Resources
The PCDL has carefully curated a list of paid and free resources for you to use at your leisure. These services come at no cost to you – the library has already fronted the investment. You just get to enjoy them.
Please note: an asterisk (*) next to a service indicates that you need a library card to access the resource.
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Academic Search Premier | 1 | The world's largest academic multidisciplinary database, Academic Search Premier provides full text for nearly 4,600 scholarly publications, including full text for more than 3,500 peer-reviewed journals. Coverage spans virtually every area of academic study and offers information dating as far back as 1975. | |
All EBSCOhost Databases | 2 | Includes scholarly databases and topic reference centers. For more in-depth searching. | |
Ancestry Library Edition Library Use Only | 3 | With over 1.2 billion records in over 3,000 databases, Ancestry is the most comprehensive online source of information for conducting genealogical and local history research available. Included in Ancestry are the digitized images of the U.S. Federal Census from 1790 forward, the American Genealogical Biographical Index, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, and much more. | |
AtoZ Databases* | 4 | The Premier Job Search, Reference & Mailing List Database including 30 million business & executive profiles & 220 million residents. | |
AtoZ Maps Online* | 5 | This collection of world, continent, country, and state maps contains over 1,000 current maps. | |
Business Source Premier | 7 | As the world's largest full text business database, Business Source Premier provides full text for more than 8,500 scholarly business journals and other sources, including full text for more than 1,100 peer-reviewed business publications. Coverage includes virtually all subject areas related to business. This database provides full text (PDF) for more than 350 of the top scholarly journals dating as far back as 1922. | |
Chilton Library | 8 | ChiltonLibrary.com is an online "mechanic" resource that provides quick access to repair, maintenance and service information on the most popular cars, trucks, vans and SUVs on the road to today. Numerous makes and models are represented in the database, such as Ford, Chrysler, GM, Honda, and Toyota. This resource contains more than 50 years of information on actual auto tear-downs provided in step-by-step procedures, work on the engine, chassis, electrical, drive train, suspension, and more is made easier for mechanics of any experience. Photos, illustrations and repair procedures help to simplify even the most arduous tasks. | |
Computer Source | 9 | Computer Source provides researchers with the latest information and current trends in high technology. This database offers full text for more than 300 publications and indexing and abstracts for nearly 450 publications. | |
Consumer Health Complete | 10 | Consumer Health Complete is a comprehensive consumer oriented health resource that is designed to support the information needs of patients, and to foster an overall understanding of health-related topics. CHC provides content covering all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. | |
Consumer Reports* | 11 | Find reviews, ratings, and information on thousands of products | |
Duolingo | 12 | Duolingo is a database that allows our patrons to learn a language from the library or from home. | |
Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos | 13 | This Spanish language encyclopedia is ideal for early learners though middle school and contains more than 3,000 colorful illustrations, diagrams, and maps enriching over 2,100 articles selected for appeal and curricular relevance. | |
ERIC | 14 | ERIC, the Educational Resource Information Center, provides access to education literature and resources. The databases provide access to information from journals included in the Current Index of Journals in Education and Resources in Education Index. Eric provides full text of more than 2,200 digests along with references for additional citations and abstracts from over 1,000 educational and education-related journals. | |
Explora for Primary Students | 15 | This search engine is targeted to K-8 students and educators. | |
Explora for Secondary Students | 16 | This search engine is targeted to students and educators from grades 9-12. | |
Fold3 | 17 | Fold3 is a genealogy database with collections of African American archives, Native American archives, Revolutionary War archives, United States Bureau of Investigation Case Files, and World War II archives. | |
Genealogical & Historical Records of Preble County, Ohio | 20 | An on-going index of Preble County marriage records, obituaries and more. | |
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition | 23 | Covers nursing and allied health topics, including pediatric nursing, critical care, mental health, nursing management, medical law and more. | |
HelpNow* | 24 | Students, parents, and adult learners can now get access to Live Tutors, the 24/7 Student Help Center, Writing Lab, and countless other study tools and other learning resources with BrainFuse. | |
HeritageQuest | 25 | HeritageQuest is an online resource for those doing family & genealogical research. The resource contains over 25,000 family and history books, the U.S. Federal Census, PERSI (a subject guide to genealogical and local history magazines), Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files and the U.S. Serial Set. | |
Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center | 26 | 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. | |
Home Improvement Reference Center | 27 | This database provides users with detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects. | |
LinkedIn Learning | 28 | LinkedIn Learning, previously known as Lynda Library or Lynda.com, 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. | |
MasterFILE Premier | 29 | Designed specifically for public libraries, this multidisciplinary database provides full text for more than 2,050 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, MasterFILE Premier also includes more than 350 full text reference books, 84,606 biographies, 88,463 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of 107,135 photos, maps and flags. | |
MEDLINE | 30 | MEDLINE provides authoritative medical information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, pre-clinical sciences, and much more. Created by the National Library of Medicine, MEDLINE allows users to search abstracts from over 4,600 current biomedical journals. | |
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