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As a CLEVNET card holder, you can access high-quality databases of full-text periodicals from within your public library and from home. CLEVNET card holders also have access to databases provided by OPLIN (Ohio Public Library Information Network). For your convenience, those databases are also included in this list. You will need a valid CLEVNET library card and your PIN/Password to access these electronic resources.
If you are a preK-12 student in Ohio you also have access to databases purchased by INFOhio (opens in new tab), Ohio’s PreK-12 Digital Library. Those are available at https://www.infohio.org (opens in new tab)
If you need help connecting to a database please contact the library at 440-428-2189 or email info@madison-library.info.
African American Heritage (opens in new tab)
Search records, books, serials, and other historical records specific to African Americans to trace your genealogy or to do research.
American and English full text literature collections (opens in new tab)
Electronic books of American and English literature: poetry, drama, fiction, and the Bible.
Ancestry Library Edition (opens in new tab)
[IN-LIBRARY USE ONLY] Trace your genealogy using historical records. U. S. Census records; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists and more. You must be in the library to access this database.
Biography Reference Bank (opens in new tab)
Access biographical information on more than 335,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines.
Business Source Premier (opens in new tab)
Boost your business knowledge by researching company and industry profiles, country and market research reports, and magazine articles.
Chilton Library (opens in new tab)
Fix your car, truck, van, or SUV with these diagnostics, maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, and step-by-step repair procedures.
(Cleveland Public Library) — The online Cleveland News Index lists citation 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). Obituaries from the Plain Dealer and the Cleveland Press are included from 1976 to the present. Please note that this index does not provide full text access to these sources
The Cleveland Memory Project (opens in new tab), launched in 2002, is a freely searchable online collection of digital photos, texts, oral histories, videos and other local history resources, built by the Michael Schwartz Library at the Cleveland State University in collaboration with a host of community partners around Northeast Ohio.
Consumer Health Complete (opens in new tab)
Browse medical, health-related and drug reference books. Read articles on health and fitness. Find sources for alternative health information
Search Consumer Reports magazine for full text articles from 1991 to the present. Find product evaluations, articles on public safety, health, marketplaces, and legal decisions that affect consumers
CultureGrams (opens in new tab)
Concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on countries of the world. Beyond the facts and figures, find an insider’s perspective on the history, daily life, and customs. Also covers US states and Canadian provinces.
Directory information for 11 million U.S. businesses and 120 million U.S. households. Search for businesses by SIC code, sales volume number of employees and more. Search for residence directory information by name, location or phone number
Digital Public Library of America (opens in new tab)
Historic digital collections from libraries, museums, and archives across Ohio and more. The DPLA portal to photographs, maps, documents, and AV materials from across the country is a great starting place for your local history and genealogy reference.
EBSCOhost (opens in new tab)
Search thousands of magazines, academic journals, newspapers, reference books, photos and maps on millions of topics.
Explora for Middle Schools (opens in new tab)
Specifically designed with the needs of middle school students in mind. Includes full-text articles from popular, vocational, and trade magazines, full-text newspaper articles, along with images, videos, and primary sources.
Explora Primary Schools (opens in new tab)
A trustworthy environment for students and educators in grades K through 5 to look up facts for class projects or homework.
Explora Secondary Schools (opens in new tab)
Grades 9-12: A far better alternative to websites and search engines for students to look up articles and facts for research papers or homework.
Fold3 (opens in new tab)
A premier collection of historical U.S. military records that brings to life the details of America’s military veterans with stories, photos, and personal documents.
Provides a wide selection of Ohio legal forms across the most popular legal areas. Includes real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and many others. Also included is a comprehensive attorney state directory and a dictionary of legal definitions explained in easy to understand language
HeritageQuest (opens in new tab)
Search census records, books, serials, and other historical records to trace your genealogy.
Hobbies and Crafts Source (opens in new tab)
Find “how-to” instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast.
Home Improvement Source (opens in new tab)
Home Improvement Source features full-text content from leading home improvement magazines, images not found anywhere else online and videos of popular home repair projects.
Literary Reference Source (opens in new tab)
Contains reliable information on thousands of authors and their works across all literary genres and time periods, including literary criticism, plot summaries, book reviews, author biographies, and more
Madison Public Library Collection (opens in new tab)
In partnership with the Madison Historical Society, Madison Local Schools, and the greater community (Madison Village, Madison Township, and Unionville), Madison Public Library has created the Madison Library Collection. This is a collection of materials relating to the history of Madison Public Library, the Madison community, and the broader Arcola Creek region.
