West Virginians can explore articles and images from popular magazines, current newspapers, encyclopedias, scholarly journals, and other reference works through the databases linked below.
WVLC One Search
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Biographies and History:
For pre-kindergarten to 5th grade students. Online articles from magazines and newspapers.For 5th-12th grade students. Articles from magazines, books, primary source documents, images, videos, and newspapers. View online tutorial.For 5th-12th grade students. Articles from magazines, books, primary source documents, images, videos, and newspapers. View online tutorial.For all ages. General interest magazine articles, books, primary source documents, images, videos, and newspapers. View online tutorial.Provide cover-to-cover full text for hundreds of U.S., international, and regional newspapers as well as television and radio news transcripts from major networks. Includes The Charleston Gazette-Mail, Beckley’s Register-Herald, and The Dominion Post (Morgantown).For all ages. Reliable information for homework, reports, or general questions. Includes the classic encyclopedia, eBooks, and more.
Business:
Online business-focused magazines and company profiles. View online tutorial.Contains regional business newspapers, magazines, and more covering metropolitan and rural areas within the United States.
Encyclopedias
Grades PreK+
Grades K+
Grades 5+
Grades 9+
Beginner’s Spanish Reference
Grades 5+ and Adult Learners for Differentiated Learning. Includes Life Skills section.
General Reference & Social Studies:
Online articles from magazines and newspapers for pre-kindergarten to 5th grade students.For 5th-12th grade students. Articles from magazines, books, primary source documents, images, videos, and newspapers. View online tutorial.For 5th-12th grade students. Articles from magazines, books, primary source documents, images, videos, and newspapers. View online tutorial.For all ages. General interest magazine articles, books, primary source documents, images, videos, and newspapers. View online tutorial.
Government, scholarly, and general-interest articles on environmental issues including green building, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and more.Provide cover-to-cover full text for hundreds of U.S., international, and regional newspapers as well as television and radio news transcripts from major networks. Includes The Charleston Gazette-Mail, Beckley’s Register-Herald, and The Dominion Post (Morgantown).Middle school through college and general interest. Continuously updated information and opinions on current social issues. View online tutorial.For all ages. Reliable information for homework, reports, or general questions. Includes the classic encyclopedia, eBooks, and more.Explores social, political & economic issues, scientific discoveries, and other popular topics; includes controversial opinions and viewpoints.
Health & Wellness:
Alternative consumer health information on such topics as acupuncture, yoga, meditation, and more.Consumer health and fitness information including fact sheets, diagrams, drug information, procedure explanations, and more. View online tutorial.A consumer health collection of magazine articles, reference books, and current pamphlets on topics such as fitness, nutrition, diabetes, aging, women’s health, children’s health, and more.A full-text database covering nursing and allied health topics, including pediatric nursing, critical care, mental health, nursing management, medical law, and more. Also contains the Lexi-PAL Drug Guide.
How-To:
Basic computer and technology courses (6-22 min. each) covering how to use PC and Mac, basic office software, and the Web.How-To tutorials for research, email, social media, and more.
Legal:
Legal information and forms for individuals and small businesses. Includes full-text of many Nolo publications. View online tutorial.
Library Science:
An index to journals, books, research reports, and proceedings covering many areas of librarianship.
Literature & Book Reports:
Helps readers of all ages find new book recommendations, read-alikes, and books on a given topic.Find the right book by subject, age, awards won, Lexile Reading Levels, and state standards. Read reviews and learn about authors.
Testing & Career Exploration:
Explore careers and find a match. Build resumes and cover letters. Prepare for interviews. Find and apply for jobs and track your search.Practice tests and study materials for college admission exams, high school equivalency exams, professional certification, and military exams. Skills improvement exercises for all ages including math, English, science, and social studies. Citizenship and ESL exam prep. Technology training and more.No Cost 1-to-1 tutoring, test prep and job search assistance for all ages and stages! Live tutoring available from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Library patrons across West Virginia can access unlimited homework help, drop-off review services, test prep, and other resources through TutorWV, powered by Tutor.com
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