Marketing & Training Materials

Marketing & Training Materials

Please use the links to the left to find a variety of useful information about the databases. Resources are broken down by database.

 

 

 

oplin Thu, 03/20/2008 - 10:59

African American Heritage

African American Heritage

African American Heritage by ProQuest

African American Heritage is a digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. This collection was created in partnership with leading African American genealogists and recognized leaders in genealogical information to develop a comprehensive mix of resources, records, and tools specifically pertaining to African Americans. It provides users a dedicated, user-friendly resource that not only brings together records critical to African American family research, but also connects them to a community of research experts, whose mentoring and assistance can frequently be the difference between research success and futility.

Go to African American Heritage now: http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/africanamericanheritage

Quick Start Guides & Tip Sheets

Tutorials and Presentations

  • Ongoing and Recorded Webinars. These approximately hour-long webinars are conducted by Proquest's training team. Trainings include African American Heritage as well as other Proquest products.

Other Helpful Links

Laura Solomon (not verified) Wed, 05/16/2018 - 16:39

American and English Full Text Literature Collections

American and English Full Text Literature Collections

American & English full text literature collections

The American & English Literature Collections contain many works of poetry, drama, and prose from the 16th through 20th centuries. It includes the complete text of more than 200,000 poems, 2,000 plays, 100 works of prose, 11 major editions of Shakespeare’s works, and 21 editions of the Bible.
 
Use this resource to

  • Access full-text of more than 200,000 essential works of English and American literature.
  • Look for a specific work by author or title.
  • Search for a word or phrase within one book, within one collection, or across all the literature.

Go to American and English Literature Collections now: http://www.ohioweblibrary.org/literature

oplin Thu, 03/20/2008 - 11:27

Ancestry Library Edition

Ancestry Library Edition

Ancestry Library Edition

Ancestry Library Edition delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more from countries all over the world. It's resources cover the United States and the United Kingdom, including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records, as well as record collections from Canada, Europe, Australia and other areas of the world.

ProQuest Ancestry Library Edition includes:

  • U.S. collections – hundreds of millions of names from sources such as the federal census; birth, death, and marriage records including the Social Security Death Index; and U.S. border crossing and trans-ocean ship records.
  • Military collections – more than 150 million records from the colonial to the Vietnam era, including World War I and II draft cards, POW records, and casualty records.
  • Multimedia collections – millions of files ranging from family and gravestone photos to postcards and newsreels.

Remember, Ancestry Library Edition can only be used inside the Library. Go there now: http://ohioweblibrary.org/ancestry

Quick Start Guides & Tip Sheets

Tutorials and Presentations

  • Ancestry Library Edition. These 3-minute YouTube videos created by ProQuest Training are a good place to start learning about Ancestry Library. Topics include searching, the catalog, understanding the image viewer and the interactive viewer.
  • Ancestry's 5 Minute Finds. These 5-minute YouTube videos from Ancestry.com show interesting ways to explore Ancestry's collections.
  • Ongoing and Recorded Webinars. These approximately hour-long webinars are conducted by Proquest's training team. Trainings include Ancestry Library Edition as well as other Proquest products.

Other Helpful Links

Laura Solomon (not verified) Thu, 01/26/2017 - 09:57

Biography Reference Bank

Biography Reference Bank

Biography Reference Bank

Biography Reference Bank contains articles about more than a half-million people, living and dead, from around the world. Contents include a robust collection of biographies from such notable sources as Biography Today and Biography Magazine.

Use Biography Reference Bank to:

  • Research and study notable individuals worldwide.
  • Access both concise and/or detailed biographies.
  • Search for biographies by gender, occupation, nationality, etc.

