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Research Help

Many wonderful resources are provided by the State of Ohio for you to use.
 

  • For general searching try the Ohio Web Library.  This source pulls information from several different databases with one search.
     
  • A list of the individual databases can be sorted alphabetically or by categories.
     
  • LearningExpress Library has numerous pretests for all ages and selected careers.  These tests are good for practicing and identifying what you need to know to take the actual tests.
     
  • NetWellness is a good reliable source for medical information.
     
  • ExploreOhio has information about traveling the state of Ohio.
     
  •  WorldBook and WorldBook Kids are the online versions of the classic encyclopedia.
     
  • What Tree is That? will help you identify trees by the leaves and seeds.
     
  • What's That Snake? helps to identify snakes common to the state of Ohio.
     
  • What's the Point? can help with identification of arrowheads found in Ohio.
     

The Rockford Carnegie Library subscribes to two very interesting databases which are useful for learning about other countries.
 

  • Global Warrior has a wide range of information about countries that would be useful to researchers and travelers.
     
  • AtoZ Maps Online has lots of country and state maps and other information pertaining to countries.