Research

Search full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and more from current and archived issues of the Carroll News. Access is available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Search full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and more from current and archived issues of the Galax Gazette. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Explore Roanoke history through local news, events and people with the Roanoke Times 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.

Stay current with national news, events, and people with this collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Access is available remotely 24/7 on any device. 

• A general information resource that includes articles, essays and primary source documents. Provides topic overviews that provide researchers and students a starting point for high-quality articles licensed from reputable publishers. Videos and suggested research topics included, too! Explora searches the following resources, which you can also use individually:
  • MasterFILE Complete – A comprehensive collection of full-text general interest articles from periodicals, newspapers, and books. This authoritative general information database is the best place to start your research project.
  • Read It! – Research while practicing reading skills. Read It! helps students who have a basic foundation in English grammar and reading but need level-appropriate reading material. Read It! is also a great tool for English Language Learners.

Find downloadable, fillable forms for basic legal transactions, current to Virginia code covering basic legal needs--wills, power of attorney, landlord/tenant, and lots more. Includes a comprehensive section of templates for small businesses including: invoices, leases, sales agreements, contracts, and more.