A-to-Z Food America contains recipes in all course categories (appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main courses, side dishes, desserts, snacks, and beverages) for six US regions, all 50 states, and 33 ethnic cuisines. This resource also covers food culture for the above regions, states, and ethnic cuisines with articles such as Classic Dishes, State Foods, Top Agricultural Products, Special Occasion Foods, Ethnic and Geographic Influences, Special Ingredients, and Food Trivia.
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A-to-Z Food America Databases
A-to-Z Maps Online Databases
A-to-Z World Food Databases
The A-to-Z World Food database explores food culture and includes traditional recipes for 174 countries, provides food culture articles, 7,000+ recipes, 500+ ingredient articles, 6 food glossaries and more than 14,000 color photos. Students, world travelers, cooking clubs, adventurous eaters, and anyone who wants to learn about world cuisine without having to purchase individual country cookbooks will value this resource.
A-to-Z World Travel Databases
Contains 202 world city travel guides. These beautifully illustrated and up-to-date guides cover travel essentials, attractions, insiders' information, excursions, nightlife, shopping, culture, cuisine, restaurants, health, security, language, maps, hotels, and lots more.
ABCmouse at Home Access Databases
The award-winning ABCmouse curriculum is designed to help young children build a strong foundation for future academic success. ABCmouse is 100% educational, with more than 10,000 learning activities across all major subject areas: reading, math, science, social studies, art and music—including more than 1,200 of those learning activities in Spanish (for children ages 2-8+).
First-time users will need to make an account. When creating your account, choose Louisiana, St. Tammany Parish Library, enter your library card number, and click submit. You will then create your account using an email address and password. ABCmouse can be shared by up to three children in a household, each with their own avatar, profile and progress-tracking on the ABCmouse Step-by-Step Learning Path.
Academic One File Academic Journals Databases
Academic OneFile is the premier source of peer-reviewed full-text scholarly content across the academic disciplines. With millions of articles available in both PDF and HTML full-text, Academic OneFile is both authoritative and comprehensive.
Academic Search Complete Academic Journals Databases
Academic Search Complete is the world's most valuable and comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary full-text database, with more than 7,100 full-text periodicals, including more than 6,100 peer-reviewed journals. In addition to full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for more than 11,200 journals and a total of more than 11,700 publications including monographs, reports, conference proceedings, etc. The database features PDF content going back as far as 1887, with the majority of full text titles in native (searchable) PDF format. Searchable cited references are provided for more than 1,300 journals.
Acts of the Legislature
Acts passed by the Legislature of the State of Louisiana.
Adult Core Skills by EBSCO Learning Express
Study to become a citizen or improve your reading, writing, and math skills.
Adventure Academy for Libraries New!
Adventure Academy for Libraries (ages 8-13) provides continuous and unlimited remote access to the same full version that consumers routinely subscribe to. Several children in the same household can each have their own avatar, profile, preferences, and progress-tracking.
Adventure Academy was created by Age of Learning, Inc., the same company that created ABCmouse. It features thousands of enjoyable educational learning activities, such as videos, reading experiences, games, quizzes, and many other interactive elements—all within the frameworks of U.S. (and international) curriculum standards.
The Adventure Academy curriculum emphasizes reading comprehension skills, vocabulary development, mathematical operations, fractions, world geography, U.S. history, physical science, life science, Earth science, and scientific inquiry.
AHFS Consumer Medication Information Databases
- AHFS Consumer Medication Information is a trusted source and recognized standard for patient drug information, available in both English and Spanish. AHFS has been a Top Ten Award Winner in the Department of Health and Human Services National Consumer Education Materials Contest.
NOTE: AHFS Consumer Medication Information database was retired effective December 2022. Content that was included in the AHFS Consumer Medication Information database can now be found in Consumer Health Complete database.
Alt Health Watch Academic Journals Databases
Search over 180 international journals and reports about holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness.
American Physical Society Journals Academic Journals Databases
The Physical Review journal collection of 14 leading peer-reviewed research journals includes Physical Review Letters, Physical Review X, Physical Review, and Reviews of Modern Physics. They are provided by the American Physical Society (APS) which is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance the knowledge of physics.
AmericanAncestors.Org Databases
AmericanAncestors.Org is a product of the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS), America’s founding genealogical organization and the most respected name in family history. This resource provides access to more than 1.4 billion records that covers over twenty-two countries, including the United States, the British Isles, and continental Europe. This product also includes an extensive online collection of early American genealogical records and published genealogical research journals and magazines, and the largest collection of U.S Catholic records online. Educational resources are also available to help genealogy hobbyists improve their skills.
Ancestry Library Edition Databases
Access to thousands of databases of genealogical and historical information.
Auto Repair Source Databases
Information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles, covering more than 37,000 vehicles from 1954 to present. Previously called Automate.
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Bayou State Periodical Index Databases Newspapers and Magazines
An index to Louisiana popular periodicals
BBC Historyextra Website
BBC History Magazine focusing on ancient to modern history.
Biography Reference Center Databases
EBSCO's comprehensive collection of more than 450,000 full text biographies, including the complete full text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine, as well as thousands of narrative biographies that are not available in other databases.
BIR Entertainment Databases Movies, Music, and TV
Provides basic information on over 200,000 film titles and 450,000 music titles.
Black Life in America Databases Newspapers and Magazines
This primary source collection offers more than 19,000 American and global news sources, including over 400 current and historical Black publications, to provide a window into African American history, culture, and daily life—as well as the ways the dominant culture has portrayed and perceived people of African descent. The sources in this collection covers the time period between pre-Revolution America and the early 21st century.
Book Collection: Nonfiction Databases
Book Collection: Nonfiction™ is a cross-curricular database providing content that represents a wide spectrum of works, including popular series from top book publishers such as Allosaurus Publishers, Bess Press, Inc., Branden Publishing, Capstone Press, Compass Point Books, Fulcrum Publishing, Lerner Publishing Group, Mason Crest Publishers, Morgan Reynolds, Inc., Morning Glory Press, Oliver Press, Rourke Publishing, LLC and Stackpole Books. This database contains informative abstracts and searchable full text for more than 4,200 popular nonfiction books, and includes full-text entries on core subject areas, as well as information on careers, health, sports, adventure, technology, life skills and more.
