Research Databases

Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more.  Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S., including Cleveland Plain Dealer. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media

Contains citations for local news stories, feature articles and reviews from The Plain Dealer (1983-June 1999), Cleveland Magazine (1983-present), Northern Ohio Live (Sept. 1990-present), and Ohio Magazine (Oct.1990 -present). Obituaries from the Plain Dealer and the Cleveland Press are included from 1976 to the present. NOT full text.

Cleveland Necrology File:
Contains local cemetery records and newspaper death notices for 1833, 1847-1848, 1850-1975. For necrology information after 1975, use the Cleveland News Index.

ConsumerReports.org serves consumers through unbiased product testing and ratings, research, journalism, public education, and advocacy. The website provides updates on product availability, and adds new products to previously-published test results. Research product reviews and review ratings on cars, appliances, electronics and more

Designed with public library patrons in mind, 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.

This database 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.

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Explore Cleveland history through local news, events, and people with Cleveland Plain Dealer Collection with historical archives. Search current and archived issues, from 1845 to today, with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Explore Cleveland history through local news, events, and people with Cleveland Plain Dealer Collection with historical archives. Search current and archived issues, from 1845 to today, with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.