Digital Tools & Resources

While the internet is a fabulous resource, it can be challenging to find the information and tools we need that are also accurate and based on research and expertise in pertinent fields.

This curated collection of resources includes tools and databases filled with information from recognized and reputable news, professional, and scholarly sources. It includes both subscription resources paid for by the library and high-quality free public websites in a huge variety of fields.

Whether you are looking for your next favorite book, a wiring diagram for your classic car, or a grant to help your nonprofit, we have resources to help!

Academic Search Premier

Academic Search Premier

Peer-reviewed journals

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African American Heritage

African American Heritage

African American family history

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Alt Health Watch

Alt Health Watch

Complementary & alternative medicine

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Ancestry

Ancestry

#1 resource for family history (in library only)

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Biography Reference Bank

Biography Reference Bank

461,000+ full-text biographies

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Business Source Premier

Business Source Premier

Credible business journals

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ChiltonLibrary

ChiltonLibrary

Car repair guides & ASE test prep

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Computer Source

Computer Source

Current tech information

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Consumer Health Complete

Consumer Health Complete

Health Information for consumers

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Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports

Product reviews & recommendations

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Core Collection

Core Collection

Book reviews & recommendations for Librarians

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DMV Permit Test

DMV Permit Test

Practice Tests for temps, motorcycle, & CDL permits

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ERIC

ERIC

Authoritative resources for educators

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Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

Spanish-language encyclopedia

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eStatement Studies

eStatement Studies

RMA's Annual Statement Studies

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Explora

Explora

EBSCO interface designed for students

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Fold3

Fold3

#1 collections of original military records.

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Foundation Directory

Foundation Directory

Information on grant-making foundations

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Gale in Context: Elementary

Gale in Context: Elementary

Elementary age research content

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Gale Presents Peterson's Test & Career Prep

Gale Presents Peterson's Test & Career Prep

Standardized tests & professional exams

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Grants to Individuals

Grants to Individuals

Profiles of 10,000+ grantmakers

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GreenFILE

GreenFILE

Authoritative information about the environment

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Health Source - Consumer Edition

Health Source - Consumer Edition

Health & wellness information in plain language

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Heritage Quest

Heritage Quest

Genealogical & historical primary sources

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Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center

Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center

How-tos & ideas for many hobbies

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Home Improvement Reference Center

Home Improvement Reference Center

How-tos for a variety of DIY projects

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INFOhio

INFOhio

Resources especially for Ohio students

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L’Encyclopédie Découverte

L’Encyclopédie Découverte

French-language encyclopedia

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LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning

12,000+ video courses taught by industry experts

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Literary Reference Center

Literary Reference Center

Resources covering the full spectrum of literature

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MAS Ultra

MAS Ultra

Popular magazines for high schoolers

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MasterFILE

MasterFILE

Popular periodicals from 1975 to present

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Medline

Medline

Professional medical journals

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Merck Manual Consumer Edition

Merck Manual Consumer Edition

Home/consumer version of the Merck Manual

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Middle Search Plus

Middle Search Plus

Middle school magazines & reference books

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NASA Image and Video Library

NASA Image and Video Library

NASA's multimedia collection

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Newpaper Source

Newpaper Source

Full text of U.S. & international newspapers

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Northstar Digital Literacy

Northstar Digital Literacy

Self-guided tech training & assessments

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NUWAV Legal Documents

NUWAV Legal Documents

Create professional-quality legal documents

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Ohio Legal Help

Ohio Legal Help

Legal information, forms, & lawyer referrals

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Ohio Obituary Index

Ohio Obituary Index

3,000,000+ obituaries since 1810s

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Oxford Research Encyclopedias

Oxford Research Encyclopedias

Oxford University Press's subject encyclopedias

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Points of View Reference Center

Points of View Reference Center

Resources on both sides of an issue

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Professional Development Collection

Professional Development Collection

Resources for educators, librarians, & researchers

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Psychology and Behavioral Science Collection

Psychology and Behavioral Science Collection

Resources for psychologists, counselors, researchers, & students

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Regional Business News

Regional Business News

Covering all US metros & rural areas

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Religion and Philosophy Collection

Religion and Philosophy Collection

Resources on religious & philosophical topics

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Sanborn Insurance Maps

Sanborn Insurance Maps

40,000+ maps of Ohio cities from 1882 to1962

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Science Reference Center

Science Reference Center

100s of science encyclopedias, references, & more

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Small Business Reference Center

Small Business Reference Center

Reference works & tools for small businesses

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Transparent Language

Transparent Language

Learn 104+ languages

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Very Short Introductions

Very Short Introductions

Electronic versions of the great print series

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Vocational and Career Collection

Vocational and Career Collection

Trade and industry publications

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Weiss Financial Ratings

Weiss Financial Ratings

Protect your finances, invest wisely, & more

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What Tree is It?

What Tree is It?

Identify the common trees of Ohio

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What's That Snake?

What's That Snake?

All about Ohio Snakes

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What's the Point?

What's the Point?

Identify flint artifacts from Ohio

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World Book Advanced

World Book Advanced

High School & college level encyclopedia

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World Book Early World of Learning

World Book Early World of Learning

Fluency and phonics for young learners

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World Book Kids

World Book Kids

Kid friendly encyclopedia

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World Book Student

World Book Student

Encyclopedia for younger students

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World Book Timelines

World Book Timelines

History through visual presentations

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Research Help

ACDL provides access to a tremendous number of resources, and we understand that this can be overwhelming. We are here to help!

If you have questions about how to use one of the resources on this page or anything from the ACDL collection please feel free to contact us. The tab on the right side of the screen will let you chat with staff about your question or send us an email. You can also use our contacts page to learn more about how to reach us.

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Check out the eLibrary

The other half of the ACDL Digital Library is the eLibrary. While the Digital Tools and Resources are focused on research and learning, the eLibrary is focused on reading, listening, and watching content. There's a ton of great learning content in the eLibrary but there's also plenty to entertain and inspire you as well.

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