Digital Library
e-Resources and the Digital Library
Research databases, genealogy tools, homework help and government resources, organized by topic. Many use your Alexandria library card number; Ancestry Library Edition works inside the building.
· Source: alexandrialibrary.org
Quick answer
Alexandria Public Library’s Digital Library links 27 free online resources in five groups: business, education and homework, genealogy and local history, general reference, and history and government, plus e-books, audiobooks and magazines through Libby and Digital Downloads Ohio.
E-books & audiobooks: borrow them in the Libby app or on Digital Downloads Ohio; read magazines with Libby Magazines.
Businesses
- 1st Stop Business ConnectionStart a business in Ohio.
- OSU Extension Small Business Fact SheetsEconomic, small business and job development programs.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsFederal labor and employment data.
Education, homework & vocation
- Academic Search PremierFull-text coverage in biology, chemistry, engineering, religion and more.
- World Book’s Enciclopedia Estudiantil HallazgosSpanish Student Discovery Encyclopedia.
- What’s That SnakeIdentify snake species found in Ohio.
- OhioLINKFor students currently enrolled in an Ohio college or university.
- World Book KidsElectronic library for young students.
- U.S. DoE FAFSAInformation and application for Federal Student Aid.
- What Tree Is ItIdentify trees by leaf, fruit or name.
Genealogy & local history
- Ancestry.com Library EditionAccessible only from inside the library building.
- Licking County Genealogical SocietyA chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society.
- Ohio History ConnectionDeath record index search.
- Historical DocumentsDigitized historical documents from the library.
General reference
- EBSCOhostA variety of full-text and popular databases.
- Ohio Web Library (OWL)Online research resources.
- Oxford Reference100 language and subject dictionaries and reference works.
- Consumer Product Information DatabaseHealth effects of consumer products.
- Internet Movie Database (IMDb)Movies, TV shows and commercials.
- NHTSAVehicle safety, ratings and recalls.
History & government
- Sanborn Fire Insurance MapsLarge-scale street plans produced from 1867 to 1970.
- Ohio.govOfficial State of Ohio website.
- OhioSOS.govOfficial website of the Ohio Secretary of State.
- Ohio History ConnectionOhio history research.
- Ohio History CentralTopics related to the history of Ohio.
- CIA World FactbookBasic intelligence on 266 world entities.
- Explore OhioOhio travel: find it here.
Also on file: old yearbook pictures from Northridge and Lickingana high schools.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Ancestry.com for free at the library?
Yes, Ancestry.com Library Edition is available free, but it is accessible only from within the library building.
What is the Ohio Web Library?
The Ohio Web Library (OWL) is a large collection of online research databases. Access it with your library card number.
Where do I borrow e-books and audiobooks?
Use the Libby app or Digital Downloads Ohio (OverDrive) with your Alexandria library card.