Databases

Business Searching Interface provides an easy way to both browse and search for country economic data, company profiles, industry information and market research in the EBSCO databases.

This resource is offered to Louisiana residents through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.

Gale Business: Plan Builder is a step-by-step online planning tool for starting, managing and optimizing a business or nonprofit. The program’s intuitive dashboard walks users through five areas of exploration to develop a business plan focused on long-term success.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.   

Gale LegalForms offers a wide selection of essential state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms that may be customized for the most common legal procedures. These forms are used by attorneys and law firms. Includes real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord-tenant and many others. 

Many forms are ideal for supporting legal tasks relevant to business owners, such as filing for copyrights, patents and trademarks, articles of incorporation, licenses, and more.

This resource is offered to Louisiana residents through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.   

Grant Station offers nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies the opportunity to identify potential funding sources for their programs or projects as well as resources to mentor these organizations through the grant-seeking process.

Grant Station gives grant seekers the ability to find new grant opportunities, build a strong grants strategy, and write powerful proposals using step-by-step tutorials.

Available in-library; only at the Main Branch in Livingston and Denham Springs-Walker Branch.

Provides online full text 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.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.   

Louisiana Law Help provides referrals to local legal aid and public interest law offices, basic information about legal rights, self-help information, court information, links to social service agencies, and more. Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation administers Louisiana's LawHelp Project, which is made possible by funding from Legal Services Corporation and the Louisiana Bar Foundation.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.   

Provides up to date information 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.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number. 

ChiltonLibrary provides access to repair, maintenance, and service information on the most popular cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs on the road today, as well as, many new vehicles. This continuously updated resource provides step-by-step repair procedures, troubleshooting guides, diagnostic trouble codes, photos, illustrations, diagrams, and multimedia (videos and animations) to simplify even the most complicated tasks.

Available in the library and from home with a library card.

Free DMV Permit Practice tests for Cars, Motorcycles, and CDLs.

Available in-library and from home.  

Creativebug.com offers more than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video courses taught by recognized design experts and artists. 

Available in-library and from home.

A searchable database with a wide range of projects, crafts, courses, and games.

This resource is offered to Louisiana residents through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.   

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. Additionally, thousands of articles from magazines and reference books provide tips and suggestions to supplement the step-by-step instructions.

This resource is offered to Louisiana residents through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.     

SkillMill offers a complete workforce training program that rapidly prepares learners with job-ready skills and certifications to access trades careers, today. Its robust database of expert tutorials are helpful for the DIY enthusiast as well. Having trouble with your air conditioner or need to fix a leaky faucet. SkillMill has a tutorial that can walk you through the process of common, and not-so-common, home repair.

In addition to online tutorials and video, SkillMill offers immersive, online 3D simulations to facilitate learning in a hands-on environment. The field-like experience helps job seekers prepare for real-world jobs and start their trades career. The on-demand courses focus on HVAC, plumbing, electrical and more. Patrons can learn at their own pace and work through any course on a tablet, computer, or in virtual reality. Users can also prep for NATE, EPA 608, and OSHA 10 certification exams or retain their certification.

This new resource is limited to twenty users at any given time. To reserve your spot, complete our SkillMill reservation form. Once submitted, the library will issue login credentials for open user spots. Patrons have six weeks to use and train with SkillMill. Once the use period has ended, patrons can complete the form again to reserve another spot.

Britannica Digital Learning offers access to hundreds of full color and black and white non-fiction downloadable e-books for ages preschool to 18.

This resource is offered to Louisiana residents through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.

The easiest way to download eBooks and eAudiobooks has arrived at Livingston Parish Library! All you need is your library card number, your device of choice and an internet connection. Once you’ve downloaded the app and signed in with your library card, you are ready to browse, checkout and download thousands of titles. You can also browse online via your web browser to find your favorite titles.

Plus, if you're using the CloudLibrary app, available in the App Store and Google Play, you can access hundreds of movie selections.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.

hoopla digital is a digital media service providing over 500,000 titles from six different formats: Movies, TV, Music Albums, eAudiobooks , eBooks, and Comics/Graphic Novels. All in one location, from your computer, tablet or Smartphone!

Available in-library and from home with a library card and internet connection. Download the app on your mobile device to enjoy content on the go.

Gateway to multiple resources providing eBooks and Audiobooks to Louisiana Public Library users of all ages.

This resource is offered to Louisiana residents through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.