Tutorials and Presentations

Other Helpful Links

  • EBSCO Help. This website is designed to be a one-stop shop for all your EBSCO questions
  • EBSCO Academy.This website links to all EBSCO training resources, include upcoming and recorded webinars as well as YouTube Trainings.
Laura Solomon (not verified) Wed, 05/10/2017 - 09:35

Business Source Premier

Business Source Premier

Business Source Premier

Business Source Premier offers information from business publications as well as tens of thousands of company profiles.  It contains news and journal articles on marketing, management, accounting and more. Also included are company profiles, industry and marketing reports and company financial data.

Go to Business Source Premier now: http://www.ohioweblibrary.org/business

Quick Start Guides & Tip Sheets

Tutorials and Presentations

Other Helpful Links

  • EBSCO Help. This website is designed to be a one-stop shop for all your EBSCO questions
oplin Thu, 03/20/2008 - 11:40

Chilton Library

Chilton Library

Chilton Library car repair

Chilton Library provides access to repair, maintenance and service information on the most popular cars, trucks, vans and SUVs on the road today, as well as, many new vehicles. This continuously updated resource provides step-by-step repair procedures, troubleshooting guides, diagnostic trouble codes, photos, illustrations, diagrams, and multimedia (videos and animations) to simplify even the most complicated tasks.

Go to Chilton Library now: http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/chilton

Use Chilton Library for:

  • Step-by-step instructions that provide a one-stop source for automobile repair answers.
  • Videos and animations that show how to complete repairs.
  • Close-up photos and images to enhance understanding of the text.
  • Wiring diagrams to help explain system operation.
  • Troubleshooting and diagnostic information that help pinpoint searches.
  • Maintenance and specification tables that highlight key information.

Quick Start Guides & Tip Sheets

mandy Mon, 04/02/2018 - 09:59

Consumer Health Complete

Consumer Health Complete

Consumer Health Complete

Consumer Health Complete provides content covering all areas of health and wellness, from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic, and integrated medicine. It contains full text for more than 250 health reference books and encyclopedias including the American Medical Association Complete Medical Encyclopedia, Complete Guide to Prescription & Nonprescription Drugs 2012, Cornell Illustrated Encyclopedia of Health, Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, Oxford Handbook of Child Nutrition, and many more.

Go to Consumer Health Complete now: http://ohioweblibrary.org/health

Quick Start Guides & Tip Sheets

Tutorials and Presentations

Other Helpful Links

  • EBSCO help. This website is designed to be a one-stop shop for all your EBSCO questions
  • EBSCO training. This website links to all EBSCO training resources, include upcoming and recorded webinars as well as YouTube Trainings.

 

 
mandy Fri, 01/27/2017 - 09:03

Explora Public Libraries

Explora Public Libraries

Explora Public Libraries provides easy-to-use features and reliable content from the world's leading magazines and reference books, grouped into easy-to-browse categories. Explora provides research collections on thousands of topics to help them find the information they need quickly and easily. You can search hundreds of professional journals, popular magazines, reference books, images, primary sources, and more by keyword or by topic.

Go to Explora Public Libraries now: http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/ebsco-explora

Quick Start Guides & Tip Sheets

Other Helpful Links

  • EBSCO help. This website is designed to be a one-stop shop for all your EBSCO questions
  • EBSCO training. This website links to all EBSCO training resources, include upcoming and recorded webinars as well as YouTube Trainings.
  • All EBSCO webinars. Check this list of all available webinars from EBSCO to see training options
mandy Tue, 07/25/2017 - 14:06

Fold3 Library Edition

Fold3 Library Edition

Fold3

Fold3® Library Edition is the premier collection of historical military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served from the Revolutionary War through recent conflicts. It contains millions of records from world-class archives, many of which are exclusively available on Fold3 Library Edition.

Go to Fold3 now: http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/fold3

Quick Start Guides & Tip Sheets

Tutorials and Presentations

  • Fold3 Library Edition. These 3-minute YouTube videos created by ProQuest Training are a good place to start learning about Fold3 Library Edition. Topics include searching, the catalog, understanding the image viewer and the interactive viewer.
  • Ongoing and Recorded Webinars. These approximately hour-long webinars are conducted by Proquest's training team. Trainings include Fold3 Library Edition as well as other Proquest products.

