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  • about:books

    Database which provides information on books and authors.

  • Academic Search Premier

    EBSCOhost database for academic research.

  • African American Heritage

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

  • AHFS Consumer Medication Information

    EBSCOhost database for consumer medication information.

  • All EBSCOhost Databases

    Most-used, premium online resources for research needs, from K-12 students to corporations to medical researchers.

  • Alt HealthWatch

    EBSCOhost database for alternative health medicine.

  • American & English Literature Collections

    Electronic books of American and English literature, poetry, drama, fiction, and the Bible.

  • Ancestry Library Edition

    Free access to the world's largest online family history resource (In-Library Use Only).

  • Biography Reference Bank

    EBSCOhost database for biographies.

  • Business Source Premier

    Designed for business libraries, it's the industry's most used database for research, and provides comprehensive coverage in all areas of business disciplines including marketing, management, banking, and more. Features journal articles, reports, company profiles, and much more.

  • Chilton Library

    Provided by PCDL- Database represents the most authoritative repair repair information available to car owners. Search thousands of year, make, and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles, plus additional coverage of specialty models.

  • Computer Source

    EBSCOhost database for computers.

  • Consumer Health Complete

    Full-text journals, magazine, and reference books focusing on health, wellness, fitness, and nutrition. Also included are complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to health and wellness. 

  • Early World of Learning

    Three interactive learning environments for preschoolers and children in early grades.

  • ERIC

    EBSCOhost database of education research and information.

  • Explora Primary Schools

    Reliable resource for students and teachers in grades K-5 to look up facts for class projects or homework.

  • Explora Public Libraries

    Reliable content from the world's leading magazine and reference books, grouped by easily-browsed categories.

  • Explora Secondary Schools

    Reliable resource designed for students and teachers in grades 6-12 for students to look up articles and facts for research papers or other homework.

  • Flipster Digital Magazines

    Collection of today's most popular magazines in full-text, digital format.

  • Fold3 Library Edition

    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.

  • Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia

    EBSCOhost database of general reference works.

  • Gale Legal Forms

    Provided by PCDL- Database that assists users with common legal procedures through access to authentic professional legal documents, and all forms are specific to the state of Ohio. Useful for filing patents and trademarks, preparing leases, delegating power of attorney, and more legal activities.

  • Health Source: Consumer Edition

    EBSCOhost database for consumer health.

  • Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition

    EBSCOhost database for nursing and academics.

  • HeritageQuest

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

  • Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center

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

  • Home Improvement Reference Center

    Home Improvement Reference Center features full-text content from leading home improvement magazines, images not found anywhere else online and videos of popular home repair projects.

  • LinkedIn Learning

    Self-directed online learning for technology, business, and creative skills. Access more than 12,000 video courses taught by industry experts to help you stay ahead in your current job or change careers.

  • Literary Reference Center

    Full-text literary journals and respected reference works, and which contains plot summaries, literary criticism, author biographies, and more.  

  • Mas Ultra School Edition

    EBSCOhost database designed specifically for high school students.

  • MASTERFILE Premier

    EBSCOhost database for research and reference.

  • MEDLINE

    EBSCOhost database for medical information.

  • Middle Search Plus

    EBSCOhost database designed specifically for middle school students.

  • New York Times Online

    An essential source for the vital issues shaping our world to the simple pleasures that make everyday life better. Use redeem code to create an account. Enjoy online access to The New York Times, courtesy of Portage County District Library.

  • Newspaper Source

    EBSCOhost database for newspapers.

  • NoveList K-8 Plus

    Provided by PCDL- Database about books specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Parents and teachers can also find tools to teach with books and engage young readers.

  • NoveList Plus

    Provided by PCDL- Premiere database which features reading recommendations, and a comprehensive source of information about books. Includes expert recommendations, reviews, articles, lists, and more.

  • Ohio Web Library

    An evolving collection of online publications and research resources including popular magazines, trade publications, scholarly research journals, newspapers, and more. All databases are provided to Ohio residents by the Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN).

  • Oxford Research Encyclopedias

    Reference content in humanities, social sciences, and science.

  • Point of View Reference Center

    Database contains information on many topics with an overview, point, and counterpoint. Provides balanced materials from all viewpoints, and includes a guide for writing position papers, developing arguments, and debating.

  • Professional Development Collection

    EBSCOhost database for professionals.

  • Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection

    EBSCOhost database for psychology and behavioral sciences.

  • Religion & Philosophy Collection

    EBSCOhost database for religion and philosophy.

  • Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps

    Historical maps of Ohio cities.

  • Science Reference Center

    Database on science-related areas including biology, chemistry, earth and space science, physics, and more. Provides standards-based content for students and teachers.
    Use this resource

  • Small Business Reference Center

    Offers exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to address many small business topics. Includes business videos, a help and advice section and details on how to create business plans.

  • Sociological Collection

    EBSCOhost database for sociological research and reference.

  • Very Short Introductions

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

  • Vocational & Career Collection

    EBSCOhost database for vocations and career development.