NoveList K-8 Plus is a database about books specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.   

A comprehensive readers' advisory resource that provides a database of fiction and nonfiction for library patrons. Users can search among hundreds of thousands of popular fiction and readable nonfiction titles, and also retrieve author read-alikes, book lists, book discussion guides, and more.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.   

Online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love.

Available for school use only.

The World Book Online is a suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video, complemented by current periodicals and related Web sites.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.    

The award-winning ABCmouse curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2-8+) 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. Best of all, kids just love it!

This version is available for use at home.

The award-winning ABCmouse curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2-8+) build a strong foundation for future academic success. ABCmouse is 100% educational, with more than 10,000 learning activities (books, puzzles, educational games, art activities, songs, etc.) across all major subject areas: reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music—including more than 1,200 of those learning activities in Spanish. Best of all, kids just love it!

This version is available in-library only.

Pairs classic fictional video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning in all children. Recommended for PreK – grade 3.

This resource is offered to Louisiana residents through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.  

Reliable content from the world's leading magazines and reference books. 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.

Explora also has specialized research centers for students and teachers.

This resource is offered to Louisiana residents through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.

Provides live online tutoring help for students as well as skills builder tests and exercises.

This resource is offered to Louisiana residents through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.   

JobNow by Brainfuse is an all-in-one suite of services designed for a wide range of career needs: whether it’s tackling a resume, writing a cover letter, developing additional skills, or adjusting to a new career. JobNow services include expert coaching and self-study tools to empower users. Users may access live, on-demand assistance from expert Job Coaches for assistance with interview preparation, resume creation, or job searching. With JobNow, users communicate in real time in our online whiteboard by typing, drawing, and marking-up lessons and web content. Plus, users can use our secure file sharing feature in the writing lab to submit career documents to our Job Coaches any time of the day. The Brainfuse full-service test center offers practice tests for all levels in math, reading, and writing as well as college preparatory tests.

You may also get tutoring on the go through the Brainfuse app, available in iTunes and Google Play.

Provides access to a video library containing over 3,200 videos covering K-12 math, science topics such as biology, chemistry, and physics, and even reaches into the humanities with playlists on finance and history. Also includes interactive challenges, assessments, and teacher resources.

Livingston Parish Library patrons now have access to the world’s most comprehensive test preparation tool!

Mometrix eLibrary offers study materials for more than 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.

This resource is offered through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.   

Scholastic Teachables offers unlimited access to 25,000-plus searchable and printable education materials, including lesson plans, mini-books, and activity sheets for a variety of grade levels and subjects. This new service is perfect for teachers, busy parents looking to support their child's learning, and homeschooling families.

Access Scholastic Teachables in-library and from home with your library card.

Scholastic presents science for the next generation! This is the perfect STEM and next generation science standards (NGSS) resource with leveled scientific content, interactive features, and intuitive navigation. Recommended for grades 4-9.

This resource is offered to Louisiana residents through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.

SkillMill offers a complete workforce training program that rapidly prepares learners with job-ready skills and certifications to access trades careers, today. Its robust database of expert tutorials are helpful for the DIY enthusiast as well. Having trouble with your air conditioner or need to fix a leaky faucet. SkillMill has a tutorial that can walk you through the process of common, and not-so-common, home repair.

In addition to online tutorials and video, SkillMill offers immersive, online 3D simulations to facilitate learning in a hands-on environment. The field-like experience helps job seekers prepare for real-world jobs and start their trades career. The on-demand courses focus on HVAC, plumbing, electrical and more. Patrons can learn at their own pace and work through any course on a tablet, computer, or in virtual reality. Users can also prep for NATE, EPA 608, and OSHA 10 certification exams or retain their certification.

This new resource is limited to twenty users at any given time. To reserve your spot, complete our SkillMill reservation form. Once submitted, the library will issue login credentials for open user spots. Patrons have six weeks to use and train with SkillMill. Once the use period has ended, patrons can complete the form again to reserve another spot.

Scholastic brings award-winning True Books to life, helping students master Social Studies and Science content knowledge through literacy. Recommended for grades 3-6.

This resource is offered to Louisiana residents through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.  

VetNow^TM by Brainfuse provides support for our community's veterans and their families with navigating the VA bureaucracy, providing academic tutoring, and employment transition assistance.

