Ohio Web Library
The first stop for your information needs. This evolving collection of thousands of online publications and research resources provides access to information from magazines, journals, newspapers, encyclopedias, dictionaries, maps and more.
Ancestry Library Edition [In-library access only]
Delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, family histories, military records, photos, and more. Provides access to more than 8,000 databases for anyone interested in genealogy or history.
Auto Repair Reference Center
[Use library card number for home access]
Database contains information on repair procedures, service bulletins, service recalls, wiring diagrams, labor and quick tips for automobiles dating back to 1945.
Careers Internet Database [User name: 978w ; Password: future]
Features a number of tools to help visitors prepare for their future, including a career test, reports on more than 300 careers, an earnings calculator, an education planner and financial aid information.
Critical Survey of Long Fiction [Use 45107 plus library card number for home access]Access the online version of the 10-volume print set offering profiles of 678 major writers, including analyses of their significant works. Provides full-search capabilities as well as the ability to browse by author or book title.
Encyclopedia.com
Free encyclopedia features articles, photos, facts and biographies from numerous reliable encyclopedias, dictionaries and other reference sources.
Encyclopedia of Science Fiction
Free online encyclopedia feature more than 13,000 entries on all things related to the genre, including authors, books, movies, themes and more. Also features the companion Encyclopedia of Fantasy.
ePodunk
Free site provides in-depth information about more than 46,000 communities across the United States. The listings also include geocoded information about thousands of parks, museums, historic sites, colleges, schools and other places across America.
Facts On File Science Online
Database presents a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments.
The FunWorks
Nationally acclaimed web site aimed at middle-school students provides interactive career exploration.
Great Lives from History: 20th Century [Password: 45107]
Access the online version of the 10-volume print set, featuring biographical sketches of the most important figures of the century.
Great Web Sites for Kids
Sites reviewed and recommended by the Association for Library Services to Children are arranged by topic. Also provides age range recommendations within the topic areas.
Learning Express Library 
LearningExpress Library provides a comprehensive, interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help students and adult learners succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results.
Magill's Medical Guide
Access the online version of the 6-volume print set, featuring diseases, disorders, treatments, procedures, specialties, anatomy, biology, and issues in an A-Z format.
Mango Languages
Includes a variety of resources to help learn practical conversation skills for more than 30 languages spoken all over the world. Users have the option to create a profile, which provides the ability to track progress and time spent learning each language.
NoveList Plus [Use library card number for home access]
A complete reader's resource featuring information on more than 250,000 titles, plus lists of award-winning books, Book Discussion Guides, Recommended Reads and more.
NoveList K-8 Plus [Use library card number for home access]
A complete, easy-to-use reader's resource for kids to find that next great read, featuring lists of award-winning books, extensive series information, Recommended Reads and more.
101 Best Genealogy Web Sites
Family Tree Magazine presents the 101 top genealogy web sites of the year, separated into 10 categories.
Shmoop
Site features a growing collection of literary and writing guides and promises to make its users better lovers of literature, writing, poetry and history.
Top 25 Web Sites for Teaching and Learning
List compiled by the American Association of School Librarians features free, Web-based sites that foster the qualities of innovation, creativity, active participation, and collaboration.
Wilson's Biographies
Contains biographical information on nearly half a million people from antiquity to the present, along with thousands of images.
World Book Online
Search the World Book Encyclopedia, atlas, dictionary and more.
World Book Early World of Learning
Offers a wealth of resources to help preschoolers and children in the early grades grasp critical early childhood themes while developing reading and oral language skills.