Research Databases

List of research database titles, descriptions and links
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about:books

Information about books and authors.

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American and English Literature

Access complete text of many works of drama, poetry, religious texts, and prose based on books and other sources originally published in print. 

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ERIC

ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) is an authoritative database of indexed and full-text education literature and resources.

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Hoopla Digital

Hoopla is a web and mobile library media streaming platform for audiobooks, comics, e-books, magazines, movies, music, and TV.

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Libby by Overdrive

Libby is a reading app for borrowing eBooks, magazines, and audiobooks from the library's OverDrive collection.

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Literary Reference Source

Gives access to literary journals, reference works, poems, short stories, book discussion help, and more.

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NoveList K-8 Plus

NoveList K-8 Plus is designed for younger readers to help with reading recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction, for kids in grades K-8. 

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NoveList Plus

NoveList Plus offers descriptions of thousands of books, both fiction and nonfiction. Select favorite titles, authors, themes, or genres, and get suggestions on your next read.

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Ohio Digital Library

Borrow fiction and non-fiction eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and music for all ages.

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