Points of View Reference Center

We are continuing to take a look at the new databases being offered through the Tiffin-Seneca Public Library by taking a look at Points of View Reference Center.  You can access POV by going to the library's website, clicking on Research Help, and then clicking on Points of View Reference Center.  You will be asked for either your zip code or library card number.

A popular early assignment early in the school year is to take a stance on a controversial topic and to defend that stance.  This resource is perfect for such an assignment, or if you are simply researching a hot controversial topic in the world today.  Either search for a specific topic you are interested in, or check out the myriad of topics under "Browse By Category".

Full-text journal and magazine articles, books, newspaper articles, and primary source documents are available.  There is also a nice basic overview of the topic throughout history.  Full citation information is given, too.

Check out the video below for more on using this amazing resource!

Assistance for Small Businesses

We love providing assistance for new and well established small businesses here at the Tiffin-Seneca Public Library.  It's difficult to know where to start, considering the myriad of print options out there.  Plus, there's the latest in business research, building a business plan, doing market research, and more.  It can be a bit overwhelming.

With that in mind, we created a webpage with links to some of the best in business research.   We included a little bit of everything to help with your business needs.  There are links to books available at the library, such as The Small Business Start-Up Kit and The Wall Street Journal's Complete Small Business Guidebook.  Scroll down and you'll find links to terrific online resources, such as Business Source Premier.  This subscription database, offered for free through the library, contains info on market/company evaluations, industry reports, and popular and scholarly business periodicals.  All you need is your library card to enter this powerful resource!

There are links to the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Business Administration.  Bplans is an amazing free tool that provides free business plan templates for a wide range of small businesses.  There are also tips on financing, marketing, market research, and more.  Finally, check out the SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) Northwest Ohio site, where you have access to free mentoring and workshops for small business.

Go ahead and save the link to our page, as we will be adding more information periodically.

Literary Reference Center

We continue to highlight our new online resources here at Search Smart by taking a look at Literary Reference Center.  Keep this database in mind as summer quickly changes into fall and those assignments for junior high, high school, and college level English courses begin.

Here's what's included in this terrific resource:

Full-text classic books, poetry and short stories in PDF format
Author biographies
Literary criticism
Plot summaries
Literary dictionary and encyclopedia


And check out our quick tutorial below!

Find Your Next Great Read- Sign Up for BookLetters!

Do you search all around looking for the latest and hottest book titles?  There's an easier way!  You can sign up for monthly book newsletters, delivered right to your email, through the Tiffin-Seneca Public Library. 

Go to the newsletter sign-up page and check out the robust list of newsletters offered.  There's something for everyone!  Check out some of the current newsletters under the New Arrivals at the Library heading on our homepage.   Here's the latest New Fiction list as an example.

Check out the video below for instructions on signing up!