Research Databases

Information on books and authors.

ACO creates in-depth resources that address topics, questions and concerns related to higher education with an eye on affordability and accreditation. Our resources include comprehensive guidebooks, student interviews, user-friendly search tools, federal datasets and other materials created and vetted by experts in their fields.

African American Heritage is a digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. This collection was created in partnership with leading African American genealogists and recognized leaders in genealogical information to develop a comprehensive mix of resources, records, and tools specifically pertaining to African Americans. 

Full text electronic books of American and English literature - poetry, drama, fiction, and the Bible - originally published in print.

This database supplies biographies, obituaries, and photographs of thousands of individuals – both living and deceased. Find multiple sketches of the subject's life and accomplishments. Search by time period, profession, place of origin, and birth and death dates.

Company and market reports

Full text journals, magazines, and reference books from EBSCOhost dealing with health, wellness, fitness, and nutrition. Browse medical, health-related and drug reference books. Read articles on health and fitness. Find sources for alternative health information.

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

Reliable content from the world's leading magazines and reference books grouped into easy-to-browse categories.

Designed for students and educators in grades 6 through 12 for students to look up articles and facts for research papers or homework.

Designed for students and educators in grades 6 through 12 for students to look up articles and facts for research papers or homework.

Fantastic Fiction provides over 25000 bestselling author bibliographies with all the latest books, covers and descriptions. It also provides series list for many contemporary authors.

Fold3® Library Edition is the premier collection of historical military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served from the Revolutionary War through recent conflicts. It contains millions of records from world-class archives, many of which are exclusively available on Fold3 Library Edition.

GradSchools.com is the premier destination for millions of prospective graduate students around the world. Search the #1 grad school directory to find your perfect school, degree or graduate program.

U. S. Census records; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists and more. (Subscription login requires a Carnegie Public Library card.)

Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center offers detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Full text is provided from leading hobby and craft magazines. Content Includes: Full text for nearly 2,000 magazines and books. 

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. All of the content is organized in a robust, easy-to-use interface so that users can quickly find the information they need.

The 'Juvenile Series and Sequels' database contains over 36,000 books in 4,900 series titles that are classified into three audiences:

• Juvenile Easy [JE] – for birth through 2^nd grade readers
• Juvenile [J] – for 2^nd through 6^th grade readers
• Young Adult [YA] – for 6^th through 12^th grade readers

Kent District Library’s What's Next™: Books in Series database helps you search series fiction. This is one of the most used websites by librarians for series lists.

Full text of literary journals and respected literary reference works. Contains plot summaries, literary criticism, author biographies and interviews, and the full text of thousands of poems and short stories.

Learn software, creative, and business skills to achieve your personal and professional goals. Join today to get access to thousands of courses. Subjects include: 3D + Animation - IT Training and Tutorials - Data Analysis – Writing and more.

This database provides full text for a wide variety of popular magazines and professional journals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more.

This database provides full text for a wide variety of popular magazines and professional journals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more.

National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends.

a global, community service providing quality, unbiased health information from our partner university faculty.

Cover-to-cover full text for 20 national (U.S.) & international newspapers and selected full text for more than 230 regional (U.S.) newspapers, plus TV and radio news transcripts – updated daily.

Ohio Means Jobs Resume Builder Login.

Essays on controversial subjects. It offers guides for writing position papers, developing arguments and debating.

CareerOneStop your source for career exploration, training & jobs.

Locate buildings and neighborhoods. See a neighborhood "as it was". Study the growth of towns and cities. Identify the impact of new developments.

Articles, videos, and experiments. Great for science projects.

Topics covered in Science Reference Center include biology, chemistry, earth and space science, environmental science, health and medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science and society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.

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. It includes business videos, a help and advice section and details on how to create business plans.

SuperSummary : In-depth study guides on a variety of contemporary novels at your fingertips. Written by experienced teachers, professors, and literary scholars for a wide range of fiction and non-fiction titles.

Transparent Language Online provides a fun, effective, and engaging experience for learners of all levels looking to build their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a foreign language.  Combining robust courses, supplemental vocabulary, extensive grammar resources, and mobile apps, Transparent Language Online is the most complete language-learning system. With over 100 languages to choose from, including English for speakers of over 26 languages, there is something for every learner. Best of all, with enhanced support for mobile platforms, learners can enjoy the freedom to learn at home, in the library, or on the go.

WebMD -provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information.

Ohio tree identification guide.

Ohio snake identification guide

Identifying flint artifacts. Including arrowheads, spearheads, etc.

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

World Book Online Info Finder is the optimal resource for patrons in elementary and middle school coming to the library for help with their homework and research projects.

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

Tailored for the needs and skills of all students, World Book Online has buttons for all levels of homework and reference needs.

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