Research Databases

List of research database titles, descriptions and links
African American Heritage - Who is waiting to be found?
African American Heritage

Search records, books, serials, and other historical records specific to African Americans to trace your genealogy or to do research.

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American and English full text literature collections
American & English Full Text Literature Collections

Access electronic books of American and English literature including poetry, drama, fiction & the Bible.

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Ancestry Library Edition
Ancestry Library Edition

Trace your genealogy using census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more from countries all over the world. In-person library access only. 

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Biography Reference Bank (photo of Mount Rushmore in background)
Biography Reference Bank

Access biographical information on more than 335,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines.

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Business Source Premier
Business Source Premier

Boost your business knowledge by researching company and industry profiles, country and market research reports, and magazine articles.

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Chilton Library - Prepare for the road ahead
Chilton Library

Fix your car, truck, van, or SUV with these diagnostics, maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, and step-by-step repair procedures.

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Cochrane Library - Trusted evidence. Better decisions.
Cochrane Library

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

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Consumer Health Complete - Health information geared toward consumers
Consumer Health Complete

Browse medical, health-related and drug reference books. Read articles on health and fitness. Find sources for alternative health information

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CultureGrams®
CultureGrams

Explore concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on countries of the world, along with insider perspectives on daily life and customs.

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Digital Public Library or America - Ohio's local history online
Digital Public Library of America

Explore historic digital collections from libraries, museums & archives across Ohio and more. Access photographs, maps, documents, and AV materials. 

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EBSCOhost - Millions of topics
EBSCOhost

Search thousands of magazines, academic journals, newspapers, reference books, photos and maps on millions of topics.

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Explora Primary - Facts for Grades K-5
Explora Primary Schools

A trustworthy environment for students and educators in grades K through 5 to look up facts for class projects or homework.

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Explora Secondary - Facts for grades 6-12
Explora Secondary Schools

Grades 6-12: A far better alternative to websites and search engines for students to look up articles and facts for research papers or homework. 

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fold3 - discover your family's military past
Fold3

A premier collection of historical U.S. military records that brings to life the details of America's military veterans with stories, photos & personal documents.

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HeritageQuest - Discover your family's history today
HeritageQuest

Search census records, books, serials, and other historical records to trace your genealogy. Coverage dates back as early as the 1700s. 

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Hobbies & Crafts Source
Hobbies and Crafts Source

Find "how-to" instructions and creative ideas for virtually every hobby. Full text is provided from leading hobby and craft magazines.

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Home Improvement Source
Home Improvement Source

Access full-text content from leading home improvement magazines and videos of popular home repair projects.

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student writing at table in library
LearningExpress Library

Planning to attend college, join the military or enter the workforce? Achieve your goals using LearningExpress Library.

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LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning with Lynda.com content

Self-directed online learning for technology, business, and creative skills. Access more than 12,000 video courses taught by industry experts. 

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Literary Reference Center
Literary Reference Center

Research an author, novel, or poem for school or personal interest. Learn more about a literary movement for book discussions.

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Historical Newspapers Collection screenshot of newspaper article from Nov. 1, 1995
Newspaper Index

Access cover-to-cover newspapers from the Coshocton Tribune, Newark Advocate, Zanesville Times Recorder, Marion Star, and more. 

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Northstar Digital Literacy
Northstar Digital Literacy

Self-directed assessment and learning tool that covers a variety of technology scenarios. 

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Oxford Research Encyclopedias - everything you need to know
Oxford Research Encyclopedias

Reference content in humanities, social sciences, and science. Access long-form overview articles written, peer-reviewed, and edited by leading scholars.

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Points of View Source
Points of View Source

Read full-text essays that present multiple sides of today’s most controversial scientific, social, economic, and political issues.

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Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps - over 40,000 detailed historical Ohio maps
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps

Find large scale street plans produced by the Sanborn Fire Insurance company from 1867 to 1970. Locate and identify buildings and neighborhoods.

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Science Reference Source
Science Reference Source

Access full-text content for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other sources.

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Small Business Source
Small Business Source

Offers exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to address many small business topics. 

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Value Line logo
Value Line

Value Line offers accurate, unbiased and insightful investment research on companies, industries, markets and economies. 

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Very Short Introductions - get ahead in a new subject quickly
Very Short Introductions

Browse from a huge range of subjects to get a quick authoritative and accessible overview of a topic and gain new insights. 

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What Tree Is It?
What Tree Is It?

Ohio tree identification guide; search and find information on trees in Ohio by identifying the leaf, fruit, or name.

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What's That Snake - a guide to the snakes of Ohio
What's That Snake?

Ohio snake identification guide; this database includes information on 30 species and subspecies of snakes located in Ohio.

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What's The Point - identifying flint artifacts
What's The Point?

Ohio has been home for people for at least 15,000 years. This database is designed to help users identify flint artifacts.

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World Book - Spanish Upper Level
World Book - Banco de Contenidos aulaPlaneta

Upper-level Spanish language database intended for high school students through adult learners. 

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World Book for Kids - Spanish
World Book - Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

The optimal beginner’s Spanish-language reference tool offering the best elements of World Book Kids; designed to build key language and research skills. 

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World Book - French
World Book - L'Encyclopédie Découverte

World Book's French language encyclopedia features two interfaces: one aimed at grades K through 4 and for older students and adults.

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World Book Advanced
World Book Advanced

Ages 14 and up. A wealth of vetted articles supplemented by thousands of original source documents fosters advanced research.

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WorldBook Early Learning - videos, games, stories, activities
World Book Early World of Learning

Ages 3-7. Offers rich resources to help young learners build their vocabulary, comprehension, phonics, and reading fluency.

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World Book Kids
World Book Kids

Ages 6-10. Offers easy to read articles with embedded multimedia, thousands of illustrations, and a wealth of engaging activities.

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World Book Students
World Book Student

Ages 10-14. Contains multimedia and related resources, biographies, and supplemental tools to support cross-curricular studies.

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World Book Timelines
World Book Timelines

Explore more than 650 pre-made timelines with over 14,000 individual events, or create your own timelines. 

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