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Access the following research and informational data from your home or office. You will need your Plain City Public Library card to access these databases. Use the search box below, click on a category below, or scroll down to begin. |
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| Columbus Dispatch - Newspaper archives back to 1985.(In Library Use Only) | ||
| Mango Languages - Mango's unique teaching method quickly engages you in real conversations between two native speakers. Your instructor will take you through every step of the process! Each lesson revisits previously learned material, but you have complete control over your learning experience. | ||
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Oxford Reference Online - Wide variety of reference books online including English and bilingual dictionaries, maps and atlases, timelines, an encyclopedia, and subject references. |
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Student Research Center - Student research tool for grades 6 through 12 from EBSCOhost. Search the encyclopedia. Find magazine and newspaper articles. Learn about other countries – through reports, maps, and photos. |
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| World Book Advanced - Access encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas and other research tools. | ||
| Ancestry Library Edition - Powered by Ancestry.com, delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more. | ||
| HeritageQuest Online - Search local & family histories and view federal census images. | ||
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| Sanborn Fire Insurance Map - The Digital Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps provides a searchable interface or locating historical Maps of Ohio towns and cities. | ||
| about:books - Uses a customized Google engine to search for authors, titles, subjects... anything about books. Use it to find books, to get background information about books and authors, to see reader reviews and suggestions for similar reading, to get series information, and to preview books. | ||
| ART Collection - Works of art from the collections of dozens of art museums, representing works from cultures around the world, from prehistoric to contemporary times. | ||
| Literature On-Line - Full-text, searchable literary works available online! Includes poetry, drama and fiction. Great for personal use and homework! | ||
| Oxford Reference Online - Wide variety of reference books online including English and bilingual dictionaries, maps and atlases, timelines, an encyclopedia, and subject references. | ||
| ReadThisNow - ReadThisNow is a live online readers' advice service provided free of charge for the citizens of Ohio by the State Library of Ohio and your local public library. Professional librarians are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer your reference questions and assist you in finding information. | ||
| Columbus Dispatch - Newspaper archives back to 1985.(In Library Use Only) | ||
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EBSCOhost (All Databases) - Complete range of citation and full-text reference content available from the EBSCO publishing company. Individual database services are also listed separately. |
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NewsBank (Ohio's Newspapers) - Full-text articles from 6 Ohio newspapers and 10 national news magazines (excluding paid advertising) – magazines are searchable individually or in groups. |
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Newspaper Source (EBSCOhost) - Cover-to-cover full text for 20 national (U.S.) & international newspapers and selected full text for more than 230 regional (U.S.) newspapers, plus TV and radio news transcripts – updated daily. |
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Student Research Center - Student research tool for grades 6 through 12 from EBSCOhost. Search the encyclopedia. Find magazine and newspaper articles. Learn about other countries – through reports, maps, and photos. |
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NetWellness - NetWellness provides the highest quality health information created and evaluated by the faculty of the University of Cincinnati, the Ohio State University, and Case Western Reserve University. |
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| Kids Search - Research tool for middle school and elementary age students from EBSCOhost. Search the encyclopedia. Look up words in the dictionary. Explore and search by topic. | ||
| Mango Languages - Mango's unique teaching method quickly engages you in real conversations between two native speakers. Your instructor will take you through every step of the process! Each lesson revisits previously learned material, but you have complete control over your learning experience | ||
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Student Research Center - Student research tool for grades 6 through 12 from EBSCOhost. Search the encyclopedia. Find magazine and newspaper articles. Learn about other countries – through reports, maps, and photos. |
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Worldbook Kids - Kid-friendly, includes encyclopedia articles, pictures, dictionary, atlas, and more. |
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| Learning Express Library - Online test preparation to help you and your employees advance. | ||
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Ohio.gov: Government Information and Services - The official government website of the state of Ohio. Find government services and information for residents, businesses, visitors, and state employees. Reach the website of any Ohio government agency. |
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| ART Collection - Works of art from the collections of dozens of art museums, representing works from cultures around the world, from prehistoric to contemporary times. | ||
| Biographies Reference Bank | ||
| HeritageQuest Online - Search local & family histories and view federal census images. | ||
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Oxford Reference Online - A comprehensive resource that contains over 100 dictionaries and reference titles covering the complete subject spectrum. |
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| Sanborn Fire Insurance Map - The Digital Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps provides a searchable interface or locating historical Maps of Ohio towns and cities. | ||
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Facts on File Science Online - Provides the finest collection of science reference materials—online and fully searchable. |
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| NetWellness - NetWellness provides the highest quality health information created and evaluated by the faculty of the University of Cincinnati, the Ohio State University, and Case Western Reserve University. | ||
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Ohioline - Online database of publications from Ohio State University Extension Office; the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; The Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center; and the Agricultural Technical Institute. Find hundreds of factsheets, bulletins, and other educational materials covering a wide array of subjects - such as agriculture, natural resources, family and consumer sciences, community development, 4-H, and youth. |
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| Oxford Reference Online - A comprehensive resource that contains over 100 dictionaries and reference titles covering the complete subject spectrum. | ||
| World Book Advanced - Access encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas and other research tools. | ||
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Learning Express Library - Online test preparation to help you get ready for that next big test! |
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Plain City Historical Society |
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| The Plain City Historical Society is another great resource for local genealogical information. Visit their website, send an email, or give them a call at 614-570-2962. | ||
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If you need help in any way please don't hesitate to contact us! We are here to help you with all your reference, local history, and genealogy needs. Email our trained staff, give us a call at (614) 873-4912, ext. 28, or stop by the library during our open hours: Monday-Thursday 10-9, Saturday 10-6. |
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