Research Tools

Stay connected with the world with unlimited access to more than 7,000 publications from over 120 countries, in 60 different languages, all on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Please note issues for The Economist are limited to a 7-day checkout period and can be checked out again once the 7 days are over. Apple Store | Google Play

Full text of local, award winning newspaper, featuring articles from 1997 through the present archived in a historical format.

Toledo Blade access when inside the library.
Username: newspaper@toledolibrary.org
Password: blade2020
*Available only inside Library Locations.

An index of the obituaries that appeared in the Toledo Blade from 1837 to present. Users can request a copy of an obituary.

Learn basic skills needed to use a computer and the internet in daily life, employment, and higher education covering social media, information literacy, Telehealth, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Docs.

Unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga. App Store | Google Play | Self-guided video

PDR.net is a compilation of manufacturers’ prescribing information (package insert) on prescription drugs.

The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.

Early American historical newspapers to support history, genealogy, local research, and school homework assignments. Self-guided video

The Library is a congressionally designated depository for U.S. Government documents – Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). Public access is guaranteed by law. (Title 44 United States Code).

Picture books with added animation, sound, music and narration to produce an electronic picture book which you can read or have read to you. Self-guided video

The world’s most comprehensive bibliography with 40 million bibliographic records representing 400 languages.

Includes non-fiction eBooks for students, middle and high school projects, and WorldBook in Spanish and French covering art, music, geography, history, government, science, social studies and technology. Self-guided video

Includes non-fiction eBooks for students, elementary, middle, and high school projects covering art, music, geography, history, government, science, social studies and technology. AppStore | Google Play

Search Ohio and Michigan court cases and statutes as well as Federal 6th Circuit materials and the United States Supreme Court cases.
*Available only inside Library Locations.

Independent reviews for banks, credit unions, insurance, medigap, mutual funds, exchanged traded funds, stocks, consumer guides, finances (financial literacy), and future planning. Self-guided video

Enter your library card and pin to access WSJ! An account must be created. After 3 days, click the link above and login as an existing user.

Designed for vocational and technical libraries, this database provides full text articles from more than 400 trade and industry related periodicals.

Offers concise high school level introductions including climate consciousness, ancient warfare, privacy, economics, literary theory, art, music, business, English, language arts, health, history, government, science, social studies, and technology.

Evaluate investments with unbiased information on companies, industries, markets and economies. Self-guided video

United Way 2-1-1 is a free, 24-hour, 365-day health and human service resource for those in Lucas, Wood and Ottawa counties. Dial 2-1-1 (1-800-650-HELP) – translations available if English is not your primary language, text 898-211, instant message, or search for local resources that can help you in finding food, clothing, utility assistance, and housing/shelter.

Provides full content of Presidential Executive Orders, Congressional Bills, Statues, and Supreme Court decisions.

Research current events, popular topics, health, history, government, science, social studies, and technology for middle and high school that are discussed in today’s classrooms.

News regarding law and attorney-related information in the Toledo area with up-to-date articles on current events. Information requiring a paid subscription is not available through this link.

An index of the obituaries that appeared in the Toledo Blade from 1837 to present. Users can request a copy of an obituary.

Toledo Blade access when inside the library.
Username: newspaper@toledolibrary.org
Password: blade2020
*Available only inside Library Locations.

Full text of local, award winning newspaper, featuring articles from 1997 through the present archived in a historical format.

Watch videos and browse sources on a variety of business areas from accounting to marketing to operations. Get industry information by small business type and learn business basics. Self-guided video

Step-by-step guide to creating and completing a business plan, entrepreneurial interests, opportunities, the nonprofit sector, and how to grow and position your business for long-term success. Self-guided video

Educational videos, articles, lesson plans, projects, experiments, and quizzes on Earth, geography, technology, space science, life science, health, the human body, physical science, tech, math, and engineering for elementary, middle, and high school. Self-guided video

A middle and high school research database that provides access to full-text, science-oriented content, lesson plans, science experiments, citation help, worksheets, and curriculum standards. Self-guided video

Scholastic Teachables™ is an online database of searchable and printable educational materials for Prek-6^th grade! Teachables™ has classroom resources to supplement any subject including leveled mini-books, fun clip art, plus skill and activity sheets.

Large-scale detailed maps dating from 1882 through 1962, depicting the commercial, industrial and residential sections of Ohio cities. Self-guided video

Contains service guidelines for more than 200,000 consumer electronic products, including TVs, VCRs, DVD players, stereos, CBs and tape recorders.

