Research Databases

List of research database titles, descriptions and links
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about:books

Information on books and authors.
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African American Heritage

African American Heritage

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

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American and English Literature Collection

eBooks of American and English literature: poetry, drama, fiction, and the Bible. New improved interface coming soon; check out the preview.

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Ancestry Library Edition

Ancestry Library Edition

( 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.
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Business Source Premier

Business Source Premier

Company and market reports.

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Chilton Library

Chilton Library

For the DIY and professional mechanic alike.

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Consumer Health Complete

Consumer Health Complete

Everyday health care information.

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Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports

Consumer buying guide & product reviews.
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CultureGrams is your source for concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on countries of the world.

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.

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EBSCOhost Databases

EBSCOhost Databases

Magazine and journal articles.

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Explora

Explora offers information on topics ranging from arts & literature to science & math.

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Fold3

Fold3

From Ancestry (remote access available here for Fold3 with your WCDPL library card) Access to US military records from the Revolutionary War up to contemporary conflicts, including stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.

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HeritageQuest Online

HeritageQuest Online

(Remote access available for Heritage Quest with your WCDPL library card) Search U. S. Census records; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists and more.

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Hobbies & Crafts

Hobbies and Crafts Source

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

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Home Improvement Reference Center

Home Improvement Source

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.

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Literary Reference Source

Literary Reference Source

Information on thousands of authors and their works.

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Little Pim

Little Pim Languages

Kids can learn one of 12 languages with Little Pim from Mango Languages.

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Mango Languages

Mango Languages

Mango prepares learners for realistic conversations and communication in over 70 world languages. 

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Mango Languages ASL

Mango Languages - American Sign Language (ASL)

Learn American Sign Language (ASL) with Mango Languages.

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NewsBank

NewsBank is your source for news from across the county and across the nation. 

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Newspapers.com - The Ohio Collection

Browse the Ohio Collection from Newspapers.com.

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NoveList K-8 Plus

NoveList K-8 Plus

NoveList K-8 PlusNoveList K-8 Plus (Remote access available to both with your WCDPL library card) Read about your favorite author. Find book recommendations and reading lists. Discover book discussion guides and awards lists.

 

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NoveList Plus

NoveList Plus

NoveList PlusNoveListPlus (Remote access available with your WCDPL library card) Read about your favorite author. Find book recommendations and reading lists. Discover book discussion guides and awards lists.

 

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Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center (toolkit)

Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center

The Crime Victims Rights Toolkit serves as a self-help resource for crime victims. The Toolkit is designed to help victims of Ohio and federal crimes understand and exercise their rights.

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Ohio Means Jobs

Ohio Means Jobs

Provides resources to boost basic workplace and job search skills, and prepare job seekers for advanced occupational training.

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Oxford Research Encyclopedias

Oxford Research Encyclopedias

Everything you need to know. The latest insights. Content you can trust. For all levels of research.

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Points of View Reference Source

Points of View Reference Source

Essays on controversial subjects.
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reference solutions

Formerly called Reference USA

(Remote access available with your WCDPL library card) The premiere source of business and residential information for researchers. Now includes U.S. Jobs and Internships with over 2 million job posts.

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Religion & Philosophy Collection

Religion & Philosophy Collection

An essential tool for researchers and students of theology and philosophical studies.

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Sanborn Fire Maps

Sanborn Fire Maps

Historical maps of Ohio cities.

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Science Reference Source

Science Reference Source

Science encyclopedias and reference books
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Small Business Resource Center

Small Business Source

Offers exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to address many small business topics. Includes business videos, a help and advice section and details on how to create business plans.

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ValueLine

ValueLine

 Value Line is one of the most highly regarded and widely used independent investment research resources.Access to ValueLine is limited to 3 simultaneous users.

Access to ValueLine is made possible through a gift from the estate of Dr. Audrey Rentz.

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Very Short Introductions

Whether you are a researcher, lecturer, student, or just hungry for knowledge, Very Short Introductions allow you to discover a new topic or subject through an intelligent and serious introduction written by authors who are experts in their field. Regularly updated with the newest titles, this online resource can benefit your work and research.

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Weiss Financial Ratings Series Online

Weiss Financial Ratings Series Online

Weiss Financial Ratings Series Online offers financial strength ratings, investment ratings, consumer guides, and more.

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What Snake is It?

What Snake is It?

Ohio snake identification guide.
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What Tree is It?

What Tree is It?

Ohio tree identification guide.
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What's the Point?

What's the Point?

Identify flint artifacts from Ohio's prehistoric peoples.
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World Book Online

World Book Online

Information resources for pre-school through college.

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Worldbook Online: Early World of Learning

Worldbook Online: Early World of Learning

Online resource for preschoolers and early elementary grade students.

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WorldCat

WorldCat

WorldCat.org lets you search the collections of libraries in your community and thousands more around the world.

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