Resources
Access World News
Explore and stay informed on local, national, and international topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from around the world to around the corner. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
- The Times-Record Collection – 2000 to Current
Explore Fort Smith history through local news, events and people with the Times-Record Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
- The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Collection – 1994 to Current
Explore Little Rock history through local news, events and people with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Ancestry
Unlock the secrets of your ancestry with our expansive genealogical research database! Explore a treasure trove of over 1 billion names across 3,000+ databases, including census records, birth, marriage, death, military, probate, immigration and naturalization documents. Dive into genealogical newspapers and periodicals, and access comprehensive guides to kickstart your journey into tracing your family history!
AR DMV Practice
Want to cruise the Ozarks with the Razorbacks on full blast? A valid auto or motorcycle license is your ticket! Additional licensing is needed to haul cargo, but we've got you covered with in-depth practice tests and exam simulators. Get a feel for what is expected at the Arkansas DMV.
AR Drivers
Each highway patrol troop commander is responsible for establishing a regular schedule of driver’s license testing in each of the troop counties. This page will supply you with the Driver Test study guides, practice test information, and much more.
AtoZdatabases
Premier job database that has over 7 million job listings. Search Nationwide, by City, by State, or by ZIP code. Simply find jobs by keyword, business name, and job title. Search by 27 popular categories to see available jobs in your industry. Apply for full-time, part-time, internship, contract, or temporary jobs. Advanced searching allows you to limit by salary range, a radius around your city or ZIP code, and many more selections. Further, the jobs are linked to a business database for job-seekers to find Human Resource contacts or do research on the company they are applying for – essentially making AtoZdatabases a one-stop-shop for job search.
AtoZ Training Center
At AtoZU, our mission is to provide a quality education that will strengthen the knowledge of both patrons and librarians. AtoZdatabases pursues this mission by offering various courses such as Principles of Basic Searches in AtoZdatabases, Principles of How to Find a Job, Résumé Writing & Ace an Interview, and Principles of How to Find New Customers & Grow Your Business. The purpose of these courses is to help patrons and librarians capitalize on the information we have compiled. All sessions are free. Additional training sessions will be added in the near future.
Black Life In America
The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media.
Booklist Reader
Facing full bookshelves at your local library, though wonderful, can also be daunting. The American Library Association has just what you need! Booklist Reader, the monthly book-browsing magazine for avid readers like you, makes it fun and easy to discover new books. Wonder how Booklist Reader can enhance your TBR list?
Brainfuse - HelpNow
24/7 on-demand tutoring across all K-12 subjects. Not only does HelpNow provide unscheduled, instant tutoring and homework help, but it also features an innovative writing lab, high-stakes assessment and test preparation, ELL/ESL support, and foreign language assistance.
Brainfuse - VetNow
Brainfuse VetNow was carefully developed with your community’s veterans and their families in mind. Brainfuse carefully scrutinizes resources and rigorously screens our navigators to ensure veterans get the help they need when they need it. VetNow navigators help veterans and their families understand and apply for the benefits they are eligible for from local, state, or federal programs. From housing and health care to education, mental health, and more, Brainfuse VetNow navigators are ready to help.
HeritageHub
Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, and uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid-1900s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7.
HeritageQuest Online
A comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids. The database provides genealogical and historical sources for more than 60 countries, with coverage dating back as early as the 1700s.
Hispanic Life In America
The experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.
Kanopy
Get free access to thousands of movies with your library card.
Legal Information Reference Center
Database designed to assist the general public in legal matters of all kinds, with the Legal Forms by U.S. State feature, users can search state-specific legal forms by top subject areas including adoption, bankruptcy, name changes and more.
Libby
Borrow and read free ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from your library using your phone or tablet.
NewsBank
Access to full-text articles in more than 500 newspapers, wire services, and broadcasts.
Pronunciator
Pronunciator is a fun and free way to learn any of 315 languages with Personalized Courses, movies, chat, and more. Learn online, either on your desktop computer or mobile device!
Scholastic Teachables
Scholastic Teachables—worksheets, lesson plans, learning games, and more! We offer printable activities for any subject: math, science, reading comprehension, STEM, writing, and beyond.
Small Business Reference Center
Small Business Reference Center offers readers a collection of state-specific resources supported with demographic data and other local information. Business videos include interviews, "lessons learned" features, lectures and how-to videos to help foster success in all aspects of managing a business.
The Traveler Statewide Resources project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Arkansas State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act.
Local, State, and Federal resources provided by the Arkansas State Library.