Contains full-text articles from 75 journals, newspapers and newswires about businesses from across the U.S. Self-guided video

Find new business opportunities, executives, companies, news articles, job searches, research papers, addresses, phone numbers, and market research. Self-guided video

Search for newspaper articles in The Chicago Tribune (1849-1999), The Los Angeles Times (1881-2000), The New York Times (1851-2020), Wall Street Journal (1889-2012), and The Washington Post (1889-2007).

Covers multiple sides of an issue with an overview (objective background/description), point (argument), and counterpoint. Self-guided video

Offers business intelligence, industry trends, market research, stats, leads, plus company contacts for over 30 different major industries and tips for job seekers.

Peer-reviewed summaries on American history, business, English, language arts, health, government, history, social studies, criminal justice, environmental science, literature, politics and religion. Self-guided video

Check out 20 eBooks, eAudiobooks, or eMagazines at a time with no monthly limit! Access just for Kids | Access just for Teens | App Store | Google Play | Self-guided video

Understandable explanation of rights laws and best practices, and form letters empowering victims to exercise their rights.

Containers forms, resources, and attorney information on where to go for assistance while maintaining privacy. The project is guided by the Supreme Court of Ohio, the Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation, the Ohio State Bar Foundation, and the Ohio Library Council.

An online encyclopedia that provides information about Ohio’s natural history, prehistory, history and evolution through time.

Getting ready for the Ohio Permit Test? Take six practice tests with 40 unique questions each in English and en Espanol!

Discover an easily-searchable interface from the Ohio History Connection’s Ohio Death Certificates (obituaries) from 1913 to 1944.

O’Reilly for Public Libraries subscription includes more than 47,000 books and 30,000 hours of video in areas such as information technology and software; business; digital media; professional and personal development; and desktop and web applications. Self-guided video

Find that next great read! Sort by age level, popularity, curriculum-driven material, recommended reads, book discussion guides and searchable award lists. Also includes suggestions for audiobooks. Self-guided video

Contains historical newspapers from the early 1700s into the 2000s with full runs and portions of runs of well-known, global, regional, and state titles to small local newspapers. Self-guided video

Provides articles from national and international newspapers, television and radio transcripts including the Akron Beacon Journal, Boston Globe, Columbus Dispatch, and Washington Post. Self-guided video

Search for ancestors by name and narrow results by year and location covering historical Ohio newspapers.

Enjoy free, unlimited access to NYTimes.com in our locations or from home. Users have to register for an account with an email address and password.

Information on complementary, alternative and integrative therapies like acupuncture, chiropractic, therapeutic touch and dietary supplements.

Includes National Geographic Magazine books, maps, images and videos including National Geographic: People, Animals and the World covering history, government, science and social studies. Self-guided video

Includes magazines for elementary and middle school covering geography, history, government, science and social studies using videos, pictures and books available in French, Spanish, Chinese and world languages. Self-guided video

Access private and public U.S. and international business data, industry news, executive contact information, residential data, demographics, and consumer data.

Contains reports and documents from and on global companies and corporate industry (industrial, transportation, public utility, OTC).

Offers medical information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system and pre-clinical sciences among many subjects. Self-guided video

Mango for Libraries uses native speakers, repetition and voice comparison to learn a new language or English as a second language. To use the app you will first need to create a Mango profile online through the library, then use that profile to activate the App. App Store | Google Play | Self-guided video

Through our Local History Department, we are pleased to partner with Ohio Memory to present our growing digital archive which includes collections featuring historical documents, maps and atlases, photographs and more!

Contains articles and essays of literary criticism and journals, biographies, literary journals, classic and contemporary poems and short stories, book reviews, author interviews and classic novels. Self-guided video

LinkedIn Learning offers unlimited access to courses in business, technology, creative, engineering, time management, computer skills, data analysis, and programming / development. Using the LinkedIn Learning app: iOS or Android First time app: OH0215 | Self-guided video

Tutorials, practice tests and ebooks for job searching, workplace skills, reading help, writing, math, science, career certification, licensure, exams, college, grad school, GED, ACT, SAT, English, language arts, high school, history, government, math, science, and social studies. Self-guided video

Provides the knowledge, skills and tools needed for financial success created by the FINRA Foundation, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

Use the live music archive to listen to favorite artists. Watch news coverage or entertainment programs. Search various books published before 1923 in American and Canadian libraries.

Instantly stream and download movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks, ebooks, and comics. 20 checkouts per month. App Store | Google Play | Amazon | Self-guided video

Books, projects and magazines on a variety of home improvement areas including decorating and remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, woodworking and everyday maintenance.

Books, projects and magazines on a variety of hobbies including arts and crafts, collecting, indoor recreation, model building, kids crafts, and scrapbooking. Self-guided video

Trace family and local history censuses from 1790-1940, city directories, slave schedules, Indian Census rolls and more.

