Research Databases

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List of research database titles, descriptions and links
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about:books

Information about books and authors.

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African American Heritage

Search records exclusively devoted to African American family history

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American and English Full Text Literature Collection

Access electronic versions of many titles of American and English literature, including poetry, drama, fiction and the Bible.

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Ancestry Library Edition

(In-library use only) U. S. Census records; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists and more. You must be in the library to access this database.

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Biography Reference Bank

Access biographical information on hundreds of thousands of people from throughout history and around the world.

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Brainfuse HelpNow

HelpNow is on demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning for kids and adults.  It includes live tutoring, a writing lab, test preparation, and virtual study rooms

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Brainfuse JobNow

JobNow provides users with a host of services to help in every step of their employment hunt, including job searching, resume templates, professional resume review, and live interview coaching.

 

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Business Source Premier

Research company and industry profiles.  Access country and market research reports and magazine articles.

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Chilton Library

Diagnostics, maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, and step-by-step repair procedures for vehicles

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Cleveland Necrology File

Local cemetery records and newspaper death notices for the following years: 1833, 1847-1848, 1850-1975

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Cleveland News Index

Citation only information for local news stories, feature articles and reviews from The Cleveland Plain Dealer (1983-June 1999), Cleveland Magazine (1983-2014), Northern Ohio Live (Sept. 1990-June 2009),  and Ohio Magazine (Oct. 1990-2014).

Citation only information for death notices and obituaries from The Cleveland Plain Dealer (1976-2014) and The Cleveland Press (1976-1982).

 

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Consumer Health Complete

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

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Consumer Reports

Product evaluations, legal decisions that affect consumers, and articles on public safety and health

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CultureGrams

CultureGrams is a leading reference for concise and reliable cultural information on the countries of the world. With world events increasingly affecting our lives, it's more important than ever to educate students about the world around them, and for college students and business people to stay up-to-date.

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Cypress Resume

Create a professional quality resume in three steps with this online resume builder.

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Data Axle (formerly Reference USA)

Directory information for 11 million U.S. businesses and 120 million U.S. households. Search for businesses by SIC code, sales volume number of employees and more. Search for residence directory information by name, location or phone number

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Driving-Tests.org

Take practice tests for car, motorcycle, and commercial driver's licenses.  Tests can be accessed from any computer or mobile device.  In addition, there are official Ohio driver's manuals and a DMV office finder.  

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Early World of Learning

Experience interactive learning environments--including stories, songs, games, and videos--for preschool and children in early grades.

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EBSCOhost

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

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Explora Primary Schools

Look up facts for homework or class projects in a trustworthy environment for students and educators gardes K through 5.

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Explora Secondary Schools

Find facts for class projects or homework in a trustworthy environment for students and educators in grades 6 through 12. 

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Fold3

Discover your family's military past with a premier collection of  U.S. military records, stories, photos, and personal documents.

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Gale Legal Forms

Thousands of legal forms--including state-specific, federal, business, personal, real estate, and general forms covering hundreds of legal subjects and issues.

 

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HeritageQuest

Search census records, books, serials, and other historical records to trace your genealogy.

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Hobbies and Crafts Source

Hobbies & Crafts Source is a DIY database of leading full-text hobby and craft magazines, hobby profiles, and recipes and videos to inspire creativity. Subjects include baking, collecting, home and garden, indoor and outdoor recreation, performing arts, technology, textiles and others.

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Home Improvement Reference Center

Home Improvement Source

Find full-text content from leading home improvement magazines, images not found anywhere else online and videos of popular home repair projects. There are step-by-step instructions for thousands of projects in the areas of plumbing, outdoor, woodworking, electrical and decorating in high-quality PDF files.

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Kids InfoBits

Explore an easy-to-use digital resource featuring age-appropriate, reliable, curriculum-related content covering a broad range of educational topics. The modern design and simple navigation make it easy for users to explore content and gain comfort with database searching.

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Literary Reference Source

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

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Take self-directed online courses for technology, business, and creative skills.  Video courses are taught by industry experts and help you stay ahead in your current job or change careers.

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Mango Languages

Mango Languages is an interactive language-learning platform, offering more than 70 different languages and 18 different ESL courses. Learn real-life conversations with native-speaker audio and cultural context so that you can speak like a local. Mango features authentic content, interactive features, and an algorithmic review activity designed to adapt to your individual learning path.  

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Morningstar Investment Research Center

Independent research and recommendations on thousands of stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds. User-friendly format and an investment education section.

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Northstar Digital Literacy

Northstar Digital Literacy is a self-directed assessment and learning tool that covers a variety of technology scenarios. It comes complete with short lessons and practice exercises to improve skills on a number of common computer topics. We also offer certification of digital skills in conjunction with Northstar Digital Literacy.

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Novelist K-8 Plus

Helps children, librarians, teachers, and parents find fiction and non-fiction books for kids in grades K-8.  Includes book discussion guides, thematic booklists, and read-alikes.

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Novelist Plus

Helps readers of all ages find fiction and non-fiction books to enjoy.  Includes book discussion guides, thematic booklists, and read-alikes.

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NuWav Legal Documents

Create professional-quality legal documents in three steps with this online tool.

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Oxford Research Encyclopedias

Research reference content in humanities, social science, and science.

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Points of View Reference Source

Develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills by researching multiple sides of an issue.

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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. Study the growth of towns and cities and the impact of new development

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Science Reference Source

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

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Small Business Source

Access the full text of many top small business reference books, as well as tools to understand and address a wide variety of small busines topics.  The database includes business videos, case studies, help and advice, and a start-up kit for writing business plans.

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What Tree is It?

Identify Ohio trees using name, fruit, and/or leaf.

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What's That Snake?

Identify Ohio snakes

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What's the Point?

Identify flint artifacts.  

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World Book

Access multimedia World Book Encyclopedia resources for pre-k through college

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World Book Timeline

Build and share timelines using your own events and images or content from World Book

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WorldCat

World's most comprehensive bibliography with 40 million records representing 400 languages, covering information back to the 11th century.

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