Research Databases

Complete range of citation and full-text reference content available from the EBSCO publishing company. Individual database services are also listed separately. 

Biographies, obituaries, and photographs of thousands of individuals – both living and deceased. Biographies Plus Illustrated contains the full text of the articles from more than 100 volumes of biographical reference books published by H. W. Wilson, plus thousands of profiles licensed from other respected publishers; updated monthly. 

Full text for nearly 300 publications and indexing and abstracts for nearly 450 publications. 

CultureGrams from ProQuest goes beyond basic facts and figures to offer local perspectives on more than 200 countries and territories detailing daily life and culture, including history, customs, and lifestyles. From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, each concise, reliable, and up-to-date report is written and reviewed by local experts, providing users with unique, intimate cultural details from an insider’s perspective.

Provides indexing and abstracts for more than 384,000 records, as well as Open Access full text for more than 4,700 records. 

Hobbies and Crafts Source

Home Improvement Source

Full text for nearly 500 popular high school magazines, plus more than 360 full text reference books. 

The official government website of the State of Ohio. 

Points of View Reference Source is the database covers more than 560 topics across dozens of categories. Each topic includes articles presenting an Overview (objective background), Point (argument), Counterpoint (opposing argument or alternate perspective) and a Guide to Critical Analysis to help you evaluate controversial topics and develop your own perspectives. 

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

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Bienvenue à L'Encyclopédie Découverte, World Book's French language encyclopedia. It features two interfaces: one aimed at grades K through 4 and for older students and adults. – Bienvenue à L'Encyclopédie Découverte, encyclopédie de la langue française du World Book. Il comporte deux interfaces: une destinée à la maternelle à la quatrième année et une pour les élèves plus âgés et les adultes.

Ages 14 and up. A wealth of vetted articles supplemented by thousands of original source documents fosters advanced research and critical thinking skills and prepares students for continued growth!

This comprehensive Spanish-language encyclopedia includes more than 100,000 articles, more than 8,500 images and maps, and nearly 1,000 videos, animations, sounds, and interactive media

Ages 10-14. Tailored specifically for students, articles include multimedia and related resources to engage students, biographies, and supplemental tools to support cross-curricular studies.

This is part of World Book Online Reference Center that is a Spanish-Language encyclopedia called Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos. It contains 2,200 articles and more than 600 illustrations. 

Explore more than 650 pre-made timelines with over 14,000 individual events, or create your own timelines!