Book Index With Reviews Databases
Full-text searchable reviews of book, music, and DVD/video titles.
BookFlix Databases eBooks and eAudiobooks New!
BookFlix inspires kids to discover the joy of reading while building both real-world knowledge and beginning reading skills. With classic animated stories from Weston Woods, thematically paired with more than 140 authentic nonfiction ebooks from Scholastic, BookFlix strengthens students’ early literacy skills, confidence, and curiosity (for ages 3 to 8).
Books in Print Databases
Containing information about over 40 million books – in print, electronic, audio and multimedia titles and provides a global look at what’s active, what’s out of print, and what’s forthcoming.
Britannica eBooks Databases
Hundreds of full color and black and white non-fiction downloadable e-books for ages preschool to 18.
Please note: Please choose Guest User option to access the e-books.
Business Source Complete Academic Journals Databases
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Career One Stop Website
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Career One Stop provides current information for job seekers looking to try a new career.
Career Preparation Center by EBSCO Learning Express
Learn about a career, take an occupational practice test, or learn how to create an eye catching resume through the Learning Express Career Preparation Center.
Census.Gov Website
Find national statistics compiled by the Census Bureau. This website includes the latest Census statistics, data tools, and more.
CINAHL Academic Journals Databases
CINAHL is the authoritative resource for nursing and allied health professionals, students, educators and researchers. This database provides indexing for 2,960 journals from the fields of nursing and allied health. The database contains more than 2,000,000 records dating back to 1981.
City of Mandeville Economic Development Website
Contains information on city licensing requirements.
Classic Databases
Miss the old Louisiana Library Connection Database page? Then use this link to get back to the classic look! Please note: For the best experience and the most up-to-date resources, please use the Online Library.
Cloud Library eBooks and eAudiobooks
Cloud Library by Bibliotheca provides ebooks and eaudiobooks for popular titles that you can download onto your computer or mobile device.
College Admissions Test Preparation by EBSCO Learning Express
Practice for the ACT, SAT, or AP exam and get tips for how to write a college admission essay.
College Students Center by EBSCO Learning Express
Use this resource to prepare for graduate school admissions exams. Materials include practice tests and exercises for the GRE, MCAT, and LSAT and include practice materials to help you brush up on your math, grammar, reading, and writing skills.
Computer Skills Center by EBSCO Learning Express
Update your computer skills with this resource. Take self paced courses on a variety of popular software tools, including Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Design products, and more.
Consumer Health Complete Databases
Convenient access to easily understandable health and medical information from EBSCO. Search and browse within medical encyclopedias, popular reference books, and magazine articles.
Creativebug New!
Creativebug is the number one inspirational resource for DIY, crafters and makers. Simply sign in with your library card number and enjoy unlimited access to thousands of award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Watch classes anytime, anywhere. The classes never expire, so you can start and stop projects at your own pace. No pressure, just possibilities!
Credo Reference Databases Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
Over 550 reference e-books covering a wide variety of subjects.
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Data Axle Reference Solutions Databases
Locates information about a business based on the business name, SIC, or category of business. Includes small local businesses as well as national companies. Information provided includes the name of the business, location, number of employees, owner(s), subsidiaries and other data.
Access is for personal, non-commercial use only. This resource was formerly called ReferenceUSA.
Please Note: The best Internet browsers for this database are Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari
Dictionary.com Website
Dictionary.com provides reliable access to millions of word definitions, synonyms, spelling, audio pronunciations, example sentences, and translations; as well as offering brain building games, crossword help, and other tools designed to entertain and educate.
DigitalLearn.Org Databases Website
This resource includes basic computer instructions, as well as email and social media courses.
Doing business with St. Tammany Parish Government Website
If you are a consultant, service provider, contractor, vendor, or supplier, the following information is a convenient place for you to find out about current bidding and contract opportunities. It will provide current listings of Bids, RFPs, RFQs, and Quotes issued by the Procurement Department. Also provides link to register your business with the parish.
Driving-Tests.Org Website
Driving-Tests.Org offers free access to exam materials and handbooks that will help new drivers study for their Louisiana driver's license exam. Materials include the car, motorcycle, and CDL study guides and practice tests, as well as basic information about the permit and driving test. Practice tests and exams are online only, however, all handbooks are printable.
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EBSCOhost Academic Journals Databases
EBSCOhost offers a variety of proprietary full text databases and popular databases from leading information providers:
- Academic Search Complete, opens a new window
- Alt HealthWatch, opens a new window
- Audiobook Collection (EBSCOhost), opens a new window
- BIR Entertainment, opens a new window
- Book Collection: Nonfiction, opens a new window
- Book Index With Reviews, opens a new window
- Business Source Complete, opens a new window
- CINAHL, opens a new window
- eBook Collection (EBSCOhost), opens a new window
- ERIC, opens a new window
- Ethnic Diversity Source, opens a new window
- Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia, opens a new window
- GreenFILE, opens a new window
- Health Source - Consumer Edition, opens a new window
- Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition, opens a new window
- History Reference Center, opens a new window
- Humanities International Complete, opens a new window
- Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts, opens a new window
- MAS Ultra - School Edition, opens a new window
- MasterFILE Premier, opens a new window
- MEDLINE, opens a new window
- Middle Search Plus, opens a new window
- Military & Government Collection, opens a new window
- Primary Search, opens a new window
- Psychology And Behavioral Sciences Collection, opens a new window
- Regional Business News, opens a new window
- Religion And Philosophy Collection, opens a new window
- Science Reference Center, opens a new window
- SocINDEX With Full Text, opens a new window
- SPORTDiscus, opens a new window
- Vocational And Career Collection, opens a new window
EBSCOhost Espanol Databases
EBSCO's MasterFILE Premier and eBook Collection in Spanish!
EBSCOhost Francaise Databases
EBSCO's MasterFILE Premier and eBook Collection in French!
Ecosia Website
Want to search the Internet and save the environment? Then use a search engine that does both. Ecosia is a search engine that uses its ad revenue to fund tree planting projects around the world. This resource is available for free.
