Library Resources
Find links to online reference materials, newspapers, local public libraries, virtual public libraries, and e-books.
References
Merriam Webster Dictionary
This online dictionary that gives oral and written pronunciations, definitions and origins of words, daily word games and puzzles, and access to Britannica Online Encyclopedia.
Online version of Webster's New World College Dictionary, this dictionary offers grammar worksheets and links to specialty online dictionaries online.
World maps featuring geopolitical, thematic and exploration topics.
A first-choice database of maps and detailed information about all 50 United States, including links to colleges and universities across the country.
The general nature of the information included makes this an excellent starting place for a quick overview of a topic, statistics, or other quick facts.
A one-stop site for links to reliable web sites on nearly every topic, managed by West People Map (a division of Thomson Reuters).
(INFOhio) The online version of the general encyclopedia presents a universe of information, from A to Z. This is a great place to start your research.
The online version of the Occupational Outlook Handbook, a government publication from the U.S. Department of Labor, answers just about every question possible on various careers.
News Sources
NewsBank
(INFOhio) A collection of 5 full-text Ohio daily newspapers available online.
Dayton's only daily newspaper, available electronically.
Online version of Ted Turner's Cable News Network, good for late-breaking national news.
Digital version of the WSJ, particularly useful for articles and trends about business.
Local Libraries
Links to the Home Pages of local public libraries.
Dayton Metro Library
Germantown Public Library
Wright State Library
Wright Memorial Public Library
New Carlisle Library
Washington Centerville Public Library
Greene County Public Library
Clark County Public Library
Online Libraries
Links to virtual public libraries.
Teen Space
(INFOhio) This website pulls together "information to help you with life, school, friends and work," reliable web links and an "Ask a Question" service.
(OPLIN) Ohio's live online reference service offers the information expertise of librarians, the comprehensive resources of Ohio's public libraries and advanced technology to meet your information needs whenever you want it, wherever you are.
The premiere virtual library, IPL offers online reference service and links to reliable websites and reference sources on many topics.
eBooks
Learning Express Library
(INFOhio) Includes test preparation, practice exams and quizzes, skill-building tools, study guides and career guidance materials for K-12 language arts, math and standardized test preparation.
More than 120,000 books available for free download; topics include fiction and nonfiction.
