1. Access Science
   AccessScience provides the finest collection of science reference materials—online and fully searchable. We offer easy accessibility to the information you need to make research easy—with access to all the articles, fully illustrated.
   
2. All EBSCOhost Databases
   EBSCOhost is a powerful online reference system accessible via the Internet. It offers a variety of proprietary full text databases and popular databases from leading information providers. The comprehensive databases range from general reference collections to specially designed, subject-specific databases for public, academic, medical, corporate and school libraries.
   
3. Annals of American History Online
   Documents in the Annals reveal a complete historical landscape: government, foreign relations, business, war, the arts, family life, and religion. Use these selections to round out background knowledge, stimulate discussion, and provoke original thought for research. Media in the Annals include images, video, and audio clips.
4. Art & Architecture Database
   The AMICO Art Museum Image Library is a growing collection of digital multimedia documenting works of art in the collections of dozens of art museums, representing works from cultures around the world, from prehistoric to contemporary times.
5. Auto Repair Reference Center
   
6. Biographies Plus Illustrated
   Wilson Biographies Plus Illustrated contains more than 111,000 biographies and obituaries and more than 32,000 photographs of the subjects.
   
7. SIRs Discoverer
   SIRS Discoverer® is an award-winning database designed with the young researcher in mind. This interactive tool strengthens research, reading, writing and computer skills. Articles and graphics from more than 1,400 U.S. and international magazines, newspapers and U.S. government documents are carefully selected for their educational content, interest and level of readability.
   
8. Enciclopedia Universal en Español
   Welcome to Enciclopedia Universal en Español. Use this resource to search or browse for information in the encyclopedia or look up words in the dictionary.
   
9. Encyclop&aelidia Britannica Online
   Encyclopædia Britannica Online includes the complete encyclopedia, as well as Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus, Britannica Student Encyclopedia and the Britannica Book of the Year. You can also use Encyclopædia Britannica Online to search an Internet directory that includes more than 300,000 links to Web sites selected, rated, and reviewed by Britannica editors.
10. Heritage Quest Online
    Search Census: Find ancestors and relatives in the complete set of US Federal Census Records from 1790-1930.
    Search Books: Find information on people and places described in over 25,000 family and local histories.
    Search PERSI: Find information about people and places from this index of over 1.6 million genealogo and local history articles.
11. LearningExpress Library
    provides a completely interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help patrons, students, and adult learners succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass.
    
12. Literature On-Line
    The Chadwyck-Healey Literature Collections were made possible through the work of Libraries Connect Ohio (LCO), a collaborative effort of the Ohio Public Library Information Network, OhioLINK, INFOhio, and the State Library of Ohio.
    
13. netLibrary
    We offer the only comprehensive approach to eBooks that integrates with the time-honored missions and methods of libraries and librarians. Our vision is one of enhancing the role of librarians as stewards of knowledge, supporting their crucial role in serving millions of people every day who seek information.
    
14. NetWellness 2000
    NetWellness is…a non-profit consumer health web site that provides high quality information created and evaluated by medical and health professional faculty at the: University of Cincinnati, Case Western Reserve University,The Ohio State University.
    
15. NewsBank
    The electronic editions of record for valuable local, regional, and national U.S. newspapers--all in one easy-to-search database. Each paper provides unique coverage of local and regional news, including companies, politics, sports, industries, cultural activities, and people in the community. Paid ads are excluded.
    
16. NoveList
    Our mission has always been "to support librarians and readers in finding their next great book to read!" We will continue to grow and to support librarians and readers in the decades to come. Thank you!
17. Ohio Capitol Connection
    Ohio Capital Connection is a legislative and government information service for the state of Ohio. The Ohio Capital Connection index contains Ohio legislative information including the text and status of Ohio bills and any related committee reports and analyses.
    
18. Oxford Reference Online
    Oxford Reference Online
    The Core Collection contains about 100 dictionary, language reference, and subject reference works published by Oxford University Press. It is a fully-indexed, cross-searchable database of these books, giving subscribers unprecedented access to a comprehensive information resource.
19. Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps
    Digital Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps have been licensed for use by Ohio citizens by the Ohio Public Library Information Network. These Sanborn Maps were digitized from microfilm copies by Chadwyck-Healey, a Bell & Howell Information and Learning company.
    
20. Ohioana Library
    Ohioana’s current holdings include over 40,000 books, 10,000 pieces of sheet music, scrapbooks and biographical files on more than 20,000 Ohio writers, artists, musicians and other notable Ohioans. The books are written by Ohioans, or are about Ohio or Ohioans.

These links must be used inside the library and will not require you to enter your library card information or enter a PIN number.

1. Biography Resource Center
   This database combines award-winning biographies from respected Gale Group sources. Biography Resource Center also includes full-text articles from hundreds of periodicals. Search for people based on one or more personal facts such as birth and death year, nationality, ethnicity, occupation or gender, or combine criteria to create a highly-targeted custom search.
   
2. Health and Wellness Resource
   >Use this Resource Center to find magazines, journals, newspapers, definitions, directories, and information on: Fitness, Pregnancy, Medicine, Nutrition, Diseases, Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Alcohol and Drug abuse, Prescription Drugs, etc.
   
