Databases

The Raleigh County Library subscribes to a number of databases to assist the public in research. For information on usernames and passwords or help setting up accounts for these databases, speak to someone in the reference department at the main branch. You can also reach them at This Email Address.

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  Ancestry Library Edition

  - Discover your unique family history! This resource includes billions of records from around the world, including from U.S., U.K., and Canadian census and vital records, immigration and passport records, periodicals and books, photos, and more.
  * (only accessible from inside Raleigh County Libraries)


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  Chilton's Automobile Manuals

  - Need assistance working on a car? Check out the famous Chilton's Manuals.
  * (Call Reference Staff if prompted for password)


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  World Book Encyclopedia

  - Worldbook Encyclopdia Online. A free resource provided by the WV Library Commission.
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  WVU Newspaper Archives

  - Enjoy more FREE newspaper archives, courtesy of WVU.



• Newspaper Archives

  - A searchable archive of of West Virginia's newspapers, ranging from 1896 through 2014. DISCLAIMER: Database is missing some dates.



• Salem Health-Cancer

  - A searchable health database of articles concerning cancer and related issues.



• WV InfoDepot

  --(Contact Library for Username and Password-304-255-0511 ext. 3--

-Includes a number of different search indexes



• Explora Magazine & Periodical Databases




• Job & Career Accelerator

  A resource to help you find a career you might be interested in, find jobs and internships in that career in your area, and help get you hired



• GreenFILE

  Offers information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment



• Consumer Health Complete




• NoveList Plus & NoveList Plus for K-8

  - Find books based on interests, similarity between authors, genre, etc.



• Searchasaurus

  A database created for kids in grades K-3



• Learning Express Library

  A resource to help you prepare for tests or simply improve your skills in everything from elementary math to computer skills, GED prep to U.S. Citizenship, and more



• Points of View




• Kids Search

  A database created for kids in grades 3-8



• Grolier Encyclopedia: Young Readers and Older Readers