Research & Learning
Northstar focuses on basic digital literacy skills—such as using a mouse, searching on the internet, and using email—as well as advanced skills, like using Google Docs and searching for jobs online
Access to the digitized Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum newspapers from front cover to back page. You can search easily using keywords, names and dates. *Note: Available in the library only. Please visit us to access this resource*
Previously Lynda, LinkedIn Learning has more than 12,000 courses, ranging from computer programming to project management including instruction on various computer software, programming languages, and business topics. The video courses are taught by industry experts and are designed for any skill level.
The Ohio Web Library includes many resources for students and researchers. Most OWL resources are available outside of the library, but some are only available for use in the library. OWL is provided by the Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN).
The Ohio Digital Network is a partner of the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA). Its goal is to continue to work with libraries, archives, and cultural heritage organizations to grow Ohio content in DPLA.
Use U.S. Midwest Newstream in the library only to search recent regional news content, as well as archives which stretch back to the 1980s, featuring news sources from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Driving Permit seekers ages 15 1/2 and up: Take free Ohio permit tests courtesy of BPL through the links below!
Driving Tests
DMV Permit Test
DMV Written Test
Want to test your computer skills? Northstar offers free testing for digital literacy. Take a test and see where you might need to improve!
Use Pill Identifier to figure out:
What’s this pill I just found in my teen’s pocket?
Was my prescription filled correctly? It looks different.
My pills are mixed up. Which pill should I take?
(Note: This is the free version of Northstar. Certificates are not available through our library.)