Science & Technology

When your search goes way beyond Google, to the realm of professional journal articles and scholarly research, Academic Search Premier is THE place to go. Find full-text, peer-reviewed articles across multiple disciplines - free. Professional teachers can find the latest on transitional kindergarten.  A political science major can read in-depth insights on Ohio swing voters. A new member of a nonprofit board can learn budget strategies. There is so much helpful information to uncover in an easily searchable database that is updated daily. You can search all the way back to 1865!

From computers that took up the size of a room to smartphones, and tablets, you can find all things tech, in this detailed database. Find full-text, peer-reviewed journal articles dating back to 1965.

Researching renewable energy, sustainability, or anything related to the human impact on the environment? You have found the right place to look. Easily search this extensive collection of scholarly, government, and general-interest, peer-reviewed titles about the environment, dating back to 1941.

Librarians and information professionals can find their answers in this mega indexing/abstracting database. LISTA includes 239 journals with searchable cited references covering subjects like the care and restoration of books, censorship, circulation procedures, copyright, and electronic searching.

Find a wealth of information covering general reference, business, health, education, science, multicultural issues, and more! Almost 2,000 magazines are available for your research. Read full-text, peer-reviewed articles. Updated daily. 1965-present.

If you’re having trouble figuring out digital technology, Northstar Digital is the place for you. This online training service has easy-to-follow courses to help you learn the skills you need to navigate the digital world. Learn basic computer and software skills, plus practical lessons in using technology in everyday life.

Interested in volcanoes, astronomy, or scientists like Einstein? Research to your heart’s content in hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other sources.  Full text.

What is that huge tree in your backyard? Are those small red berries poisonous? Could that be a poison sumac? Enjoy identifying and learning more about trees by leaf, fruit, or name using this easy interactive tool. 

It just slithered across your path. Is it solid-colored or does it have a pattern? Does it lay eggs or give birth to live young? Is it dangerous? Use this easy, interactive tool to identify snakes and sort fact from fiction.

Ohio’s early people left fascinating clues behind in the form of tools still being uncovered today. Find out what that flint artifact you found was used for and more about the cultures that created them.