LIVE ONLINE NAVIGATORS: VetNow Navigators are trained to help veterans and families connect with valuable benefits and resources:

• Answer questions related to  benefits eligibility
• Refer patrons to applicable community resources for housing, healthcare and education benefits
• Assist patrons with locating accredited claims agents

JOB TOOLS: Designed to help with all stages of the job hunting process, the VetNow Job Tools feature career coaching, expert resume assistance, live interview preparation, and more. With the Job Tools patrons are able to:

• Use the career resources to discover their best career fit based on education, experience,  and personality
• Search for a job with nationwide and local resources
• Download template for the most common resume types
• Receive resume and cover letter assistance from  trained experts
• Brush up on interview techniques or get live online interview practice from trained job coaches

COLLEGE SKILLS: Users build academic skills and prepare for college with VetNow's array of tools, including:

• Interaction with live tutors in a wide range of college level subjects
• Live skills  tutoring  and  an  extensive  library of lessons, video tutorials, and practice tests including SAT, ACT, TEAS, HESI,  GRE, GMAT and more
• Live or asynchronous expert analysis of writing, complete with constructive comments
• Asynchronous 24/7 help with academic questions
• Live help for language  learners
• Create and share flashcards, tests, and educational games

The World Book Online is a suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video, complemented by current periodicals and related Web sites.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.    

Travel the culinary world with AtoZ World Food. The database contains 7,000 traditional recipes from 174 countries, along with thousands of ingredient, food culture, and reference articles, making it the largest food database of its kind.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.   

AtoZ Food America provides 7,000 recipes, 650 ingredient articles, vintage food labels and ads, historical what did they eat articles, how to make food videos, and more. AtoZ Food America is the world's largest database of American food, culture, and recipes. It features content and information found nowhere else combined with beautiful graphics and illustrations.

African American Heritage is a groundbreaking digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. This collection was created in partnership with leading African American genealogists and recognized leaders in genealogical information to develop a comprehensive mix of resources, records, and tools specifically pertaining to African Americans.

As a consequence of slavery and the changing legal status of African Americans, research in this area can be more challenging than other genealogical inquiries.

African American Heritage helps individuals address these unique issues by not only bringing together records critical to African American family research, but also by connecting them to a community of research experts, whose mentoring and assistance can frequently be the difference between research success and futility.

Highlights of African American Heritage include:

• A user-friendly interface that combines the best elements of our award-winning HeritageQuest® Online database with new, enhanced navigation and tools.
• Primary sources devoted specifically to African American family history, including census records, vital records, freedman and slave records, church records, legal records, and more.
• The newest primary source collections include North Carolina cohabitation records, North Carolina and West Virginia marriage records, U.S. Colored Troops Records (1861-1865), and registers of slaves and free persons of color from select states and counties.
• Unique access to family history books related to African Americans, including titles from Genealogical Publishing Company made available in digital format for the first time ever.
• Exclusive access to an updated, online edition of Black Genesis—an exhaustive guide that makes locating resources pertaining to slaves and free blacks easier.
• Exclusive partnership with AfriGeneas—recognized as a leading social networking site devoted to African American genealogy—that provides direct access to expert advice, moderated forums, chats, mailing lists, surname registry, and more.
• Unlimited site and remote access to extend availability 24/7.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.  

Ancestry Library Edition brings the world’s most popular consumer online genealogy resource to your library. It’s an unprecedented online collection of individuals from North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and more.

Answers await everyone—whether professional or hobbyist, expert or novice, genealogist or historian—inside the more than 7,000 available databases. Here, you can unlock the story of you with sources like censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more.

Available in-library only. 

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.

This resource is offered to Louisiana residents through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.

Fold3 Library Edition by Ancestry provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.  This continually-growing collection contains millions of records from world-class archives, many of which are exclusively available on Fold3.

With content from the Revolutionary War onward, Fold3 Library Edition is an invaluable research resource for historians, genealogists, researchers, military enthusiasts, veterans and their families, teachers, and battle reenactors.

The Fold3 name comes from a traditional flag folding ceremony in which the third fold is made in honor and remembrance of veterans who served in defense of their country and to maintain peace throughout the world.

HeritageQuest® Online is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources - rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, convenient research guides, interactive census maps, and more.

Discover the amazing history of you with HeritageQuest Online. With more than 4.4 billion records, it delivers an essential collection of genealogical and historical sources—with coverage dating back to the 1700s - that can help people find their ancestors and discover a place’s past.

HeritageQuest is available in-library and from your home with your Livingston Parish Library card.

