Databases

Before you search the Internet, try these resources, which are only available from your library. These research tools may save you hours of time!

Salem Health is an up-to-date medical information database from a reliable, readable source.

TexShare databases are funded by the Texas State Library and by TexShare member libraries. This large group of databases covers a wide variety of subjects and contains information that is useful to students of all ages as well as life-long learners. Full-text information from all types of periodicals, scholarly journals, biographies, encyclopedias, and other reliable sources can be found using this wonderful resource. It includes census records and 25,000 family and local history books from HeritageQuest.

You may gain access to this database from your home computer by asking at the library for the username and password authorized for Lancaster Veterans Memorial Library.

Learn A Test- Once you have registered in the library, you can have free and unlimited access to more than 300 practice tests that will help you reach your school and career goals, including ACT, SAT, TASP, GED, ASVAB, and many more. You have access to instant online scoring by the computer and the ability to stop and restart the test at any time. The diagnostic score shows areas in which the test-taker needs more study, with recommendations on improving. A detailed explanation of the correct answers is given.