Resources
These resources are available for all library patrons and Caldwell County Residents. Login instructions (if necessary) are listed below. These resources are provided through various funding sources. *Don't forget to check our Educational Links page for additional resources available.
Research & Online Learning
The library offers access to EBSCOhost, an intuitive online research platform used by thousands of institutions and millions of users worldwide. You can access the various platforms using the links below. Please contact the library for information on setting up an account.
Academic Search Elite - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=ns237594&profile=ehost&defaultdb=afh
Consumer Health Complete - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=ns237594&profile=chc
EBSCO eBooks - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=ns237594&profile=ebook&defaultdb=nlebk
Explora Academic - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=ns237594&profile=exac
Explora Educator's Edition - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=ns237594&profile=ehed
Explora Elementary - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=ns237594&profile=ehk5
Explora General Research - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=ns237594&profile=ehpl
Explora High School - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=ns237594&profile=src_ic
Explora Middle School - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=ns237594&profile=explorams
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=ns237594&profile=ehost&defaultdb=funk
MasterFILE Premier & Reference eBook Collection - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=ns237594&profile=ehost&defaultdb=e864sww&defaultdb=f5h
Newspaper Source - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=ns237594&profile=ehost&defaultdb=nfh
Professional Development Collection - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=ns237594&profile=ehost&defaultdb=tfh
Read It! - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=ns237594&profile=ell
Science Reference Center - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=ns237594&profile=scrc
Also from the EBSCO Information Services platform and through the library's MOREnet membership, patrons have access to Learning Express Library. LEL is an easy-to-use online test prep resources that helps people improve their core academic skills, earn a high school equivalency, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certifications, change careers and much much more! Please contact the library for information on setting up an account.
This award-winning resource provides middle and high school students with up-to-date, nonjudgmental, self-help support. Articles are correlated to state, national and provincial standards. Topics covered include diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide, bullying and LGBTQ+ information. It has recently been updated to meet the needs of today’s teens and with new content on bullying, suicide, vaping, opioid abuse, gender identity, school safety, sexual harassment, COVID-19 and more. Funding provided by ARPA Funding from the State Library.
Empower learners with digital citizenship skills to navigate today’s virtual landscape. Interactive activities guide students through project-based learning activities using digital tools to create podcasts, multimedia presentations, social media campaigns, and more. Database articles explore cyberbullying, digital research skills, citizen journalism, and more. Digital Literacy will give your students and patrons the skills to be savvy digital citizens! Funding through ARPA from the State Library.
The Rosen Financial Literacy database makes economics and personal finance easy to understand and highly engaging. Articles explore macro-, micro-, and global economics as well as personal and household finance. Users will learn to manage credit and debt, save and invest with confidence, plan for college and retirement and avoid fraud and scams. Financial Literacy is an online economics and personal finance resource specifically designed for students in grades 7–12, but can easily benefit adults. Funding is provided through ARPA from the State Library.
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HeritageQUEST
A comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids. The database provides genealogical and historical sources for more than 60 countries, with coverage dating back as early as the 1700s Click Access Here to check it out!