Other Helpful Links

mandy Wed, 05/16/2018 - 11:51

Gale in Context: Elementary

Gale in Context: Elementary

Gale in Context: Elementary (formerly Kids InfoBits) is content-rich, authoritative, easy-to-use. and features age-appropriate, reliable, and perfect for today's young learners. Its curriculum-related content covers a broad range of educational topics via a modern, graphical interface. The design helps kids explore the product and gain comfort with database searching. Gale in Context: Elementary addresses the way kids learn and conduct research – and makes it fun!

Features of Gale in Context: Elementary include:

  • Continuously updated content, appropriate for elementary school students.
  • Indexed, searchable content—including books, magazines and news.
  • Fun and important facts with connections to current and past events.
  • More than 1,700 kid-friendly charts and graphs and nearly 600 high-quality educational videos.
  • Filter by content level and streamline search results based on basic, intermediate or advanced learning levels.
  • Popular subject categories covering Animals, Arts, Geography, Health, Literature, People, Social Studies, Technology and more.

Go to Gale in Context: Elementary now: http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/kidsinfobits

Quick Start Guides & Tip Sheets

Tutorials and Presentations

mandy Mon, 04/02/2018 - 15:53

HeritageQuest

HeritageQuest

HeritageQuest

HeritageQuest® Online is an essential collection of genealogical and historical sources for more than 60 countries, with coverage dating back as early as the 1700s. The collection can help people find their ancestors and discover a place’s past, while also providing a comprehensive treasury of genealogical sources rich in unique records, local and family histories, and finding-aids.

Go to HeritageQuest now: http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/heritagequest

Quick Start Guides & Tip Sheets

Tutorials and Presentations

Other Helpful Links

mandy Fri, 05/18/2018 - 14:52

Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center

Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center

Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center

Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center offers detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Full text is provided from leading hobby and craft magazines.

Content Includes:

  • Full text for nearly 2,000 magazines and books
  • More than 720 videos
  • More than 180 hobby profiles
  • More than 10,000 recipes

Go to Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center now: http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/hobbies
 

Quick Start Guides & Tip Sheets

  • Getting Started Guide (PDF) This one-page guide created by OPLIN is designed to get your patrons started.
  • User Guide.The links on this page are designed to cover the basics of searching and browsing the Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center interface.

Tutorials and Presentations

Other Helpful Links

  • EBSCO help. This website is designed to be a one-stop shop for all your EBSCO questions
  • EBSCO training. This website links to all EBSCO training resources, include upcoming and recorded webinars as well as YouTube Trainings.
mandy Wed, 04/25/2018 - 10:57

Home Improvement Reference Center

Home Improvement Reference Center

Home Improvement Reference Center

Home Improvement Reference Center features full-text content from leading home improvement magazines, images not found anywhere else online and videos of popular home repair projects. All of the content is organized in a robust, easy-to-use interface so that users can quickly find the information they need.

Content Includes:

  • More than 130 full-text reference books, including major reference works from Creative Publishing International
  • More than 40 full-text magazines and trade publications
  • 35,000 images not available anywhere else online
  • Nearly 100 videos of popular home repair projects

Go to Home Improvement Reference Center now: http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/homeimprovement
 

Quick Start Guides & Tip Sheets

Tutorials and Presentations

Other Helpful Links

  • EBSCO help. This website is designed to be a one-stop shop for all your EBSCO questions
  • EBSCO training. This website links to all EBSCO training resources, include upcoming and recorded webinars as well as YouTube Trainings.
mandy Wed, 05/16/2018 - 15:43

LinkedIn Learning for Library

LinkedIn Learning for Library

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning has more than 6,600 courses, ranging from computer programming to project management including instruction on various computer software, programming languages, and business topics. Learning paths are step-by-step structured courses, supported with quizzes, practice, and learning reminders to encourage you and support you as you make progress towards your goal. Examples of learning paths include how to become a web developer, manager, bookkeeper, project manager, small business owner, digital marketer, or digital illustrator.

