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ABCmouse*
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Academic Search™ Premier
Full text articles for more than 4,700 publications, including more than 12,200 peer-reviewed journals in art, music, english, lagnuage arts, history, and government. Self-guided video
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Access World News – Newsbank
Searchable full-text global newspapers (international, national, regional, state and local) in health, history, government, math, science, social studies, and technology. Self-guided video
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African-American Heritage
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
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America’s Historical Newspapers
Early American historical newspapers to support history, genealogy, local research, and school homework assignments. Self-guided video
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American Ancestors
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Ancestry Library Edition
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
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Antiques Research
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Biography Reference Bank
Provides biographies, obituaries and photographs of thousands of individuals – both living and deceased. Updated monthly. Self-guided video
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Black Life in America (Newsbank)
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
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Blade (Toledo)
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Blade (Toledo) – In-Library Use Only
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Blade (Toledo) Obituary Index
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BookFlix
Watch, read and listen to animated picture books including fiction, nonfiction and Spanish language titles. No waiting. Self-guided video
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Broker Check by FINRA
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Business Book Summaries
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Business Source Premier
Resource for business, including management, economics, finance, accounting, international business and more with full-text journals. Self-guided video
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Chilton Library
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
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Comics Plus
Unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga. App Store | Google Play | Self-guided video
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Computer Source
Provides information in technology – computer science, artificial intelligence, information systems, robotics, electronics, internet, telecommunications, programming and software. Self-guided video
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Consumer Health Complete
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Consumer Reports
Independent research on technology, televisions (tv), computers, vacuums, household appliances, kitchen appliances, cars, and tools. Self-guided video
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CultureGrams
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
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D&B Hoovers
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Digital Learn
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EBSCOhost Master File
Primary Source information including newspaper and magazine articles, images, photos, maps, flags and an English dictionary. Self-guided video
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ERIC
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
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Explora Primary Schools (K-5)
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Explora Public Libraries
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
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Explora Secondary Schools (6-12)
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FamilySearch
FamilySearch is the largest genealogy library maintaining a collection of records, resources, services, family history, and digital images. Self-guided video
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Federal Depository
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Flipster
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
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Fold3
Offers convenient access to military records, including the stories, photos and personal documents of the men and women who served. Self-guided video
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Foundations Directory Online*
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
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Fund Analyzer by FINRA
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Gale eBooks
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
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Gale in Context: Elementary
Age-appropriate, curriculum-related content covering art, music, English, language arts, geography, history, math, science, and social studies. Self-guided video
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Gale Legal Forms
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
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GCFLearnFree.org
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GuideStar
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Hathi Trust
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
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Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
Provides scholarly full text journals focusing on medical disciplines, which covers 1,300 generic drug sheets. Self-guided video
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Healthfinder.gov
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Heritage Quest
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HeritageHub
America’s Genealogy Bank has been updated to HeritageHub.
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Hispanic Life in America
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Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center
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
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Home Improvement Reference Center
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hoopla
Instantly stream and download movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks, ebooks, and comics. 20 checkouts per month. App Store | Google Play | Amazon | Self-guided video
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Internet Archive
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Investment Education
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LearningExpress Library
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
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Legal GPS
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Libby (ebooks, audio and magazines)
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
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LinkedIn Learning
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
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Literary Reference Center
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
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Local History Digital Collections
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!
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Mango Languages
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
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MEDLINE
Offers medical information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system and pre-clinical sciences among many subjects. Self-guided video
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Mergent Archives
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Mergent Intellect
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Morningstar Investment Service
Find a stock or a fund to meet your needs, research current or prospective holdings, or see how your investments fit together. Limit of 5 simultaneous users. Please log out after your session is done. Self-guided video
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National Geographic Kids
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
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National Geographic Virtual Library Series
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
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Natural Medicines
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New York Times (current issue only)
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.
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Newspaper Archive
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Newspaper Source
Provides articles from national and international newspapers, television & radio transcripts including the Akron Beacon Journal, Boston Globe, Columbus Dispatch, and Washington Post. Self-guided video
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Newspapers.com (World Collection)
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Northstar Digital Literacy
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NoveList Plus
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
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O’Reilly for Public Libraries
Prepare for technical certifications using books, videos, case studies, learning paths, and expert playlists covering business, data, design, hardware, IT operations, math, science, engineering, security, software development, user experience, travel, hobbies, web, and mobile. Self-guided video
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Ohio Death Certificate Index
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Ohio Driver Practice Test
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Ohio History Central Encyclopedia
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Ohio Legal Help
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Ohio Victims Rights
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Oxford Research Encyclopedias
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
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PDR.net (Physicians Desk Reference)
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Plunkett Research Online
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Points of View Reference Center
Covers multiple sides of an issue with an overview (objective background/description), point (argument), and counterpoint. Self-guided video
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Proquest Historical Newspapers
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Reference Solutions
Find new business opportunities, executives, companies, news articles, job searches, research papers, addresses, phone numbers, and market research. Self-guided video
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Regional Business News
Contains full-text articles from 75 journals, newspapers and newswires about businesses from across the U.S. Self-guided video
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SAMS Technical Publishing
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Sanborn Maps
Large-scale detailed maps dating from 1882 through 1962, depicting the commercial, industrial and residential sections of Ohio cities. Self-guided video
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Scholastic Teachables
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Science Reference Center
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
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ScienceFlix
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
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Small Business Builder
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
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Small Business Reference Center
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
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Toledo Blade
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Toledo Blade – In-Library Use Only
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Toledo Blade Obituary Index
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Toledo Legal News
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TOPICSearch
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Transparent Language
Focused on high school level students to learn foreign languages including English as a second language using online lessons, vocabulary exercises, and practice activities. Self-guided video
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Tumblebooks
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
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Tutor.com
Online tutoring for K-12, college, and GED students. No appointment is needed and tutors are available noon to midnight, 7 days a week! Writing support is available either in a live session or through the Drop-off Paper review. Receive feedback on reports, essays, resumes, and cover letters within 12 hours. Offers practice quizzes including ASVAB, ACT, and SAT. Self-guided video
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United States Government Printing Office (GPO)
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United Way 211
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.
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Value Line
Evaluate investments with unbiased information on companies, industries, markets and economies. Self-guided video
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Very Short Introductions
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Vocational & Career Collection ™
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Wall Street Journal Online
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Weiss Financial Ratings
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Westlaw
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World Book eBooks
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
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World Book Encyclopedia
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