3. Hoover Company Profiles
   Hoover's, Inc., delivers comprehensive company, industry, and market intelligence that drives business growth. Our database of 12 million companies, with in-depth coverage of 40,000 of the world's top business enterprises, is at the core of our business tools and services that customers find vital to their business operations.
   
4. NetWellness 2000
   NetWellness is…a non-profit consumer health web site that provides high quality information created and evaluated by medical and health professional faculty at the: University of Cincinnati, Case Western Reserve University,The Ohio State University.
   
5. Opposing Viewpoints Reference Center
   Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center draws on the acclaimed social issues series published by Greenhaven Press, as well as core reference content from other Gale and Macmillan Reference USA sources to provide a complete one-stop source for information on social issues. Access viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to websites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles.
   
6. Reference USA
   infoUSA is the leading provider of business and consumer information products, database marketing services and Internet marketing solutions. We offer the most comprehensive databases in the industry and are the only company to build and maintain a proprietary database of virtually all U.S. and Canadian businesses and residents.
   
7. Ohio Capital Connection
   Ohio Capital Connection is a legislative and government information service for the state of Ohio. The Ohio Capital Connection index contains Ohio legislative information including the text and status of Ohio bills and any related committee reports and analyses.
   
8. Facts on File: Curriculum Resource Center Grades K - 5 and 6 - 12
   For middle school, high school, and junior college teachers and students seeking material to supplement their coursework in core subject areas—including U.S. and world history, science, and geography. For elementary teachers and students seeking material to supplement their lessons, this electronic library of curriculum-related handouts contains an expansive collection of visual content.
   
9. Auto Repair Reference Center
   Online access to repair information for every major manufacturer of domestic and imported vehicle.

1. Literature Resource Center
   Literature Resource Center provides access to biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of authors from every age and literary discipline.
   
2. NoveList
   NoveList allows readers to use a favorite author or title as a template to locate other authors and titles of interest. Besides locating books to read, users can learn more about books and authors through Author Read-alikes, Feature Articles, Book Discussion Guides, and BookTalks.
   
3. Poemfinder
   LitFinder publishes award-winning reference and educational products for all market segments, including academic and public libraries, schools, and individuals.
   
4. Story Finder
   LitFinder publishes award-winning reference and educational products for all market segments, including academic and public libraries, schools, and individuals.
   
5. What Do I Read Next?
   >What Do I Read Next? includes over 100,000 recommended titles, more than 60,000 plot summaries, and awards information from 562 awards, all to help users uncover new reading adventures, find long-remembered favorites, and discover award-winning titles. Search by genre, subject, author, title, series, and more.

Research Databases
Remote Access
Home Access to OPLIN research databases using your home internet connection and an Ohio Library Card

1. Biography Resource Center
   This database combines award-winning biographies from respected Gale Group sources. Biography Resource Center also includes full-text articles from hundreds of periodicals.
   
2. EBSCOhost
   EBSCOhost is a powerful online reference system accessible via the Internet. It offers a variety of proprietary full text databases and popular databases from leading information providers.
   
3. Health and Wellness Resource
   Use this Resource Center to find magazines, journals, newspapers, definitions, directories, and information on: Fitness, Pregnancy, Medicine, Nutrition, Diseases, Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Alcohol and Drug abuse, Prescription Drugs, etc.
   
4. Literature Resource Center
   Literature Resource Center provides access to biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of authors from every age and literary discipline.
   
5. NoveList
   NoveList allows readers to use a favorite author or title as a template to locate other authors and titles of interest. Besides locating books to read, users can learn more about books and authors through Author Read-alikes, Feature Articles, Book Discussion Guides, and BookTalks.
   
6. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
   Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center draws on the acclaimed social issues series published by Greenhaven Press, as well as core reference content from other Gale and Macmillan Reference USA sources to provide a complete one-stop source for information on social issues. Access viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to websites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles.
   
7. Reference Center Gold
   A general interest database that integrates a variety of sources in one easy-to-use interface. Use General Reference Center Gold to find articles from newspapers, reference books, and periodicals, many with full-text and images.
   
8. SIRs Discoverer
   SIRS Discoverer® is an award-winning database designed with the young researcher in mind. This interactive tool strengthens research, reading, writing and computer skills. Articles and graphics from more than 1,400 U.S. and international magazines, newspapers and U.S. government documents are carefully selected for their educational content, interest and level of readability.
   
9. Reference USA
   (requires a M/RCPL Library Card #)
   infoUSA is the leading provider of business and consumer information products, database marketing services and Internet marketing solutions. We offer the most comprehensive databases in the industry and are the only company to build and maintain a proprietary database of virtually all U.S. and Canadian businesses and residents.
   
10. Facts on File: from Home
    Curriculum Resource Center Grades K - 5 and 6 - 12
    For middle school, high school, and junior college teachers and students seeking material to supplement their coursework in core subject areas—including U.S. and world history, science, and geography. For elementary teachers and students seeking material to supplement their lessons, this electronic library of curriculum-related handouts contains an expansive collection of visual content.
    
11. What Do I Read Next?
    What Do I Read Next? includes over 100,000 recommended titles, more than 60,000 plot summaries, and awards information from 562 awards, all to help users uncover new reading adventures, find long-remembered favorites, and discover award-winning titles. Search by genre, subject, author, title, series, and more.