Thousands of Courses Available

With a public library card, you can access free training in:

  • 3D
  • Animation
  • Audio
  • Business
  • Creative Inspirations
  • Design
  • Developer
  • Home Computing
  • Photography
  • Video
  • Web & Interactive
  • And more!

Quick Start Guides & Tip Sheets

Tutorials and Presentations

Laura Solomon (not verified) Fri, 07/20/2018 - 14:36

Literary Reference Center

Literary Reference Center

Literary Reference Center

Literary Reference Center provides you with abroad spectrum of information on thousands of authors and their works across time and literary discipline.
 
Literary Reference Center contains:

  • Plot summaries, synopses, and work overviews.
  • Nearly 100,000 pieces of literary criticism.
  • Author biographies and interviews.
  • More than 693,000 book reviews.
  • Full-text poems and short stories.

Go to Literary Reference Center now: http://www.ohioweblibrary.org/literary

Quick Start Guides & Tip Sheets

  • Getting Started Guide (PDF) This one-page guide created by OPLIN is designed to get your patrons started.
  • User Guide. For an in-depth understanding of Literary Reference Center, try this in-depth guide.
  • FAQ. This guide compiles frequently asked questioned about Literary Reference Center.

Tutorials and Presentations

Other Helpful Links

  • EBSCO help. This website is designed to be a one-stop shop for all your EBSCO questions
  • EBSCO training. This website links to all EBSCO training resources, include upcoming and recorded webinars as well as YouTube Trainings.
mandy Mon, 03/27/2017 - 15:53

Magazine and Journal Articles via EBSCOhost

Magazine and Journal Articles via EBSCOhost

Ebscohost millions of topics

EBSCOhost delivers articles from more than 6,000 magazines and newspapers, most in full text, ranging from children's magazines to professional research journals. Different interfaces designed for specific age groups and curricular areas make EBSCOhost easy to use for all researchers. Magazine and journal articles are contained in two databases: MasterFILE, which is primarily popular magazines, and Academic Search Premier, which is primarily academic or scholarly journals.

Go to all EBSCO resources now: http://ohioweblibrary.org/ebsco

Quick Start Guides & Tip Sheets

Tutorials and Presentations

Marketing Materials

  • Academic Search Poster This 8.5 X 11 inch poster created by EBSCO outlines what a patron might use Academic Search Premier for.

Other Helpful Links

  • EBSCO help. This website is designed to be a one-stop shop for all your EBSCO questions
  • EBSCO training. This website links to all EBSCO training resources, include upcoming and recorded webinars as well as YouTube Trainings.
oplin Thu, 03/20/2008 - 11:19

Northstar Digital Literacy

Northstar Digital Literacy

Northstar Digital Literacy defines basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online. Online, self-guided modules assess the ability of individuals to perform tasks based on these skills. Included are basic computer digital literacy standards and modules in three main areas:

  • Essential Computer Skills - Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows OS, Mac OS
  • Essential Software Skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs
  • Using Technology in Daily Life - Social Media, Information Literacy, Career Search Skills, Supporting K-12 Distance Learning, Your Digital Footprint.

Northstar was developed in response to the needs of job seekers who may lack the digital literacy skills needed to seek, obtain, and retain employment, as well as to perform other tasks in daily life. Northstar allows end users to freely take the assessments from anywhere via our homepage, but individuals can instead go to an approved testing location and obtain the Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate when they pass assessments. Certificates provide an important credential for employment, as even entry-level jobs increasingly require basic computer skills. Certificates also certify end user ability to complete computer skills needed in higher education, and demonstrate their ability to use social media and online information thoughtfully. If individuals do not pass, personalized assessment results provide a roadmap to relevant instruction, allowing them to retake the assessment once they have mastered the necessary skills. Northstar also includes learning resources to support adult learners to master the standards outlined. Learning resources include classroom curriculum that can be used in person or remotely, and Northstar Online Learning, which provides self-directed instruction and practice for individuals.

