Research Databases

View full, unlocked access to Consumer Reports product reviews and ratings. Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit member organization that works side by side with consumers for truth, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace.  (You will need to be signed into your Mary L. Cook account to access the unlocked version.)

Concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on countries of the world.

Magazine and journal articles.

Grades 6-8. Includes full-text articles, newpaper articles, images,videos, and primary sources.

Designed with students and educators in grades K through 5 in mind, Explora Primary Schools provides a safe, trustworthy environment for students to look up facts for class projects or homework.

Designed with students and educators in grades 6 through 12 in mind, Explora Secondary Schools provides a far better alternative to websites and search engines for students to look up articles and facts for research papers or homework.

A genealogy resource featuring U.S. Census Records and many other sources. Free at the library and from home. 

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.

Through a collection of comprehensive full-text content, this database provides users with detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects.

Self-directed assessment and learning tool that covers a variety of technology scenarios.

This site is for job seekers and Ohio employers. Offered here are assessments, courses, resume assistance, etc. If you need help with resumes and cover letters, find the Quick Links in the bottom of the page toolbar titled “Resume & Cover Letters.” On this site, job seekers can also upload their resumes to apply for jobs.

Research databases offered by the State of Ohio.

Essays on controversial subjects.

Historical maps of Ohio cities.

From researcher Karen Campbell for the Ohioana Room at Mary L. Cook Public Library : http://waynesgenhis.blogspot.com/2005/07/ohioana-room-mary-l-cook-public.html

Ohio tree identification guide.

Ohio snake identification guide.

Identify flint artifacts from Ohio's prehistoric peoples.

Upper-level Spanish language database for high school through adult learners - La base de datos de nivel superior en espanol destinada a estudiantes de secundaria hasta adultos.

Beginner's Spanish-language reference tool. - La Herramienta de referencia en espanol optima para principiantes que ofrece todos los mejores elementos de World Book Kids.

Bienvenue à L'Encyclopédie Découverte, World Book's French language encyclopedia with two interfaces: one aimed at grades K-4 and for older students and adults. – Bienvenue à L'Encyclopédie Découverte, encyclopédie de la langue française du World Book. Il comporte deux interfaces: une destinée à la maternelle à la quatrième année et une pour les élèves plus âgés et les adultes.

Ages 14 and up. Vetted articles and thousands of original source documents foster advanced research and critical thinking skills.

Age 3-7. Rich resources to help young learners building their vocabulary, comprehension, phonics, and reading fluency. 

Age 6-10. Activities, projects, age-appropriate articles to help young learners find information quickly and develop digital literacy skills.

Ages 10-14. Tailored to engage students, includes an extensive multimedia collection, biographies, and supplemental tools. 

Explore more than 650 pre-made timelines with over 14,000 individual events, or create your own timelines!