Online Resources

Ancestry Library (formerly AncestryPlus)
Only available in the library. This genealogy service provides full access to Ancestry.com, which features census records dating back to 1790, immigration records, the Social Security Death Index, military records, birth and marriage records and more.

A to Z Information for U.S. States and Territories *
Database packed with photos, maps and information on culture, customs
and more lets users roam the globe from the comfort of home.

*If you are accessing this from MRL, this link logs you on automatically. If you are using this resources from home or work, you will will need to input your MRL Card# (14 digits, no spaces.)

Global Road Warrior *
Database packed with photos, maps and information on culture, customs
and more lets users roam the globe from the comfort of home.

*If you are accessing this from MRL, this link logs you on automatically. If you are using this resources from home or work, you will will need to input your MRL Card# (14 digits, no spaces.)

INSPIRE
(INdiana SPectrum of Information REsources.) Funded by the state of Indiana and available anywhere with an Indiana Internet connection. Information available includes magazine and journal articles, pamphlets, images, almanacs, etc. See the INSPIRE database information page[http://www.in.gov/library/inspire/info.html] for a detailed breakdown of the services provided.

Connecting to Inspire from a Home or Office Computer

Newsbank (2000- present, full-text)
Full-text content of the Indianapolis Star and Palladium-Item from Newsbank, beginning with 2000.

Newsbank Local Resource
Local job listings, career information, tools, obituaries, news and more. This portal provides a special focus on your local community while enabling access to regional, national and international sources.
*If you are accessing this from MRL, this link logs you on automatically. If you are using this resources from home or work, you will need to input the library name as "MorrissonReeves" (no quotes) and your MRL Card# (14 digits, no spaces.)

Newsbank Job Resource Center
Find listings for local jobs and career information for local markets.
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Newspaper Index
Compiled by MRL staff. This index covers articles of local interest, including obituaries, from the local newspapers dating back to 1822. With more than 329,000 entries and expanding daily, this is one of our library’s most valuable resources! This index may be accessed at your convenience from home via our online catalog or at the library.

Palladium-Item Family Tree Basic Version | Detailed Version
Richmond has had many newspapers since 1822. This newspaper “Family Tree” shows the different newspapers and their associated timeframes.

Novelist
Novelist is a database for fiction that includes reviews, annotations, and subject headings as well as author information. Other features include Author Read-alikes, reading lists and Book Discussion Guides.

Salem Press Health
Search Magill's Medical Guide, Salem Press: Cancer, or all of Salem Press Health.
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Salem Press History
Search American, Ancient, Western Civilization/European, Women's, or World History, or all of Salem Press History.
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Wayne County Civil War Database
Compiled by MRL staff from the Directory and Soldiers’ Register of Wayne County, Indiana. This is a searchable index of the military service for Wayne County individuals who enlisted during the Civil War.

The World Book web site offers an encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas, homework help, study aids, and curriculum guides. World Book is publisher of the World Book Encyclopedia.

Worldcat.org
WorldCat connects you to the collections and services of more than 10,000 libraries worldwide