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The world’s largest online collection of family records and resources, with a learning center to help you get started and put your research together. Available only in branches. 

Get a fascinating glimpse of the Civil War era with the complete runs of eight regional newspapers covering 1840-1865.

Ratings, reviews, recommendations, and buying advice for thousands of products and services.

Independent evaluations of local service firms and stores, such as auto repair shops, plumbers, dentists, banks, and insurance companies. Remote access available for a limited time.

Practice driving tests and manuals for driver’s licenses, motorcycle licenses, and CDL licenses in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Washington DC.

Designed specifically for public libraries, this database provides full-text magazines, reference books and primary source documents. It also includes an extensive image collection containing photos, maps and flags.

Topical and biographical entries about the history and culture of Virginia. Entries are accompanied by primary documents and media objects, including images, audio and visual clips, and virtual tours of historic sites. Provided by the Library of Virginia.

Accessible information on topics ranging from global warming to recycling to alternate fuel sources and beyond.

An all-in-one suite of tutoring services designed for students of any age, whether it’s tackling a tough homework problem, mastering a particular topic, or writing a paper. HelpNow services include expert academic tutoring and self-study tools to empower users to study at their own pace or collaborate with peers and teachers. A full-service test center offers practice tests for all levels in math, reading, and writing as well as college preparatory tests — including the SAT. Live tutoring is available seven days a week from 2 to 11 p.m.

Discover where your American past begins with this comprehensive collection of genealogical sources, including U.S. census records.

Articles on religion and the related areas of philosophy, archaeology, and anthropology.

An all-in-one suite of services is designed for a wide range of career needs: whether it’s tackling a resume, writing a cover letter, developing additional skills, or adjusting to a new career. Users may access live, on-demand assistance from expert Job Coaches for assistance with interview preparation, resume creation, or job searching. A full-service test center offers practice tests for all levels in math, reading, and writing as well as college preparatory tests — including the SAT. Live assistance is available seven days a week, 2 to 11 p.m.

(Provided by the Library of Virginia): Full-text archives of over 1,000 leading academic journals across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, as well as select monographs. A free Library of Virginia account is required. Click here to register.

Legal, business, and personal forms, including many specific to Virginia residents.

Over 16,000 online classes to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. Watch a tutorial.

Download app: Google Play; iTunes App Store (Library ID: loudounlibrary) 

(Provided by the Library of Virginia): U.S. and international company data including annual reports, stock prices, SEC filings, equity and industry reports, and company histories. A free Library of Virginia account is required. Click here to register.

Comprehensive reports on stocks and mutual funds and exclusive ratings to help guide investors.

Daily articles from the Chicago Tribune (1985 – present), Los Angeles Times 1985 – present), New York Times (1980 – present), New York Times Book Review (1997 – present), New York Times Magazine (1997 – present), The Wall Street Journal (1984 – present), and the Washington Post (1987 – present) as well as the complete historical run of the Washington Post  from 1877-2002.

Reading recommendations in fiction and nonfiction for all ages, and a great source for author and series information.

Get essential technology eBooks and videos covering topics like certification, enterprise computing, Java, Linux/Unix, Web development, Windows, XML and more. This resource accommodates a limited number of simultaneous users. If you cannot access the database, please try again later.​

(Provided by the Library of Virginia): Get the meaning, history, and pronunciation of 600,000 words — past and present — from across the English-speaking world. Includes present-day meanings as well as the history of individual words, and of the language — traced through 3 million quotations, from classic literature and specialist periodicals to film scripts and cookery books.  A free Library of Virginia account is required. Click here to register.

(Provided by the Library of Virginia): Over 100 dictionary, language reference, and subject reference works, plus the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations. A free Library of Virginia account is required. Click here to register.

Over 2 million job and internship postings plus data on millions of U.S. companies and households for business and consumer research.

For language learners looking to build their vocabulary and practice their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Courses and supplemental resources available in over 110 languages. This service be accessed on almost any device.

An online educational service providing a diverse offering of intellectually stimulating courses for people interested in the lifelong pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons.

Online access to leading publications covering stocks, mutual funds, options and convertible securities, guides, and more.

An all-in-one suite of services is designed for a wide range of veteran needs: whether it’s updating a resume for civilian life, navigating the VA system, or seeking local resources and support for veterans and their families. Users may access live, on-demand assistance from expert Job Coaches or Veteran Navigators. A full-service test center offers practice tests for all levels in math, reading, and writing as well as college preparatory tests — including the SAT. Live assistance is available Monday through Friday, 2-11 p.m.

Complete access to all subscriber content. Click here to create your account, and you can start using wsj.com immediately. Your access will be available for the next 3 days. After 3 days, simply come back and login as an existing user with the same username and password you originally created.

Westlaw access (available in branches): Search federal and state legal research materials, including case law, statutes, court rules, administrative codes, forms, law reviews and journals.  Select your branch location from the list below: 
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Westlaw Edge (beta version): Sign up for a free, 7-day trial of Westlaw's new, remote-access service. Select "Library User" when registering to avoid being placed on marketing lists. Click here for complete instructions or call West Technical Support at  1-800-937-8529 if you need assistance.