Digital Resources and Tools – Ashtabula County District Library

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

Peer-reviewed journals

African American Heritage

African American family history

Alt Health Watch

Complementary & alternative medicine

Ancestry

#1 resource for family history (in library only)

Biography Reference Bank

461,000+ full-text biographies

Business Source Premier

Credible business journals

ChiltonLibrary

Car repair guides & ASE test prep

Computer Source

Current tech information

Consumer Health Complete

Health Information for consumers

Consumer Reports

Product reviews & recommendations

Core Collection

Book reviews & recommendations for Librarians

DMV Permit Test

Practice Tests for temps, motorcycle, & CDL permits

ERIC

Authoritative resources for educators

Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

Spanish-language encyclopedia

eStatement Studies

RMA's Annual Statement Studies

Explora

EBSCO interface designed for students

Fold3

#1 collections of original military records.

Foundation Directory

Information on grant-making foundations

Gale in Context: Elementary

Elementary age research content

Gale Presents Peterson's Test & Career Prep

Standardized tests & professional exams

Grants to Individuals

Profiles of 10,000+ grantmakers

GreenFILE

Authoritative information about the environment

Health Source - Consumer Edition

Health & wellness information in plain language

Heritage Quest

Genealogical & historical primary sources

Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center

How-tos & ideas for many hobbies

Home Improvement Reference Center

How-tos for a variety of DIY projects

INFOhio

Resources especially for Ohio students

L’Encyclopédie Découverte

French-language encyclopedia

LinkedIn Learning

12,000+ video courses taught by industry experts

Literary Reference Center

Resources covering the full spectrum of literature

MAS Ultra

Popular magazines for high schoolers

MasterFILE

Popular periodicals from 1975 to present

Medline

Professional medical journals

Merck Manual Consumer Edition

Home/consumer version of the Merck Manual

Middle Search Plus

Middle school magazines & reference books

NASA Image and Video Library

NASA's multimedia collection

Newpaper Source

Full text of U.S. & international newspapers

Northstar Digital Literacy

Self-guided tech training & assessments

NUWAV Legal Documents

Create professional-quality legal documents

Ohio Legal Help

Legal information, forms, & lawyer referrals

Ohio Obituary Index

3,000,000+ obituaries since 1810s

Oxford Research Encyclopedias

Oxford University Press's subject encyclopedias

Points of View Reference Center

Resources on both sides of an issue

Professional Development Collection

Resources for educators, librarians, & researchers

Psychology and Behavioral Science Collection

Resources for psychologists, counselors, researchers, & students

Regional Business News

Covering all US metros & rural areas

Religion and Philosophy Collection

Resources on religious & philosophical topics

Sanborn Insurance Maps

40,000+ maps of Ohio cities from 1882 to1962

Science Reference Center

100s of science encyclopedias, references, & more

Small Business Reference Center

Reference works & tools for small businesses

Transparent Language

Learn 104+ languages

Very Short Introductions

Electronic versions of the great print series

Vocational and Career Collection

Trade and industry publications

Weiss Financial Ratings

Protect your finances, invest wisely, & more

What Tree is It?

Identify the common trees of Ohio

What's That Snake?

All about Ohio Snakes

What's the Point?

Identify flint artifacts from Ohio

World Book Advanced

High School & college level encyclopedia

World Book Early World of Learning

Fluency and phonics for young learners

World Book Kids

Kid friendly encyclopedia

World Book Student

Encyclopedia for younger students

World Book Timelines

History through visual presentations

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.

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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