Find It VA Resources
Available Resources | Statistics for FIVA Resources | Get the Most out of FIVA Trainings | Full-Text Library Journals | Special Digital Resources | Contract & Funding Chart | FIVA Evaluation | Public School Use/Integration
Available Resources
Ad-free streaming quality educational videos, from read-alouds to TV shows like Arthur and the Berenstain Bears. Device agnostic, mobile friendly.
Brainfuse – provides live, certified educators and navigators for the following populations:
JobNow: Seven days a week from 2 pm to 11 pm for application, résumé and cover letter writing, job searches and interview practice. Available now.
VetNow: Seven days a week from 2 pm to 11 pm for assistance to veterans in navigating Department of Veteran Affairs benefits, paperwork, programs, etc. Available now.
HelpNow: Seven days a week from 2 pm to 11 pm for live, certified educator assistance for homework, research, and writing in all subjects for grades K-college.
EBSCO (product specific information and specific product URL found in each hyperlink)
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- EBSCO Information Databases: These products are searched by the google-sque interface called Explora, and/or can be set up as standalone resources.
- MasterFILE Complete
- ReadIt!
- NoveList Plus and K-8 Plus: Readers’ advisory resources for readers of all ages
- Accel5 Business Library: Curated tools for self-paced learning in the business and management fields
- Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative: Self-paced module (equivalent of 3 college credits) to learn how to think like an entrepreneur
- EBSCO Information Databases: These products are searched by the google-sque interface called Explora, and/or can be set up as standalone resources.
Gale (product specific information and specific product URL found in each hyperlink)
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- Gale Legal Forms: Compendium of fillable legal forms for the Commonwealth of VA
- Gale in Context: Elementary (formerly Kids InfoBits): K-5 general knowledge database
Digital magazine collection provided through WT Cox. Provides access to over 4000 magazines.
140+ foreign languages including over 20 indigenous languages, American Sign Language and Citizenship Prep – asynchronous learning.
Self-paced, accredited courses on everything from dog walking to computer technology to small business skills.
Full Text Library Journals:
These links are directly into the EBSCO database—if you are asked for credentials, either use your own library card or these generic credentials:
- Username: valib
- Password: Read-2022!
Special Digital Resources:
Consider linking these resources to your library’s page:
Funding & Contract Periods
The following resources are available for the contract periods listed below:
| Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Funded Resources:
Current contracts run through 9/2023. Funds are renewed annually by Congress via the Institute of Museum and Library Services. |
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| Vendor/ Resource Name | Contract Period |
| EBSCO (Explora is just the interface, not really a product) | All of these resources are contracted annually from 10/1 to 9/30. |
| MasterFile Complete | |
| Read It | |
| NoveList Plus and K-8 | |
| Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative | |
| Accel 5 Business Video Library | |
| Gale | |
| Legal Forms | |
| Gale in Context Elementary | |
| Transparent Language | |
| Transparent Language Online | |
| OverDrive | |
| Universal Class | |
| Brainfuse | |
| Help Now | |
| Job Now | |
| Vet Now | |
| Infobase | |
| Access Video Just For Kids | |
Find It Virginia (FIVA) Analysis and Selection Process, 2017/2018
Public School Use and Integration
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- This guide is for public school learning management system (LMS) integration, tips and training.