Learning Resources

List of research database titles, descriptions and links
Akron Beacon Journal Collection Akron Beacon Journal Collection

Explore Akron history through local news, events and people with the Akron-Beacon Journal Collection.

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America’s News from NewsBank America’s News from NewsBank

Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more.

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Cleveland News Index Cleveland News Index

Includes information for local news stories, feature articles and reviews from The Plain Dealer (1983-June 1999), Cleveland Magazine (1983-present), Northern Ohio Live (Sept. 1990-June 2009), and Ohio Magazine (Oct.1990 -present).

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Computer Source Computer Source

Provides researchers with the latest information and current trends in high technology.

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Consumer Reports Consumer Reports

Search Consumer Reports magazine for full text articles from 1991 to the present.

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Explora Middle School Explora Middle School

Facts for grades 6 - 8

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Explora Primary Schools Explora Primary Schools

Database for teachers and students (k-5), with information covering animals, the arts, biographies, math, science, geography and social studies.

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Explora Public Libraries Explora Public Libraries

Articles, essays, and primary source documents to help students feel successful in their research.

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Explora Secondary Schools Explora Secondary Schools

Database for teachers and students (grades 9-12)

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Flipster Flipster Magazines

Flipster service will be discontinued April 1, 2024

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Newspaper Source Newspaper Source

Provides cover-to-cover full text for hundreds of national (U.S.), international and regional newspapers.  In addition, it offers television and radio news transcripts from major networks.

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Ohio News Sources Ohio News Sources

Search Ohio news sources including full-color image editions of the Akron Beacon Journal, Cleveland Plain Dealer and Columbus Dispatch.

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Regional Business News Regional Business News

Full-text regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces. Users can search newspapers, magazines and other resources from trusted news sources.

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The New York Times The New York Times

Instructions on accessing The New York Times.

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The Wall Street Journal The Wall Street Journal

Access The Wall Street Journal from anywhere!

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The Washington Post The Washington Post

Expert reporting and analysis from Washington and around the world, including award-winning investigative coverage and editorial commentary

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