Northstar is used by over 2240 Adult Basic Education programs, colleges, nonprofits, workforce centers, government agencies, and businesses.

Go to Northstar Digital Literacy now:  http://www.digitalskillsohio.org

Quick Start Guides & Tip Sheets

Tutorials and Presentations

oplin Fri, 12/03/2021 - 10:10

Oxford Research Encyclopedias

Oxford Research Encyclopedias

Oxford Research Encyclopedias

The Oxford Research Encyclopedias offer long-form overview articles written, peer-reviewed, and edited by leading scholars. Each of the twenty-five distinct encyclopedias cover both foundational and cutting-edge topics in order to develop, over time, an anchoring knowledge base for major areas of research across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Oxford Classical Dictionary and  Encyclopedia of Social Work are two of those encyclopedias.

Go to Oxford Research Encyclopedias now: http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/oxfordre

Quick Start Guides & Tip Sheets

Tutorials and Presentations

Other Oxford Materials

 

mandy Mon, 04/02/2018 - 12:27

Points of View

Points of View

Points of View Reference Center

Points of View Reference Center is a comprehensive full-text database that provides a series of essays that present multiple sides of today’s most controversial scientific, social, economic, and political issues. Each of the more than 340 topics features the following four main essays:

  • Overview–an objective background description.
  • Point –the arguments supporting one side of the issue.
  • Counterpoint –the arguments supporting the opposing side.
  • Guide to Critical Analysis–questions and tips to help you analyze the issue in-depth.

In addition, Points of View Reference Center lets you easily search leading political magazines from both sides of the aisle, newspapers, radio and TV news transcripts, primary source documents, and reference books for more information. POV is updated twice a day.

Go there now: http://ohioweblibrary.org/viewpoints

Quick Start Guides & Tip Sheets

mandy Tue, 03/21/2017 - 13:26

Sanborn Maps

Sanborn Maps
Sanborn Fire Maps
The Sanborn Maps were originally created for assessing fire insurance liability in urbanized areas in the United States. Our collection includes over 40,000 detailed maps of Ohio cities drawn between 1882 and 1962. Each map includes detailed information regarding town and building information. Although these maps were originally published in color, our collection is digitized from microfilm and is in black and white.

 
You can use this collection to:

  • Locate the residences and workplaces of ancestors.
  • Understand the significance and historical evolution of buildings.
  • See what your town looked like in the past and how it has changed over time.

Go there now: http://ohioweblibrary.org/sanborn

Quick Start Guides & Tip Sheets

Helpful Links

oplin Thu, 03/20/2008 - 13:02

Science Reference Center

Science Reference Center

Science Reference Center

EBSCO’s Science Reference Center provides easy access to full-text, science- oriented content appropriate for middle and high school students. Science Reference Center contains full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, encyclopedias, reference books and other reliable sources. In addition, the database includes a vast collection of images from sources such as UPI, Getty, NASA, National Geographic and the Nature Picture Library.

Go to Science Reference Center now: http://www.ohioweblibrary.org/scienceref

Quick Start Guides & Tip Sheets

Tutorials and Presentations

Other Helpful Links

  • EBSCO help. This website is designed to be a one-stop shop for all your EBSCO questions
  • EBSCO training. This website links to all EBSCO training resources, include upcoming and recorded webinars as well as YouTube Trainings.
mandy Mon, 03/27/2017 - 16:17

Small Business Reference Center

Small Business Reference Center

Small Business Reference Center

Small Business Reference Center offers exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to address many small business topics. It includes business videos, a help and advice section and details on how to create business plans.

Go to Small Business Reference Center now: http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/ebsco-smallbusiness

Quick Start Guides & Tip Sheets

Tutorials and Presentations

  • User Guide.The links on this page are designed to cover the basics of searching and browsing the Small Business Reference interface.
  • EBSCO Tutorials. On this page, you can find a powerpoint and a video recording of a tutorial on Home Improvement Reference Center.
  • All EBSCO webinars. Check this list of all available webinars from EBSCO to see training options.

