Resources
The Calcasieu Parish Public library provides you with online access to databases containing information for all. Access articles from thousands of magazines, journals, newspapers, and other reference materials; plus biographies, reports, pamphlets, national and international issues, plus so much more. (A library card is required to access many of these resources outside of the library.)
Auto Repair Reference Center (State Library); online repair manuals
NOTE: Internet Explorer 9.0 users may need to turn on “Compatibility View” within the browser (Tools on menu bar) in order to work around current IE issues.
Biography in Context--"current/historic biographies & full-text articles from magazines/newspapers"; AccessMyLibrary app
Biography collection---biographical titles, including the Encyclopedia of World Biography (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Biography & Genealogy Master Index--"locate biographical entries contained in more than 1,000 volumes and editions of important current and retrospective biographical reference sources."
Audiobooks (EBSCOHost)---download 200 audio books; automatically expires after 2 weeks; Online Help & Tutorial; mobile app (view bottom of EBSCOHost webpage for link)
eBooks (EBSCOHost)---download 1,200+ e-books;automatically expires after 2 weeks;Online Help, Tutorial & Supported Devices; mobile app (view bottom of EBSCOHost webpage for link)
Book News---signup to read current newsletters via email
Books and Authors--"explore fiction and non-fiction with read-alikes, author book titles, biographies, and more";(AccessMyLibrary app)
Literati by Credo---reference eBooks (State Library)
Online Book Club--signup for a free book club & receive a 5-minute portion of the book; by the end of the week, you'll have read 1 chapter.
Tumblebooks--ebook for kids; includes games/quizzes; eReader Facebook app
TumbleReadables--read-along titles for elementary, middle school, and high school students
AudioBookCloud--audio book collection: fiction, non-fiction, new books, children, classics, and Spanish language
Business Collection---case studies, business plans, and information about industries, management, and marketing; Gale Virtual Reference Library
Louisiana Economic Development
Business Searching Interface (State Library)--"browse/search country economic data, company profiles, industry information and more"
Digital Library Collection--digital library collection of audiobooks, videos, and music; choose your own lending period; automatic return to collection; compatible devices: Sony Reader, The Nook, Pandigital and Kobo; (Overdrive Media Console app)
The LSW digital library collection is shared by the following parishes: Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis, and Vernon.
All titles in the collection are available to all library card holders in these parishes.
- Compatible devices
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- Digital Device Tips and How To instructions (includes Kindle eBooks)
- Device Resource Center
- Kindle eBooks are now available! (instructions and tips)
Additional Digital Collections
Freegal--download free DRM music from Sony Music tracks; MP3 format (limit of 10 downloads per person per week with a weekly system-wide limit for 235 weekly); requires Flash
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Audiobooks (EBSCOHost)---download 200 audio books; automatically expires after 2 weeks;Online Help and Tutorial; mobile app (view bottom of EBSCOHost webpage for link)
eBooks (EBSCOHost)---download more than 1,200 e-books; automatically expires after 2 weeks;Online Help, Tutorial, & Supported Devices; mobile app (view bottom of EBSCOHost webpage for link)
African American Heritage--" a digital resource devoted to African American family history research"
African American Heritage (remote access)
Ancestry Library Edition (inside library)--consumer online genealogy resource
HeritageQuest--(inside library)--information to expand your family tree search
HeritageQuest--(remote access)
Historical Map Works--"collection consists of land ownership (cadastral) maps illustrating the geographic and developmental history of the United States; content allows users to track the "residential genealogy" of families and locations." (NOTE: Adobe Flash Player 10 or later)
Historical Map Works--(remote access)
Government collection--- information about American government; Gale Virtual Reference Library
GPO Access--(State Library); U.S. Government Printing Office
USA.gov--(State Library); access U.S. government information and services; mobile app
Health collection---information about health, medicine, and disorder; Gale Virtual Reference Library
Consumer Health Complete--(State Library); search/browse within medical encyclopedias, popular reference books, and magazine articles.
