Everything you want to know about books & authors.

Academic research from peer-reviewed journals.

A groundbreaking new digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research.

In-depth coverage across the full spectrum of subject areas covered by complementary and alternative medicine.

Public records, genealogy and local history (available only in the library).

More than 461,000 full-text biographies.

Full-text coverage plus indexing and abstracts for scholarly business journals.

Car repair resources. Wiring diagrams, repair instructions, ASE test prep, and more!

A collection of databases that contain different types of high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making.

The latest information and current trends in high technology!

Consumer-oriented health content to support patients’ information needs.

Ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice for thousands of products and services.

Provide complete bibliographic data including price, subject headings, professional aids for librarians and school media specialists, indicators for starred reviews, awards and industry best lists.

Practice Tests for temps, motorcycle, and CDL permits.

An authoritative database of indexed and full-text education literature and resources.

Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos – Enciclopedia en Español para hispanohablantes y estudiantes de lengua española. Spanish-language encyclopedia for Spanish speakers and Spanish language learners.

ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) is an authoritative database of indexed and full-text education literature and resources. Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education, it is an essential tool for education researchers of all kinds.

A resource composed of the Risk Management Association's Annual Statement Studies, featuring two data set types: Financial Ratio Benchmarks; and Industry Default Probabilities and Cash Flow Measures to make more informed financial decisions for your business. A video explaining how to use eStatement Studies has been provided by RMA along with a guide to the Resource published in 2018.

Supports both student research and classroom instruction by providing an interface for finding information from EBSCO databases. For students and teachers from primary school, secondary schools, and public libraries.

Premier collections of original military records. These records include the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served in the military.

Learn about grant-making foundations, apply for funding opportunities, and see who’s founding what around the world. Available only within the Ashtabula Building.

Authoritative, curriculum-aligned, age-appropriate digital content that covers a broad range of educational topics.

(Previously known as Testing and Education Reference Center – TERC) A valuable online tool to prepare for standardized tests (including college and career entry exams); research and select colleges and graduate schools; find tuition assistance; and explore careers.

Profiles of 10,000 grantmakers with details on funders that provide scholarships, fellowships, grants, and a wide range of financial support to individuals such as students. Available only within the Ashtabula Building.

Well researched information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment.

Health and wellness information for the general public.

Genealogical and historical sources for more than 60 countries, with coverage dating back as early as the 1700s.

Detailed “how-to” instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast.

A detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects.

Transforms student learning by providing equitable access to quality resources and cost-effective instructional and technical support for each student, educator, and parent in Ohio.

Self-directed online learning for technology, business, and creative skills. Access more than 12,000 video courses taught by industry experts to help you stay ahead in your current job or change careers.

Information from major respected reference works, books, and literary journals.

Full text for popular high school magazines covering a wide-range of subject areas including history, science, careers and more.

Full text for nearly 1,700 periodicals with full-text information dating as far back as 1975.

Created by the National Library of Medicine, MEDLINE contains citations and abstracts journals used by health care professionals, nurses, clinicians and researchers.

The home/consumer version of the Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, the world's best-selling medical textbook. Topics covered include cardiovascular disorders; clinical pharmacology; critical care medicine; dental disorders; dermatological disorders; ear, nose, and throat disorders; endocrine and metabolic disorders; eye disorders; gastrointestinal disorders; genitourinary disorders; geriatrics; gynecology and obstetrics; hematology and oncology; hepatic and biliary disorders; immunology; allergic Disorders; infectious diseases; injuries; poisoning; musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders; neurologic disorders; nutritional disorders; pediatrics; psychiatric disorders; and pulmonary disorders.

Popular middle school magazines and reference books covering subjects such as history, current events, science and sports.

NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) made their entire collection of photos, videos, and sounds publicly and searchable! Over 140,000 resources for your viewing and downloading pleasure. Great for research and art projects.

Cover-to-cover full text for many U.S. & international newspapers.

A collection of online, self-guided training and assessments covering basic computer digital literacy standards. Patrons can request from staff to sit for a proctored exam to receive a certificate that can be noted on a resume. Areas of coverage include: general computer skills (Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows OS, Mac OS); specific software skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs); and everyday tech skills (Social Media, Information Literacy, Career Search Skills, Supporting K-12 Distance Learning, Your Digital Footprint).

An online tool that lets you create professional-quality documents in three simple steps, with documents and forms for Ohio, including those for business, civil, divorce, personal, family, bankruptcy and more.

Need legal information, forms, or a lawyer? Find info that is easy to understand, action-oriented, and accurate about: disaster recovery, family, housing, money and debt, heath and public benefits, crime and traffic, or going to court.

An index to 3,000,000 obituaries, death & marriage notices & other sources from Ohio from the 1810’s to the present day.

Comprehensive encyclopedia-style entries comprehensive collections of in-depth, peer-reviewed summaries on an ever-growing range of topics.

Designed to assist researchers in understanding the full scope of controversial subjects. High school and undergraduate students.

Highly specialized database of full-text electronic information especially for educators, professional librarians, and education researchers.

For psychologists, counselors, researchers, and students; providing extensive coverage in the fields of psychology, behavioral sciences, and related disciplines.

Full text coverage for regional business publications covering all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States.

World religions, major denominations, biblical studies, religious history, epistemology, political philosophy, philosophy of language, moral philosophy and the history of philosophy.

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

Full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other sources.

Small business reference books, as well as tools to address many small business topics. Includes videos, a help and advice section, and how to make business plans.

Offering instruction in 104 languages, Transparent Languages Online is a top language-learning program for self-directed learners.

Offers concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects–from Islam to Sociology, Politics to Classics, and Literary Theory to History.

Full-text coverage for trade and industry-related periodicals for high schools, colleges, and the general public.

Financial Ratings Series Online, powered by Weiss Ratings and Grey House Publishing, provides accurate, independent ratings and financial planning tools to help make decisions about your insurance, banking and investment options. Includes independent, unbiased financial strength ratings of banks, credit unions & insurance companies; conservative Buy-Hold-Sell ratings of thousands of stocks, mutual funds & exchange traded funds; personal accounts to create a watchlists, get Upgrade/Downgrade notifications and log in from anywhere; and ratings for Medicare supplement insurance (which plan to choose, how much it will cost, compare rates & plan benefits). Once you've navigated to the resource with the link, click Sign in in the upper right corner and enter your card number to get started.

Identify the common trees of Ohio.

30 species and subspecies of snakes that are found in Ohio.

Designed to help users identify flint artifacts from Ohio.

Advanced is a powerful reference tool that includes full encyclopedic and multimedia databases supplemented with online books, primary sources, website links, Back in Time articles, special reports and more. Targeted at users in the 9th Grade and older.

Offers rich resources designed to develop reading fluency and phonics skills in younger learners.

Designed for kids grades K-5, this version of the encyclopedia has multimedia content including games and videos as well as age-appropriate articles.

The classic encyclopedia, complete with pictures, videos, recordings and more.

Online version of the World Book Encyclopedia which includes eBooks, videos, activities, primary sources, read-alouds, and translation features. Lexile reading levels included. Content is targeted at grades 5-8.