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Search for author, title, subject... anything about books.
Academic Search Premier
Full-text articles from hundreds of academic journals on a wide
variety of subjects. For college-level research.
ALLDATA (In-library use only) (replaces Chilton's Guide)
This database is a source of automotive OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) information. ALLDATA provides diagnostic and repair information from vehicle manufacturers.
Alt. Health News
This database focuses on the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness.
America's News featuring The Plain Dealer
America's News provides unique access to over 2,100 local, regional and national news sources, featuring the Cleveland Plain Dealer, and over 40 titles from the state of Ohio.
American and English Literature
The full text of poems, stories, novels, plays – including
Shakespeare’s works – and many versions of The Bible. Excellent for
literary research.
Ancestry Library
Edition
Comprehensive genealogical research tool including U.S. Census
images; the Social Security Death Index; the New York Passenger
Lists and other immigration records; WWI Draft Registration Cards
and more military records; directories & membership lists;
court, land & probate records; maps. Also the U.K. &
Ireland Collection of genealogy records. -
For use in the library only.
African American Heritage
Exclusively devoted to African American family history research, this database is a comprehensive mix of resources, records, and tools specifically pertaining to African Americans.
Biography Reference Bank
Biographical information on thousands of notable people from
history and today. Includes the reference classic Current
Biography. Pictures.
Business Source Premier
Popular business magazines, academic and trade journals, the
Harvard Business Review. Company, industry and country
information.
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Chilton Library
Provides access to repair, maintenance and service information on the most popular cars, trucks, vans and SUVs on the road today, as well as many new vehicles.
Christian Science Monitor
The Christian Science Monitor from Sept. 30, 1988 to present.
Communication & Mass Media Complete
This database provides provides quality research solution in areas related to communication and mass media.
Computer Source
This database provides researchers with the latest information and current trends in high technology.
Consumer Health Complete | EBSCOhost
Consumer
Reports
Find Product reviews and Ratings on cars, appliances, electronics
and more from Consumer Reports.
*Consumer Reports is best viewed on Mozilla Firefox, Chrome and Opera browsers. The Comparison feature does not display properly on an Internet Explorer 9 browser.
CultureGrams
Daily life and culture of the world’s peoples. Editions on
countries and states for children and country information for older
students and adults. Photos, flags, maps, biographies and
international recipes.
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EBSCOhost
All EBSCOhost magazine, newspaper and reference book databases on
one list. Pick and choose databases to search separately or
together. Databases cover general interest, academic, business,
education, health, and more topics.
EBSCO Business Source
Full text business articles, research, and news.
ERIC
The Education Resource Information Center contains more than 1,300,000 records and links to more than 317,000 full-text documents dating back to 1966.
Explora
An easy-to-use resource for students which searches EBSCO research databases for relevant and reliable content.
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Facts on File - Science Online
Funk & Wagnall’s New World Encyclopedia
This database provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.
Fold3
The premier collection of historical military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served from the Revolutionary War through recent conflicts.
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Gale Virtual Reference Library| Gale Virtual Library Interface
GreenFile
This database offers well-researched information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment.
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Health Source - Consumer Edition
Health Source: Nursing / Academic Edition
This database provides nearly 550 scholarly full text journals focusing on many medical disciplines.
HeritageQuest
For genealogy research, U.S. Census images, family and local
histories, Revolutionary War records, Freedman’s Bank records, and
PERSI for genealogical periodical research.
Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
Offers detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast.
Home Improvement Reference Center
Features full-text content from leading home improvement magazines, images not found anywhere else online and videos of popular home repair projects.
Humanities International Index
This is a comprehensive database covering journals, books and other important reference sources in the humanities.
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Kids InfoBits
Introduces elementary students to database searching with authoritative, age-appropriate, and reliable content that is perfect for today's young learners.
Legal Forms
Real estate, contracts, wills, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord-tenant
and other legal forms, many specific to Ohio. Print or download
forms and fill out online.
Lexi-Pals Drug Guide
This is a database of Patient Advisory Leaflets from Lexi-Comp that provides vital education on medications for patients.
Literary Reference Center | EBSCOhost
Literature Resource
Center
Based on respected reference works, a key source for author
biographies, bibliographies, literary criticism, and explanations
of poems, plays, stories and novels. Literary journals.
Little Pim - Online language learning for ages 0-6
Los Angeles Times
L.A. Times from Dec. 4, 1996 - present.
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M
- Foreign language learning service.
Mas Ultra - School Edition
This database contains full text for nearly 500 popular high school magazines.
