Research Databases

Information about books and authors.

Search birth, marriage and death records; federal census records; Freedman's Bank; military records; slaves and free(d) persons of color collection and more.

Electronic books of American and English literature: poetry, drama, fiction, and the Bible.

U.S Census records; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passengers lists and more. You must be in the library to access this database.

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

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

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

Three interactive learning environments for preschoolers and children in early grades.

Browse military records by war; memorials; non-military records; international records and more. You must be in the library to access this database.

Browse census records; Family and Local Histories Book Collection; wills and probate records; city directories; military records; immigration records; social security death index and more. You must be in the library to access this database.

Animals; music and movies; people; plants; sports; technology; arts; geography; health; literature; science; social studies.

Career preparation; Workforce Skills for 21st Century Success; high school equivalency center; college admissions test preparation; school center; adult core skills; computer skills center and more.

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.

Oxford Reference is the premier online reference product, spanning 25 different subject areas, bringing together 2 million digitized entries across Oxford University Press's Dictionaries, Companions, and Encyclopedias.

Research information on 20+ disciplines with the Oxford Research Encyclopedias provided by Oxford University Press.

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

Choose from 50+ languages to learn online. Practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. 

Discover a new topic or subject with these intelligent and serious introductions written by authors who are experts in their field.

Identify trees by leaf, fruit, or name.

Educational database for snakes. Quick I.D, Identify by name; myths and truths; snake glossary.

Identify flint artifacts. Includes an index, glossary, and timeline for Ohio natives.

Atlas; citation builder; dictionary; government websites; interactive maps; timelines; world newspapers and more.

Read books online about subjects like colors, numbers, and shapes. Play educational games. Watch videos on plants, animals, people and more.

Educational database for kids. Pictures and videos; world of animals; activities; maps; games; important people; compare places; science projects; dictionary.

Spanish educational database. Search for topics like people; places; science and mathematics; world religions; plants and animals; history; art; sports and more.

Contains an extensive multimedia collection, including editor-selected websites, and correlations to state standards.

Build and share timelines. Use your own events and images or add content and images from World Book.