Research & Homework

Research Databases

Use our collection of databases to locate information on a broad range of subjects from magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, and books.

Sites by Subject

Thousands of websites that have been carefully evaluated by subject specialists on our staff.

Cincinnati and the Tristate

Comprehensive directory of websites about the Greater Cincinnati area.

Government Resources

Locate government information with websites that have been selected and reviewed by our librarians.

Homework Chat

Students in grades 3–12 can chat with expert tutors in a “online classroom” on a wide range of subjects, including: math, science, social studies, and English. Tutors are available seven days a week, from 2:00–11:00 p.m. If you haven't used the service before, please read through our instructions for first time users and information about downloading the online classroom.

KnowItNow24x7

Use this online reference service to chat with a librarian. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Learn more about KnowItNow.

Homework Central

Hamilton County primary and secondary students can receive homework assistance—in person, by phone, email, and the Internet—in a safe, nurturing environment conducive to study and learning. Homework Central is located in the Main Library.

Magazines and Newspapers Collection

A directory of current magazine and newspaper titles in the Library’s collection.

PC Reservation

Use our online form to reserve a computer in the Main Library or one of our branches.

Veterans History Project

Access a database of recorded interviews of local veterans, documentary materials (photographs, diaries, letters, etc.), and streaming videos of selected interviews.

Access Cincinnati Initiative

Search our catalog for a growing number of records for area Web sites and locally significant documents available over the Web.

Newsdex

Our index to local newspaper articles. The Kenton County Library maintains a similar index for local stories in Northern Kentucky newspapers.

Cincinnati Inventors Database

Index of patents issued to Cincinnati and Hamilton County Ohio Inventors from 1814 through 1873.

Online Word Processing Resources

Free resources for basic word processing. (Microsoft Office—Word, Excel, and PowerPoint—is available at the Main Library and all branches.)

Web Tools

A selection of resources to make it easier for you to navigate the Web.

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