Educate Station Databases New!
This database is designed to be a one-stop destination for educators and parents of PreK-5th grade students. It includes both learning plans and worksheets that are designed to engage children in meaningful, hands-on learning at school and at home.
Week-by-Week Learning Plans
Educate Station has both hands-on activities to do in the classroom and supplementary projects to do at home. These weekly plans consist of five days of instruction and activities, along with 5+ worksheets to support learning. Each of the plans are aligned to standards and topics that children need to master. There is a suggested sequence for the learning plans, but you can also mix and match or choose which plans work best for the children you’re supporting.
Supplementary Worksheets
Educate Station also has supplementary ready-to-print worksheets to help kids practice core concepts. The collection of worksheets is browsable by subject, topic, grade level, or standard.
Entrepreneurial Mindset Training Course Databases
If you're thinking about starting a business, the entrepreneurial mindset course will help you to think like an entrepreneur! You'll learn how to discover opportunities that are hiding in plain sight; how cash-strapped entrepreneurs manage to identify, evaluate, and transform their ideas into a sustainable success; and how to develop a success network to help you avoid costly mistakes.
The course is self-paced and provides 10 hours of lectures, reflection assignments, and a printable completion certificate.
ERIC Academic Journals Databases
Search an online library of education research and information, sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education. This resource is provided by EBSCO.
Ethnic Diversity Source Academic Journals Databases
Ethnic Diversity Source covers the culture, traditions, social treatment, and lived experiences of people of color in the United States through full text scholarly journals, magazine and newspaper articles, biographies, speeches, primary source documents, and more.
Explora Quick Search Databases
Specializing in reliable content for students and teachers, Explora provides information from the world's leading magazines and reference books in the EBSCO databases. Browse categories organized by popular topic with overviews that provide a starting point for your research, or use the simple search that quickly delivers relevant results, including primary source documents, news articles, and Associated Press videos.
Export.gov Website
Resources to help U.S. companies export.
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Fact Monster Homework Help Website
Fact Monster is a free reference site for students, teachers, and parents. Get homework help and find facts on thousands of subjects.
FamilySearch.Org Website
Search the records of one of the largest genealogy organizations in the world. FamilySearch.Org is provided free of charge by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Resources include digitized books and a genealogy database of user submitted family trees.
Don't have your own account? Use ours! Username--Sttamm Password--Genealogy123. Please note: the information in this account is not private and the account is available for in-library use only.
FBI Records – The Vault
The Vault is the FBI's new FOIA Library, containing 6,700 documents and other media that have been scanned from paper into digital copies so you can read them in the comfort of your home or office.
Federal Contract Opportunities Website
Contract opportunities are procurement notices from federal contracting offices. Anyone interested in doing business with the government can use this system to search opportunities. Opportunities include pre-solicitation notices, solicitation notices, award notices, and sole source notices. (Formerly Federal Business Opportunities.)
Federal Register, The Website
The Daily Journal of the U.S. Government.
Fold3 Databases
Fold3 provides access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.
Foreign Trade Statistics Website
FOREIGN TRADE is the official source for U.S. export and import statistics and responsible for issuing regulations governing the reporting of all export shipments from the United States. If you're searching for import or export statistics, information on export regulations, commodity classifications, or a host of other trade related topics, this is the place to get the information you need.
Foundation Directory Website New!
This fundraising tool gives grant-seekers unprecedented access to the largest amount of philanthropic data that currently exists. By combining exhaustive data with intuitive search functionality and informative data visualizations, Foundation Directory makes fundraising quick and efficient.
Free Legal Research Sites Website
Portal for free legal research resources maintained by the George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School.
Funk &Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia Databases Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
This database provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.
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Gale Courses Databases Website
Gale Courses offers a wide range of highly interactive, instructor led courses that you can take entirely online. Courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin every month. Topics include:
- Accounting and Finance
- Business
- Computer Programs
- Healthcare and Medical
- Language and Arts
- Law and Legal
- Personal Development
- Teaching and Education
- Technology
- Writing and Publishing
This resource requires a valid St. Tammany Parish Library card.
Gale eBooks Databases Dictionaries and Encyclopedias eBooks and eAudiobooks
Literary criticism, author biographies and business resources. Includes Twayne's and Scribner. This resource requires a valid St. Tammany Parish Library card as a Login ID.
Gale General OneFile Databases Newspapers and Magazines
General OneFile is a one-stop source for news, magazine, and periodical articles across a wide range of general interest topics and academic disciplines. With millions of articles available in both PDF and HTML full-text, General OneFile serves a wide audience of readers. This resource requires a valid St. Tammany Parish Library card as a Login ID.
Gale In Context: Biography Databases
Gale In Context: Biography is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on the world's most influential people. It merges Gale's authoritative reference content (including Lives & Perspectives) with periodicals and multimedia organized into a user-friendly portal experience while also allowing users to search for people based on name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, or gender as well as keyword and full text. This resource requires a valid St. Tammany Parish Library card as a Login ID.
Gale In Context: Elementary Databases
Gale In Context: Elementary delivers trusted, age-appropriate digital content. Through newspaper and magazine articles, videos, images, and graphics, elementary students can learn about everything from animals and outer space to famous artists and favorite athletes. The database is visual and intuitive, and rewards students’ efforts by developing comprehension and research skills to prepare them for middle school—and a lifetime of learning.
Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints Databases
Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints covers today's hottest social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. This research database is a rich resource for debaters and includes pro/con viewpoints, reference articles, interactive maps, infographics, and more. The content covers current events, news and commentary, economics, environmental issues, and political science. This resource requires a valid St. Tammany Parish Library card as a Login ID.
Gale Legal Forms Databases
Find and print legal forms, including contracts, wills, bankruptcy, power of attorney, divorce, and landlord-tenant. This resource requires a valid St. Tammany Parish Library card as a Login ID.
Gale Literature Academic Journals Databases
Whether you're researching authors and their works, literary movements or genres, or trying to find book reviews of bestsellers, you can search across all of your library's Gale literary databases to find full text of literary works, journal articles, literature criticism and analysis, reviews, author biographies, and a rich collection of expertly written work overviews. This resource requires a valid St. Tammany Parish Library card as a Login ID.
