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.
VetNowTM by Brainfuse provides support for our community's veterans and their families with navigating the VA bureaucracy, providing academic tutoring, and employment transition assistance.
LIVE ONLINE NAVIGATORS: VetNow Navigators are trained to help veterans and families connect with valuable benefits and resources:
JOB TOOLS: Designed to help with all stages of the job hunting process, the VetNow Job Tools feature career coaching, expert resume assistance, live interview preparation, and more. With the Job Tools patrons are able to:
COLLEGE SKILLS: Users build academic skills and prepare for college with VetNow's array of tools, including:
Universal Class brings libraries lifelong learning courses in over 30 subject areas, many of which offer continuing education units (CEUs).
Available in-library and from home with a library card number.
Scholastic Teachables offers unlimited access to 25,000-plus searchable and printable education materials, including lesson plans, mini-books, and activity sheets for a variety of grade levels and subjects. This new service is perfect for teachers, busy parents looking to support their child's learning, and homeschooling families.
Access Scholastic Teachables in-library and from home with your library card.
Rosetta Stone Library Solution is dedicated to changing people's lives through the power of language and literacy education. The company's innovative digital solutions drive positive learning outcomes for the inspired learner at home or in schools and workplaces around the world.
Rosetta Stone's language division uses cloud-based solutions to help all types of learners read, write, and speak more than 30 languages. This is an effective, easy-to-use course that allows you to learn a new language on your own time.
Available in-library and from home with a library card number. Accessible on your computer or mobile device via the Rosetta Stone app.
Learn how to download the Rosetta Stone app on your mobile device.
The world's leading classical music channel, medici.tv has offered access to the best of classical music to viewers worldwide since 2008. medici.tv’s library features over 1,800 programs (3,000 original works), including:
Click on the "Log In" button at the top right-hand corner of the page. Then, in the first block called "Which institution are you from?", search for your library (Livingston Parish Library) and you will be offered a box to login with your library card.
Available from home and in-library with your library card number.
Grant Station offers nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies the opportunity to identify potential funding sources for their programs or projects as well as resources to mentor these organizations through the grant-seeking process.
Grant Station gives grant seekers the ability to find new grant opportunities, build a strong grants strategy, and write powerful proposals using step-by-step tutorials.
Available in-library; only at the Main Branch in Livingston and Denham Springs-Walker Branch.
The award-winning ABCmouse curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2-8+) build a strong foundation for future academic success. ABCmouse is 100% educational, with more than 10,000 learning activities (books, puzzles, educational games, art activities, songs, etc.) across all major subject areas: reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music—including more than 1,200 of those learning activities in Spanish. Best of all, kids just love it!
This version is available in-library only.
The award-winning ABCmouse curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2-8+) build a strong foundation for future academic success. ABCmouse is 100% educational, with more than 10,000 learning activities across all major subject areas: reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music—including more than 1,200 of those learning activities in Spanish. Best of all, kids just love it!
This version is available for use at home.
Scholastic brings award-winning True Books to life, helping students master Social Studies and Science content knowledge through literacy. Recommended for grades 3-6.
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. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.
Available in-library and from home with a library card number.
Scholastic presents science for the next generation! This is the perfect STEM and next generation science standards (NGSS) resource with leveled scientific content, interactive features, and intuitive navigation. Recommended for grades 4-9.
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. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.
Available in-library and from home with a library card number.
Livingston Parish Library patrons now have access to the world’s most comprehensive test preparation tool!
Mometrix eLibrary offers study materials for more than 1,400 different standardized exams including high school, college, and graduate school admissions exams, and certification exams for teachers, nurses, civil service, and many other career paths. Study materials include study guides with instructional videos, interactive flashcards, and interactive practice tests.
This resource is offered through the State Library of Louisiana. You will be redirected to the State Library Connection webpage to access this resource. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.
Available in-library and from home with a library card number.
Provides access to a video library containing over 3,200 videos covering K-12 math, science topics such as biology, chemistry, and physics, and even reaches into the humanities with playlists on finance and history. Also includes interactive challenges, assessments, and teacher resources.
JobNow by Brainfuse is an all-in-one suite of services designed for a wide range of career needs: whether it’s tackling a resume, writing a cover letter, developing additional skills, or adjusting to a new career. JobNow services include expert coaching and self-study tools to empower users. Users may access live, on-demand assistance from expert Job Coaches for assistance with interview preparation, resume creation, or job searching. With JobNow, users communicate in real time in our online whiteboard by typing, drawing, and marking-up lessons and web content. Plus, users can use our secure file sharing feature in the writing lab to submit career documents to our Job Coaches any time of the day. The Brainfuse full-service test center offers practice tests for all levels in math, reading, and writing as well as college preparatory tests.
You may also get tutoring on the go through the Brainfuse app, available in iTunes and Google Play.
Provides live online tutoring help for students as well as skills builder tests and exercises.
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. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.
Available in-library and from home with a library card number.
Pairs classic fictional video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning in all children. Recommended for PreK – grade 3.
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. Be sure to have your Livingston Parish Library card handy.
Available in-library and from home with a library card number.