Research Databases

Information about books and authors.

Find AR books for your reading requirements. Search for book titles based on authors, topics, or titles of books.

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

Electronic books of American and English literature: poetry, drama, fiction, and the Bible. For more information, see the Basic Search and Advanced Search tutorial videos.

(In-library use only) 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.

Access biographical information on more than 335,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines.

Fix your car, truck, van, or SUV with these diagnostics, maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, and step-by-step repair procedures.

The Cleveland Necrology File contains local cemetery records and newspaper death notices. The Cleveland News Index lists citation information for local news stories, feature articles and reviews.

Click for a complete list of CLEVNET databases. As a CLEVNET card holder, you can access high-quality databases from within your public library and from home. 

 

Browse medical, health-related and drug reference books. Read articles on health and fitness. Fine sources for alternative health information.  

Search Consumer Reports magazine for full text articles from 1991 to the present. Find product evaluations, articles on public safety, health, marketplaces, and legal decisions that affect consumers.

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

Variety of full-text databases that range in scope from multidisciplinary resources to subject-specific databases.

Explora allows you to search multiple EBSCO databases for information about arts and literature, business and careers, consumer health, current events, geography and culture, and more.

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

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

Features full-text content from leading home improvement magazines, images not found anywhere else online and videos of popular home repair projects. 

Kids InfoBits is an easy-to-use digital resource featuring age-appropriate, reliable, curriculum-related content covering a broad range of educational topics. 

Research an author, novel, or poem for school or personal interest. Learn more about a literary movement for book discussions. 

 

Morningstar Investment Research Center provides independent, in-depth research and recommendations on 11,000 stocks, 24,000 mutual funds, and 950 exchange traded funds. The format is user-friendly and includes an investment education section.

Click for a complete list of Ohio Web Library Databases. The Ohio Web Library is an evolving collection of thousands of online publications and research resources.  

Reference content in humanities, social sciences, and science.

Points of View Reference Center contains many topics, each with an overview (objective background/description), point (argument) and counterpoint (opposing argument).

This is a list of recipes that have been made by the library's cookbook club.

Directory information for 11 million U.S. businesses and 120 million U.S. households. Search for businesses by SIC code, sales volume number of employees and more. Search for residence directory information by name, location or phone number.

Find large scale street plans produced by the Sanborn Fire Insurance company from 1867 to 1970. Locate and identify buildings and neighborhoods. Study the growth of towns and cities, and the impact of new development. 

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

United Way Services' First Call For Help (FCFH) has developed a web based version of its "Reference" database. Access more than 1,000 agencies, 4,000 programs, and 10,000 services in our area by searching this valuable online resource.

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

Ohio tree identification guide.

Ohio snake identification guide.

Identifying flint artifacts.

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

Information resources for pre-school through college, and lifelong learning. 

 

(OCLC)--The world's most comprehensive bibliography with 40 million bibliographic records representing 400 languages. Covers information back to the 11th Century. Includes holdings information from the world's libraries.