Scott County Public Library

Databases

New Databases

Consumer Reports                                                        Find all the latest statistics on products from the leading provider of consumer information with this handy, online database. 

--Click here to access within the library

--Click here to access at home

 

Mango Languages                                                           Use this online language-learning system to explore a wide variety of languages.  The program helps develop conversational skills in a language of your choice. 

 

Home ImprovementHome Improvement Reference                                       Use this database to find basic home improvement information such as decorating, electrical, maintenance, outdoor, plumbing, remodeling, and woodworking.

--Click here to access within the library

--Click here to access at home

 

Books & AuthorsBooks & Authors                                                           Find all the information you need on different types of genres, what to read next, and set up book lists to keep track of your latest reads.

 

AntiquesPrice It!  Antiques and Collectibles                           Always wanted to know what some of your antiques are worth?  This database allows you to search for items and view how much they are being sold for.

 

Chilton'sChilton's Database                                                        This database will search for the make, model, and year of your vehicle to give you information on maintenance, repairs, and recalls. 

 

A to Z Maps Online                                                  Supplied by World Trade Press, this database includes over 4,000 maps in various types such as political, physical, population, precipitation, climate, etc.   

 

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KDLAKentucky Department of Libraries                               KDLA offers services for archives, research, and the talking book library.  Also, various digital collections are available.

 

KYVLKentucky Virtual Library                                               The Kentucky Virtual Library has databases for all education levels, with access to books, articles, Kentucky statistics, and the Kentuckiana Digital Library.

 

Heritage QuestHeritage Quest                                                       Resource for census data, family records, and local histories.  The collection also includes banking and military records, genealogies, and primary source materials.                              

»Click here to enter from library  

»Click here to enter from home   

 

NewsbankNewsbank                                                                      The largest and fastest growing newspaper resource in existence, featuring over 2500 state, national, & international news sources.

   To enter from the library:  Click here        

                       To enter from home: Click here

 

Access World News                                            World's largest collection of full-text newspapers and other news sources including the Lexington Herald-Leader (4/25/83-current), New York Times (1/1/95-current) and the Washington Post (1/1/77-current).

To enter from the library:  Click here

To enter from home:  Click here

Learn-A-TestLearn-A-Test                                                          Learning Express Library provides a set of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help students and adult learners succeed on the academic or licensing tests.

 

Ask WhyAsk Why Ky                                                       Experienced librarians answer your questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 

Available only in the Library

LawreaderLawReader                                                                    This database is only available in the library, but it provides legal research and materials, including the Kentucky Revised Statutes, legal suggestions and forms.

 

Ancestry.com Ancestry.com                                                               Get help starting your family tree, search various collections and browse the U.S. Census.  This unique database can only be accessed in the library.