MasterFILE Premier
The place to go for articles from hundreds of magazines on
virtually every subject. Includes Consumer Reports, Crain’s
Cleveland Business.
MEDLINEPlus
The EBSCOhost version of this comprehensive source for
authoritative information on medicine, nursing, dentistry,
veterinary medicine, the health care system and other health
topics.
Middle Search Plus
This database provides full text for more than 140 popular middle school magazines.
Morningstar Investment Research
Center
Highly regarded research and analysis of stocks and mutual funds.
Portfolio builder tool. The premium edition.
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National Geographic Virtual Library | Gale
National Geographic Magazine Archive from 1888 to 1994
NetWellness
Click on any of over 100 health topics to find in-depth information
on hundreds of diseases and wellness issues. You will also find
health professionals ready to respond to your specific
questions.
Newsbank: now America's News
Newspaper Source
200-plus U.S. and international newspapers. Some papers include
selected content only. Newswires. TV and radio news
transcripts.
New York Times
The New York Times from 1995 to the present plus the Book Review
and Magazine from 1997 to the present.
NoveList Plus
A guide to present-day fiction. Author information, reviews,
summaries. Lists of books in series.
Novelist K-8
Information about fiction for children and teens in grades K
-8.
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Ohio Links
Ohio’s Newspapers with the Plain Dealer (NewsBank)
The electronic editions of local, regional, and national U.S.
newspapers including the Plain Dealer; Cincinnati, Dayton and
Mansfield papers; Detroit News, Pittsburg Post-Gazette, Chicago
Tribune, Washington Post and more.
Ohio Web Library
Search public access to the information databases provided by the
Libraries Connect Ohio partners and the OPLIN-hosted information
databases in one search.
OPLIN
Link to web sites on Ohio and more premium databases from the Ohio
Public Library Information Network. Pages for children, teens and
teachers.
Opposing Viewpoints | Gale
A web-based resume building program containing a step-by-stop resume and cover letter builder, skill assessment tests, interview practice sessions, and social profiles like Likedin and Twitter.
Oxford Research Encyclopedias
Provides collections of in-depth, up-to-date, and trustworthy research on a range of topics by world-class experts who give you an overview of a subject.
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Plain Dealer e-edition (in library access only )
The library’s subscription to The Plain Dealer includes daily e-editions for in-library-use only (print copies of the paper are available daily at the library).
Points of View Reference Center | EBSCOhost
Primary Search
This database provides full text for more than 70 popular magazines for elementary school research.
Professional Development Collection
Designed for professional educators, this database provides a highly specialized collection of nearly 520 high quality education journals, including more than 350 peer-reviewed titles.
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
This is a comprehensive database covering information concerning topics in emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry & psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational & experimental methods.
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ReferenceUSA
Business and residential directories. Search by county, ZIP Code,
Yellow Pages heading and more. Research business prospects. Find
addresses and phone numbers for friends and family.
Regional Business News
This database provides comprehensive full text coverage for regional business publications.
Religion and Philosophy Collection
This database provides extensive coverage of such topics as world religions, major denominations, biblical studies, religious history, epistemology, political philosophy, philosophy of language, moral philosophy and the history of philosophy.
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Sanborn Fire Insurance
Maps
Fire insurance maps of Ohio from 1867 to 1970 for history and
genealogy research.
Science Reference Center | EBSCOhost
Small Business Reference Center
Offers exclusive full text for top consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to address small business topics.
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Topic Search
This database contains full text for over 60,000 articles from 399 diverse sources including international and regional newspapers, EBSCO's collection of periodicals, biographies, public opinion polls, book reviews, pamphlets, and government information.
Transparent Languages
Provides a fun, effective, and engaging experience for learners of all levels looking to build their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a foreign language.
Universal Class
Over 500 online classes for life-long learning.
Value Line Investment Survey Reports ( For use in the library only.)
Very Short Introductions
A digital version of the Very Short Introductions book series offering concise introductions to a diverse range of subject areas.
Virtual Reference Library | Gale
Vocational and Career Collection
This collection provides full text coverage for nearly 340 trade and industry-related periodicals.
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Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal from 1984 to the present. All news and
feature articles.
Washington Post
The Washington Post Newspaper from December 1996 - present.
World Book Online
The easy-to-use encyclopedia for all ages. Selected articles from
past encyclopedias, magazine articles, photos, graphs and charts,
atlas, dictionary. Fun, imaginary “web site” from historical eras.
More features. (Note: Select the World Book Online Reference Center in the "For Public Libraries
Section)
World Book Kids
The
easy-to-use encyclopedia for kids.
Workforce Skills for 21st Century Success
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