Research Databases

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).

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

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.

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.