Research Databases

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List of research database titles, descriptions and links
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Biography Reference Bank (EBSCO)

Access biographical information on more than 335,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines.

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Find an Ohio Public Library

Search tool to find Ohio libraries. Search by name, by county, or by library closest to location. Provides contact information and driving directions.

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Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center (EBSCO)

Find "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast.

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MasterFILE Premier (EBSCO)

Designed specifically for public libraries, this database provides full-text magazines, reference books and primary source documents. It also includes an extensive image collection containing photos, maps and flags.

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Middle Search Plus (EBSCO)

Designed for middle school libraries, Middle Search Plus is a full-text database providing popular middle school magazines and reference books. Covering subjects such as history, current events, science and sports, it also includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents, plus over a million photos, maps and flags.

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TOPICsearch (EBSCO)

Teachers, librarians, and student researchers can use this database to explore current events, social, political, and economic issues, scientific discoveries, and other popular topics frequently discussed in the classroom.

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What Tree Is It?

Ohio tree identification guide.

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What's That Snake?

Ohio snake identification guide.

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What's The Point?

Identifying flint artifacts.

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World Book Advanced

Engage advanced students and adults with thousands of articles, primary sources, and online books designed to support personalized learning and enhance digital citizenship. Contains up-to-the-minute access to worldwide news publications, government links from numerous countries, and multimedia reference materials.

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