Explore Resources Available Through the Library Of Virginia
Click the links to check out each available resource! Please note that some may require you to log in with your library card.
Brainfuse – Live, certified educators and navigators:
- JobNow: Seven days a week from 2 pm to 11 pm for application, résumé and cover letter writing, job searches, and interview practice.
- VetNow: Monday through Friday, from 2 pm to 11 pm for assistance to veterans in navigating Department of Veteran Affairs benefits, paperwork, programs, etc.
- HelpNow: Seven days a week from 2 pm to 11 pm for live, certified educator assistance for homework, research, and writing in all subjects for grades K-college.
EBSCO Information Databases:
If asked for login credentials, please use the following:
- Username: valib
- Password: Read21!
NoveList Plus and K-8 Plus: Readers Advisory for adults and students
Accel5 Business Library: Just in time learning for professional development
Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative: Self-paced module (equivalent to 3 college credits) to learn how to start a business.
Gale
Gale Legal Forms: Virginia-specific templates for leases, sales, wills, etc.
Peterson’s Career Prep: Fillable résumé builder, job searching, career exploration, instructional videos
Gale in Context: Elementary (formerly Kids InfoBits): K-5 general knowledge database
Junior Library Guild Digital: Unlimited ebook collections for students K-12 that feature new content each month. If asked for login credentials, please use the following:
- Username: VirginiaReader
- Password: VirginiaReader
Just For Kids: Ad-free streaming quality educational videos, from read-alouds to tv shows like Arthur and the Berenstain Bears. Device agnostic, mobile-friendly.
Libby: Downloadable eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eZines. (Add the Library of Virginia collection to your Libby app! Select the “add library” option, scroll to the Library of Virginia collection, and then add the collection.) Please note that RBDigital has been acquired by OverDrive. OverDrive now includes all former RBDigital materials within its own collection.
Rocket Languages: Foreign language, American Sign Language, and Citizenship Prep
Universal Class: Self-paced, accredited courses on everything from dog walking to computer technology to small business skills. Requires Augusta County Library card to access.
Full Text Library Journals:
If asked for login credentials, please use the following:
- Username: valib
- Password: Read21!
Special Digital Resources:
DaybyDayVA: A family activity calendar with new suggestions every day for stories, songs, activities, and games! Tambien en Espanol!
