Louisiana Library Connection Databases
(for Public Library card-holders)
| Title: | Louisiana Library Connection Databases (for Public Library card-holders)
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| Access: | A public library card is required to access these databases. Go to the Louisiana State Library Connection Databases homepage.
Select your home public library from the drop down menu, "Public Library Patrons."
Enter your library card number in the text box. Contact information for Louisiana public libraries is available at the Louisiana Library Directories page. |
| Provider: | The Louisiana Library Connection Databases are available to all Louisiana residents free of charge through the State Library of Louisiana.
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| Content: | Databases provided to all the libraries by the State Library of Louisiana include:
Bowker's Books in Print-Provides a database of books, audios and visuals with full-text reviews and information on publishers and distributors. EBSCO MasterFILE Premier-Provides full-text for 1,880 periodicals covering subjects including general reference, business and health. Facts.com-Provides selected and full-text content from six databases: Issues and Controversies On File, Today's Science On File, Editorials On File, Reuters On-Line News Service and The World Almanac and Book of Facts. Gale Group Databases: InfoTrac OneFile, Biography Resource Center, Business and Company Resource Center, Discovering Collection, General Reference Center Gold, Health and Wellness Resource Center, InfoTrac Newspapers, Literature Resource Center, National Newspaper Index, Ready Reference Shelf and What Do I Read Next? LearningExpress Library (formerly Learn-A-Test)-Provides test preparation materials and practice sessions for civil service, academic, and professional exams. Newsbank-Provides full-text backfiles for 10 national newspapers and: Time Picayune 1989-current, Baton Rouge Advocate 1986-current, Lafayette Daily Advertiser 1999-current, Monroe News Star 1999-current, Shreveport Times 1999-current, Alexandria Daily Town Talk 1999-current, Opelousas Daily World 1999-current and Lake Charles American Press when negotiated) Ulrich's Periodical Directory-Provides descriptions and ordering information for domestic and international magazines, journals, newsletters, newspapers, conference proceedings and electronic publications. World Book Online-Provides all the articles from the 22-volume print set plus Web links, links to periodical articles, pictures, maps, and videos. |
| Notes: | Additional databases are available by visiting individual parish libraries or the State Library. These are listed and explained at the State Library website. |
| Help: | Contact your public library for assistance with accessing these databases.
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