Morningstar Investment Research Center provides independent, in-depth research and recommendations on 11,000 stocks, 24,000 mutual funds, and 950 exchange traded funds. The format is user-friendly and includes an investment education section
America’s News 2025 Edition (opens in new tab)
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. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Northstar Digital Literacy (opens in new tab)
Self-directed assessment and learning tool that covers a variety of technology scenarios. Find short lessons and practice exercises to improve skills on common computer topics such as email basics, Microsoft Word, and social media.
Novelist K-8 helps librarians, teachers, parents, and other adults who care about children in grades K-8 find fiction and non-fiction books to read tailored to their reading level and interests. Or, kids can try it themselves to help them select books they will enjoy. Using simple search techniques, find helpful resources such as expert reading recommendations, read-alikes, book discussion guides, thematic book lists and more
Novelist Plus helps readers of all ages or those who help readers find fiction and non-fiction books they will enjoy. Using simple search techniques, find helpful resources such as expert reading recommendations, read-alikes, book discussion guides, thematic book lists and more
Oxford Research Encyclopedias (opens in new tab)
Reference content in humanities, social sciences, and science.
Points of View Reference Source (opens in new tab)
Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this resource provides the basis from which students can realize and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps (opens in new tab)
Find large scale street plans produced by the Sanborn Fire Insurance company from 1867 to 1970. Locate and identify buildings and neighborhoods. Study the growth of towns and cities, and the impact of new development
Science Reference Source (opens in new tab)
Contains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other sources.
Small Business Source (opens in new tab)
Offers exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to address many small business topics. Includes business videos, a help and advice section and details on how to create business plans.
Very Short Introductions (opens in new tab)
An excellent way to get a quick authoritative and accessible overview of a subject.
What Tree Is It? (opens in new tab)
Whether wandering through the woods or the neighborhood, users can use What Tree Is It? to identify their surrounding trees by leaf or fruit. Learn more by exploring trees by name.
What’s That Snake? (opens in new tab)
For both budding naturalists and inadvertent encounters, What’s That Snake? will help anyone identify an Ohio snake in a few simple steps. Learn more by exploring Snakes by Name, a Snake FAQ, the Glossary, or Further Reading suggestions.
What’s The Point? (opens in new tab)
By answering just a few questions, flint artifacts of Ohio can be identified as a blade, drill, point, or scraper and attributed to a likely era and people. Learn more by exploring the Glossary, Artifacts Index, or articles about Ohio’s Prehistoric People.
World Book – Banco de Contenidos aulaPlaneta (opens in new tab)
Upper-level Spanish language database intended for high school students through adult learners. – La base de datos de nivel superior en español destinada a estudiantes de secundaria hasta adultos.
World Book – Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos (opens in new tab)
The optimal beginner’s Spanish-language reference tool offering all the best elements of World Book Kids; designed to build key language and research skills. – La herramienta de referencia en español óptima para principiantes que ofrece todos los mejores elementos de World Book Kids; diseñado para desarrollar habilidades clave de lenguaje e investigación.
World Book – L’Encyclopédie Découverte (opens in new tab)
Bienvenue à L’Encyclopédie Découverte, World Book’s French language encyclopedia. It features two interfaces: one aimed at grades K through 4 and for older students and adults. – Bienvenue à L’Encyclopédie Découverte, encyclopédie de la langue française du World Book. Il comporte deux interfaces: une destinée à la maternelle à la quatrième année et une pour les élèves plus âgés et les adultes.
World Book Advanced (opens in new tab)
Ages 14 and up. A wealth of vetted articles supplemented by thousands of original source documents fosters advanced research and critical thinking skills and prepares students for continued growth!
World Book Early Learning (opens in new tab)
Ages 3-7. Developed with experts in early childhood education, this re-designed database offers rich resources to help young learners build their vocabulary, comprehension, phonics, and reading fluency.
World Book Kids (opens in new tab)
Ages 6-10. This go-to resource is chock-full of fun activities, hands-on science projects, and age-appropriate articles, and offers image-based navigation to help young learners find information quickly and develop necessary digital literacy skills.
World Book Student (opens in new tab)
Ages 10-14. Tailored specifically for students, articles include multimedia and related resources to engage students, biographies, and supplemental tools to support cross-curricular studies.
World Book Timelines (opens in new tab)
Explore more than 650 pre-made timelines with over 14,000 individual events, or create your own timelines!
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