Research Databases

List of research database titles, descriptions and links
A to Z Maps Online

A to Z Maps Online

A to Z Maps Online is the world's largest database of royalty-free, downloadable maps for academic and business (non-commercial) use.

Use this resource
A to Z the USA

A to Z the USA

A to Z the USA is the "go-to" resource for US state and territory information. No other product combines so many cultural, historical, and social topic reports with so many modern and vintage maps, photos, and other images.

Use this resource
A to Z World Food

A to Z World Food

A to Z World Food is the only food database that contains traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world in all course categories: appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main courses, side dishes, desserts, snacks, and beverages.

Use this resource
A to Z World Traveler

A to Z World Traveler

A to Z World Traveler - Perfect for the world traveler, armchair traveler, or for school reports! Find a myriad of information on different countries: city views, facts, neighborhoods, activities, restaurants, climate and weather, embassies and consulates, health & medical, language, maps, travel essentials, transportation, money & banking, and communication.

Use this resource
AtoZdatabases

AtoZdatabases

AtoZdatabases is the Premier Job Search, Reference & Mailing List Database including 30 million business & executive profiles & 240 million residents. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more!

Use this resource
Champaign County Ohio Links

Champaign County Ohio Helpful Links

Helpful links to organizations in Champaign County, Ohio.  

Use this resource
Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports

Consumer buying guide & product reviews.

Use this resource
Cypress Resume

Cypress Resume

Cypress Resume is an online resume builder that lets you create professional-quality resumes in three quick and simple steps.

Use this resource
Driving-Tests.org

Driving-Tests.org

Driving-Tests.org offers free practice tests to teens and adults looking to learn more about driving in Ohio. The website also includes practice tests for those seeking a motorcycle license or their CDL. 

Use this resource
EBSCOhost Databases

EBSCOhost Databases

Magazine and journal articles.

Use this resource
Explora Primary Schools

Explora Primary Schools

Designed with students and educators in grades K through 5 in mind, Explora Primary Schools provides a safe, trustworthy environment for students to look up facts for class projects or homework.

Use this resource
Explora Public Libraries

Explora Public Libraries

Designed with public library patrons in mind, Explora Public Libraries provides easy-to-use features and reliable content from the world's leading magazines and reference books, grouped into easy-to-browse categories.

Use this resource
 Explora Secondary Schools Explora Secondary Schools Des

Explora Secondary Schools

Designed with students and educators in grades 6 through 12 in mind, Explora Secondary Schools provides a far better alternative to websites and search engines for students to look up articles and facts for research papers or homework.

Use this resource
Gale Virtual Reference Library

Gale Virtual Reference Library

Through Gale Virtual Reference Library you can gain access to eBook titles including Gale Encyclopedia of Science, Dictionary of American History, Encyclopedia of the Great Depression, Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders, and College Blue Book.

Use this resource
Hobbies and Crafts Source

Hobbies and Crafts Source

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

Use this resource
Home Improvement Source

Home Improvement Source

Full-text content from leading home improvement magazines, images not found anywhere else online and videos of popular home repair projects. 

Use this resource
Ohio Means Jobs

Ohio Means Jobs

Ohio Means Jobs offers practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, and information you need to achieve the results you want—at school, at work, or in life. Looking to land a job? You'll find dedicated to helping you get the one that's right for you.

Use this resource
Oxford Research Encyclopedias

Oxford Research Encyclopedias

Long-form overview articles written, peer-reviewed, and edited by leading scholars.

Use this resource
Points of View Reference Source

Points of View Reference Source

Essays on controversial subjects.

Use this resource
Recommended Sites

Recommended Sites

Recommend sites covering the following topics: books, business, education & financial aid, employment, government, health, maps, movies and weather.

Use this resource
Religion & Philosophy Collection

Religion & Philosophy Collection

An essential tool for researchers and students of theology and philosophical studies. 

Use this resource
Science Reference Source

Science Reference Source

Science encyclopedias and reference books

Use this resource
Very Short Introductions

Very Short Introductions

Very Short Introductions provide intelligent and serious introductions to a huge range of subjects. 

Use this resource
What Snake is It?

What Snake is It?

Ohio snake identification guide.

Use this resource
What Tree is It?

What Tree is It?

Ohio tree identification guide.
Use this resource
What's the Point?

What's the Point?

Identify flint artifacts from Ohio's prehistoric peoples.

Use this resource
World Book Kids

World Book Kids

Thousands of colorful illustrations, diagrams, and maps enrich thousands of articles selected for appeal and curricular standards, with teacher guides, provide instructions and stimulating ways to use content in the classroom setting or for homework.

Use this resource
World Book Online

World Book Online

Information resources for pre-school through college.

Use this resource
World Book Students

World Book Students

Contains an extensive multimedia collection, including editor-selected websites, and correlations to state standards.

Use this resource
Worldbook Online: Early World of Learning

Worldbook Online: Early World of Learning

Online resource for preschoolers and early elementary grade students. 

Use this resource