Reference and Research


Digital Photograph Collection
Waynesboro Public Library Photograph Collection is part of The Library of Virginia's Digital Library Program (DLP) which preserves, digitizes, and provides access to significant archival and library collections. You can search the photographs here.


Educational
GFCLearnFree.org Learn everything from Microsoft Office and email to reading, math, and more, GCFLearnFree.org offers more than 180 topics, including more than 2,000 lessons, 800+ videos, and 55+ interactives and games, completely free.  

The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to k–12 history education while also serving the general public. its mission is to promote the knowledge and understanding of american history through educational programs and resources. 

Universal Class Choose from over 500 online courses, from photography to physics, computers to calligraphy. Learn something new or update your existing skills. 


Employment Resources 
Career Transitions is for job seekers and career explorers. Take an interest and skills assessment to identify potential career fields; create a professional résumé for downloading and emailing; view webinars on interview skills, search for available jobs near you with an instant connection to Indeed™’s database.

Virginia Employment Commission features job seeker services, America's JobBank, and CareerConnect.
  
  
Find It Virginia

Find It Virginia has newspaper, magazine, journal, and encyclopedia articles as well as pictures, videos, and podcasts. Materials are available for all ages and interests.


Government Resources

 Federal Tax Forms
 Print your federal tax forms and publications from the IRS.

State Tax Forms
 Print out your State of Virginia tax forms from the Department of Taxation. 
 
 Department of Motor Vehicles
 Renew or replace your driver's license, order your DMV record, report a change 
of address, and make other transactions online at the Department of Motor Vehicles.  
  
The Code of Virginia is a searchable database of statutory laws. 
  
Code of Ordinances for the City of Waynesboro
  
Voter Registration & Polling Places  for voter information.  
  
Congressional Directory is the official directory of the U.S. Congress.  
  
  
Health Resources
 
MedlinePlus gives you access to the National Library of Medicine's vast store of authoritative medical information.
 
Merck Manual Home Edition Online allows access to the world's best-selling home medical reference.


Learn a Language
Duolingo is a great way to learn a language. It's free, fun and science-based. Practice online on duolingo.com or via the app. 
Rocket Languages Speak and understand a new language better. With 12 languages to choose from, including American Sign Language, Rocket Languages also features modules in Spanish and Chinese to learn English. Rocket Languages is perfect for the business or traveler learner, as well as extra practice for students.

Legal Forms
Gale Legal Forms offers patrons access to thousands of legal forms with more forms being added daily. Official, State Specific, Federal, Business, Personal, Real Estate, and General forms covering hundreds of legal subjects and issues are available for download.

 LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning is free and easy to access with your library card and PIN.


LinkedIn Learning is an award-winning online learning site taught by recognized industry experts, offering more than 3,000 courses and 150,000 videos on business, technical and creative skills. Videos, tutorials, and courses are offered in the following languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin, and Portuguese.

LinkedIn Learning is free and easy to access with your library card and PIN.

To log in:

1. Navigate to https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/go/waynesboropubliclibrary.

2. Click "Get Started."

3. Enter your library card number and pin and click continue.

LinkedIn Learning App:

When using the LinkedIn Learning App, the Library ID to enter is: waynesboropubliclibrary, then on the next step: enter your library card number and pin and continue.

* If you don’t know your pin or If you’re having trouble logging in, please call the library at 540-942-6746 for assistance. Staff are available to help: M-TH 10am-7pm, and Friday 10am-5pm.


 Online Catalog  


Valley Libraries ConnectionWaynesboro Public Library has joined Augusta County Library and Staunton Public Library as the Valley Libraries Connection. This cooperative allows library patrons to have one card for all three libraries, and to access the three collections at the same time. Now you can renew your books or reserve library items online. You will need to have your card and PIN. 


Readers' Advisory

 
 Novelist Plus Can’t decide what to read next? Need a recommendation for a child, student or family member? Use Novelist Plus to discover your next favorite author, series, or title!

Not sure what to read next? Check out our new online reading recommendations form! Just fill out this form, and one of our librarians will be in touch with customized suggestions in a few days.