nutrition.

Medline Plus (Ohio Web Library) (At Home Access)

MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health’s Web site with information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues.

Medline Plus (Ohio Web Library) (In Library Use)

MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health’s Web site with information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues.

The Cochrane Library Online

Wiley Cochrane Library is a collection of databases containing high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making. The Cochrane Library includes the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR), the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and Cochrane Clinical Answers. It can be searched for a particular topic or disease and will return results on clinical trials, reviews, methods, studies, and clinical answers, and is suited for use as supplemental course materials at the undergraduate and graduate levels, for technology assessments and economic evaluations.

Chilton Library

Obtain vehicle specific information on repair procedures; Technical Service Bulletins/Recalls; vehicle specific maintenance schedules; and more.

Home Improvement Reference Center

Definitive online tool for home improvement assistance with full-text magazine articles, how-to videos, images, and instructions for popular home repair projects from remodeling to plumbing to outdoor.

Mango Languages

Learn a new language or brush-up on common words and phrases with this interactive database that provides step-by-step lesson plans for 72 languages, including Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Russian, and Italian.

LAWriter

Full-text of the current Ohio Revised Code & Ohio Administrative Code.

Ohio Legal Help

Ohio Legal Help is the only legal resource that addresses Ohio’s complicated legal landscape.

Ohioline (Ohio Web Library)

Online database of publications from Ohio State University Extension Office; the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; The Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center; and the Agricultural Technical Institute.

Science Reference Center (Ohio Web Library)

Science Reference Center contains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other sources.