Research
These references are provided by the Madison County Library and the Library of Virginia, free of charge. You may need your library card number to access some materials.
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*Resources for Remote Access and Online Learning:
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Whether you’re a student planning for college, preparing for upcoming standardized tests, or a professional embarking on a new career path, Testing & Education Reference Center can help you along the way. This valuable resource includes full-length practice tests for GED, SAT, ACT, PSAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, U.S. citizenship, and more. It offers information on undergraduate and graduate programs and tuition and scholarship assistance, as well as resume, interviewing and networking advice.
Find It Virginia is a collection of databases that provide access to resources such as newspapers, magazine and journal articles, and books such as encyclopedias. Materials are available for all age ranges and interests.
America’s News America’s News: 2020 Edition is a powerful online resource that empowers libraries to provide relevant information to a wide variety of patrons. With current content and deep archives from more than 3,500 U.S.
news sources, it is useful for exploring a diverse range of popular topics including business, health, politics,
careers, entrepreneurship and much more. America’s News: 2020 Edition features national, regional and local
news content that delivers multiple perspectives on practically any issue, person or event across the country. It
is the most comprehensive domestic news resource available. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Search more than 63 million obituaries and death notices from over 4,100 U.S. sources. Updated daily, this collection contains valuable genealogical information such as occupation, avocation, education, military service, religious affiliation, family members, colleagues and more. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Create accurate, reliable legal documents with no hassle.
Search full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and more from current and archived issues of the Madison County Eagle. 2008 to present. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Speak and understand a new language better. With 12 languages to choose from, including American Sign Language, Rocket Languages also featur
es modules in Spanish and Chinese to learn English. Rocket Languages is perfect for the business or traveler learner, as well as extra practice for students.