Research Databases

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.  

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Identify flint artifacts.  

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

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