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The online resource categories are Read, Listen, Watch; Reading Resources; Language Learning; Job Seeking; Research and Databases; News Media; For Veterans; For Kids; Student Resources; and Genealogy.
Read, Listen, WatchHoopla — Read eBooks and comics on your phone or tablet. Choose from more than 150,000 popular and classic titles for all ages. Kanopy — Stream thoughtfully curated independent, award-winning and popular films for all ages to your computer, tablet, smartphone or Roku. New films are added every month. Overdrive — Choose from thousands of eBooks, eMagazines, and eAudiobooks, from classics to new bestsellers. Read or listen on your computer or mobile device. Download the Libby app from your app store and search for "Library of Virginia" to get started. Candid eBooks and eAudiobooks — Candid, a combination of Foundation Center and Guidestar resources, has a collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks in topics of interest to the nonprofit community. Create a free account and access the collection on your computer or using the OverDrive or Libby app on your mobile device. Reading ResourcesBeanstack — This service keeps track of your reading and participation in activities, making it easy to earn virtual badges, tickets for drawings, and real-world prizes. Readers can also post book reviews. All ages can register in seconds as individuals, a family, or classroom. Download the app for your android or apple device or use a web browser. Novelist — Not sure what to read next? Use Novelist to get recommendations! Language LearningPronunciator Language Instruction — Learn any of 80 languages, including English, in any of 50 languages. Use with most browsers and mobile devices. Rocket Languages — Learn another language with interactive audio conversations, language and culture lessons, reinforcement activities, and much more. Job SeekingAccel5 Business Library — For just in time learning for the working professional, Accel5 Business Library features short videos on topics including business competencies, leadership and management, and personal effectiveness. It also offers summaries for business and leadership books and articles by industry leaders on current working world issues. Brainfuse JobNow — Get live job assistance anytime, anywhere. This resource includes up-to-date nationwide and local job search engines, professional resume critiques and proven interview techniques. All you need is your library card. Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative — This self-paced, modular curriculum for entrepreneurs based on The Ice House Entrepreneurship Program (Original Edition) is designed for a broad audience cultivating entrepreneurial thought and process. Participants will consume video content, discuss and apply core concepts, engage in the entrepreneurial process, and reflect individually. Gale Presents: Peterson's Career Prep — Create a resume and cover letter, discover a new career based on your interests, find tips and interview simulations, and search for jobs all in one place. Research and DatabasesEBSCO Databases — All you need is your library card to access EBSCO's powerful search tools, including MasterFILE Complete, Novelist, and Explora. Explora — Use Explora to research high quality content organized in easy to browse categories. Gale LegalForms — Download legal documents such as estate planning, divorce, landlord/tenant, power of attorney, and much more. In the Main Library Reference Department, you can also use the WestlawNext legal research database.
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