Research Databases

List of research database titles, descriptions and links

African American Heritage

A genealogical resource.

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Consumer Health Complete

Consumer Health Complete

Everyday healthcare information

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Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports

Consumer buying guide and product reviews

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Explora Public Libraries

Reliable content from the world's leading magazines and reference books grouped into easy-to-browse categories.

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Fold3

A genealogical resource geared toward military information.

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Free Practice Driving Tests

Practice Ohio's DMV permit test for free!  No registration required.

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HeritageQuest

A genealogical resource.

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Hobbies & Crafts Source

From knitting to astronomy, this is a database to help you learn about your new favorite hobby.

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Home Improvement Source

An easy to use guide to building, installation, and upkeep for your home.

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Legal Forms Database

Thousands of legal forms available with more forms being added daily. Official, state specific, federal, business, personal, real estate and general forms covering hundreds of legal subjects and issues.

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Ohio Governor's Imagination Library

The Ohio Govenor and the Easterseals have joined together to make Dolly Parton's Imagination Library accessible to kids from birth to 5 years of age. Sign up today!

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Oxford Research Encyclopedias

Extensive and updated research encyclopedia. 

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Small Business Source

Helpful resource for information on running a small business. Covers start-up, financial, legal information and much more. 

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Very Short Introductions

A database full of quick description of many topics.

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Voting: Absentee Ballot

Use this link to apply for an Absentee Ballot.

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Voting: Check Registration

Use this link to check your registration status.

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Voting: Election Reminders

Use this link to sign up for election reminders.

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Voting: Register

Use this link to register to vote.

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What Tree Is It?

Ohio Tree Identification Guide

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What's That Snake?

What's That Snake?

Ohio Snake Identification Guide

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What's the Point?

What's the Point?

Identifying flint artifacts.

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World Book Kids

World Book Kids

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

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World Book Online

World Book Online

Information resources for preschool through college

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World Book Students

World Book Students

Contains an extensive multimedia collection, including editor-selected websites, and correlations to state standards.

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