Alderson Public Library: Databases

The following are information databases subscribed to by the Rainelle Public Library. Our patrons may access these at either the library itself or from home. Follow the instructions beside each database listed below.

RESEARCH

EBSCOhost offers thousands of journal, magazine, newspaper titles with fully searchable full text articles covering a vast array of subjects in health, business, general information. Includes Searchasaurus database for children. Use your library card number for home access.
Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia is a quick reference rich with multimedia and news for researchers plus activities for teachers and librarians to use with students. You can search by word or browse by subject -- search results include multimedia and links to prescreened, constantly monitored Web sites. To access Grolier use this link for Older Readers. Use this link for younger readers. Contact the library for the password for home use (304-647-7568).
Grantstation is an interactive website that allows grantseekers to identify potential funding sources for their programs or projects, and mentors you through the grantseeking process. This service may be used for free from any of our computer terminals at the library. Please see one of our staff to be logged in to the Grantstation site.

EDUCATION

Learning Express Library is a leading source for test preparation materials and interactive practice exams based on official tests. Immediate scoring, answer explanations, and individualized analysis of results. Signup and login must be done through our web portal at www.wvinfodepot.org/ or accessed through our library web page. May be used at home!