Teen Health & Wellness--(State Library); iTunes store for Teen Hotlines for iPod Touch, iPhone, or iPad
eBooks for Research (Gale Virtual Reference Library)--"database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research"; (AccessMyLibrary App)
Ebsco Databases---biographies, business, technology, education, etc; Mobile App (view bottom of EBSCOHost webpage for link)
Encyclopaedia Britannica--(inside library)
Encyclopaedia Britannica (Kids) (inside library)
Encylclopaedia Britannica--(remote access)
Homework La (Tutor.com)--(State Library); Mobile App
Homework Help collection--useful titles when completing a variety of assignment; Gale Virtual Reference Library
Literati by Credo--reference eBooks (State Library)
World Book Online Encyclopedia---(State Library)
JOBView---search thousands of jobs (specific to Louisiana or nationwide); print, email, or text the descriptions; link to online application
Chronicle Guidance (inside library)--"information on more than 2,000 occupational titles, including 650 comprehensive occupational descriptions, ranging from those that require a high school diploma or less, through professional careers"
Career collection---Gale Virtual Reference Library
Career Cruising--(State Library); see videos below
Learning Express Library--(State Library); "comprehensive collection of test preparation tools, skill-building materials, career resources, and more. Over 770 online practice tests, interactive skill-building tutorials, and eBook titles."
Louisiana Job & Career Center--(State Library); "resources for those seeking new careers, changing jobs, needing a little extra help preparing for the job market, online one-on-one tutoring and access to free workforce development classes."
Mango Languages---"an online language-learning system teaching actual conversation skills for a wide variety of languages"; Mobile App
How Mango Works video
LegalForms--do-it-yourself resource for legal assistance; forms specific to Louisiana and Texas; AccessMyLibrary App
Legal collection--law and the American judicial syste; Gale Virtual Reference Library
iBistro: Online Library Catalog---search for library material, place holds, check library account, and more
Library Elf--manage your library account and receive notifications via email or text messaging; track multiple accounts; Elf Mobile BETA
Loanshark--(State Library); search/browse the union catalog for all public libraries; place an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) request
LOUIS (The Louisiana Library Network)--(State Library); search/browse the union catalog of Louisiana academic libraries
Dictionary of Literary Biography (Gale)---"16,000+ biographical and critical essays on the lives, works, and careers of the world's most influential literary figures from all eras and genres."
eBooks for Research (Gale Virtual Reference Library)--"encyclopedias & specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research";
Literature collection(Gale Virtual Reference Library)---information about major authors and works in multiple genres; AccessMyLibrary App
Gale Literary Criticism---"centuries of analysis; the scholarly and popular commentary from broadsheets, pamphlets, encyclopedias, books and periodicals delivered in an easy-to-use 24/7 online format that matches the exact look and feel of the print originals."
Something about the Author (Gale)---"examining the lives and works of authors and illustrators for children and young adults and is the preeminent source on authors and literature for young people."
Scribner's Writers Series (Gale)---"essays on more than 2,000 authors and literary genres drawn from the acclaimed Scribner print series."
The Twayne's Author Series--Twayne World, English, and US Authors (Gale)--"600 full-text titles from the Twayne Literary Masters series, 200 each from Twayne World, US, and English Authors."
Complete List of Gale products
EBSCOhost--(State Library); biographies, business, technology, education, etc; Mobile App (view bottom of EBSCOHost webpage for link)
Literary Reference Center--(State Library)
American Press ePaper (inside library)--read the current issue, weekly issues, and archives; (format available: iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch)
Historical Newspapers (inside library)--"contains millions of searchable newspaper pages, dating as far back as the 1700s"
Newsbank--(State Library); "view local, regional, and national U.S. newspapers all in one easy-to-search database"
Learning Express Library--(State Library); "comprehensive collection of test preparation tools, skill-building materials, career resources, and more. Over 770 online practice tests, interactive skill-building tutorials, and eBook titles."
Global Road Warrior--"ultimate guide to the world; research for international trade, country reports, and planning international travel."
Travel collection---travel guides and information about cultures around the world; Gale Virtual Reference Library