  • What Tree Is It?

    An Ohio tree identification guide.

  • What's That Snake?

    Ohio snake identification guide.

  • What's the Point?

    Identifying flint artifacts.

  • WorldBook Advanced

    Reliable resource for research and reference for students and teachers.

  • WorldBook Early World of Learning

    Interactive learning environments for preschoolers and children in early grades.

  • WorldBook Kids

    Collection of colorful illustrations, diagrams, and maps which enrich thousands of articles along with teacher guides.

  • WorldBook Online

    Information resources for ages pre-school and older.

  • WorldBook Student

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

  • WorldBook Timelines

    Build and share timelines. Use your own events and images or add content and images from World Book.

    • Chilton Library

      Provided by PCDL- Database represents the most authoritative repair repair information available to car owners. Search thousands of year, make, and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles, plus additional coverage of specialty models.

    • about:books

      Database which provides information on books and authors.

    • Biography Reference Bank

      EBSCOhost database for biographies.

    • Literary Reference Center

      Full-text literary journals and respected reference works, and which contains plot summaries, literary criticism, author biographies, and more.  

    • about:books

      Database which provides information on books and authors.

    • American & English Literature Collections

      Electronic books of American and English literature, poetry, drama, fiction, and the Bible.

    • Literary Reference Center

      Full-text literary journals and respected reference works, and which contains plot summaries, literary criticism, author biographies, and more.  

    • New York Times Online

      An essential source for the vital issues shaping our world to the simple pleasures that make everyday life better. Use redeem code to create an account. Enjoy online access to The New York Times, courtesy of Portage County District Library.

    • NoveList K-8 Plus

      Provided by PCDL- Database about books specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Parents and teachers can also find tools to teach with books and engage young readers.

    • NoveList Plus

      Provided by PCDL- Premiere database which features reading recommendations, and a comprehensive source of information about books. Includes expert recommendations, reviews, articles, lists, and more.

    • Business Source Premier

      Designed for business libraries, it's the industry's most used database for research, and provides comprehensive coverage in all areas of business disciplines including marketing, management, banking, and more. Features journal articles, reports, company profiles, and much more.

    • Small Business Reference Center

      Offers exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to address many small business topics. Includes business videos, a help and advice section and details on how to create business plans.

    • AHFS Consumer Medication Information

      EBSCOhost database for consumer medication information.

    • Business Source Premier

      Designed for business libraries, it's the industry's most used database for research, and provides comprehensive coverage in all areas of business disciplines including marketing, management, banking, and more. Features journal articles, reports, company profiles, and much more.

    • Computer Source

      EBSCOhost database for computers.

    • Consumer Health Complete

      Full-text journals, magazine, and reference books focusing on health, wellness, fitness, and nutrition. Also included are complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to health and wellness. 

    • Health Source: Consumer Edition

      EBSCOhost database for consumer health.

    • Alt HealthWatch

      EBSCOhost database for alternative health medicine.

    • Explora Primary Schools

      Reliable resource for students and teachers in grades K-5 to look up facts for class projects or homework.

    • Explora Public Libraries

      Reliable content from the world's leading magazine and reference books, grouped by easily-browsed categories.

    • Explora Secondary Schools

      Reliable resource designed for students and teachers in grades 6-12 for students to look up articles and facts for research papers or other homework.

    • Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia

      EBSCOhost database of general reference works.

    • Mas Ultra School Edition

      EBSCOhost database designed specifically for high school students.

    • Ohio Web Library

      An evolving collection of online publications and research resources including popular magazines, trade publications, scholarly research journals, newspapers, and more. All databases are provided to Ohio residents by the Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN).

    • Oxford Research Encyclopedias

      Reference content in humanities, social sciences, and science.

    • Science Reference Center

      Database on science-related areas including biology, chemistry, earth and space science, physics, and more. Provides standards-based content for students and teachers.
      Use this resource

    • What Tree Is It?

      An Ohio tree identification guide.

    • What's That Snake?

      Ohio snake identification guide.

    • What's the Point?

      Identifying flint artifacts.

    • WorldBook Advanced

      Reliable resource for research and reference for students and teachers.

    • WorldBook Early World of Learning

      Interactive learning environments for preschoolers and children in early grades.

    • WorldBook Kids

      Collection of colorful illustrations, diagrams, and maps which enrich thousands of articles along with teacher guides.

    • WorldBook Student

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

    • WorldBook Timelines

      Build and share timelines. Use your own events and images or add content and images from World Book.

    • Business Source Premier

      Designed for business libraries, it's the industry's most used database for research, and provides comprehensive coverage in all areas of business disciplines including marketing, management, banking, and more. Features journal articles, reports, company profiles, and much more.

    • African American Heritage

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

    • Ancestry Library Edition

      Free access to the world's largest online family history resource (In-Library Use Only).

    • Fold3 Library Edition

      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.

    • HeritageQuest

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

    • Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps

      Historical maps of Ohio cities.

    • What's the Point?

      Identifying flint artifacts.