Digital Library
These digital collections are available anywhere, anytime with a JMRL library card. Find ebooks, audiobooks, streaming video, interactive classes, research databases, and more.
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Features short videos on topics including: business competencies, leadership and management, personal effectiveness. Summaries for business and leadership books as well as articles by industry leaders on current working world issues. Requires creating an account with email and password.Subjects Business, Career TrainingType of Content Database, Articles, Streaming Video
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A collection of Virginia birth, death, marriage, divorce, and Confederate pension records from the Library of Virginia. (In-house public PC users must select unfiltered access).Subjects Genealogy, Local History
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Portal for Ancestry.com's popular collection of more than 7,000 databases and 200 billion images, including immigration records, censuses, vital records, family histories, court and legal documents, directories, photos and maps.Subjects GenealogyType of Content Records, Database, Directories
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ArtistWorks provides hundreds of free music lessons, taught by professional musicians and lessons range from beginner to advanced. Instruments include: guitar, piano, singing, banjo, ukulele, flute, clarinet, trumpet, mandolin, and many more!The short video lessons can be viewed as many times as you like.Type of Content Music, Interactive Content, Lessons, Streaming Video
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Gale’s ChiltonLibrary provides a wide variety of users with access to vehicle maintenance and repair information including step by step service and repair manuals, wiring diagrams, images, and a video library. ChiltonLibrary also supports automotive students with ASE test prep questions.Subjects Automobiles, Career TrainingType of Content Database, Streaming Video
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The HeinOnline Civil Rights and Social Justice database pulls together legal resources regarding civil rights such as hearings and committee prints, Supreme Court briefs, publications from the Commission on Civil Rights, and reports from the Congressional Research Service and the Government Accountability Office. Available to Virginia residents with a free Library of Virginia card (get one here)Subjects History, African American HistoryType of Content Government Documents, Database, Legal
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Contains Consumer Report issues and articles from 1985 to present.Subjects Automobiles, Business, Magazines, JournalsType of Content Magazines
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Provides information on the history, culture, lifestyle, and government of numerous countries. The database includes the world edition, kids edition, and states edition. Contains a photo gallery, a recipe collection, biographies, and customizable data tables.Subjects History, Culture, EncyclopediasType of Content Database
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Explore Charlottesville history through local news, events and people with the Daily Progress. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.Subjects NewspapersType of Content Newspapers
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The digital edition of the Daily Progress is a collaborative project of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library and the University of Virginia Libraries in honor of Charlottesville's 250th anniversary. Currently the digital edition covers 1893 to 1964.Subjects Local History, NewspapersType of Content Newspapers
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The primary resource for information on nearly 2,000 private, corporate and community foundations incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This is only available at the Central Library and at Northside Library. Please check with a librarian to get login information.Subjects Foundations, GrantsType of Content Directories
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Provides easy-to-use features and reliable content from magazines and reference books.Subjects Literature and Books, Magazines, Journals, Newspapers, Encyclopedias
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Provides unique, age-appropriate content for middle and high school students, including articles, essays and primary source documentsSubjects Literature and Books, Journals, Encyclopedias
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Operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. FamilySearch maintains a collection of records, resources, and services to help people learn about their family history. Patrons have access to over 2 billion records, including 400 million images that are not available to the public outside of your library. Must create personal free FamilySearch account to login.Subjects Genealogy
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Freading offers a selection of eBooks available at all times: no holds, no waiting. Free account signup required. The Freading App is available for Android and iOS devices. PC/Mac computers will need to download Adobe Digital Editions.Subjects Literature and Books, Fiction, Non-Fiction
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Subjects Arts, Culture, Encyclopedias, Literature and BooksType of Content Database, Streaming Video, Articles
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Introducing Brainfuse HelpNow! Get free online tutoring with your library card. Patrons can create an account and select among several service options. Once a patron selects a service, the WebConnect online classroom launches. WebConnect allows tutors and patrons to communicate in live, online sessions.Subjects Career Training, Language-Learning, JobsType of Content Interactive Content, Lessons
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A collection of research materials for tracing family history and American culture that contains over 25,000 family records and local histories. This collection assembles every extant U.S. federal census, banking and military records, genealogies, primary source materials, and genealogical and local history serials.Subjects Genealogy, History, African American HistoryType of Content Database, Directories, Records
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Connects users with experienced career coaches and vast resources to assist them during all stages of their job search, including self-assessment and job search resources, all-in-one resume assistance, interview preparation and practice, foundational and career-enhancing skillsSubjects Career Training, Jobs, BusinessType of Content Job Listings, Lessons, Interactive Content, Database
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Provides children—and their parents—a thoroughly kid-safe, advertisement-free media platform they can freely explore and enjoy. Just for Kids has the educational videos children want to watch—Sesame Street, The Electric Company, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, The Berenstain Bears, Franklin, and thousands more—plus songs, games, and other interactives that are sure to entertain, educate, and inspire young patrons.Subjects Children's Movies, Children's TV, Language-Learning, Science, History, Biography, CultureType of Content Streaming Video, Music
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Kanopy showcases more than 30,000 films, including award-winning documentaries, rare and hard-to-find titles, film festival favorites, indie and classic films, and world cinema. Free account signup required.Subjects FilmType of Content Streaming Video
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Educational and engaging videos for children of all agesSubjects Children's Movies, Children's TV, Language-LearningType of Content Streaming Video
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Provides access to thousands of legal forms available with more forms being added daily. Official, State Specific, Federal, Business, Personal, Real Estate and General forms covering hundreds of legal subjects and issues.
