The Orrville Public Library offers access to information resources through electronic technology. The library subscribes to an online catalog, electronic encyclopedias, abstracts and indexes, and full-text magazines. All of these components fulfill parts of the library's mission to supply information for lifelong learning, offer a gateway to outside resources, and supplement the educational needs of school-age children.
Electronic resources are available on every computer terminal.
The goal of the library is to make the search for information as easy as possible for the user. All electronic resources are available at every terminal, eliminating the need for patrons to change locations, use different equipment and learn different set-up procedures. As library users switch from one resource to another, it may not be readily apparent which resources are paid subscriptions selected by the library and which resources are the product of the unfettered freedom of the Internet. The Internet is a worldwide computer network which provides easy access to a massive body of information. The information and resources available on the Internet expand the library's information services beyond traditional collections and electronic resources.