Other Helpful Links

  • EBSCO help. This website is designed to be a one-stop shop for all your EBSCO questions
  • EBSCO training. This website links to all EBSCO training resources, include upcoming and recorded webinars as well as YouTube Trainings.
mandy Thu, 05/24/2018 - 15:23

Transparent Language Online

Transparent Language Online

Transparent Language Online

Transparent Language Online provides a fun, effective, and engaging experience for learners of all levels looking to build their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a foreign language.  Combining robust courses, supplemental vocabulary, extensive grammar resources, and mobile apps, Transparent Language Online is the most complete language-learning system. With over 100 languages to choose from, including English for speakers of over 26 languages, there is something for every learner. Best of all, with enhanced support for mobile platforms, learners can enjoy the freedom to learn at home, in the library, or on the go.

Go to Transparent Language Online now:  http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/transparent

Quick Start Guides & Tip Sheets

Tutorials and Presentations

Laura Solomon (not verified) Mon, 04/02/2018 - 16:20

Very Short Introductions

Very Short Introductions

Very Short Introductions

Very Short Introductions provide intelligent and serious introductions to a huge range of subjects. In this digital resource, hundreds of titles can be searched at once, opening up new pathways across subjects. Students can use Very Short Introductions to con sider study options, embark on a new module, topic, or essay, or revise a particular subject.  Teachers and other educators can assign chapters, or whole books to students. Adult learners can also gain new insights through an introduction to a topic.

Go to Very Short Introductions now: http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/veryshort

Quick Start Guides & Tip Sheets

Tutorials and Presentations

  • Short Introduction (PPTX) This presentation moves through screenshots of Very Short Introductions and describes it's component parts
  • Quiz (DOC) Use this quiz to learn how to use the resource.
  • Tour This presentation, available as a PPT and PDF, walk the viewer step by step through the resource.
  • Recorded Demo This recorded tour of Very Short Introductions requires a login.
  • Top 10 Things You Should Know From Very Short Introductions. This YouTube series from Oxford University Press highlights 10 takeaways from Very Short Introductions.

Other Resources

mandy Mon, 04/02/2018 - 11:11

World Book - Banco de Contenidos aulaPlaneta

World Book - Banco de Contenidos aulaPlaneta

Banco de Contenidos aulaPlaneta is a comprehensive Spanish-language database designed for native Spanish speakers, bilingual students, and ESL/ELL program participants. From the world’s largest and most respected Spanish-language publishers, aulaPlaneta includes more than 140,000 articles, 8,000 web links to additional information, and 9,000 images, videos, animations, sounds, and interactive media.

Go there now: http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/worldbook-his

Helpful Links

  • Online Help. A website from World Book designed to help and train libraries and educators on Banco de Contenidos aulaPlaneta.
  • Social Media Posts from World Book. Features a variety of timely topics, product specific, and feature specific images for posting.
christine Tue, 05/03/2022 - 13:19

World Book - Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

World Book - Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos is the optimal beginner’s Spanish-language reference tool.  The site offers all the best elements of World Book Kids—thousands of easy-to read articles packed with stunning illustrations, videos, interactive maps, and a wealth of engaging games and activities—designed to build key language and research skills throughout their education.

Go there now: https://ohioweblibrary.org/db/worldbook-spa

Helpful Links

  • Online Help. A website from World Book designed to help and train libraries and educators on Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos.
  • Social Media Posts from World Book. Features a variety of timely topics, product specific, and feature specific images for posting.
christine Tue, 05/03/2022 - 13:07

World Book - L'Encyclopédie Découverte

World Book - L'Encyclopédie Découverte

L'Encyclopédie Découverte, World Book's French language encyclopedia, features two interfaces: one aimed at grades K through 4 and one for older students and adults.

