U.S. Census records; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists and more. You must be in the library to access this database.
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Download free eBooks right from our online catalog. These titles are available only to our patrons. Log in with library card number and PIN. Uses Boundless app.
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Topic overviews that provide students with a starting point for research; articles, essays, and primary source documents to help students feel successful in their research; and reading level indicators (Lexile® Measures) to simplify discovery of grade-appropriate content.
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A complete range of citation and full-text reference content available from the EBSCO publishing company. Individual database services are also listed separately. This 3-min. Flash video provides instructions for basic searching.
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From Signing Up to Setup – Facebook is one of the most popular social networking sites in the world. Its user-friendly interface allows you to connect with others, share content, chat live, and more.
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Fold3 provides convenient access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.
The records at Fold3 help you discover and share stories about these everyday heroes, forgotten soldiers, and the families that supported them. On Fold3, you can combine records found on the site with what you have in your own albums and shoeboxes to create an online memorial for someone who served.
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Easy to download Ebooks with no waiting lists.
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Google tutorials include tutorials for Googles free online suite of document creation tools that allow users users to create and edit documents online while collaborating with other users in real-time.
The links below will take you to that individual tutorial. Tutorials include:
Gmail
Google Drive
Google Docs
Google Sheets
Google Forms
Google Slides
Google Photos
The “Use this Resource ” button will take you to a page with all of the tutorials.
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Discover your family history today through census maps, city directories, agricultural and industrial schedules, and more.
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Share Your Moments – Instagram is a mobile app for sharing photos and videos. While you can log in to Instagram and view photos through a desktop browser, all posting is done through the mobile app.
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Kanopy is a video streaming platform for public and academic libraries delivering one of the finest and largest collections of films in the world. Kanopy’s collection features over 30,000 films from over 1,000 top producers, such as the Criterion Collection, Great Courses, PBS, Media Education Foundation, Stanford Executive Briefings, and more.
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Practice tests, skill building, and short courses supporting education and career goals. Includes the ASVAB and GED practice tests.
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Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts. Get started with your library card.
There is a LinkedIn Learning app for iOs and for Android devices. It can be found in the app store by searching for LinkedIn Learning. If you want to use the app, you can sign in by entering the library code oh0117 and then entering your library barcode and PIN.
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Find Author and Book Read-alikes and series lists for readers of all ages
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Download free audiobooks and eBooks to your computer or portable device, including compatible MP3 players. Uses Libby app on most mobile devices. Kindle app Can be used on non-Kindle devices.
To access books, magazines, Kanopy movies, and more, use this link in your browser as the Ohio Digital Library transitions to its Libby app: Libby – The Ohio Digital Library (libbyapp.com)
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The World’s Catalog of Ideas – Pinterest is a social network that allows users to share and discover ideas, interests, recipes, style and DIY guides, and more.
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Directory for residential and business contact information; excellent resource for small businesses, job seekers.
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Small Business Source (Explora) provides up to date information on relevant topics from starting a company, operations management and sales to growing or rescuing a business. The database contains nearly 400 full-text periodicals and over 450 full-text reference books.
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Online program helps you learn a new language. Over 80 language courses available.
NOTE: We were able to offer this resource through a state-wide account. The state-wide account was closed July 25, 2023. The Library sees value in providing this resource. We have a new subscription for Transparent Language. Users will need to set up a new account to use this resource.
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For People Who Have Never Tweeted – X (Twitter) is a social media site that lets you to interact with other X (Twitter) accounts via “tweets”. For the latest information, follow news outlets, politicians, chefs, athletes, artists, or even your local weather service.
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