Consumer Health Complete offers convenient access to easily understandable health and medical information. Search and browse within medical encyclopedias, popular reference books, and magazine articles.

This resource is offered to Louisiana residents through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.

Consumer Health Complete offers convenient access to easily understandable health and medical information. Search and browse within medical encyclopedias, popular reference books, and magazine articles.

This resource is offered to Louisiana residents through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.

A nonprofit service that provides free, trustworthy, easy-to-follow information for parents and caregivers of children and young adults with disabilities. This information includes interactive how-to guides, a searchable resource directory, and a personal support helpline.

Available in-library and from home.

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.

This resource is offered to Louisiana residents through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.

MedlinePlus is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Our mission is to present high-quality, relevant health and wellness information that is trusted, easy to understand, and free of advertising, in both English and Spanish. Anywhere, anytime, on any device—for free.

First published in 1899 as a small reference book for physicians and pharmacists,  the Manual grew in size and scope to become one of the most widely used comprehensive medical resources for professionals and consumers.

Available in-library only.

For more than 60 years, the Merck Veterinary Manual (MVM) has provided veterinarians and other animal health professionals with concise and authoritative information on diseases and management of food-producing, companion, laboratory, and exotic animals. The contents of the MVM are also available as an app for handheld devices, providing enhanced capability to quickly access needed information.  

Available in-library only.

Teen Health and Wellness provides middle and high school students with nonjudgmental, straightforward, standards-aligned, curricular and self-help support. Topics include diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide, bullying, green living, financial literacy, and more.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number. 

VetNow^TM by Brainfuse provides support for our community's veterans and their families with navigating the VA bureaucracy, providing academic tutoring, and employment transition assistance.

LIVE ONLINE NAVIGATORS: VetNow Navigators are trained to help veterans and families connect with valuable benefits and resources:

• Answer questions related to  benefits eligibility
• Refer patrons to applicable community resources for housing, healthcare and education benefits
• Assist patrons with locating accredited claims agents

JOB TOOLS: Designed to help with all stages of the job hunting process, the VetNow Job Tools feature career coaching, expert resume assistance, live interview preparation, and more. With the Job Tools patrons are able to:

• Use the career resources to discover their best career fit based on education, experience,  and personality
• Search for a job with nationwide and local resources
• Download template for the most common resume types
• Receive resume and cover letter assistance from  trained experts
• Brush up on interview techniques or get live online interview practice from trained job coaches

COLLEGE SKILLS: Users build academic skills and prepare for college with VetNow's array of tools, including:

• Interaction with live tutors in a wide range of college level subjects
• Live skills  tutoring  and  an  extensive  library of lessons, video tutorials, and practice tests including SAT, ACT, TEAS, HESI,  GRE, GMAT and more
• Live or asynchronous expert analysis of writing, complete with constructive comments
• Asynchronous 24/7 help with academic questions
• Live help for language  learners
• Create and share flashcards, tests, and educational games

A job and career resource with information on over 300,000 companies, including company salaries, reviews, and interview questions posted anonymously by employees themselves. Glassdoor also has a job search feature with listings and applications to over 15 million jobs.

Available in-library and from home through the Livingston Parish Library website. 

EBSCO’s Learning Express Job and Career Accelerator gives job seekers the most comprehensive collection of job search and career exploration tools anywhere — all in one place and always available online. It includes resume and letter builders with targeted samples and tips, millions of job and internship postings, interviewing advice and a personal dashboard to track users’ work.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.

JobNow by Brainfuse is an all-in-one suite of services designed for a wide range of career needs: whether it’s tackling a resume, writing a cover letter, developing additional skills, or adjusting to a new career. JobNow services include expert coaching and self-study tools to empower users. Users may access live, on-demand assistance from expert Job Coaches for assistance with interview preparation, resume creation, or job searching. With JobNow, users communicate in real time in our online whiteboard by typing, drawing, and marking-up lessons and web content. Plus, users can use our secure file sharing feature in the writing lab to submit career documents to our Job Coaches any time of the day. The Brainfuse full-service test center offers practice tests for all levels in math, reading, and writing as well as college preparatory tests.

You may also get tutoring on the go through the Brainfuse app, available in iTunes and Google Play.

Livingston Parish Library patrons now have access to the world’s most comprehensive test preparation tool!

Mometrix eLibrary offers study materials for more than 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.

This resource is offered through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.   

