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Research Databases

As a library card holder, you can access most of our databases from home (Ancestry is available in-library use only) using your library card number and PIN/Password. Some databases are only available with a valid Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library card. Forgot your PIN/Password?

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Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps for Ohio

A treasure trove of information, detailed maps at building level for more than 400 Ohio communities from 1868 to the 1960s. Use a city and street name or city and building’s name in filters or limit your search by date.

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Science Reference Center

Topics covered in Science Reference Center include biology, chemistry, earth and space science, environmental science, health and medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science and society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife. By providing a wide range of topics, Science Reference Center satisfies the demand for standards-based content by providing teachers and librarians with articles correlated to state and national curriculum standards. Science Reference Center contains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other sources.

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Senior Living: Assisted Living in Ohio

A comprehensive directory of more than 648 assisted living communities in Ohio provided by Caring.com.

Small Business Source

A collection of state-specific resources supported with demographic data and other local information. Business videos include interviews, “lessons learned” features, lectures and how-to videos to help foster success in all aspects of managing a business.

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Sociological Collection

This database provides coverage of more than 500 full text journals, including nearly 500 peer-reviewed titles. Sociological Collection offers information in all areas of sociology, including social behavior, human tendencies, interaction, relationships, community development, culture and social structure. This database is updated daily via EBSCOhost.

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Teaching Books

Resources that bring favorite children’s and young adult books to life! Discover book trailers, discussion questions, lessons, author interviews, read-along performances, games, and more. Includes a dedicated Homeschool Resource section with lesson plans and more.

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TOPICsearch

This current events database allows researchers to explore social, political & economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics discussed in today’s classrooms. TOPICsearch contains full text for over 102,800 articles from more than 2,500 diverse sources, including more than 1,550 full text periodicals.

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USA Today Collection from NewsBank

Daily digital edition access from 2006 to today and full-text content of USA Today from 1987 to the present. Choose text-only or the daily digital edition (format: Image).

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