Online Research Databases

Your Adams County Public Library account gives you access to these powerful research databases online! These resources are made available to Ohio public library patrons by statewide Library organizations.

Some of these resources may ask you to log in, or create a user account, based on your Adams County Public Library card account information. If you need assistance, stop by the desk of your local library branch, or call during library hours.

Ohio Web Library - A vast resource of online information, provided free to Ohio Libraries. Search genealogical information, Ohio newspapers and magazines, get homework help, research science, history, and art, and much more. Includes online identification guides for Ohio trees, reptiles, and artifacts. The perfect place to start, for almost any research or reference topic!

Explore Ohio - Learn more about your state! Browse by County or subject to learn more about Ohio, including agriculture, business, history, culture, and much more.

Know It Now 24x7 - Get live help from an Ohio librarian on any topic, from homework help to research, reading suggestions to general information. Talk to an Ohio librarian 24x7 via chat session, email, or text message.

Chilton's - Use your full library card number to access this reputable resource for automotive guides and repair information, all online!

Ancestry.com - Only available at Adams County Public Library locations. Access the most reputable subscription database for genealogical research, Ancestry.com.

Mango Languages - Learn conversational speaking skills in dozens of languages! A great tool to supplement your language learning project, or help school-age or adult beginners take on a new language. Use your library card to create a free user account.

Learning Express Library - Access practice tests and test prep materials for elementary, high school, ACT and SAT, pre-professional, military tests, and more. View free tutorials for popular software, including Microsoft Office products. Use your Ohio public library card to create a free user account.

Oxford Reference Online - This powerful reference tool gives you access to an online dictionary, encyclopedia, maps, bilingual dictionaries, and searchable reference by subject. A reputable source for finding the facts on any topic.

Science Online - Facts on File's Science Online gives you access to science facts, diagrams, experiments, biographies, and timelines for every area of science, including chemistry, forensics, physics, math, earth science, space and astronomy, weather, and more! A great resource for finding reliable information on science facts, completing a research project, and more.

World Book Encyclopedia - Use this reputable encyclopedia in versions intended for kids, students, and adults! Find information about almost any topic in this powerful, online encyclopedia resource.

Ohio Newspapers - Search the text of back issues of several Ohio Newspapers, by keyword or by dates. A great tool for historical research, genealogy research, and more! Offers the Cincinnati Post, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Dayton Daily News, Columbus Dispatch, and Toledo Blade.

Heritage Quest - Search U. S. Census records, family and local genealogies, Revolutionary War records, Freedman's Bank, and more.

Medline Plus - Get medical information from a reputable online source. Research medical conditions, health information, drugs and mediations, and more.

Ohio eBook Project - Go beyond the Library Catalog - you can access ebooks, audiobooks, and more through the Ohio eBook Project. You'll need your library card number and library PIN to check out and download ebooks. When asked to select your home library, choose "SEO Library Consortium" from the list.

EBSCOhost - A powerful research tool, offering access to databases on many subjects. A great resource for those completing school assignments or research, who want access to reputable subscription sources, including peer-reviewed professional journal articles.

Project Gutenberg - An enormous resource of public domain ebooks, free to download, in many different formats.

Librivox - A free resource of public domain audiobooks, read aloud by volunteers. These audiobooks are free to download, and are available in many different formats.

GCF Learn Free - Computer and other basic skills tutorials, made available by the Goodwill Foundation. Follow easy-to-use online courses, that guide you through learning basic computer, Internet, Office Software, and other skills.