Research Tools

PressReader

2025-01-31T20:26:58+00:00

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: The Economist is limited to a 7-day checkout period and can be checked out again once the 7 days are over. Self-guided video

Blade (Toledo)

2025-02-06T20:15:46+00:00

Current and historical text and images of the Toledo Blade from 1848 to the present. Search by keyword, name, event or topic. Only available inside the Library.

Northstar Digital Literacy

2025-01-31T20:18:22+00:00

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.

Federal Depository

2025-01-31T20:08:21+00:00

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).

Westlaw

2025-02-06T20:16:57+00:00

Search Ohio and Michigan court cases and statutes as well as Federal 6th Circuit materials and the United States Supreme Court cases. Only available inside the Library.

United Way 211

2025-01-31T20:43:56+00:00

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.

TOPICSearch

2025-01-31T20:42:03+00:00

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.

Toledo Legal News

2023-04-07T19:01:07+00:00

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.

Toledo Blade

2025-01-31T20:48:17+00:00

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

ScienceFlix

2025-01-31T20:40:47+00:00

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

SAMS Technical Publishing

2025-01-31T20:38:25+00:00

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

Plunkett Research Online

2025-01-31T20:25:53+00:00

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

Ohio Victims Rights

2025-01-31T20:24:05+00:00

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

Ohio Legal Help

2025-01-31T20:23:34+00:00

Forms, resources, and attorney information specific to Ohio. 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.

O’Reilly for Public Libraries

2025-01-31T20:19:34+00:00

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

NoveList Plus

2025-01-31T20:18:56+00:00

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

Newspaper Source

2025-01-31T20:17:01+00:00

Newspaper Source provides cover-to-cover full text for hundreds of national (U.S.), international and regional newspapers. In addition, it offers television and radio news transcripts from major networks.  Self-guided video

New York Times (current issue only)

2025-01-31T20:16:02+00:00

Get free unlimited access to the New York Times website and app with just your library card. You will need to create a NYTimes.com digital account and access outside the library is granted by using 72 hour access. Passes can be renewed as often as you like by visiting our site and clicking to the link provided. Inside the Library? Just visit NYTimes.com and login to enjoy unlimited access without the need of a 72 hour pass.

Natural Medicines

2025-01-31T20:14:25+00:00

A trusted resource for information about dietary supplements, natural medicines, and complementary alternative and integrative therapies.

Mergent Intellect

2025-01-31T20:07:32+00:00

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

Mergent Archives

2025-01-31T20:07:08+00:00

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

MEDLINE

2025-01-31T20:06:42+00:00

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

Mango Languages

2025-01-31T20:06:09+00:00

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

Local History Digital Collections

2025-01-31T20:05:43+00:00

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!

LinkedIn Learning

2025-01-31T20:04:50+00:00

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

MyHealthfinder

2025-01-31T20:11:07+00:00

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

Hathi Trust

2025-01-31T19:58:36+00:00

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

GuideStar

2025-02-06T20:16:21+00:00

Philanthropic research report database designed to fill in the knowledge gaps you need to find the best charities to which to donate. Only available inside the Library.

GCFLearnFree.org

2025-01-31T19:57:20+00:00

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

Gale eBooks

2025-01-31T19:52:33+00:00

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

Fund Analyzer by FINRA

2025-01-31T19:51:49+00:00

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.

Fold3

2025-01-31T19:50:37+00:00

A premier collection of historical U.S. military records that brings to life the details of America’s military veterans with stories, photos, and personal documents. Self-guided video

Digital Learn

2025-01-31T19:45:31+00:00

Digital Learn helps the novice user with email, internet, and computer basics. In English and Spanish.

D&B Hoovers

2025-02-04T18:48:05+00:00

Allows the user to gain a deeper understanding of market opportunities and make informed decisions by analyzing data from a wide variety of sources.

Business Book Summaries

2025-01-31T19:30:31+00:00

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

American Ancestors

2025-02-05T20:40:48+00:00

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

HeritageHub

2025-01-31T19:59:54+00:00

Find obituaries and death notices published in newspapers dating back to 1704; funeral home notices dating back to 2019; and Social Security Death Index (SSDI) records, which mostly cover the period between 1935 and 2014. Self-guided video