Research Databases
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Academic Search PremierSearch thousands of magazines, academic journals, newspapers, reference books, photos and maps on millions of topics through EBSCOhost. |
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American and English Literature CollectionsAmerican and English full text literature collections - poetry, drama, fiction, and the Bible. |
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Biography Reference BankAccess biographical information on more than 335,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines. |
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Computer SourceSearch the database for research and information on computers, AI, robotics, and more. |
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CultureGramsCultureGrams is your source for concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on countries of the world. Beyond the facts and figures, find an insider's perspective on the history, daily life, and customs. Also covers US states and Canadian provinces. |
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Digital Public Library of AmericaHistoric digital collections from libraries, museums, and archives across Ohio and more. The DPLA portal to photographs, maps, documents, and AV materials from across the country is a great starting place for your local history and genealogy reference. |
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EBSCOhost DatabasesSearch databases for information on millions of topics in books, journals, magazines, photos, and maps. |
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Explora for Middle SchoolSearch some of the best EBSCO resources in a way that is specifically designed with the needs of middle school students in mind. It includes full-text articles from popular, vocational, and trade magazines, and full-text newspaper articles, along with images, videos, and primary sources. |
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Explora for Primary SchoolA 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 for Secondary SchoolGrades 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 Library EditionA premier collection of historical U.S. military records that brings to life the details of America's military veterans with stories, photos, and personal documents. |
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Health Source: Nursing/Academic EditionHealth Source: Nursing/Academic Edition provides researchers, allied health professionals, nurses and medical educators with access to full-text scholarly journals focusing on many medical disciplines. It provides indexing, abstracts and full-text for hundreds of nursing and allied health journals, many of which are peer-reviewed. |
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HeritageQuestSearch census records, books, serials, and other historical records to trace your genealogy. You must be in the library to access this database. |
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Hobbies and Crafts SourceFind "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. |
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LearningExpress LibraryCareer 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. |
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LinkedIn LearningLearn on your time, how and when you want. Choose from a library of over 16,000 engaging, top-quality courses, taught by industry-recognized experts. All you need to get started is your library card number and PIN! |
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Literary Reference SourceResearch an author, novel, or poem for school or personal interest. Learn more about a literary movement for book discussions. |
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MAS Ultra - School Edition - Help for high schoolersMAS Ultra – School Edition provides full text for top high-school magazines, with assigned reading level indicators.This resource also includes full-text biographies, primary source documents, reference books, and an image collection of more than 2 million photos, maps, flags and color PDFs.
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Middle Search Plus - Help for Middle SchoolersMiddle Search Plus offers ongoing full text for the most popular magazines for middle schools, including:
Additional content in Middle Search Plus includes The Encyclopedia of Animals and reference e-books from top educational publishers. All full-text articles are assigned reading level indicators. |
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Oxford Reference OnlineOxford 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. |
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Oxford Research EncyclopediasReference content in humanities, social sciences, and science. |
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Points of View Reference SourceContaining resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this resource provides the basis from which students can realize and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills. |
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Science Reference SourceContains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other sources. |
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Very Short IntroductionsAn excellent way to get a quick authoritative and accessible overview of a subject. |
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What Snake Is It?Quickly identify a certain type of snake or learn more about the species! |
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What Tree Is It?Identify trees by leaf, fruit, or name. |
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What's The Point?Identify flint artifacts and learn about Ohio's prehistoric peoples. |
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World Book Early LearningWelcome to Early Learning by World Book, the premier online resource for preschoolers and children in the early elementary grades. Developed with experts on early childhood education and guided by evidence-based practices of reading instruction, Early Learning offers rich resources designed for easy integration into the classroom curriculum, public library programming, or learning at home. |
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World Book French (L’Encyclopédie Découverte)Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos - Cette base de données dédiée en espagnol contient des vidéos, des fonctionnalités de comparaison et de contraste, des articles sélectionnés et un dictionnaire visuel pour permettre aux étudiants d'anglais langue seconde et aux apprenants d'espagnol d'apprendre. Intégré à World Book Kids pour un contenu parallèle en anglais. L’Encyclopédie Découverte- A full-featured, beginner-level reference source, Découverte provides users with a database written at basic French reading levels. Seamlessly integrates with World Book Kids for parallel English-language content. |
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World Book KidsThousands of colorful illustrations, diagrams, and maps enrich thousands of articles, with teacher guides. |
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World Book OnlineInformation resources for pre-school through college: Atlas; citation builder; dictionary; government websites; interactive maps; timelines; world newspapers, and more. |
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World Book Spanish (Banco de Contenidos aulaPlaneta)Banco de Contenidos aulaPlaneta es una base de datos integral en español diseñada para hablantes nativos de español, estudiantes bilingĂĽes y participantes del programa ESL/ELL. De las editoriales en español más grandes y respetadas del mundo, aulaPlaneta incluye más de 140.000 artĂculos, 8.000 enlaces web a informaciĂłn adicional y 9.000 imágenes, videos, animaciones, sonidos y medios interactivos. Banco de Contenidos aulaPlaneta is a comprehensive Spanish-language database designed for native Spanish speakers, bilingual students, and ESL/ELL program participants. From the world’s largest and most respected Spanish-language publishers, aulaPlaneta includes more than 140,000 articles, 8,000 web links to additional information, and 9,000 images, videos, animations, sounds, and interactive media.
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World Book StudentsContains an extensive multimedia collection, including editor-selected websites, and correlations to state standards. |
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World Book Students- Spanish (Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos)Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos: esta base de datos dedicada en español contiene videos, caracterĂsticas de comparaciĂłn y contraste, artĂculos seleccionados y un diccionario visual para permitir que los estudiantes de ESL y los estudiantes de español tengan la oportunidad de aprender. Integrado con World Book Kids para contenido paralelo en inglĂ©s. Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos- This dedicated Spanish-language database contains videos, compare-and-contrast features, selected articles, and a visual dictionary to allow ESL students and Spanish-learners the chance to learn. Integrated with World Book Kids for parallel English-language content. |
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World Book TimelinesInvestigate the chronological significance of world events and the lives of notable historical figures. Build and share timelines. Use your own events and images or add content and images from World Book. |