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ELECTRONIC
DATABASES
 Did
you know that the Cabell County Public Library provides access to
thousands of magazines, poems, newspaper articles and other information
sources through its online databases?
And in some
cases, you don't even have to come to the library to have access.
If you have a home computer and a library card, you can log on using
your card number or passwords provided by the library.
For questions
or to obtain the passwords, please contact the reference department
at 304/528-5700. Remember, you must have a library card in order
to obtain the database passwords.
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 Ebsco
Host
This source allows access to thousands of periodicals, journals,
newspapers and other information sources, including pictures
and images. Information modules include general information,
business sources, and health sources. There is also a module
designed for children called Searchasaurus. EbscoHost is
provided statewide through the West Virginia Library Commission. |
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 Thomson-Gale
has two modules. Ancestry
Plus, which is suitable for genealogical research, and The
Herald-Dispatch, which covers from 1999 to the present. Note
that only The Herald Dispatch can be accessed remotely. In
other words, Ancestry Plus, the other Thomson-Gale module,
can only be used in
libraries.
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 Learning
Express Library is
a collection of practice tests for everything from grade school
proficiency exams to civil service, military and college entrance
exams. Citizenship, cosmetology and law enforcement exams
also are available. Overall, nearly 100 tests! Practice online
and get immediate feedback about your performance. Learning
Express is provided statewide through the West Virginia Library
Commission.
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big chalk eLibrary
This collection of information includes hundreds of newspapers
(including The Charleston Gazette), magazine, books, and reference
sources. It is unique in that it also includes pictures, maps
and radio & TV transcripts, such as NPR Weekend Edition.
Great for research and school projects. |
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Not
Available Outside Library
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 Reference
USA
includes business, residential and medical contact information.
Locate a phone number or compare data about a certain type
of business. Useful for locating a doctor or dentist. Specialized
information includes a listing of "nearby" names
and addresses for home or business. Contact information for
businesses is also provided. The information covers not only
Huntington and West Virginia, but also the entire country.
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 LitFinder
offers access to thousands of poems, short stories and essays.
Biographical information on authors is available and in some
cases, analysis of works in provided. Search by first or last
line of a poem, author or genre. Great for all ages and all
interests. Not just for students!
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All
Data Pro is
a database which provides auto repair instructions and illustrations
for hundreds of vehicles.
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Downtown
Library Only
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Free
Database Trials Let
your library know what you think of these databases, whichs
are offered to you on a trial basis. Database trials are available
through the West Virginia Library Commission.
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