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

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. There are numerous ways to chat with a 2-1-1 Community Resource Advisor: Dial 2-1-1 (1-800-650-HELP), text your zip code to 898-211, or instant message by visiting www.211nwo.org. You can also use the link below to access 2-1-1’s Community Resource Database and manually search local resources that can help you in finding food, clothing, utility assistance, housing/shelter and much more. United Way 2-1-1 also offers translation services over the phone, if English is not your primary language.

Learn more than 100 languages at your own pace with easy-to-use online lessons, vocabulary exercises, practice activities and more.

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Grade Levels: high school
Subjects: foreign language

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

Provides articles from national and international newspapers, television & radio transcripts, and 200 regional newspapers including the Akron Beacon Journal, Boston Globe, Columbus Dispatch, Washington Post and more.

Mango for Libraries uses native speakers, repetition and voice comparison to help you quickly and easily learn a new language. Choose from more than 70 languages including 20 English as a second language options. It’s conversational-based learning.

*First time users must create a profile in order to access the resource.

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.

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LinkedIn Learning offers unlimited access to a library of over 100,000 high-quality, current, and engaging video tutorials as part of over 13,000 courses taught by recognized industry experts in seven languages.

Using the LinkedIn Learning app: iOs or Android
First time app: users will be asked to enter the “libraryname” at the end of the URL: OH0215

Features nearly 1,000 online tutorials, practice tests and eBooks to help users of all ages. Offers job search and workplace skills improvement, skill building in reading, writing, math and basic science, career certification and licensure exam prep, college and grad school entrance test prep, GED® test prep and more.

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Grade Levels: elementary school, middle school and high school
Subjects: college prep, English/language arts, high school prep, history/government, math, science and social studies

Provides high quality, innovative learning opportunities to anyone who wants to improve their technology, literacy and/or math skills. Offers information on more than 180 topics through 2,000 lessons, 800+ videos and over 50 interactive activities and games.

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Grade Levels: elementary, middle school and high school
Subjects: art, English/language arts, health, math and technology

Provides user-friendly features and easy-to-browse categories of reliable content from the world’s leading magazines.

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Grade Levels: high school
Subjects: art/music, business, English/language arts, health, history/government, math, science, social studies and technology

New to computers or haven’t used them for a while? For those who are a little unsure or uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, Digital Learn helps users tackle technology and gain the confidence needed to succeed.

Contains primary-source reports on 209 countries and territories—including every United Nations member state—focusing on 25 cultural categories, including language, personal appearance, greetings, and more. A States and Provinces edition includes maps, flags and symbols, as well as sections on history, economy, geography, population, indigenous peoples and recipes.

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Grade Levels: elementary school, middle school and high school
Subjects: history/government, geography and social studies

Features: Watch, read and listen to animated picture books in nine categories, including Animals and Nature, People and Places, and Family and Communities. Includes fiction, nonfiction and some Spanish language titles. No waiting.

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Grade Levels: preschool and elementary school
Subjects: art/music, English/language arts, geography, history, math, science and social studies

The most comprehensive collection of full-text newspapers globally. Provides extensive coverage at every level—international, national, regional, state and local. This fully searchable resource features news content from all 50 states as well as more than 5,900 international news sources from 172 countries. News content may be included in its original published language or translated into English.

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Grade Levels: middle school and high school
Subjects: health, history/government, math, science, social studies and technology