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Search records, books, serials, and other historical records specific to African Americans to trace your genealogy or to do research.

Trace your genealogy using historical records. U. S. Census records; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists and more. You must be in the library to access this database.[IN-LIBRARY USE ONLY]

Search an interactive map listing the location of all know cemeteries in Belmont County.

Access biographical information on more than 335,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines.

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Browse medical, health-related and drug reference books. Read articles on health and fitness. Find sources for alternative health information

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Software to create a resume quickly.

Online library of local photographs and historic documents.

Practice tests and study guides for car, motorcycle, and CDL exams.

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A trustworthy environment for students and educators in grades K through 5 to look up facts for class projects or homework.

Grades 6-12: A far better alternative to websites and search engines for students to look up articles and facts for research papers or homework.

Website dedicated to helping people from all over the world work together to find, record and present final disposition information as a virtual cemetery experience.

A premier collection of historical U.S. military records that brings to life the details of America’s military veterans with stories, photos, and personal documents.

Find research articles on health topics.

Search census records, books, serials, and other historical records to trace your genealogy.

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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.

Instantly borrow eBooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, music, and more – 24/7 with your library card.

Find movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films and educational videos that inspire, enrich and entertain. We partner with public libraries to bring you an ad-free experience that can be enjoyed on your TV, mobile phones, tablets and online.

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Research an author, novel, or poem for school or personal interest. Learn more about a literary movement for book discussions.

Designed for middle school students to find articles on just about any school topic.

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The Ohio Genealogical Society can help you find the right material for your research, and help you discover more about your early Ohio ancestors and the contributions they made to their communities.

Find legal forms and information from the Ohio State Bar and partner organizations.

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Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this resource provides the basis from which students can realize and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.

Help for Ohio seniors relating to legal & long-term care problems.

Find large scale street plans produced by the Sanborn Fire Insurance company from 1867 to 1970. Locate and identify buildings and neighborhoods. Study the growth of towns and cities, and the impact of new development.

Contains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other sources.

Offers exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to address many small business topics. Includes business videos, a help and advice section and details on how to create business plans.

SEOLS gives legal help without attorney fees to people with low income and assets.

Domestic Relations and Juvenile Standardized Forms

Self-directed language instruction for 100 languages.

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An excellent way to get a quick authoritative and accessible overview of a subject.

Get trusted encyclopedia articles via a single search.