Gale Literature Criticism Online Academic Journals Databases
Gale™ takes literature, history and culture to the next level with the largest, most extensive compilation of literary commentary available: Literature Criticism Online. This resource requires a valid St. Tammany Parish Library card as a Login ID.
Gale Literature Resource Center Databases
Find up-to-date biographical information, overviews, full-text literary criticism and reviews on more than 130,000 writers in all disciplines, from all time periods and from around the world. This resource requires a valid St. Tammany Parish Library card as a Login ID.
Gale Literature: Dictionary of Literary Biography Complete Online Databases Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
Dictionary of Literary Biography Complete Online provides more than 16,000 biographical and critical essays on the lives, works, and careers of the world's most influential literary figures from all eras and genres. Comprised of the award-winning Dictionary of Literary Biography series, which over its 30-year history has been dedicated to making literature and its creators better understood and more accessible to students and interested readers, DLB Complete Online includes the DLB main series, the DLB Documentary Series, and the DLB Yearbook Series - all delivered in an easy-to-use 24/7 online format that matches the exact look and feel of the print originals.
Gale Literature: Scribner Writer Series Databases
Scribner Writers Series provides original, scholar signed essays on the lives and works of authors from around the world from all time periods. This resource requires a valid St. Tammany Parish Library card as a Login ID.
Gale Literature: Something About the Author Databases
Something About the Author Online provides first-time comprehensive online access to all volumes ever printed in Gale's™ acclaimed and long-standing Something About the Author series, which examines the lives and works of authors and illustrators for children and young adults and is the preeminent source on authors and literature for young people. This resource requires a valid St. Tammany Parish Library card as a Login ID.
Gale Literature: Twayne’s Author Series Databases
Twayne's is devoted to in-depth critical introductions to the lives and works of major writers of the world within the context of the time period in which they lived. It provides insightful and original commentary on the history and influence of literary movements. This resource requires a valid St. Tammany Parish Library card as a Login ID.
Gale Power Search Academic Journals Databases
Gale Power Search allows you to search through 1,000 of magazines, journals, newspapers, and other content available through multiple Gale databases. This resource provides a variety of credible, up-to-date information from the following sources:
- Academic OneFile
- Gale eBooks
- Gale In Context: Biography
- Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints
- General OneFile
- Scribner Writer Series
- Twayne's Authors Series
This resource requires a valid St. Tammany Parish Library card as a Login ID.
Gale Presents: Udemy Databases New!
Gale Presents: Udemy offers thousands of on-demand video courses for self-paced learning to empower patrons to achieve both personal and professional growth, pursuing skills in business, technology, and personal interests. Courses are offered in a variety of subjects, including leadership, IT, AI, wellness, language, marketing, and data science. Also included are more than 15,0000 courses taught by native-speaking instructors across 14 different languages, allowing patrons to take courses in their preferred language. Learn how to code, prep for IT certifications, sharpen leadership skills, produce a podcast, increase office productivity, tap into your creativity, explore new ways to be happy and healthy, and much more.
GCFLearnFree.Org Website
This resource provides tech tutorials and life skills lessons that are available for free.
geauxBIZ Website
GeauxBiz, a service of the Louisiana Secretary of State, is a "licensing information center" for prospective small business owners; it provides current and potential business owners a single place to go for all the necessary information to operate within the state. Approval for all licenses and permits still comes from the individual agencies, but GeauxBiz is a clearinghouse for regulatory information.
Global Road Warrior Databases
In-depth cultural, business, and travel information on 175 countries, including maps, points of interests, security briefings, popular recipes, and language dictionaries and videos.
Grant$elect Databases
GrantSelect is an extensive online grants database owned and operated by Schoolhouse Partners, and it contains more than 16,000 funding opportunities provided by more than 5,100 unique sponsoring organizations.
Using this database from home? Please use the Username: temp70433 and Password: Tamanend.
GreenFILE Academic Journals Databases
EBSCO's GreenFILE provides well researched information about the human impact on the environment.
GuideStar Website New!
GuideStar is the most comprehensive source of nonprofit information
- Community members can easily find local nonprofits where they can donate, work, or volunteer
- Connect those in need to resources they rely on, such as food banks or shelters
- Access 2 million+ nonprofits
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Health Source – Consumer Edition Databases
This database is the richest collection of consumer health information available to libraries worldwide, providing information on many health topics including the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health. Health Source: Consumer Edition provides access to nearly 80 full text, consumer health magazines.
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition Academic Journals Databases
This database provides nearly 550 scholarly full text journals focusing on many medical disciplines. Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition also features the Lexi-PAL Drug Guide, which covers 1,300 generic drug patient education sheets with more than 4,700 brand names.
Heritage Quest Online Databases
With over 28,000 books currently available, the entire U.S. Federal Census, Freedman's Bank Records, Revolutionary War Pension Records, and other expanding collections, HeritageQuest Online is designed specifically for patrons in public libraries who are either just beginning their family research or who after years of work are still uncovering their past.
High School Equivalency Center by EBSCO Learning Express
Brush up on your reading, writing, and math skills or study for the HiSET exam.
History Reference Center Academic Journals Databases
EBSCO's History Reference Center offers full text from more than 1,620 reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books, cover to cover full text for more than 150 leading history periodicals, nearly 57,000 historical documents, more than 77,000 biographies of historical figures, more than 113,000 historical photos and maps, and more than 80 hours of historical video.
Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center Databases
Exclusive articles from the EBSCO databases covering over 140 topics, as well as many other periodicals, books and videos that focus on categories commonly referred to as hobbies and crafts; available in high-quality PDF format.
Home Improvement Reference Center Databases
EBSCO's Home Improvement Reference Center is designed to assist homeowners in do-it-yourself home repair, maintenance, and remodeling projects. Step-by-step instructions for thousands of projects in the areas of plumbing, outdoor, woodworking, electrical, and decorating are provided in high-quality PDF files.