L'Encyclopédie Découverte has many features to help reach learners at many different levels. It is perfect for native-speaking researchers, advanced bilingual users, and ELL students. It is also fully integrated with World Book Kids, so users can toggle back and forth between French and English. Additionally, L'Encyclopédie Découverte features interactive games and activities for beginning learners.

Go there now: https://ohioweblibrary.org/db/worldbook-french

Helpful Links

  • Online Help. A website from World Book designed to help and train libraries and educators on L'Encyclopédie Découverte.
  • Social Media Posts from World Book. Features a variety of timely topics, product specific, and feature specific images for posting.
christine Tue, 05/03/2022 - 12:37

World Book Advanced

World Book Advanced

World Book Advanced

World Book Advanced, one of the resources available through World Book, is great for ages 14 and up. World Book Advanced offers a wealth of vetted articles supplemented by thousands of original source documents, fosters advanced research and critical thinking skills, and prepares students for continued growth.

World Book offers a number of accommodation tools in World Book Advanced, including

  • a built-in Double-click Dictionary for in-article definitions
  • Read-aloud with options for faster or slower, as well as a variety of narrators
  • a Translation Tool option to translate any article into one of over 100 languages

Go there now: http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/worldbook-advanced

Helpful Links

  • Online Help. A website from World Book designed to help and train libraries and educators on World Book Advanced.
  • Social Media Posts from World Book. Features a variety of timely topics, product specific, and feature specific images for posting.
christine Mon, 04/04/2022 - 14:57

World Book Early World of Learning

World Book Early World of Learning

Worldbook World of Early Learning

World Book Early World of Learning, one of the resources available through World Book, is great for ages 3-7. Developed with experts in early childhood education, this re-designed database offers rich resources to help young learners build their vocabulary, comprehension, phonics, and reading fluency.

Go there now: http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/worldbook-early

Helpful Links

  • Online Help. A website from World Book designed to help and train libraries and educators on World Book Early World of Learning.
  • Social Media Posts from World Book. Features a variety of timely topics, product specific, and feature specific images for posting.
Laura Solomon (not verified) Wed, 02/01/2017 - 15:30

World Book Kids

World Book Kids

Worldbook Kids

World Book Kids, one of the resources available through World Book, is great for ages 6-10. This go-to resource is chock-full of fun activities, hands-on science projects, and age-appropriate articles, and offers image-based navigation to help young learners find information quickly and develop necessary digital literacy skills.

World Book offers a number of accommodation tools in World Book Kids, including

  • a built-in Double-click Dictionary for in-article definitions
  • Read-aloud with options for faster or slower, as well as a variety of narrators
  • a Translation Tool option to translate any article into one of over 100 languages

Go there now: http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/worldbook-kids

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Laura Solomon (not verified) Tue, 01/31/2017 - 15:06

World Book Student

World Book Student

World Book Student

World Book Student, one of the resources available through World Book Online, is great for ages 10-14. Tailored specifically for students, articles include multimedia and related resources to engage students, biographies, and supplemental tools to support cross-curricular studies.

World Book offers a number of accommodation tools in World Book Student, including

  • a built-in Double-click Dictionary for in-article definitions
  • Read-aloud with options for faster or slower, as well as a variety of narrators
  • a Translation Tool option to translate any article into one of over 100 languages

Go there now: http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/worldbook-student

Helpful Links

  • Online Help. A website from World Book designed to help and train libraries and educators on World Book Student
  • Social Media Posts from World Book. Features a variety of timely topics, product specific, and feature specific images for posting.
Laura Solomon (not verified) Fri, 03/24/2017 - 11:57

World Book Timelines

World Book Timelines

World Book Timelines

World Book Timelines, one of the resources available through World Book, is great for ages 14 and up.  Explore more than 650 pre-made timelines with over 14,000 individual events, or create your own timelines!

Go there now: http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/worldbook-timelines

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Laura Solomon (not verified) Tue, 03/21/2017 - 13:35