Library Databases

NoveList K-8 Plus

NoveList K-8 Plus is a comprehensive reading resource for fiction and nonfiction. NoveList K-8 Plus will help you integrate reading across the curriculum and support your young readers.

NoveList Plus

NoveList Plus is a comprehensive readers' advisory resource for fiction and nonfiction.  NoveList Plus will help you to answer the question of what to read next.

Something About the Author Online

Includes thousands of illustrated biographical profiles of children's authors and illustrators; ideal for teachers, librarians, professors, students, and other researchers of children's and young adult literature.

African American Heritage

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.

Ancestry: Library Edition (In-library use only)

Search census data, vital records, directories, immigration records, family histories, military records, photos, etc.

Biography Reference Bank (Ohio Web Library)

Biographies, obituaries, and photographs of thousands of individuals – both living and deceased.

Culturegrams

CultureGrams® is your source for 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.

Fold3

Fold3 Library Edition provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.

HeritageQuest

HeritageQuest Online is an essential collection of genealogical and historical sources for more than 60 countries, with coverage dating back as early as the 1700s. The collection provides a comprehensive treasury of genealogical sources rich in unique records, local and family histories, and finding-aids.

Local History & Genealogy Center Digitized Resources link

Indexes to local marriages, adoptions, etc; link to Tornado Memory Project, and more.

Local History & Genealogy Center Helpful Websites link

Links to websites for genealogy and/or local history research.

Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps (Ohio Web Library)

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