Homework Louisiana
- Live Online Tutor
- Skills Builder
- Homework help and tutoring for K through basic college level
- Writing Center
- Career Center
- Adult Education Center
Hoopla eBooks and eAudiobooks Movies, Music, and TV
Download your favorite ebooks, eaudiobooks, movies, music, TV shows, and more with Hoopla.
Humanities International Complete Academic Journals Databases
An EBSCOhost database, Humanities International complete includes articles from books, journals, and other published sources.
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Job & Career Accelerator by EBSCO Learning Express
Explore career paths, find jobs and internships, create a resume or cover letter, and find potential colleges and scholarship opportunities through this resource.
JSTOR Academic Journals Databases
JSTOR provides access to more than 10 million academic journal articles, books, and primary sources in 75 disciplines.
Just for Kids Access Video On Demand Databases eBooks and eAudiobooks Movies, Music, and TV New!
Just for Kids offers a kid-safe, advertisement-free, media platform where young patrons can learn, explore and enjoy. Just for Kids has the educational videos that children want to watch—from Sesame Street, The Electric Company, Franklin, Arthur, to The Berenstain Bears, and more! These videos are sure to entertain, educate and inspire young patrons. Games, songs and interactives will keep these early learners interested and engaged as they discover a learning environment that is fun, safe and entertaining. Kids will also have access to audiovisual adaptations of outstanding picture books from Weston Woods®, Rabbit Ears Entertainment, Vooks, Highlights for Children, and more!
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Khan Academy Website
Provides free learning tools and lessons for kids from grades K-College.
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La. Secretary of State – Search for Business Filings Website
Find business entities, officers and agents on file with the Secretary of State.
La. Secretary of State Uniform Commercial Code Website
In January of 1990, Louisiana adopted the Uniform Commercial Code. This statewide notification system replaced Louisiana's chattel mortgage laws and for the first time provides lenders with statewide information regarding liens on movable, personal property.
Law Library of Louisiana: Fast Case Databases
The Law Library of Louisiana is providing free online access to Fast Case. Fast Case offers data tools to help you complete your legal research. Please use the information below to login:
Username: lalibrary
Password: fastcase
Need additional assistance? Email library@lasc.org or call (504) 310-2400.
Law Library of Louisiana: Westlaw Edge Databases
The Law Library of Louisiana is providing free online access to Westlaw Edge. This resource will be available temporarily for 20 hours a day for 45 days. To access this resource, you will need to create a temporary login, opens a new window. Questions? Email library@lasc.org or call (504) 310-2400.
Le Raconteur Academic Journals Databases Website
A publication of Le Comité des Archives de la Louisiane, a non-profit genealogical support group for the Louisiana State Archives founded in 1978. Le Raconteur is published in March, June, September, and December. Each issue contains a variety of original genealogical and historical articles dealing with topics from around Louisiana. In order to access this journal online, you must visit a St. Tammany Parish Library branch and speak with a reference librarian, opens a new window.
Learning Express Library Databases
A comprehensive interactive learning platform of tests, courses, software tutorials, and career preparation for students and adults. This resource includes:
- Adult Core Skills Center, opens a new window
- Career Preparation Center, opens a new window
- College Admission Test Preparation Center, opens a new window
- College Students Center, opens a new window
- Computer Skills Center, opens a new window
- High School Equivalency Center, opens a new window
- Job & Career Accelerator, opens a new window
- Recursos Para Hispanohablantes, opens a new window
- Student Success Skills Center, opens a new window
Legal Information Reference Center Databases
Provides online full text from EBSCO for many of the top consumer legal reference books and contains more than 310 full-text publications and thousands of legal forms. Many of the full-text legal reference books are provided through Nolo, the nation's oldest and most-respected provider of legal information for consumers and small businesses.
Libby, by OverDrive eBooks and eAudiobooks
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. Have a mobile device? Download your eBooks and audiobooks to your phone or tablet with the Libby app, opens a new window.
Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts Databases
The oldest continuously produced information science database, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (ISTA) provides indexing and abstracts for journal articles, books, research reports and conference proceedings. It provides ongoing coverage of the most important periodicals in the field.
LinkedIn Learning New!
LinkedIn Learning lets you select courses relevant to your current career or the career that you want to pursue. You have access to courses in areas like business, technology, and marketing, or courses to help you sharpen your job search and interview skills. You can also pursue other passions! With courses on financial literacy, social media, drawing and music theory, you’ll be able to grow and develop in the areas you care about both at and outside of work. Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts all while learning at your own pace. Get started with your library card.
Literary Reference Center Plus Academic Journals Databases
Information from major respected reference works, books, literary journals as well as original content from EBSCO Information Services.
Little Pim Databases New!
Designed for babies and toddlers ages 0-6, Little Pim provides unlimited access to an educational video library in 12 languages. It is the leading language teaching method designed just for children. The short 5-minute videos hold their focus so they can begin their language learning journey on their own. Together with Little Pim, your child can learn 360 words and phrases, providing the essential building blocks for language learning. It's easy to get started; simply log in with your library card and select a language. The videos are 100% ad-free and available to watch on any device.
Tips:
- On Mango desktop the Little Pim content can be found under the "Explore" tab for the selected language.
- On the Mango mobile app, you can toggle to Little Pim along the bottom of the screen.
Louisiana Administrative Code Website
The Louisiana Administrative Code is a state-certified publication that provides a set of rules which have been formally adopted or amended by Louisiana state agencies.
Louisiana Checkbook
A searchable website where citizens can see a greater level of detail on how and where taxpayer dollars are being spent—down to the check level. More and more information will become available as all state agencies migrate into a modern financial system, known as LaGov, and that data is tapped.
Louisiana Civil Service Exam Website
Find sample test questions, register for testing, or get up to date information about the Louisiana civil service exams.
Louisiana Civil Service Jobs Website
Resources and information for those seeking a civil service job with the State of Louisiana.
Louisiana Department of Health Website
Louisiana Digital Library Website
An online library of over 144,000 digital materials about Louisiana's history, culture, places, and people.
Louisiana Economic Development Website
Louisiana Economic Development is responsible for strengthening the state's business environment and creating a more vibrant Louisiana economy.
Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal Website
Louisiana Jobs & Career Center Website
LAJaCC pulls together resources for those seeking new careers, changing jobs, needing a little extra help preparing for the job market, online one-on-one tutoring and access to free workforce development classes.
Louisiana Legal Forms Databases
Find and print Louisiana legal forms, including contracts, wills, bankruptcy, power of attorney, divorce, and landlord-tenant. This resource requires a valid St. Tammany Parish Library card as a Login ID.
Louisiana Public Document Depository Program Website
Louisiana law requires that state agencies submit copies of their publications to the Recorder of Documents, located within the State Library, for distribution to depository libraries throughout the state via the Louisiana Public Document Depository Program (PDDP). Libraries participating in the depository program include Louisiana academic, public, and special libraries and the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
Louisiana Public Document Depository Program – Core Collection Title List Website
The Louisiana Administrative Code mandates that a core collection be identified by the Recorder of Documents with the aid of the Louisiana Public Document Depository Program Advisory Council. The core collection consists of the most essential and basic state documents necessary to support the information requirements of depository library patrons.
Louisiana Public Document Depository Program Advisory Council Website
This is the official website for the Council that advises the State Librarian and the Recorder of Documents on matters concerning the Louisiana Public Document Depository Program. The Council’s legal authority is stated in the Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 25:§4107, promulgated in accordance with the Louisiana Revised Statues Title 25:122(B).
Louisiana Public Library Ebook Collection Website
Gateway to multiple resources providing eBooks and Audiobooks to Louisiana Public Library users of all ages.
Louisiana State Documents Digital Archive Databases Website
State agencies are allowed to fulfill their statutory obligation to participate in the Depository Program by providing documents in electronic format. The primary goal of the Digital Archive is to provide the public with permanent access to these digital publications that state agencies submit. Louisiana state documents, print and digital, are cataloged in the online catalog of the State Library and are available for use by all libraries regardless of depository status.
Louisiana State Legislature Website
The official site of the Louisiana Legislature. Contains the laws of the state.
Louisiana Supreme Court Website
Louisiana Workforce Commission Website
Helping Louisiana citizens find jobs.
Louisiana.gov Website
A state government portal that is maintained by the State of Louisiana Division of Administration. The DOA redesigned this site to provide quick access and guidance to online services and other resources provided by Louisiana State Government.
Louisiana.gov Business Page Website
Includes information on growing a business, doing business with the state, employment in the state and business licenses.
LouisianaLawHelp Website
Louisiana's online guide to free legal help
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Mango Languages Databases New!
Mango empowers you to communicate with confidence, preparing you for uncharted experiences with language and culture. Powered by intelligent technology and an adaptive algorithm, lessons involve a rich mix of listening and reading activities, so you can make sense of written and spoken contexts. Challenge yourself to discover a new language. Log in with your library card and start learning with three easy steps: (1) create a profile (2) select your language course (3) download the app for learning on the go.
Maps of the CIA
The Maps of the CIA gives a listing of unclassified maps available to the public. Visitors can browse through the wide variety of maps offered by clicking on the drop-down menu and selecting a country. These maps are in the public domain and may be copied freely without permission of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
MAS Ultra Databases
Designed specifically for high school libraries, this database contains full text for nearly 500 popular, high school magazines. MAS Ultra - School Edition also provides more than 360 full text reference books, 85,670 biographies, 105,786 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of over 502,000 photos, maps & flags, color PDFs and expanded full text backfiles (back to 1975) for key magazines.
MasterFILE Premier Databases Website
Designed specifically for public libraries, this multidisciplinary database provides full text for nearly 1,700 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, MasterFILE Premier also contains full text for nearly 500 reference books and over 164,400 primary source documents, as well as an Image Collection of over 502,000 photos, maps & flags. This database is updated daily via EBSCOhost.
Medline Academic Journals Databases
MEDLINE provides authoritative medical information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, pre-clinical sciences, and much more. Created by the National Library of Medicine, MEDLINE uses MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) indexing with tree, tree hierarchy, subheadings and explosion capabilities to search citations from over 4,800 current biomedical journals.
Merck Manual Professional Version Online Dictionaries and Encyclopedias Website
Find information on medical topics, symptoms, conditions, and more. This information is provided by the Merck Manual, a reference book for physicians and pharmacists. Content is split between the professional version and the consumer version, which is written in everyday language.
Middle Search Plus Databases
Middle Search Plus provides full text for more than 140 popular, middle school magazines. All full text articles included in the database are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles). Full text is also available for thousands of biographies and historical essays. Middle Search Plus also contains 84,774 biographies, 105,786 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of over 502,000 photos, maps and flags.
Military & Government Collection Databases
Designed to offer current news pertaining to all branches of the military and government, this database offers a thorough collection of periodicals, academic journals, and other content pertinent to the increasing needs of those sites. The Military & Government Collection provides cover-to-cover full text for nearly 300 journals and periodicals and indexing and abstracts for more than 400 titles.
MIT Open Courseware Website
Take a free course with Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Courses are available on a variety of topics and include video lecture and class notes and other documents. Course credit is not available for completed courses.
Mometrix eLibrary New!
Mometrix eLibrary offers study materials for over 1,400 different standardized exams including high school, college, and graduate school admissions exams, and certification exams for teachers, nurses, civil service, and many other career paths. Study materials include study guides with instructional videos, interactive flashcards, and interactive practice tests.
MyHeritage Library Edition Databases
MyHeritage Library Edition is one of the largest, most internationally diverse genealogy databases of its kind. It contains billions of historical records from all over the world to support family history research. It includes birth, death and marriage records; the complete U.S. and U.K. censuses; immigration, military and tombstone records; and nearly 5 billion family tree profiles. New exclusive content is added daily, with more than 100 million records added every month.
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NADA Guides Connect: Used Mobile Homes Website
Provided by J.D. Power, this resource contains information that may help in the appraisal of a used mobile, modular, or manufactured home. Data is available for mobile homes from 1950 to the present year. To access NADA Guides Connect: Used Mobile Homes, you must visit a St. Tammany Parish Library branch and speak with a reference librarian, opens a new window.
