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Augusta County
Library provides AncestryLibrary.com, HeritageQuestOnline, LearningExpressLibrary.com,
NoveList, and RosettaStone. All other databases are provided by
the Library of Virginia.
The Library of Virginia provides access to FindItVirginia to all
Virginia public libraries. You may search magazines, newspapers,
classic books, reference books, radio and television program transcripts
on-line. To access these databases, click on the FindItVirginia
link, use the drop down menu to select Augusta County Library,
and enter your Augusta County Library card barcode number as your
user i.d.
Augusta County
Library provides access to two genealogical services: Ancestry.Com
Library edition and Heritage Quest On-Line. We also provide access
to LearningExpressLibrary.com, a test preparation service; to
RosettaStone.com, a language learning service; and to NoveList,
a reader advisory service.
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| AncestryLibrary.com
You must be at an Augusta County library location, using our Internet
service, to access the Library Edition of Ancestry.Com. |
| HeritageQuestOnline
- Provides access to these resources: U.S. Federal
Census collection, 1790-1930--original images, name indexes, and
map guides; the UMI Genealogy & Local History book collection:
1700s to 1900s; Periodical Source Index (PERSI), a comprehensive
subject index covering over 1.7 million articles in over 6,300 genealogy
and local history periodicals from 1800 onwards; Revolutionary War
Era Pension Records and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files; Freedman's
Bank Records, a vital source for African-American research.
To create an account, enter the number on the back of your Augusta
County Library card as your user i.d. |
| LearningExpressLibrary.com
LearningExpress Library is a comprehensive, interactive
online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series
designed to help patronsstudents and adult learnerssucceed
on the academic or licensing tests they must pass. You'll get immediate
scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis
of your results. Resources include: Advanced Placement, Civil Service,
College Entrance Exams, Cosmetology, E-Books, Elementary School
Skills Improvement, EMS, Firefighter, GED, Graduate School Entrance
Exams, Health Careers, High School Skills Improvement, Law Enforcement,
Math Skills Improvement, Middle School Skills Improvement, Military,
Nursing, Reading Skills Improvement, Real Estate Skills Improvement
Courses, Skills Improvement with Spanish Instructions, Teaching,
Technical and Career College Skills, TOEFL Preparation, U.S. Citizenship,
Writing Skills Improvement. To create an account, click on
"Register," and enter the number on the back of your
Augusta County Library card as your user name. |
| NoveList
is a reader's advisory database. Patrons may search
by theme-oriented book lists (for specific reading levels), outstanding
titles in best fiction, favorite author, titles, subjects or reviews.
Also features an "If you Like" search to help you find
new authors. |
| netLibrary
NetLibrary eBooks are digital full-text versions
of books including reference works, scholarly monographs, literature,
and fiction. Downloadable
audio books are now available. You must be at an Augusta County
library location, using our Internet service, to
create an account. Once the account is created, patrons can
access e-books from anywhere. (Be sure to write down your password.)
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| Proquest
Newspapers, Platinum Periodicals, Reference, Teacher Journals. |
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RosettaStone.com
- Courses in English (U.K. or U.S.A.), French,
German, Greek, Italian, Russian, or Spanish (Latin America or
Spain). To create an
account, click on "Register." Be sure to enter the
number on the back of your Augusta County Library card in
the text box "Library Card Number."
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(Click on the down arrow to select "Augusta
County Library" before entering the number on the back
of your library card.) |
Listing
and Description of All Find It Virginia Databases
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Professional
Collection Compiled
with teachers in mind--more than 250 full-text educational
periodicals and journals covering arts, psychology, adolescent
issues, curriculum, sports, law, technology and more.
ELibrary
Full-text magazines, newspapers, pictures,
maps, and TV & Radio transcripts. Includes the Richmond
Times-Dispatch, Roanoke Times & World News, Washington
Post, Washington Times.
Biography
Resource Center FEBRUARY, 2007
This database integrates award-winning biographies
from respected Gale Group sources with related full-text
articles from hundreds of periodicals, as well as tens of
thousands of images and links to hand-picked web sites.
Search for people---both current and historic from all eras
and fields of endeavor---based on name, occupation, nationality,
ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, or gender, as well
as keyword and full text. Or, combine search criteria to
create a highly-targeted custom search.
