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.

• 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.



• Hoopla

  - Brought to you FREE from your library, a digital media streaming service. Movies, music, e-books, and more!
  *Must be Raleigh County Patron. Pin Number required to register.



• Libby

  -Check out the Libby app for an alternate way to download our FREE e-books through WVReads on Overdrive. Take Libby for a test drive!



• TumbleBooks

  Free animated children's books, videos, and games!



• World Book Encyclopedia

  - Worldbook Encyclopedia Online. A free resource provided by the WV Library Commission.



• Newspaper Archives

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



• WVU Newspaper Archives

  - Enjoy more FREE newspaper archives, courtesy of WVU.



• PressReader

  -First obtain a WV Library Commission library card and pin number (ask us how!), and then start browsing thousands of magazines and newspapers!



• 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



• EBSCO 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



• 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



• Statewide Resources

  - Consumer Help, Explora, GoodReads, Legal Information, and Much More!



• Explora Magazine & Periodical Databases




• 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



• Points of View




• Kids Search

  A database created for kids in grades 3-8



• Grolier Encyclopedia: Young Readers and Older Readers