Research Tools
Ancestry Library Edition
This premier online genealogical database can be accessed from any of the public internet computers here at the library. This special subscription database allows for access to a variety of genealogical records including church, federal and state census, military, court, land, probate, immigration and vital records.
HeritageQuest Online
Home access available!
This online database can be accessed at home. It combines digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records with the digitized version of the popular UMI Genealogy and Local History collection.
Morningstar
Get the latest financial information online! Due to licensing restrictions, Morningstar is only available for access at the library.
Reference USA
Home access available!
The No. 1 source of information on businesses and people for researchers, students, job seekers and government agencies.
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
Home access available!
If you are a Way Library cardholder, you can access this dynamic online library of current event topics which provides comprehensive information on today's social issues. The content includes the Greenhaven Press Opposing Viewpoints print series; Information Plus statistics and government documents, and social issue selections from Gale and Macmillan Reference USA references.
Did you know...
...that the Ohio Public Library Information Network provides over 25 databases to you via the Library, for research and readers' advisory? Many of them are even available from your home. To access the databases from home, point your web browser to OPLIN Databases.
Here's a complete list.