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ABCmouse*

Educational website that provides learning activities for children ages two and up, with interactive books, games, and puzzles in reading help, math, science, social studies, art, and music. *Available only inside Library Locations.

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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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American Ancestors

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

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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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Blade (Toledo)

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

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Broker Check by FINRA

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.

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Business Book Summaries

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

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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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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

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

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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

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.

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Digital Learn

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

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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)

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.

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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)

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.

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Federal Depository

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).

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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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Fund Analyzer by FINRA

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.

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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

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

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GuideStar

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.

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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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Heritage Quest

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

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Home Improvement Source

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

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Internet Archive

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.

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Investment Education

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

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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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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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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

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

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Mergent Intellect

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

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MyHealthfinder

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

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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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Natural Medicines

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

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Newspaper Archive

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

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Newspaper Source

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

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Northstar Digital Literacy

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.

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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

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

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Ohio Legal Help

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.

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Ohio Victims Rights

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

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Plunkett Research Online

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

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PressReader

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

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Proquest Historical Newspapers

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).

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SAMS Technical Publishing

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

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Scholastic Teachables

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

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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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Toledo Blade

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

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Toledo Legal News

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.

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TOPICSearch

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.

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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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Very Short Introductions

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.

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Wall Street Journal Online

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.

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Westlaw

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.

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World Book eBooks

Includes nonfiction 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 nonfiction 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

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WorldCat

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