Research Help
Here you can find explainer videos to aid your research in your genealogy or Toledo's local history. We cover topics such as using large digital dabases, custom tools built to make accessing our collections easier, as well as specific topics of interest. If you would like to see a particular topic covered, please don't hesitate to reach out and let us know.
Using This Site
Personal Digital Archiving
The Wirecutter
- The Wirecutter - Printers and Scanners
- The Best All-in-One Printer
- The Best Cheap Scanner
- The Best Portable Document Scanner
Further Reading
- Library of Congress
- Purdue University
- University of Michigan
- The Complete Guide to Personal Digital Archiving by Brianna H. Marshall
Library Created Tools
Quickly Searching for Digital Resources
Access the Universal Search Tool
Finding Digital Resources by Time Period
Access the Browse by Decade Tool
Finding Digital Resources by Location
Access the Browse by Location Tool
Finding Digital Resources by Category
Access the Browse by Category Tool
Architecture of Northwest Ohio
Access the Architecture of Northwest Ohio
Understanding Databases
Ohio Memory (Part 1 - Learning About Records)
Ohio Memory (Part 2 - Browsing Resources)
Digital Public Library of America (Part 1 - Searching)
Using DPLA for Genealogy Research
Access the Digital Public Library of America
Digital Public Library of America (Part 2 - Browsing and Exhibits)
Access the Digital Public Library of America