Columbus Dispatch – Archives and Today’s Paper
Provides articles appearing in the Columbus Dispatch from 1871 to the present, including obituaries.
Research Department
Get Answers from Our Experts
Finding reliable answers to your questions is our specialty. Our team of knowledgeable experts is here to assist in your search for accurate, trustworthy information.
Our Research Department also offers a reference collection, computer workstations, newspapers & periodicals, and special services like test proctoring.
Call or email us with your question or for more information on our services: reference@ualibrary.org
Popular Resources
Ancestry Library Edition
Features comprehensive genealogical and local history information, with historical records, family trees, research guides, and helpful advice. Accessible in person at any UAPL branch.
ConsumerReports.org
Contains full access to the Consumer Reports website, with expert, unbiased ratings, reviews, product comparisons, and buying guides for many essential consumer products.
Chilton Auto Repair Manuals
Contains repair and recall information, technical service bulletins, drawings, photographs, and diagrams of automobiles from most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles in a clear, easy to use format.
In Focus
The 2024 General Election will be held Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Find voting and ballot information.
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Our librarians collected information that can help get you started on doing your taxes. The deadline for filing your 2023 taxes is Monday, April 15, 2024.
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Study for an exam, develop new skills, or just learn about an interesting topic with these resources.
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Search Starters / Guides
Our team has put together some helpful guides on popular topics to help you get started with your research. You can find links to both online and physical resources in easy-to-read lists. We make sure to keep these pages updated with the most current information.
Visit the Subject Guide Collection for more guides and starters.
Would You Rather Talk to a Librarian?
Don’t hesitate to reach out to a librarian for help with your research! Our knowledgeable staff is here to assist you in finding the resources you need. Talk to a librarian now.
Special Collections
UA Archives
UA Archives is the Upper Arlington Public Library’s digital library initiative. Through the UA Archives, we partner with local organizations and individuals to digitally preserve our community’s historical resources and make them available online.
HealthyUA
Whether you live, work or attend school in Upper Arlington, you are an important part of this community. Healthy UA hopes to inspire each of us to live healthy and be well.
HealthyUA is an initiative of the Leadership UA Class of 2014 and is maintained by the Upper Arlington Public Library
UA Recipes Collection
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What Else Do We Offer
We are the original search engine
"Google can bring you back 100,000 answers. A librarian can bring you back the right one.”
— Neil Gaiman
Sometimes search engines are not enough. You need a research expert. A librarian. Someone who is knowledgeable about the information available “out there” and can lead the way to the resources you need.
Call or Email us:
Erin Hendricks
Research Department Manager
ehendricks@ualibrary.org
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