Research Databases

Academic articles. Availability to limit search results to peer-reviewed and/or full text articles. 

Search genealogical information, resources, records, and tools specifically pertaining to African Americans. Access AfriGeneas, a resource for conducting African American or African Ancestored genealogical research. 

This database focuses on the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness.

The American & English Literature Collection contains many works of poetry, drama, and prose based on books and other sources originally published in print. It also contains 21 historic editions of the Bible in English. 

This database delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more for your genealogical research. (In-library use only)

Biography database including speeches, images, obituaries, timelines, interviews, essays, and more.

Coverage in all disciplines of business, including marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, finance and economics.

This auto repair database provides diagrams, step-by-step service procedures for specific vehicles. Printable guides are available.

Provides researchers with the latest information and current trends in high technology.

Designed to support patients' information needs and foster an overall understanding of health-related topics.

Concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on countries of the world. Beyond the facts and figures, find an insider's perspective on the history, daily life, and customs. Also covers US states and Canadian provinces.

Historic digital collections from libraries, museums, and archives across Ohio and more. The DPLA portal to photographs, maps, documents, and AV materials from across the country is a great starting place for your local history and genealogy reference.

A wealth of resources to help preschoolers and children in the early grades grasp critical early childhood skills. (Optimized for tablets)

A variety of resources hosted by EBSCO. Search many databases at once by selecting from a list.

Education Resource Information Center, provides access to education literature and resources. 

Look up articles and facts from magazines and books, also browse categories with this resource. Designed for elementary aged children.

Articles and books for high school age students. Features include categories to browse, topic overview, citation tools, and Text-to-Speech.

Access military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.

Full text articles from consumer health magazines.

Scholarly articles from medical journals for nurses and others in medical community. 

HeritageQuest® Online is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids.

Browse by categories such as: music, needlework crafts, gardening, model building, and science & technology for patterns, articles, and more on a wide variety of hobbies.

Search for magazine articles or browse by subjects such as woodworking, electrical, decorating, plumbing, and more for home improvement how-to guides, patterns, and other do-it yourself information.

Practice tests for ACT, SAT, and more. High school and college student resources as well as workforce skills and career prep for job seekers.

LinkedIn Learning is an online learning platform that allows users to personalize learning paths in various disciplines such as business, technology and other creative skills for personal and professional applications. Formerly Lynda.com

Full text classic books, literary reviews, author biographies, images, and more.

Reference books, biographies, full text articles, images and more from popular high school magazines.

General interest articles from a large collection of magazines and journals. 

MEDLINE provides authoritative medical information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, pre-clinical sciences, and more.

Articles from magazines for the Middle Grade audience.

Full text articles from regional, national, and international newspapers.

Learn computer basics, how to use software and social media with this self-guided program. Test yourself on your skills in a variety of topics and then receive training for 

• essential computer skills
• essential software skills (like Microsoft Word)
• using technology in daily life (how to use social media)

Access ACT, SAT, and other college test preparation practice exercises. Additionally, find job resources for adults such as a resume builder, interview prep, and links to available positions. Create an account to access these resources.

These online research resources are provided by Ohio libraries to all Ohio residents.

Substantive, peer-reviewed, and regularly updated, the Oxford Research Encyclopedias combine the speed & flexibility of digital with the rigorous standards of academic publishing.

Multiple sides of issues for students to assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays.

Designed for teachers to access education journals and articles.

Magazine and journal articles concerning topics in emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry and psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational and experimental methods.

An index to over 3,500,000 obituaries, death & marriage notices & other sources from Ohio from the 1810s to the present day. Actual obits may be ordered from over 60 partner libraries; only Hayes Library has online ordering.

World religions, major denominations, biblical studies, religious history, epistemology, political philosophy, philosophy of language, moral philosophy and the history of philosophy are topics covered in this collection. A tool for researchers and students of theology and philosophical studies.

Over 40,000 detailed maps of Ohio cities drawn between 1882 and 1962.

Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife. Full text articles from science encyclopedias.

Articles, books, and other resources for various areas of business including start-up kits, financing, legal information, and more.

Read along with animated, talking picture books.

Oxford University Press provides a wide variety of academic topics presented in a "highly readable" way by experts in the field of each subject matter covered.

Designed for vocational and technical libraries servicing high schools, community colleges, trade institutions and the general public.

Identify trees by their leaf, fruit, or by name.

Get help identifying Ohio snakes.

Get help identifying flint artifacts in Ohio.

World Book Online is a suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video, complemented by current periodicals and related websites.

Encylopedia articles and media in French, including a visual dictionary.

Image-based articles, lesson plans, maps, games, and more learning tools for elementary aged users.

World Book content in Spanish for adults. 

Encyclopedia articles, media, and more in Spanish. For Spanish speakers of elementary age and beyond.

Content for upper-elementary and middle grade students. Users can save, cite, and organize article pages and more with research tools. 

Research timelines of historical figures, events, and topics. Users can also create and save their own timelines with tools provided.