eResources

Library CardDive into the digital realm of learning and discovery with Scott County Public Library's extensive eResources! With just an internet-connected device, you can explore a treasure trove of magazines, Beyond the bookshelves podcast from SCPLencyclopedias, newspapers, and academic journals.  All you need is your library card to access these eResources 24/7. 〉To learn more, listen to our podcast Beyond the Bookshelves on eResources.
access world news

NewsBank provides a comprehensive collection of reliable news sources covering a wide array of topics and issues.

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America's historical newspapers
Explore the nation’s past in unprecedented ways. Search and browse American newspapers published across three centuries.
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ancestry.com

The world's largest collection of online family history records. Ancestry must be used in the library.

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comic plus children's library

Access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels for children. Every title is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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comic plus teen library

Access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels for children. Every title is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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consumer reports

Unbiased ratings and reviews for 9000+ products and services, plus trusted advice and in-depth reporting on what matters most.

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creative bug

Creativebug.com has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.

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gale virtual reference library

Unbiased ratings and reviews for 9000+ products and services, plus trusted advice and in-depth reporting on what matters most.

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Lexington herald leader

The Lexington Herald-Leader reports on the local topics, including local weather, traffic, crime, sports and national news.


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heritage hub

Discover the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for genealogical research.


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heritage quest

HeritageQuest Online combines digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records with Genealogy & Local History collection and other valuable content.

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hispanic life in america

The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.


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hoopla

Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen-your computer, your phone, your car, and even your TV.

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job and career accelerator

Job & Career Accelerator from LearningExpress Library combines everything you need for a successful job search into one easy-to-use online application.

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Kentucky virtual library

KYVL provides information resources for elementary through college age students, adult learners, business and health professionals, and social work professionals.

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learning express library

LearningExpress Library is designed to help students and professionals at all levels of learning achieve their educational and career-related goals.

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Libby from overdrive

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from your local library for free! Libby is the newer library reading app by OverDrive.

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linked in learning

Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts.



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mango languages

Mango Languages offers 71 language courses. Additionally, the service offers English lessons in 17 languages and specialty courses to teach cultural differences.

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my heritage

Access 19.5 billion historical records for genealogy research. Uncover your ethnic origins & find relatives around the world!

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nov list

NoveList is the premier database of reading recommendations, available through libraries around the world. We match the right book with the right person.

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protest

The ProQuest platform hosts multidisciplinary content containing scholarly journals, books, video & audio, dissertations & theses, newspapers and more.

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teaching books for libraries

TeachingBooks® strives to joyfully enrich everyone's experience reading children's and young adult books.


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tumble book library

66 different databases are offered through KYVL.  At the homepage, click on the letter “T” to access Tumblebooks.


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