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Do you have a question? Your answer awaits in these electronic resources! The online databases below are provided free of charge to library customers by the Middletown Public Library System and OPLIN. These premium materials can be used both in the library and at home unless noted otherwise. You may browse by type of resource, subject, or the entire list in alphabetical order.

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Online Research Databases in Alphabetical Order

Access Science The McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology on the Web. Online Help
All EBSCO host Databases EBSCOhost is home to the following databases: Academic Search Premier, Alt Health Watch, Business Source Premier, Computer Source: Consume Edition, ERIC, Health Source: Consumer Edition, Health Source: Nursing & Academic, MAS FullTEXT Ultra, MasterFILE Premier, MEDLINE, Middle Search Plus, Newspaper Source, Primary Search, Professional Development Collection, Psychology & Behavioral Science Collection, Religion & Philosophy Collection, Sociological Collection and Vocational Search & Career Collection. EBSCOhost Help
American and English full text literature collections Full-text, searchable works available online to supplement your library's print collections. Poetry, drama and fiction are included.
Annals of American History Online 2,100 entries from 1493 to the present, including original source documents such as speeches, essays, biographies, and editorials written by contributors like Madeleine Albright, Henry Ford, John Hancock, Malcolm X, and Edgar Allen Poe. From Encyclopedia Britannica. Help
Art and Architecture Database
This resource contains more than 80,000 digital images, from the Art Museum Image Consortium (AMICO).

The Art Collection at the Middletown Public Library

Browse the original artwork found on the walls of the Middletown Public Library. In this collection, you will find over 160 pieces of artwork from local and nationally reknown artists that are on display at the Middletown Public Library.
Auto Repair Reference Center Contains automobile repair information for over 21,000 vehicles, starting as far back as 1954!
Biographies Plus Illustrated H. W. Wilson's collection of 120,000+ biographies from over 60 reference titles, thousands of biographical magazine articles, and over 32,000 printable images. Search by name, profession, ethnic background, place of birth, and more. Quick Tip Sheet (in PDF format).
Bookletters: Readers' Resource Focusing on the next step in e-library service and using technology to strengthen patron communication channels, BookLetters provides a fast, easy, readers' resource that lets patrons receive book and library news on their computers and immediately connect into the library's web site, e-resources and catalog. Check out the newest book award winners, read book reviews, and sign up for newsletters that interest you though this service!
Butler County Auditor Online Searches For the convenience of its Web site visitors, the Butler County Auditor's site offers several searches which allow for access to public information. The searches are categorized by the related department or division.
The Crout Collection In 2000, Mr. George Crout, an Educator and local Historian, donated 70 years' worth of collections to the Middletown Public Library. During his lifetime, Mr. Crout collected historical documents pertaining to this area - particularly Middletown - and also generated several articles and books himself on local history. The photographs, negatives, and slides of that collection are available for you here. To view the original written materials, please visit the Ohio Room of the Middletown Public Library.
Discoverer Discoverer Deluxe Is an award -winning interactive reference database that consist of full-text articles constructed from more than 1,200 magazines, newspapers and U.S. government documents. This online resource is designed to develop research, reading, writing, language and computer skills while making learning fun and intuitive for the young researcher (K-8 reading level).
eLibrary Full-text database of magazines, newspapers, photos and more!

Encyclopedia Universal en Español
La más comprensiva enciclopedia en español, de la Encyclopædia Brittanica, con más de 47,000 articulos, 8,300 fotos, tablas, mapas, banderas, e imágenes; un diccionario con 65, 000 palabras; un atlas del mundo detallando los países, las mapas, las estadísticas, las ciudades mayores, la distribución de lad idiomas y las religiones del mundo; y la cronología de los eventos importantes de la historia en una forma gráfica.

The most comprehensive encyclopedia in the Spanish language, from Encyclopedia Britannica, with over 47,000 articles; 8,300 photos, tables, maps, flags, and images; a dictionary with 65,000 entries; a world atlas detailing countries, maps, statistics, major world cities, and distribution of languages and religions; and timelines that show the events of the past in rich graphical form. Help | Ayuda
Encyclopedia Britannica Online Includes all of the text of the print set, plus thousands of additional articles, digital images, Internet links, and more. Search Tips & Advice
Federal Tax Forms Find your federal tax forms and publications here!
GovSearch Carroll Directories Browse entire departments or agencies  of government people, programs and places.  This database provides contact information and organization charts for federal, state, and municipal government executives and civilian program information
Heritage Quest Use this database to access selected U.S. Federal Census Records (1790–1930); thousands of family and local history books; and search a comprehensive subject index of over 1.6 million genealogy and local history articles.
LearningExpressLibrary LearningExpress Library provides a completely interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help patrons, students, and adult learners succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results.
Legal Forms Thousands of Ohio-specific and national legal forms spanning a variety of common concerns (bankruptcy, divorce, employment, landlord tenant, living wills, power of attorney, taxes, etc.). Legal definition and attorney directories are also available.
Literature Resource Center Access biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of novelists, poets, essayists, and journalists from every age and literary discipline.
NetWellness 2000 A non-profit consumer health Web site that provides high-quality information created and evaluated by medical and health professional faculty at the University of Cincinnati, Case Western Reserve University, and The Ohio State University. Search Tips
NewsBank A full-text news resource containing comprehensive coverage of current issues and events from 17 Ohio newspapers and 13 national newspapers. NewsBank Help
NoveList NoveList allows readers of all ages to use a favorite author or title to discover new books to read. You can also search NoveList's 96,000 title database by subject or genre.
Ohio Capitol Connection Search and retrieve the full text of all House and Senate bills introduced or passed in the Ohio General Assembly from 1987 to the present.
Ohio Historical Society Searchable Databases Includes Ohio-based information, Ohio Fundamental Documents, Ohio Newspaper Index, and more.
Oxford Reference Online Oxford Reference Online brings together 100 language and subject dictionaries and reference works - containing well over 60,000 pages - into a single cross-searchable resource.
Ohio Tax Forms Find all State of Ohio tax forms and publications here.
Reference USA

A residential and business directory for the U.S.

Searchasaurus Searchasaurus is a search tool designed for children, featuring the following areas: EBSCO's Primary Search, Middle Search Plus, Encyclopedia of Animals, General Encyclopedia, Dictionary, and Pictures. Young researchers can find great information on topics like animals, history, health, science, and what's in the news. Tutorial
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps The Digital Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps provides a searchable interface for locating historical Maps of Ohio towns and cities. These maps were digitized from microfilm copies by Chadwyck-Healey, a Bell & Howell Information and Learning company. The searchable database is a joint project of OPLIN and OhioLINK. Sanborn Maps Help.
Standard & Poors NetAdvantage
Find Standard & Poors current market data, investment research and commentary. Research reports include Stock Reports, Mutual Fund Reports, Bond Reports, company profiles and The Outlook.
Thomas Register Search ThomasNet.com, the most comprehensive resource for industrial information, products, services, CAD drawings, and more…








 

 

   

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