SkillMill offers a complete workforce training program that rapidly prepares learners with job-ready skills and certifications to access trades careers, today. Its robust database of expert tutorials are helpful for the DIY enthusiast as well. Having trouble with your air conditioner or need to fix a leaky faucet. SkillMill has a tutorial that can walk you through the process of common, and not-so-common, home repair.

In addition to online tutorials and video, SkillMill offers immersive, online 3D simulations to facilitate learning in a hands-on environment. The field-like experience helps job seekers prepare for real-world jobs and start their trades career. The on-demand courses focus on HVAC, plumbing, electrical and more. Patrons can learn at their own pace and work through any course on a tablet, computer, or in virtual reality. Users can also prep for NATE, EPA 608, and OSHA 10 certification exams or retain their certification.

This new resource is limited to twenty users at any given time. To reserve your spot, complete our SkillMill reservation form. Once submitted, the library will issue login credentials for open user spots. Patrons have six weeks to use and train with SkillMill. Once the use period has ended, patrons can complete the form again to reserve another spot.

VetNow^TM by Brainfuse provides support for our community's veterans and their families with navigating the VA bureaucracy, providing academic tutoring, and employment transition assistance.

LIVE ONLINE NAVIGATORS: VetNow Navigators are trained to help veterans and families connect with valuable benefits and resources:

• Answer questions related to  benefits eligibility
• Refer patrons to applicable community resources for housing, healthcare and education benefits
• Assist patrons with locating accredited claims agents

JOB TOOLS: Designed to help with all stages of the job hunting process, the VetNow Job Tools feature career coaching, expert resume assistance, live interview preparation, and more. With the Job Tools patrons are able to:

• Use the career resources to discover their best career fit based on education, experience,  and personality
• Search for a job with nationwide and local resources
• Download template for the most common resume types
• Receive resume and cover letter assistance from  trained experts
• Brush up on interview techniques or get live online interview practice from trained job coaches

COLLEGE SKILLS: Users build academic skills and prepare for college with VetNow's array of tools, including:

• Interaction with live tutors in a wide range of college level subjects
• Live skills  tutoring  and  an  extensive  library of lessons, video tutorials, and practice tests including SAT, ACT, TEAS, HESI,  GRE, GMAT and more
• Live or asynchronous expert analysis of writing, complete with constructive comments
• Asynchronous 24/7 help with academic questions
• Live help for language  learners
• Create and share flashcards, tests, and educational games

Learn over 70 world languages and 20 English courses through Mango Languages.

This resource is offered to Louisiana residents through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.

Rosetta Stone Library Solution is dedicated to changing people's lives through the power of language and literacy education. The company's innovative digital solutions drive positive learning outcomes for the inspired learner at home or in schools and workplaces around the world.

Rosetta Stone's language division uses cloud-based solutions to help all types of learners read, write, and speak more than 30 languages. This is an effective, easy-to-use course that allows you to learn a new language on your own time.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number. Accessible on your computer or mobile device via the Rosetta Stone app. 

Learn how to download the Rosetta Stone app on your mobile device.

hoopla digital is a digital media service providing over 500,000 titles from six different formats: Movies, TV, Music Albums, eAudiobooks , eBooks, and Comics/Graphic Novels. All in one location, from your computer, tablet or Smartphone!

Available in-library and from home with a library card and internet connection. Download the app on your mobile device to enjoy content on the go.

hoopla digital is a digital media service providing over 500,000 titles from six different formats: Movies, TV, Music Albums, eAudiobooks , eBooks, and Comics/Graphic Novels. All in one location, from your computer, tablet or Smartphone!

Available in-library and from home with a library card and internet connection. Download the app on your mobile device to enjoy content on the go.

The world's leading classical music channel, medici.tv has offered access to the best of classical music to viewers worldwide since 2008. medici.tv’s library features over 1,800 programs (3,000 original works), including:

• concerts and archived historical concerts;
• operas;
• ballets;
• documentaries, artist portraits and educational programs;
• master classes.

Click on the "Log In" button at the top right-hand corner of the page. Then, in the first block called "Which institution are you from?", search for your library (Livingston Parish Library) and you will be offered a box to login with your library card.

Available from home and in-library with your library card number.

Access hundreds of graphic novels on-the-go. Simply log in with your library card number and browse the selection of eComics or use the search function to find something specific. Once you've selected a title you can view a preview of the comic or use the check out option to view the entire comic. Check out an unlimited number of titles at a time for up to seven days each!

