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The most frequently-used databases
This resources provides access to thousands of academic journal full-text articles across many disciplines.
AtoZ provides addresses and telephone numbers for 30-million U.S. businesses and 220-million U.S. residents. Business entries include officers, sales, industry profiles, and web sites, if available.
This general resource delivers eBooks, documents, letters, audio, maps, videos, and more categorized into modules. This homepage features thematic curations, such as timely or holiday-related collections, K-12 featured materials, etc. Modules included in the Library Commission's subscription are: BiblioBoard Core, Capstone, Indie Author Project Select, Indie West Virginia, Popup Picks, Rourke Educational Media: K-12 Nonfiction Books, and TIME for Kids / Teacher-Created Materials.
Consumer health and fitness information including fact sheets, diagrams, drug information, procedure explanations, and more. WVInfoDepot database: For login information off-site, contact the Library Commission Reference Desk at (304) 558-2045 or wvlcref@wv.gov.
Reliable content from magazines and reference books for students and adults. Includes articles from magazines, books, and newspapers; primary source documents; images, and videos. WVInfoDepot database: For login information off-site, contact the Library Commission Reference Desk at (304) 558-2045 or wvlcref@wv.gov.
Reliable content from magazines and reference books for a pre-kindergarten through 5th grade audience. Includes articles from magazines, books, and newspapers; primary source documents; images, and videos. WVInfoDepot database: For login information off-site, contact the Library Commission Reference Desk at (304) 558-2045 or wvlcref@wv.gov.
Biographical information covering more than 600,000 international figures from all time periods and areas of study. Browse to find people based on occupation, role, or historical period. Search individuals by name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, or gender, as well as by keyword and within the full text of the biographical information. Text reference content is offered alongside periodicals and multimedia, and all is updated continuously to provide users the most up-to-date information.
A general reference resource contains entries from general and specialized encyclopedias.
Borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later.
Explore careers and find a match. Build resumes and cover letters. Prepare for interviews. Find and apply for jobs and track your search. WVInfoDepot database.
Practice tests and study guides for college admission exams, high school equivalency exams, professional certification, and military exams. Skill-building exercises for all ages and all grades (K-12, college, and adult students) including math, English, science, and social studies. Citizenship and ESL exam prep. Technology training and more. WVInfoDepot database.
Search and read newspaper articles and transcripts of news broadcasts. Includes The Charleston Gazette-Mail, Beckley’s Register-Herald, and The Dominion Post (Morgantown). WVInfoDepot database: Contact the Library Commission Reference Desk at (304) 558-2045 or wvlcref@wv.gov for login info off-site.
Continuously updated information and opinions on current social issues for students from middle school through college and for adults. Includes a series of controversial essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. Essays are accompanied by thousands of supporting articles including periodical articles, reference books, wire transcripts and streaming videos. WVInfoDepot database: For login information off-site, contact the Library Commission Reference Desk at (304) 558-2045 or wvlcref@wv.gov.
Read the most current issues of more than 7,000 newspapers and magazines from throughout the U.S. and around the globe on your desktop or on a mobile device.
Access requires your WVLC library card number and PIN number. Search for "West Virginia State Library" in the library list. If you do not have a PIN number, contact the WVLC reference desk at wvlcref@wv.gov.
For a tutorial on how to sign in and read news and magazines in PressReader, go to https://my.nicheacademy.com/wvlc/course/2373
Access requires your WVLC library card number and PIN number. Search for "West Virginia State Library" in the library list. If you do not have a PIN number, contact the WVLC reference desk at wvlcref@wv.gov.
For a tutorial on how to sign in and read news and magazines in PressReader, go to https://my.nicheacademy.com/wvlc/course/2373
A historical archive resources that includes 3,000,000 indexed articles from 550 leading magazines.
For all ages. Reliable information for homework, reports, or general questions. Includes the classic encyclopedia, eBooks, and more. WVInfoDepot database: For login information off-site, contact the Library Commission Reference Desk at (304) 558-2045 or wvlcref@wv.gov.
eBooks and eAudiobooks are available to check out for free through WV-Reads (West Virginia Regional Electronic Audiovisual Download Service). This service is available for a wide variety of devices, including the Kindle, Nook, iPads, iPhones, Android phones and tablets, and most eBook readers.
NOTE: Libby holds the same content that was formerly in the OverDrive app. The company no longer supports the older OverDrive app, and all users must download and use the newer Libby app instead as of February 2022.
NOTE: Libby holds the same content that was formerly in the OverDrive app. The company no longer supports the older OverDrive app, and all users must download and use the newer Libby app instead as of February 2022.
The following databases are newly acquired or being evaluated for a future subscription.
DayByDayWV
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A website that provides songs and craft ideas as well as local trips to take to support family literacy.
Miss Humblebee's Academy is an award-winning, online kindergarten-readiness solution for children ages three to six. The program lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning success, building strength in core subject areas: language and literacy, math, science, and social studies, art and music, social and emotional learning, and fitness. The curriculum is based on standards from the U.S. Department of Education, Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, Common Core State Standards, and research from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
NATGEO Kids provides kids magazines, books, videos and pictures from National Geographic. This resource is geared towards elementary school aged children.
Salem Press
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A small collections of eBooks covering World Politics, Civil and Social relations, Medical Resource guides, and Business.
TeenBookCloud
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TumbleMath
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A math picture book is a perfect way to help bring a math concept to life in an easy and accessible way. You will recognize many – if not most – of the books in the collection. And now, they’re all together in one easy-to-use database. You can use our picture books as the hook for the lesson, which will help your students – especially your visual learners – see math in a new light.
TutorWV
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