Simplify Your Search with Consolidated Searching
Searching for information just got easier! Consolidated searching
enables you to search the library catalog and online databases simultaneously with one search query. Results are organized by database. Stop by the Adult or Youth Services Desk for more information. To search multiple databases at the same time, visit the Consolidated Searching page.

Morningstar
Morningstar.com Library Edition now available from home
VAPLD library cardholders have access to Morningstar.com from home. This popular investment tool features stock and mutual fund reports and screening tools that are easy to use. The wide range of financial information includes Morningstar’s exclusive star ratings for stocks and funds. Morningstar.com Library Edition can be found at www.vapld.info under “Electronic Resources”.

IM a Librarian!
Now you can send an instant message for instant help from a librarian. Is there a book you want us to hold for you? Do you have a reference question? You can chat live with a librarian using most instant messaging services. The screen names are as follows:

Adult: AIM - askvapld Yahoo - askvapld MSN - adultdesk@vapld.info

Youth: AIM - askvapldkids Yahoo - askvapldkids MSN - youthdesk@vapld.info