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ChiltonLibrary
ChiltonLibrary provides the detailed information you need to tackle vehicle maintenance and repairs. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
SC DMV Practice Test
These practice tests will give you the best chance to pass your learner’s permit or driver’s license exam on the first try. Step-by-step instructions let you know everything that you need to do to get ready to head into the DMV.
HeritageHub: America’s Obituaries and Death Notices
Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7.
Ancestry Library Edition
Available inside the Library only
Search over 1.2 billion records in 7,500 databases including U.S. Census records (1790–1930) and UK Census records (1841–1901), plus sources for military, land, court, immigration, probate, vital records, and more. Includes some video, audio clips, and images.
Biography in Context
Search for biographies of more than 340,000 notable people. This resource is beneficial for those in 6th-12th grade as well as those in college and beyond. To access from home, please enter your library card number. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
HeritageQuest Online (Access from Home: Heritage Quest Online)
This keyword searchable collection of genealogical materials can help with tracing family history and American culture. This resource includes the U.S. Census records (1790–1930), Revolutionary War records, Freedman’s Bank records, and the LexisNexis U.S. Serial Set.
AtoZdatabases
This premier job search, reference, and mailing list database includes 30 million business and executive profiles as well as information on 240 million residents. It is ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, and finding friends and relatives.
Business Source Premier
This business research database covers marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, banking, finance, and economics. It includes full text for more than 2,300 journals, including 1,100 peer-reviewed business publications. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
Company Profiles
Access more than 10,000 comprehensive MarketLine profiles on the world’s most important companies. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, with approximately 10,000 volunteers in more than 250 chapters nationwide. SCORE business mentors can
help you start, grow, or transition your business.SCORE business mentors can help you start, grow, or transition your business.
Small Business Reference Center
Access up-to-date information on topics related to small businesses and entrepreneurs. Topics include: buying and selling a business, managing employees, writing business plans, understanding legal information, marketing, and more. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
U.S. Small Business Administration Business Guide
SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small businesses can confidently start, grow, expand, or recover. Starting a business involves planning, making key financial decisions, and completing a series of legal activities.
Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center
This resource explores careers in more than 140 industries and more than 1,000 professions. Education planning, school search, and financial aid databases are available. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
LearningExpress Library
This comprehensive collection of test-preparation tools, skill-building materials, and other career and life skills resources can assist elementary school learners through adults. The practice tests include ACT, SAT, GED, ASVAB, and more. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
Tutor.com
This resource offers online tutoring, homework assistance, and test prep in Math, Science, and English. Includes test prep in ACT, SAT, and AP exams. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
ABCmouse.com
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Access interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities for young learners ages 2-8+. Available for free at Dorchester County Library branches, including on personal computers using library Wi-Fi.
Britannica School
This encyclopedia resource offers easy-to-read articles and age-appropriate reference and learning materials for elementary school, middle school, and high school students. It also includes teacher resources. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
Britannica Fundamentals
This learning resource offers interactive games and animated e-books for students K-2. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
Escolar (Spanish)
This Spanish elementary encyclopedia is designed for early readers of Spanish. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
PebbleGo
This resource is for K-3 students and is a wonderful resource for early readers. It includes articles, videos, and range maps for the youngest researchers. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
This resource is for grades 3-5. It includes biographies for an extensive list of Actors, American Indians, Explorers, Scientists, and Women. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
StudySC
Access links to quality online content for South Carolina-related topics, including subjects in the South Carolina curriculum standards.
TumbleBooks Library
These animated talking picture books teach kids the joy of reading in a format they’ll love. The resource contains over 1,400 read-aloud storybooks, chapter books, graphic novels, songs, and National Geographic videos. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
TumbleMath
This comprehensive collection of picture books uses animation and narration to help students in K-6 learn math. The resource includes lesson plans, quizzes, and fun activities to help illustrate concepts including counting, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, and fractions. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
Tutor.com
This resource offers online tutoring, homework assistance, and test prep in Math, Science, and English. Includes test prep in ACT, SAT, and AP exams. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
World Almanac for Kids Elementary
This research database is for students in grades 2-5. It includes science projects, games, maps, and Teacher Resources. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
World Almanac for Kids Intermediate
This research database is for students in grades 6-9. It includes over 700 science projects, games, maps, videos, and homework help. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
Consumer Health Complete
Access health content oriented to the needs of patients and designed to foster an overall understanding of health-related topics. Includes more than 250 full-text health reference books and encyclopedias. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
Merck Manuals
This medical information resource covers thousands of topics in all fields of medicine.
