Research Tools A to Z
Access to some databases is restricted for use only within the Library. Those databases will be listed with a note (In-Library Use Only).
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps for Ohio
A treasure trove of information, detailed maps at building level for more than 400 Ohio communities from 1868 to the 1960s. Negotiating the site may require some practice. Try the 1024 x 768 pixel size. Use a city and street name or city and building`s name where possible to search in keyword or limit your search by date.
View Database (external Link)Science Reference Center
This wide range of topics (biology, chemistry, earth and space science, environmental science, health and medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science and society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife) satisfies the demand for standards-based content and provides teachers and librarians with articles correlated to state and national curriculum standards. It is designed to meet student researchers’ needs, with full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other sources.
View Database (external Link)Shaker Heights Codified Ordinances
Online codified ordinances of various Ohio municipalities, including Shaker Heights. Municipal Codes hosted by American Legal Publishing are in the public domain and available free to the internet community.
View Database (external Link)Small Business Reference Center
Small Business Reference Center offers exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to address many small business topics. It includes business videos, a help and advice section and details on how to create business plans.
View Database (external Link)Sociological Collection
This database provides coverage of more than 500 full text journals, including nearly 500 peer-reviewed titles. Sociological Collection offers information in all areas of sociology, including social behavior, human tendencies, interaction, relationships, community development, culture and social structure. This database is updated daily via EBSCOhost.
View Database (external Link)
