Databases
- Alabama Virtual Library (AVL)
- Camellia Net
- EBSCO
- GreyHouse Press eBook
- HeritageQuest Online
- Live Homework Help
- Learning Express
- NoveList
- Older Americans Information
- Salem's Online Reference
- Tuition Funding Sources (TFS)
The Alabama Virtual Library provides all students, teachers, and citizens of the State of Alabama with online access to essential library and information resources. It is primarily a group of online databases that have magazine, journal, and newspaper articles for research. Through the AVL, an equitable core of information sources is available to every student and citizen in Alabama, raising the level of excellence in schools and communities across the state.
If you enjoy the benefits that AVL brings to your school, college, library or home, please take a few minutes to thank your local legislators for providing this resource for the State of Alabama.
Specific Databases
For specific databases through the AVL click on the following links:
- Adult Resources
- College Resources
- Elementary Resources
- High School Resources
- Middle School Resources
This easy-to-use service is free and available 24/7. You can enjoy bestsellers and classic audiobooks, e-books and music on your PC or MAC and transfer them to an e-reader, iPod, MP3 player, or directly to your iPhone or smart phone without any late fines.This service is powered by Overdrive and is made available through a statewide online consortia of libraries called Camellia Net. See Downloadable Audio/Ebooks for more information.
ESBCO provides the following databases:
- Auto Repair Reference Center
- Business Searching Interface
- Coin Career Library
- History Reference Center
- Kids Search
- Legal Information Reference Center
- NoveList K-8 Plus
- NoveList Plus
- Points of View
- Searchasaurus
- Small Business Reference Center
- Small Engine Repair Reference Center
- Student Research Center
HeritageQuest Online is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources-rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids. The collection consists of six core data sets:
- Freedman's Bank Records
- Genealogy and local history books
- LexisNexis U.S. Serial Set
- Periodical Source Index (PERSI)
- Revolutionary War records
- U.S. Federal Censuses
Whatever your goal, LearningExpress Library's resources will help you succeed. Each of our Learning Centers offers the practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to achieve the results you want-at school, at work, or in life. Looking to land a job? You'll find an entire Learning Center dedicated to helping you get the one that's right for you.
Older Americans Information Directory from Grey House Press
This resource provides:
- User's Guide
- Flash Demo
Salem Health
Magill's Medical Guide, a perfect mix of accessibility and depth, providing general readers with an authoritative reference source. It is an up-to-date and easy-to-use compendium of medical information suitable for student research as well as use by general readers, including patients and caregivers.
Access
From Home, select "Remote Access Login" and enter your library card number.
Salem History
- The Decades - Salem's critically acclaimed American history series
- Great Events from History - The complete resource for worldwide events
- Great Lives from History - The definitive, worldwide biographical resource
- Milestone Documents - A new, primary source series
Access
From Home, select "Remote Access Login" tab and enter your library card number.
Salem Literature
Critical Survey of Poetry, 4th Edition - An in-depth resource covering 845 poets throughout history and the world
Masterplots, 4th Edition - analyzes the most important works in all genres-long fiction, short fiction, poetry, drama, and nonfiction-throughout history and around the world, helping to define and critique the literary canon.
Access
From Home, select "Remote Access Login" tab and enter your library card number.
Tuition Funding Sources (TFS) is a service to help students find scholarships and other forms of financial aid to help pay for a college education. The TFS also provides college admissions information, a career personality test, and detailed career information.