20th Century Historical Videos
This collection of historical primary source videos offers coverage of the most significant people, events, and issues responsible for shaping the years 1893–1990. The videos are primarily for middle school students through adults, though many clips are suitable for grades K–6. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
African-American History
This resource is for grades 5-12. Students can investigate and dig deeper into topics by examining different perspectives of key events. Includes videos, images, timelines, biographies, maps, and primary documents. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
History Reference Center
This comprehensive U.S. and world history reference resource include more than 1,990 full-text reference works, 150+ full-text history periodicals, historical documents, biographies, photos, and maps. This resource is helpful for middle school students through adults. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
Tutor.com
This resource offers online tutoring, homework assistance, and test prep in Math, Science, and English. Includes test prep in ACT, SAT, and AP exams. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
duolingo
Learn a language for free. Forever.
Hobbies and Crafts Source
DIY database of full-text hobby and craft magazines, recipes, and videos to inspire creativity and extracurricular interests. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
Tutor.com
This resource offers online tutoring, homework assistance, and test prep in Math, Science, and English. Includes test prep in ACT, SAT, and AP exams. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
Bloom’s Literature
This comprehensive source for literary research on a writer and their works contains information on more than 46,000 major and minor literary characters. Patrons can browse by literary time period, author type, literary genre, and nationality. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
Literary Reference Center
Access information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes. The resource provides plot summaries, synopses and work overviews, book reviews, author interviews, and more. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
NoveList K–8 Plus
This resource helps students find their next great fiction or nonfiction titles to read. The resource allows for search results to be sorted by popularity and/or Lexile reading levels. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
NoveList Plus
The readers’ advisory product provides access to information on over 260,000 fiction and nonfiction titles and series. It includes author and title read-alikes, book discussion guides, reading lists, and more. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
Tutor.com
This resource offers online tutoring, homework assistance, and test prep in Math, Science, and English. Includes test prep in ACT, SAT, and AP exams. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
Access World News
Search for information on topics ranging from business, education, politics, social issues, and STEAM. The resource includes the Eagle-Record, The Post and Courier, The State, USA Today, and many more newspapers.
HeritageHub: America’s Obituaries and Death Notices
Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7.
Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers
Search America’s historic newspaper pages from 1789–1963 or use the U.S. Newspaper Directory to find information about American newspapers published between 1690–present. Chronicling America is sponsored jointly by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress.
Whether you’re managing finances, tackling tough parenting problems or simply looking to make sense of this moment, rely on our original, quality journalism to lead the way. It’s an essential source for fearless reporting, varied perspectives and practical advice on nearly every topic — from the vital issues shaping our world to the simple pleasures that make everyday life better.
Newspaper Source Plus
Access over 1,000 full-text newspapers including major titles such as USA Today, Christian Science Monitor, and The Washington Post. The resource includes television and radio news transcripts from ABC News, CBS News, CNBC, CNN, FOX News, NPR, and more. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
Newswires
This resource provides access to top worldwide news articles. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
The Post and Courier
Search more than 25 years of South Carolina history with the Post & Courier Collection. Coverage from 1994 through today, including full-color pages, full-text, and web-only content.
Eagle-Record
Access the Eagle Record’s publishings from 2009 through today. The Eagle-Record covers the Town of St. George, Dorchester County’s Seat.
Britannica Library
This encyclopedia resource offers access to articles, current magazines, recommended Web sites, an atlas, biographies, news, a pop-up dictionary, and a thesaurus. It offers access to three levels: Children, Young Adults, and the Reference Center for high school students and adults. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Access to a database of contemporary social issues with content structured to promote critical-thinking skills and information literacy. The collection of more than 14,000 pro and con viewpoint essays is geared toward middle school students through adults. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
Points of View Reference Center
This full-text database provides essays and articles that present multiple sides of current issues and is designed to offer the full scope of controversial subjects. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
PowerSearch
This platform allows users to search multiple Gale databases at once. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
Salem Press
This collection provides access to specific topics in Literature, History, Science, Health, and Business. Includes full-text chapters and articles with citations.
Science Reference Center
This comprehensive full-text database contains science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, essays, and biographies of scientists. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
Tutor.com
This resource offers online tutoring, homework assistance, and test prep in Math, Science, and English. Includes test prep in ACT, SAT, and AP exams. Provided by Discus-South Carolina’s Virtual Library.