Databases
EBSCO Read It!: Designed for middle and high school students and adults who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects.
HelpNow: 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.
Just for Kids Streaming Video Collection: This collection from Infobase includes clips from thousands of fun and informative video and audio titles on topics including music and arts, animals, sports and hobbies, math and science, history, reading, plus hundreds of educational interactives—kid-safe, ad-free, and perfect for children's programs.
LOTE Online for Kids: A new database of over 2,000 digital books in World Languages, that allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English). Each book also comes with English translations to help kids learn languages.
NoveList Plus: Reading recommendations in fiction and nonfiction for all ages, and a great source for author and series information.
Legal Forms: Legal, business and personal forms, including many specific to Virginia residents.
Morningstar Online: Comprehensive reports on stocks and mutual funds and exclusive ratings to help guide investors.
O'Reilly for Public Libraries (formerly Safari Books Online): 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.
Reference Solutions: Data on millions of U.S. companies and households for business and consumer research.
Value Line Research Center: Online access to Value Line's leading publications covering stocks, mutual funds, options and convertible securities guides, and much more.
Driving-tests.org: Practice driving tests and manuals for driver’s licenses, motorcycle licenses, and CDL licenses in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Washington DC.
JobNow: 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.
LinkedIn Learning: Online learning to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
Reference Solutions: Over 2 million job and internship postings plus data on millions of U.S. companies and households for business and consumer research.
Universal Class: 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.
VetNow: 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 to 11 p.m.
Consumer Reports Online: Ratings, reviews, recommendations and buying advice for thousands of products and services.
Consumers' CHECKBOOK: 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.
Driving-tests.org: Practice driving tests and manuals for driver’s licenses, motorcycle licenses, and CDL licenses in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Washington DC.
Legal Forms: Legal, business and personal forms, including many specific to Virginia residents.
Reference Solutions: Data on millions of U.S. companies and households for business and consumer research.
Ancestry Library Edition: The world's largest online collection of family records and resources, with a learning center and tools help you put your research together. Available only in branches.
Civil War Era by Proquest: Get a fascinating glimpse of the Civil War era with the complete runs of eight regional newspapers covering 1840-1865.
Heritage Quest Online: Discover where your American past begins with this comprehensive collection of genealogical sources, including U.S. census records.
Historical Newspapers: The complete run of The Washington Post from 1851-2001.
EBSCO Read It!: Designed for middle and high school students and adults who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects. It offers resources to help build background knowledge, conduct research and improve study skills.
LOTE Online for Kids: A new database of over 2,000 digital books in World Languages, that allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English). Each book also comes with English translations to help kids learn languages.
Mango Languages: Basic or complete online instruction in dozens of languages, including English for speakers of other languages.
Transparent Language: 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.
Legal Forms: Legal, business and personal forms, including many specific to Virginia residents.
Universal Class: Over 30 courses in basic law and legal studies.
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:
Ashburn
Brambleton
Cascades
Gum Spring
Law Library
Lovettsville
Middleburg
Purcellville
Rust
Sterling
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.
Civil War Era by Proquest: Get a fascinating glimpse of the Civil War era with the complete runs of eight regional newspapers covering 1840-1865.
Gale in Context: Elementary: (Formerly Kids InfoBits) Grades K-5. Kid-friendly access to reference sources, newspapers, and magazine articles.
MasterFile Explora: 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.
Newspapers (Daily): Includes articles from 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).
Newspapers (Historical): Search the complete run of the Washington Post (1877-2002)
Wall Street Journal: 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.
Civil War Era by Proquest: Get a fascinating glimpse of the Civil War era with the complete runs of eight regional newspapers covering 1840-1865.
Gale in Context: Elementary: (Formerly Kids InfoBits) Grades K-5. Kid-friendly access to reference sources, newspapers, and magazine articles.
MasterFile Explora: 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.
Newspapers (Daily): Includes articles from 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).
Newspapers (Historical): Search the complete run of the Washington Post (1877-2002)
Wall Street Journal: 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.
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