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Libby by OverDrive offers a wide variety of downloadable and streaming media such as eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, tutorials, etc. Available through the Libby app or website and Overdrive website.Subjects Fiction, Non-Fiction, Literature and BooksType of Content Ebooks, Audiobooks, Magazines, Lessons, Comics
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Literary Reference Plus provides the most relevant and reliable information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and time periods. Use for information on authors and their works, including plot summaries, work overviews, and literary criticism.Subjects Literature and Books, Encyclopedias
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Magzter provides a wide selection of digital magazines that can be accessed on mobile devices and tablets as well as on computers. Magazines are in English, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Arabic.Subjects MagazinesType of Content Magazines
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Provides full text periodicals covering an extensive range of subject areas including business, health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural issues, DIY and fashion.Subjects Arts, Business, Finances, Magazines, Newspapers
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Access to easy-to-use portfolio management tools, personalized portfolio analysis, select investment ideas, and independent, in-depth analyst reports to help you earn returns you can count on.
IMPORTANT: Our subscription limits the number of simultaneous users. If you're unable to access this resource, please try again later.Subjects Business, Finances, InvestmentsHelper Links
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Standard & Poors online that includes: Stock Reports, Company Profiles, Bond Guide, Corporation Records, Mutual Fund Reports, Register of Corporation, Directors & Executives, and The Outlook.
IMPORTANT: Our subscription limits the number of simultaneous users. If you're unable to access this resource, please try again later.Subjects Business, Finances, InvestmentsType of Content Database -
Unlimited access to The New York Times while in the library. To gain access, you'll need to log in or register first.Subjects NewspapersType of Content Database, Newspapers
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To activate 72 hours of full off-site access, you’ll need to log in or register first. After your access expires, you can click on the link again to regain access for another 72 hours.Subjects NewspapersType of Content Database, Newspapers
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How-to video tutorials for JMRL digital resources and equipment. Requires library card to view; can create an account to save progress and certificates.SubjectsType of Content Streaming Video, Lessons
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Provides book recommendations specifically for younger readers. Kids can use it to find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Parents, teachers, and librarians can find tools to teach with books and engage young readers.Subjects Children's Books, Literature and Books, Fiction, Non-FictionType of Content Database
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A database of reading recommendations, NoveList Plus helps readers of all ages find books that match their reading level and interests.Subjects Literature and Books, Fiction, Non-FictionType of Content Database
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An online project open to all, Open Library provides access to many out of print and public domain works.Subjects Fiction, Non-Fiction, Literature and BooksType of Content Ebooks
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Ebooks and audiobooks for kids, compatible with many different devices with the Libby app.Subjects Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children's Books, Literature and BooksType of Content Ebooks, Audiobooks, Comics, Magazines
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Over 40,000 eBooks available in multiple formats, featuring many classic works in the public domain.Subjects Fiction, Non-Fiction, Literature and BooksType of Content Ebooks
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Readers’ Guide Retrospective™: 1890-1982 provides indexing of over three million articles from more than 550 leading magazines, including full coverage of the original print volumes of Readers’ Guide to Periodical Literature™. This important resource offers a wide range of researchers access to information about history, culture and seminal developments across nearly a century.
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Designed for middle and high school students and adults who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects, ReadIt offers resources to help build background knowledge, conduct research and improve study skills.Subjects History, Literature and Books, Science
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Provides high interest relevant non-fiction newspaper and magazine articles as well as graphs, tables and political cartoons that are easily accessible through both search and browse functions. Includes access to Compton's by Britannica Encyclopedia, a dictionary, and thesaurus.Subjects Biography, Culture, Encyclopedias, History, Magazines, Newspapers, Science
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Provides access to current, relevant analysis including a variety of international sources, images, statistics, charts, and maps to help students understand and evaluate over 350 complex issues.Subjects Culture, Encyclopedias
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The HeinOnline database Slavery in America and the World: History, Culture, and Law includes all state and federal slavery statutes and all reported state and federal cases regarding slavery. It also provides an extensive collection of periodicals on this topic. Available to Virginia residents with a free Library of Virginia card (get one here)Subjects History, African American History
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Free and liberated ebooks carefully produced for the true book lover.Subjects Fiction, Non-Fiction, Literature and BooksType of Content Ebooks
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A language program offering over 100 languages for people who wish to learn another language. This program also has ESL programs for speakers of many other languages. The program teaches patrons to speak, hear and write almost any language using flashcards to teach words and phrases. In order to use Transparent Language Online, set up a username and password to track progress.Subjects Language-LearningType of Content Database, Interactive Content, Lessons
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Provides access to online courses in over 30 subject areas, many of which offer continuing education units (CEUs). More than 500 courses are available, and all are designed and led by professional instructors to build deeper understanding and mastery of subject matter. Universal Class includes videos, assignments, quizzes, tests, and options for social media interaction with other learners.Subjects Career Training, Finances, History, Legal, JobsType of Content Interactive Content, Lessons, Database
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Focused on tailored support for veterans and their families, navigate the VA and benefits, transition to civilian employment, and brush up on academic skills.Subjects Business, Career Training, JobsType of Content Job Listings, Lessons, Interactive Content, Database