National Black Chamber of Commerce, The Website
National Bureau of Economic Research Website
Founded in 1920, the NBER is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to conducting economic research and to disseminating research findings among academics, public policy makers, and business professionals.
NBER-affiliated researchers study a wide range of topics and they employ many different methods in their work. Key focus areas include developing new statistical measurements, estimating quantitative models of economic behavior, and analyzing the effects of public policies.
National Geographic Kids Databases eBooks and eAudiobooks
National Geographic Kids provides immersive, digital content that takes kids ages 7-14 on amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. This digital resource provides full issues of National Geographic Kids magazine as well as National Geographic Kids books, videos, and images on a student-friendly platform to make learning more accessible. National Geographic Kids can be used at the library, home, or on-the-go via smart phones, iPads, and tablets.
National Geographic Virtual Library Databases Newspapers and Magazines
With comprehensive, timely articles and legendary photographs and maps, the magazine documents life on our planet and beyond. This resource provides students and researchers of all ages a graphical, easy-to-use method of accessing the wealth of material from National Geographic magazine, along with a cross-searchable collection of National Geographic books, maps, images, and videos.
National Institutes of Health Website
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency — making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.
New York Times Online, The Newspapers and Magazines Website
Enjoy digital access to The New York Times through the St. Tammany Parish Library! You can read and share articles with loved ones, subscribe to your favorite newsletters, search the archive, and download popular NYT apps.
To get started, connect to your local library’s wi-fi or log into one of our public computers and register at nytimes.com/register, opens a new window. Want to use it from home? Use this Redeem Link, opens a new window and click 'Redeem' to register for 72 hour access.
Newsbank Databases Newspapers and Magazines
The electronic editions of current and archived full text newspaper titles, as well as newswires, web editions, blogs, videos, broadcast transcripts, business journals, periodicals, government documents and other publications--all in one easy-to-search database.
NewspaperArchive Databases Newspapers and Magazines
NewspaperARCHIVE is the world's best resource for historical and genealogical information. Our unique archive spans more than 400 years of family history, small-town events, world news, and more. Explore your family tree and discover your history at NewspaperARCHIVE.com, the world's largest online newspaper archive. You can also create a free user account to save your searches and organize your research with folders through the library's subscription.
Newspapers Newspapers and Magazines Website
Links to free newspaper sites in Louisiana and in other states.
NoveList K-8 Databases
NoveList K-8 is especially for younger readers. It has reading recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction, for kids in grades K-8. Use it to find just the right books for every reader.
NoveList Plus Databases
Reading recommendations to help you find your next book.
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Occupational Outlook Handbook Website
Published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this resources provides information on a wide variety of careers.
Our World in Data Website
This website provides recent research and data on current global problems such as poverty, climate change, and war. Our World in Data is a project of the Global Change Data Lab, a non-profit organization based in the United Kingdom.
Overdrive’s Kids eReading Room eBooks and eAudiobooks
Find new and popular ebooks and eaudiobooks just for kids! This collection features chapter books, picture books, and graphic novels. Lexile levels are included to help parents and kids find the perfect book.Have a mobile device? Download your eBooks and audiobooks to your phone or tablet with the Libby app, opens a new window.
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Passenger and Immigration Lists Index Databases
This index is an easily accessible and searchable resource for anyone who wants to trace their family history or learn more about immigration and genealogy—from immigrant arrivals in New York through Ellis Island to passenger lists for those entering New Orleans and more than 200 other ports. It offers more than 5 million immigrant names from over 3,500 primary sources related to immigration into North America from the late 1500s to the mid-1900s.
Primary Search Databases
Search through over 70 popular magazines for elementary school research with primary search. All full text articles contain lexile levels.
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection Academic Journals Databases
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection is a comprehensive database covering information concerning topics in emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry & psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational & experimental methods. This is the world's largest full text psychology database offering full text coverage for nearly 560 journals.
Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana
PAR’s mission is to be Louisiana’s independent voice offering solutions to crucial issues for the betterment of our state through accurate, objective research and focusing public attention on those solutions.
Purdue Online Writing Lab Website
Purdue University's Online Writing Lab provides guides and tutorials for learning English grammar, research citation styles, and much more.
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Regional Business News Databases
This database provides comprehensive full text coverage for regional business publications. Regional Business News incorporates coverage of more than 80 regional business publications covering all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States.
Religion and Philosophy Collection Academic Journals Databases
Provides extensive coverage on topics related to world religions, religious history, biblical studies, and the history of philosophy. This collection contains nearly 300 journals, including 250 peer reviewed titles. The Religion and Philosophy Collection is provided by EBSCOhost.
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Salem Press Online Databases eBooks and eAudiobooks
This collection of ebooks offers information on a variety of topics, including health, history, and science.
Salud en Español Academic Journals Databases
Consumer Health Complete - Spanish Edition
SBA Learning Center Website
Tutorials on numerous topics relating to small businesses.
Science Buddies Website
Science fair project ideas
Science Reference Center Academic Journals Databases Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
EBSCO's Science Reference Center is a comprehensive research database that provides easy access to a multitude of full text science-oriented content. This database contains full text for nearly 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, etc. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.
ScienceFlix Databases Dictionaries and Encyclopedias New!
ScienceFlix® transforms how students explore science, technology, and engineering concepts across six areas of study. Featuring curriculum-aligned leveled content and interactive tools, it deepens students' the understanding of science through hands-on projects, videos, diverse text formats, and more. (Ages 10-15)
SCORE New Orleans Website
Free and confidential small business advice for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Search Louisiana Laws Website
Allows you to search the state laws online.
Small Business Administration Website
Small Business Reference Center Databases
Provides up to date information from EBSCO on relevant topics from starting a company, operations management and sales to growing or rescuing a business. The database contains nearly 400 full-text periodicals and over 450 full-text reference books.
SocINDEX with Full Text Academic Journals Databases
SocINDEX with Full Text is the world's most comprehensive and highest quality sociology research database. The database features more than 2,066,400 records with subject headings from a 19,750+ term sociological thesaurus designed by subject experts and expert lexicographers. SocINDEX with Full Text contains full text for 777 journals dating back to 1908. This database also includes full text for more than 820 books and monographs, and full text for 13,947 conference papers.