Available in-library and from home with a library card number and an internet connection. Download the app on your mobile device to enjoy content on-the-go.

LSU Libraries is proud to present the Digitizing Louisiana Newspaper Project (DLNP), which offers 78 titles from the state of Louisiana published between 1836 through 1922 — a total of 211,500 pages.   

hoopla digital is a digital media service providing over 500,000 titles from six different formats: Movies, TV, Music Albums, eAudiobooks , eBooks, and Comics/Graphic Novels. All in one location, from your computer, tablet or Smartphone!

Available in-library and from home with a library card and internet connection. Download the app on your mobile device to enjoy content on the go.

The Livingston Parish Library Digital Archives houses complete, text-searchable issues of the Livingston Parish News dating back to January 1925. Search and browse by keyword, first and last name, year, and more! Newspaper images can also be cropped and printed, or saved as PDF files.

Available in-library and from your home.

An online library of over 144,000 digital materials about Louisiana's history, culture, places, and people. It also includes digitized, searchable newspaper resources featuring a collection of papers from the Antebellum Period and selected Louisiana newspapers from the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.   

Links to free newspaper sites in Louisiana and in other states.

This resource is offered to Louisiana residents through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.

Enjoy access to The New York Times, courtesy of YOUR Livingston Parish Library. Discover original, quality journalism that helps you make sense of this moment — and make everyday life better. Start exploring today.

Access New York Times inside the library:

Log in with your email address and password to enjoy unlimited access while inside the library or connected to the library's network.

Access New York Times remotely:

While accessing New York Times remotely, please log in/register to enjoy access for up to 24 hours. After the 24-hour access has passed, you can restart the process again to continue enjoying access.

OverDrive is excited to offer OverDrive Magazines, over 3,000 popular titles supplied in partnership with ZINIO and available to read in Libby! 

OverDrive Magazines have no circulation cap and allow unlimited simultaneous use, so you can enjoy every issue of every magazine.  

If you currently use the legacy OverDrive app and need assistance, visit https://help.overdrive.com. 

Available in-library and from home with a library card number. Download the app on your mobile device to enjoy content on-the-go.

Online access to The Advocate, Baton Rouge's premier newspaper, is now available through NewsBank.  Editions available include the publications from 1986 through the current day's newspaper. 

If you are new to computers, haven't used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, DigitalLearn.org has the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed.

This resource is offered to Louisiana residents through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.

Gale Presents: Udemy is an online learning platform for adults who want to improve work-related skills or further develop a personal interest. Users can search through more than 4,000 continuously updated, on-demand video courses across 75 categories in business, technology, design, and more. All courses are taught by world-class instructors and offer a tailor-made learning experience for those who want to learn new technologies and skills to stay competitive in a changing workforce.

Gale Presents: Udemy includes:

• A wide selection of course topics with high-quality, in-demand content
• Courses that are added and removed weekly, as new skills and demands emerge in each field
• An opportunity to learn from world-class instructors working and making advancements in their fields
• Anytime, anywhere access, allowing users to download classes off-line and listen via podcast-style audio or on Chromecast or Apple TV
• A tailor-made learning experience based on skill needs and learning preferences
• Video lectures, most of which offer subtitles and/or transcripts to support a variety of learning styles
• Supplemental course content, such as assignments, quizzes, practice tests, and more
• A certificate of completion, available for download when a course is finished

This resource is offered to Louisiana residents through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Udemy is available in-library and from your home with your library card.

JobNow by Brainfuse is an all-in-one suite of services designed for a wide range of career needs: whether it’s tackling a resume, writing a cover letter, developing additional skills, or adjusting to a new career. JobNow services include expert coaching and self-study tools to empower users. Users may access live, on-demand assistance from expert Job Coaches for assistance with interview preparation, resume creation, or job searching. With JobNow, users communicate in real time in our online whiteboard by typing, drawing, and marking-up lessons and web content. Plus, users can use our secure file sharing feature in the writing lab to submit career documents to our Job Coaches any time of the day. The Brainfuse full-service test center offers practice tests for all levels in math, reading, and writing as well as college preparatory tests.

You may also get tutoring on the go through the Brainfuse app, available in iTunes and Google Play.

Comprehensive interactive learning site of tests, courses, and career preparation for students and adults.

This resource is offered to Louisiana residents through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.

Livingston Parish Library patrons now have access to the world’s most comprehensive test preparation tool!

