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- Historical DocumentsDigitized historical documents from the library.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.