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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  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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  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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  Salem Health-Cancer

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



• Newspaper Archives

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


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  WVU Newspaper Archives

  - Enjoy more FREE newspaper archives, courtesy of WVU.



• 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




• Consumer Reports Online

  -- (login using library card number) --
  

-The benchmark service to help consumers distinguish hype from fact and good products from bad ones, brought to you for free by your library!



• EBSCO Auto Repair Reference Center

  -- (login using library card number) --
  

-Specific repair/maintenance information for your year, make, and model of vehicle; also general information about how auto components function, care & repair tips, and troubleshooting



• EBSCO Small Engine Repair Reference Center

  -- (login using library card number) --
  

-Engine repair information for ATVs, boats, tractors, motorcycles, personal water craft, snowmobiles, outdoor power equipment (lawnmowers, chainsaws, etc), and generators & other small engines