Mometrix eLibrary offers study materials for more than 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.

This resource is offered through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.   

SkillMill offers a complete workforce training program that rapidly prepares learners with job-ready skills and certifications to access trades careers, today. Its robust database of expert tutorials are helpful for the DIY enthusiast as well. Having trouble with your air conditioner or need to fix a leaky faucet. SkillMill has a tutorial that can walk you through the process of common, and not-so-common, home repair.

In addition to online tutorials and video, SkillMill offers immersive, online 3D simulations to facilitate learning in a hands-on environment. The field-like experience helps job seekers prepare for real-world jobs and start their trades career. The on-demand courses focus on HVAC, plumbing, electrical and more. Patrons can learn at their own pace and work through any course on a tablet, computer, or in virtual reality. Users can also prep for NATE, EPA 608, and OSHA 10 certification exams or retain their certification.

This new resource is limited to twenty users at any given time. To reserve your spot, complete our SkillMill reservation form. Once submitted, the library will issue login credentials for open user spots. Patrons have six weeks to use and train with SkillMill. Once the use period has ended, patrons can complete the form again to reserve another spot.

Universal Class brings libraries lifelong learning courses in over 30 subject areas, many of which offer continuing education units (CEUs).

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.  

VetNow^TM by Brainfuse provides support for our community's veterans and their families with navigating the VA bureaucracy, providing academic tutoring, and employment transition assistance.

LIVE ONLINE NAVIGATORS: VetNow Navigators are trained to help veterans and families connect with valuable benefits and resources:

• Answer questions related to  benefits eligibility
• Refer patrons to applicable community resources for housing, healthcare and education benefits
• Assist patrons with locating accredited claims agents

JOB TOOLS: Designed to help with all stages of the job hunting process, the VetNow Job Tools feature career coaching, expert resume assistance, live interview preparation, and more. With the Job Tools patrons are able to:

• Use the career resources to discover their best career fit based on education, experience,  and personality
• Search for a job with nationwide and local resources
• Download template for the most common resume types
• Receive resume and cover letter assistance from  trained experts
• Brush up on interview techniques or get live online interview practice from trained job coaches

COLLEGE SKILLS: Users build academic skills and prepare for college with VetNow's array of tools, including:

• Interaction with live tutors in a wide range of college level subjects
• Live skills  tutoring  and  an  extensive  library of lessons, video tutorials, and practice tests including SAT, ACT, TEAS, HESI,  GRE, GMAT and more
• Live or asynchronous expert analysis of writing, complete with constructive comments
• Asynchronous 24/7 help with academic questions
• Live help for language  learners
• Create and share flashcards, tests, and educational games

Get access to full-text searchable reviews of books, music, and DVD/video titles.

This resource is offered to Louisiana residents through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.

Offers a wide variety of databases on nearly every research topics for middle, high, and college students. Contains information from reference books, scholarly journals, and popular magazines.

This resource is offered to Louisiana residents through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.

Gale eBooks is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7. Because each library creates its own eBook collection, the content you see may vary if you use the database at different libraries (your school, your public library, or your office).

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.    

Literary Reference Center offers information from major respected reference works, books, literary journals as well as original content from EBSCO Information Services.

This resource is offered to Louisiana residents through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.

All Louisiana residents have access to a wide variety of online research resources with their library card as part of the State Library's Louisiana Library Connection Databases. To connect to these resources from home, be sure to have your library card number handy and choose "Livingston Parish Library."

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.   

The Louisiana Public Documents Digital Archive is a collection of more than 20,000 Louisiana born-digital public documents, most since 2002. Located in the digital resources repository of the State Library of Louisiana.

This resource is offered to Louisiana residents through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.

Niche Academy provides easy-to-learn tutorials that teach people how to use library e-Resources like eBooks, research databases, and language learning tools. 

Opposing Viewpoints in Context is the premier online resource covering today’s hottest social issues, from Offshore Drilling to Climate Change, Health Care to Immigration. Opposing Viewpoints in Context helps students research, analyze and organize a broad variety of data for conducting research, completing writing assignments, preparing for debates, creating presentations and more.

When prompted for a password, please enter your library card number.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.    

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.

This resource is offered to Louisiana residents through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.

The World Book Online is a suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video, complemented by current periodicals and related Web sites.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.    

Global Road Warrior is the world's most extensive country-by-country resource for learning about culture, customs, history, and language worldwide. GRW consists of 174 country guides of 119 topics each.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.