SPORTDiscus Academic Journals Databases
Offers comprehensive coverage of sports and fitness related topics.
St. Tammany Corporation Website
The St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation (STEDF) leads economic development in St. Tammany, attracting new businesses and employment opportunities to the area.
St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court Website
St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court – Archives Website
The Clerk of Court’s Archives Department preserves and maintains the rich history and genealogy of St. Tammany Parish. Archival records dating back to 1810 can be searched for names, locations, occupations, marital and family status, citizenship, and property holdings.
St. Tammany Parish Public Health Program Website
The Public Health (PH) program works with nonprofit organizations to provide wellness, behavioral health, and suicide prevention services to the residents of St. Tammany Parish.
St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce Website
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Search Website
This page allows the user to search the 1987 version SIC manual by keyword, to access descriptive information for a specified 2,3,4-digit SIC, and to examine the manual structure.
State BEARFACTS
Bureau of Economic Analysis Regionals offers state estimates for personal income and GDP by state.
Student Success Skills by EBSCO Learning Express
This resource helps high school students learn life skills and academic skills needed for success in the classroom and beyond.
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TeenBookCloud
A database of e-books and other digital content for grades 6 – 12, featuring more than 1000 titles, including teen-favorite Graphic Novels, enhanced e-books with full audio narration and highlighted text, classic literature, national geographic videos, and more!
Times-Picayune Online with Historical Archives Databases Newspapers and Magazines
This resource allows access to the Times-Picayune online. The Digital Archive begins with the first issue of The Picayune published on January 25, 1837.
TrueFlix eBooks and eAudiobooks New!
TrueFlix® is a highly engaging multimedia resource that supports science and social studies instruction. Engaging videos and Scholastic ebooks are enhanced by a diverse reservoir of related content in a variety of text types and media—including primary sources, fiction, videos, audio clips, images, and more. (Ages 8-11)
Tumblebook Library
A collection of children's e-books with more than 1100 titles for grades K-6, including unique animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books, national geographic videos, non-fiction books, playlists, as well as books in Spanish and French.
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U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeal Website
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Louisiana Website
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Middle District of Louisiana Website
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Louisiana Website
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana Website
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana Website
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana Website
U.S. Government Publishing Office Website
The government printing office keeps America informed by distributing the official publications and information products of the federal government in digital and printed formats.
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Website
General information about and searching for patents and trademarks.
USA.gov Small Business Website
Learn the steps to start a small business, get financing help from the government, and more.
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Value Line Databases
Value Line provides reliable, unbiased, and insightful investment research on companies, industries, markets and economies. It includes financial data for over 6,000 stocks, 18,000 mutual funds, 200,000 options, and other securities, as well as professional commentary and projection tools.
VIA Link Website
A database of local community resources, including organizations that provide housing, food, educational, and health assistance to citizens within Southeast Louisiana.
Vocational and Career Collection Academic Journals Databases
Provides full text coverage for nearly 340 trade and industry related periodicals.
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Wall Street Journal Digital Archive Newspapers and Magazines
Geared towards researchers, this resource provides text only coverage from 1984 to the present day of the Wall Street Journal in a friendly searchable format. Articles can be printed, shared by email, or saved as a PDF.
Wall Street Journal Online Newspapers and Magazines
Enjoy digital access to The Wall Street Journal, one of the world's leading daily financial newspapers! You can read timely national and international news articles, keep up with the latest business and political news, explore trends in the job market, and more.
To get started, create an account using your email address and a password of your choice. Your login will give you access to The Wall Street Journal from anywhere on any device for 3 days. Once it expires, you can come back to the Library's link to login again.
Want to use it from home? Login with your library card number then create an account or sign in to your existing account.
World Book Activity Corner Databases
Activity Corner offers thousands of fun, hands-on activities for kids of all ages.
World Book Advanced Databases Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
World Book Advanced is a powerful research tool that includes full encyclopedic and multimedia databases supplemented with online books, primary sources, website links, back in time articles, special reports, and more.
World Book Discover Databases Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
An encyclopedia designed for middle school and jr. high students, World Book Discover features easy to read articles and includes reading comprehension questions to help students focus on key concepts. Please Note: This resource works best with laptop and desktop computers.
World Book Dramatic Learning Center Databases
Improve readers’ fluency and comprehension with dramatic readings in the classroom, library, or after-school program! Dramatic Learning expands proven approaches to enhancing reading skills.
World Book eBooks eBooks and eAudiobooks
Browse a selection of World Book's acclaimed series of nonfiction titles in e-book format.
World Book Kids Databases Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
Learn about people, places, animals, sports, and more. Includes videos, images, maps, and games.
World Book Online Encyclopedia Databases Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
Get connected to the library's suite of World Book Online resources, which are inspired by the renowned encyclopedia.
World Book Student Databases Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
This comprehensive database includes engaging content, built-in features, and fun tools specifically designed to make knowledge accessible and easy-to-find for all kids in elementary through middle school.
World Book Timelines Databases Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
Build and share timelines using your own events and images or add content and images from World Book.
World Book Wizard Databases
Offering a comprehensive set of curriculum-based drills, World Book Wizard is a personalized way to help students master skills in Science and Social Studies.
World Book’s Early World of Learning Dictionaries and Encyclopedias eBooks and eAudiobooks
Developed with experts on early childhood education, the Early World of Learning offers rich resources for preschoolers and children in the early primary.
World Factbook, The Website
The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. Our Reference tab includes: maps of the major world regions, as well as Flags of the World, a Physical Map of the World, a Political Map of the World, a World Oceans map, and a Standard Time Zones of the World map.
World Leaders
The Central Intelligence Agency publishes and updates the online directory of Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments weekly in this World Leaders database. The directory is intended to be used primarily as a reference aid and includes as many governments of the world as is considered practical, some of them not officially recognized by the United States. Regimes with which the United States has no diplomatic exchanges are indicated by the initials NDE. Governments are listed in alphabetical order according to the most commonly used version of each country's name.