Learning & Research Tools

Information about books and authors.

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

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

Search databases for information on holistic medicine and health research including academic papers, journals, books, and more. 

American and English full text literature collections - poetry, drama, fiction, and the Bible.

You must be in the library to use this resource.  Trace your genealogy using historical records. U. S. Census records; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists and more.

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 vehicle with these diagnostics, maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, and step-by-step repair procedures.

Looking for answers to everyday health questions?  Need to understand a recent diagnosis or the side effects of a pharmaceutical medication?  Check out Cochrane Library to find accurate and credible healthcare information.

Search the database for research and information on computers, AI, robotics, and more.

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

CultureGrams 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.

Historic 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.

Search databases for information on millions of topics in books, journals, magazines, photos, and maps.

An online library of education research and information, sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education.

Full-text articles from thousands of academic journals and professional magazines on a wide variety of educational topics to support educator professional development. Includes lesson plans, curriculum standards, and more.

This interface lets you search the following EBSCO databases, all at the same time: Academic Search Premier, Computer Source, ERIC, Professional Development Collection, and Teacher Reference Center.

Search 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.

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

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.

A 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.

This full-text database covers a wide variety of subjects, including information on specific diseases as well as overall health topics. Additionally, with Health Source: Consumer Edition, users have access to current health pamphlets and Merriam-Webster's Medical Desk Dictionary.

Health 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. 

Search census records, books, serials, and other historical records to trace your genealogy.  You must be in the library to access this database.

Find "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast.

Find home improvement articles and information from leading home improvement magazines, images not found anywhere else online and videos of popular home repair projects.

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.

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

MAS 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.

MasterFILE Premier contains full text for general reference magazines and publications covering a wide range of subject areas including business, health, education, general science and multicultural issues. It also includes an extensive image collection of more than 2 million photos, maps and flags.

Medline is an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends. It is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM).  Our mission is to present high-quality, relevant health and wellness information that is trusted, easy to understand, and free of advertising, in both English and Spanish. Anywhere, anytime, on any device—for free.

Middle Search Plus offers ongoing full text for the most popular magazines for middle schools, including:

• Cobblestone*
• Discover*
• Faces*
• Newsweek
• Ranger Rick* 
• Scholastic Science World* 
• Science News*
• Sports Illustrated* 
• Sports Illustrated Kids*
• TIME*
• TIME for Kids* 
• U.S. News & World Report*

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.

Newspaper Source provides complete television and radio news transcripts from CBS News, CNN, CNN International, FOX News, and more. 

Ohio Legal Help leverages technology and innovation to improve justice and fairness for all Ohioans.  We provide free, plain language legal help information, interactive self-help tools and connections to local legal and community resources that empower Ohioans to resolve their legal issues.

An index to over 3,700,000 obituaries, death & marriage notices & other sources from Ohio from the 1810s to the present day. Actual obits may be ordered from over 65 partner libraries; only Hayes Library has online ordering.

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.

Reference content in humanities, social sciences, and science.

Containing 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.

Professional Development Collection includes full text for high-quality education journals and reports.

Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection provides access to hundreds of full-text journals and offers particularly strong coverage in child and adolescent psychology and various areas of counseling.

Religion & Philosophy Collection provides an in-depth collection of resources covering topics such as world religions, major denominations, biblical studies, religious history, epistemology, political philosophy, philosophy of language, moral philosophy and the history of philosophy. Hundreds of full-text, scholarly journals, and coverage of key theological and philosophical resources spanning over 100 years. 

Find large scale street plans produced by the Sanborn Fire Insurance company from 1867 to 1970. Locate and identify buildings and neighborhoods. Study the growth of towns and cities, and the impact of new development

Contains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other sources.

Tools to help entrepreneurs and other business professionals address a wide range of small business topics.

An excellent way to get a quick authoritative and accessible overview of a subject.

Vocational & Career Collection offers vocational and technical libraries top-quality resources covering a variety of relevant subjects that include:

• Automotive
• Construction
• Computers
• Engineering
• Finance
• Food service
• Health
• Nursing
• Marketing
• Real estate
• Retail
• Technology

Quickly identify a certain type of snake or learn more about the species!

Identify trees by leaf, fruit, or name.

Identify flint artifacts and learn about Ohio's prehistoric peoples.

Access thousands of articles, primary sources, and online books designed to support personalized learning and enhance digital citizenship. Contains up-to-the-minute access to worldwide news publications, government links from numerous countries, and multimedia reference materials

Welcome 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.

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.

Thousands of colorful illustrations, diagrams, and maps enrich thousands of articles, with teacher guides.

Information resources for pre-school through college: Atlas; citation builder; dictionary; government websites; interactive maps; timelines; world newspapers, and more.

Banco de Contenidos aulaPlaneta es una base de datos integral en español diseñada para hablantes nativos de español, estudiantes bilingües y participantes del programa ESL/ELL. De las editoriales en español más grandes y respetadas del mundo, aulaPlaneta incluye más de 140.000 artículos, 8.000 enlaces web a información 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.

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

Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos: esta base de datos dedicada en español contiene videos, características de comparación y contraste, artículos 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 inglés.

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.

Investigate 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.