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.

Your Dictionary

Online version of Webster's New World College Dictionary, this dictionary offers grammar worksheets and links to specialty online dictionaries online.

Grolier Atlas

World maps featuring geopolitical, thematic and exploration topics.

Online Atlas

A first-choice database of maps and detailed information about all 50 United States, including links to colleges and universities across the country.

Information Please Almanac

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.

Library Spot Almanac

A one-stop site for links to reliable web sites on nearly every topic, managed by West People Map (a division of Thomson Reuters).

World Book Encyclopedia

(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.

Career Encyclopedia

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 Daily News

Dayton's only daily newspaper, available electronically.

CNN

Online version of Ted Turner's Cable News Network, good for late-breaking national news.

Online Newspapers

Wall Street Journal

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.

Know it Now

(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.

Internet Public Library

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.

eBook Index

More than 120,000 books available for free download; topics include fiction and nonfiction.