Wide range of health topics selected from approximately 1,400 government and non-profit organizations with reliable health information.

Provides scholarly full text journals focusing on medical disciplines, which covers 1,300 generic drug sheets. Self-guided video

Hathi Trust is a partnership of academic and research institutions offering a collection of millions of open access titles digitized from libraries around the world. Self-guided video

Philanthropic research report database designed to fill in the knowledge gaps you need to find the best charities to which to donate.
*Available only inside Library Locations.

Provides learning opportunities to improve technology (Microsoft, internet, Google), literacy (reading help, grammar, language) and math skills through interactive games.

Provides legal forms including real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant, attorney state directory, and a dictionary of legal definitions explained in laymen’s language. Self-guided video

Access books and publications within arts, biography, business, education, the environment, history, LGBTQ, medicine, multicultural studies, race, and civil rights. App Store | Google Play | Self-guided video

Information and analysis on over 18,000 mutual funds, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs). Estimates the value of the funds and allows users to compare up to three funds.

Information on 220,000 U.S. Foundations providing up-to-date funding knowledge and insight on the social sector to fuel any fundraising mission. * Available only inside Library Locations. Self-guided video

Offers convenient access to military records, including the stories, photos and personal documents of the men and women who served. Self-guided video

Instantly read eMagazines or download to a device for offline viewing. Includes titles such as People, Time, Sports Illustrated and more! App Store | Google Play | Self-guided video

FamilySearch is the largest genealogy library maintaining a collection of records, resources, services, family history, and digital images. Self-guided video

Provides safe, trustworthy research materials for class projects or homework on a variety of topics: art, music, business, English, language arts, health, history, government, math, science, social studies and technology.

Provides user-friendly features and easy-to-browse categories of reliable content from the world’s leading magazines in art, music, business, English, language arts, health, history, government, math, science, social studies and technology. Self-guided video

Provides safe, trustworthy research materials for class projects or homework on a variety of topics: art, music, business, English, language arts, health, history, government, math, science, social studies and technology.

Education related articles and journals, dissertations, regulatory materials, quantitative data, reference materials, opinion pieces, tests, questionnaires, and materials published in foreign languages. Self-guided video

Primary Source information including newspaper and magazine articles, images, photos, maps, flags and an English dictionary. Self-guided video

Digital Learn helps with email, internet, computer basics, microsoft word, travel, resume, and mobile devices in both English and Spanish.

Companies gain a deeper understanding of their market opportunities so they can make more informed decisions by combining and analyzing data from a wide variety of sources.

Contains primary source on countries and territories including language, appearance, greetings, maps, flags, symbols, history, economy, geography, population, indigenous peoples, and recipes. Self-guided video

Independent research on technology, televisions (tv), computers, vacuums, household appliances, kitchen appliances, cars, and tools. Self-guided video

Reference books, encyclopedias, reports, and pamphlets covering key areas from mainstream medicine and complimentary, holistic and integrated medicine.

Provides information in technology – computer science, artificial intelligence, information systems, robotics, electronics, internet, telecommunications, programming and software. Self-guided video

Includes step-by-step for car repair manuals, automobile, engine, diagnostic, transmission, battery, radiator, alternator, shocks, struts, brakes, catalytic converter, muffler, and tailpipes. Self-guided video

Resource for business, including management, economics, finance, accounting, international business and more with full-text journals. Self-guided video

Provides concise yet comprehensive summaries of the best business books. Summaries also available in Chinese, French, German and Spanish.

Can tell you if a broker or brokerage firm is registered, what has been disclosed to regulators, and what a broker or brokerage firm is able to do.

Watch, read and listen to animated picture books including fiction, nonfiction and Spanish language titles. No waiting. Self-guided video

African American newspapers sourced from nearly 19,000 global newspapers from 1704 to the present with full-text searching by topic, event, and eras. Self-guided video

Provides biographies, obituaries and photographs of thousands of individuals – both living and deceased. Updated monthly. Self-guided video

Search the United States, United Kingdom and Canadian census records, military records, wills, and government documents on Ancestry.com. This tool is only available in the Library, at all locations. Self-guided video

Discover your family ancestry by searching for names primarily covering New England. Only available at Main Library.

America’s Genealogy Bank has been updated to HeritageHub.

African-American (Black) genealogical and biographical researching essential historical records including federal census, slave and freed person registers, marriage and military records and AfriGeneas. Self-guided video

Searchable full-text global newspapers (international, national, regional, state and local) in health, history, government, math, science, social studies, and technology. Self-guided video

Full text articles for more than 4,700 publications, including more than 12,200 peer-reviewed journals in art, music, English, language arts, history, and government. Self-guided video