Business
and Company Resource Center Business
and Company Resource Center is a fully integrated resource
bringing together company profiles, brand information, rankings,
investment reports, company histories, chronologies and
periodicals. Search this database to find detailed company
and industry news and information.
Computer
Database 1980 - Feb 2007
Use this database to find computer-related
product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as
hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications
and the application of technology.
Contemporary
Literary Criticism 1980 - Feb
2007
Contemporary Literary Criticism--Select is
an extensive collection of more than 11,000 critical essays
on contemporary authors. Each CLC--Select entry contains
a biographical/critical introduction, a list of principal
works, critical essays, and sources for further study. Updated
monthly, Contemporary Literary Criticism--Select allows
users to search by author name, title of work, nationality,
subject/genre, ethnicity, critic name, and more.
Expanded
Academic ASAP 1980 - Feb 2007
From arts and the humanities to social sciences,
science and technology, this database meets research needs
across all academic disciplines. Access scholarly journals,
news magazines, and newspapers - many with full text and
images!
Gale
Virtual Reference Library
Access to 5 reference books. Gale Encyclopedia
of Alternative Medicine, Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer, Gale
Encyclopedia of Medicine, Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural
American, Encyclopedia of American Industries Gale Virtual
Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias and specialized
reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These
reference materials once were accessible only in the library,
but now you can access them online from the library or remotely
24/7. Because each library creates its own eBook collection,
the content you see may vary if you use the database at
different libraries (your school, your public library, or
your office).
General
Reference Center Gold 1980 -
FEB, 2007
A general interest database that integrates
a variety of sources - newspapers, reference books, magazines,
and trade publications. Find articles on current events,
popular culture, business and industry trends, the arts
and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more.
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Health
and Wellness Resource Center and Alternative Health Module
1980 - Jan 2007
Provides instant access to carefully compiled
and trusted medical reference materials. Includes nearly
400 health/medical journals, hundreds of pamphlets, over
700 health-related videos from partner Healthology, Inc.,
and articles from 2,200 general interest publications in
addition to a broad collection of Thomson Gale reference
titles. Material contained in this Resource Center is intended
for informational purposes only.
InfoTrac
OneFile 1980 - FEB 2007
A one-stop source for news and periodical
articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers,
current events, economics, education, environmental issues,
health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art,
politics, science, social sciences, sports, technology,
and many general interest topics. Millions of full-text
articles. Updated daily.
Kids
InfoBits (K-5)Formerly
PrimaryTOM, this periodical database is designed for elementary
school students, with easy access to full-text magazines,
newspapers and reference books for information on current
events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people,
government, history, sports and more.
InfoTrac
Junior Edition (6-8) This
periodical database is designed for students in junior high
and middle school with access to a variety of indexed and
full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for
information on current events, the arts, science, popular
culture, health, people, government, history, sports and
more.
InfoTrac
Student Edition (9-12) This
periodical database is designed for high-school students
with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines,
newspapers and reference books for information on current
events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people,
government, history, sports and more.
InfoTrac
Religion & Philosophy Religion
and the related areas of philosophy, archaeology and anthropology.
LegalTrac Students,
law school faculty and legal researchers will all find the
legal publications they need in LegalTrac®. Drawing
on a wide variety of the most highly regarded legal publications,
LegalTrac® provides indexing for more than 1,400 titles
including major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association
journals and international legal journals. Each title included
in LegalTrac® is selected on the basis of criteria provided
by a special advisory committee of the American Association
of Law Libraries. LegalTrac® also contains law-related
articles from over 1,000 additional business and general
interest titles.
Military
& Intelligence Database
The Military and Intelligence Database periodical
list has been hand-selected by Gale
editors to meet needs of military personnel.
What
Do I Read Next? What
Do I Read Next? includes over 122,300 recommended titles,
more than 66,700 plot summaries, and awards information
from 568 awards, all to help users uncover new reading adventures,
find long-remembered favorites, and discover award-winning
titles. Search by genre, subject, author, title, series,
and more. A monthly highlights page allows the user to see
selections of award winners, upcoming titles, and titles
that revolve around different subjects each month.
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