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Reference & Research Databases

Database Category Description
Gale eBooks Reference & Research

Gale eBooks is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7. Because each library creates its own eBook collection, the content you see may vary if you use the database at different libraries (your school, your public library, or your office).

Available in-library and from home with a library card number. 

Louisiana Library Connection Database Reference & Research

All Louisiana residents have access to a wide variety of online research resources with their library card as part of the State Library's Louisiana Library Connection Databases. To connect to these resources from home, be sure to have your library card number handy and choose "Livingston Parish Library."

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.

Louisiana Public Documents Digital Archive Reference & Research

Collection of more than 20,000 Louisiana born-digital public documents, most since 2002. Located in the digital resources repository of the State Library of Louisiana.

This resource is offered to Louisiana residents through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.

Opposing Viewpoints: Gale in Context Reference & Research

Opposing Viewpoints in Context is the premier online resource covering today’s hottest social issues. Opposing Viewpoints in Context helps students research, analyze and organize a broad variety of data for conducting research, completing writing assignments, preparing for debates, creating presentations and more. 

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Available in-library and from home with a library card number.   

World Book Online Reference & Research The World Book Online is a suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video, complemented by current periodicals and related Web sites.

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.