Online Resources and Tools 

Here are some helpful links you may find useful.

Library & Media

TN R.E.A.D.S

Regional eBook & Audiobook Download System.
Browse hundreds of titles available to borrow as either ebooks or audiobook downloads.

Interlibrary Loan

Not finding what you need in your library?
Check out our interlibrary loan system to see if another library has what you’re looking for.

Library Accessible Media

Recorded, large print, and braille materials available to those who are not able to use standard print materials due to visual or physical disability.

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Tennessee Electronic Library

A free database of resources for Tennesseeans that includes homework help, career tools, genealogy, and more.

Tennessee Residents

Drivers-tests.org

Read driver’s manuals, take a practice test, and even take advantage of some exam simulators.

Tennessee Unemployment

This resource will help you file for unemployment or search for available jobs in the state of Tennessee.

Voter Registration

You can use this resource to register to vote in the state of Tennessee.

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Social Security Express

Estimate or apply for Social Security, Disability, or Medicare benefits.

Education & Career Assistance

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Tennessee Electronic Library

A free database of resources for children and students of all ages.

TEL4u

Free online educational resources for children grades K-5.

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ABC Mouse

This educational resource is free to access at any JCPLS library location.

FAFSA

Apply for financial aid for college or graduate school.

LearningExpress Library

Courses and learning resources for students, adults, college admissions, and career preparation.

Health

Tennessee Health Link

Tennessee Health Link coordinates health care services for TennCare members.

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MedlinePlus

Health information resources from the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health.

HealthCare.gov

Use this resource to find health coverage and enroll in or change health care plans.

MentalHealth.gov

Here you can find mental health resources for you to use or to get help for someone else.

Genealogy

HeritageQuest

This genealogy resource is free to access at any JCPLS library location.

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FamilySearch

Find out more about your family history by searching for ancestors.

RootsWeb

Find out more about where your family comes from.

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Genealogy Trails

Track your ancestors through time with genealogical and historical data.

USGenWeb Archives

Search for archives by state with this directory.

Smoky Kin

Find out more about your Smoky Mountain ancestry.

Legal

Legal Aid of East Tennessee

Click below to get legal help when you need it.

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Justice for All

A project of the Tennessee Supreme Court to get you the help you need.

Have you met Libby, yet?

Libby is an app for your phone or tablet that gives you access to thousands of ebooks and audiobooks.

Just using the device in your hand allows you to immediately borrow the titles for free!

White Pine Public Library Director Sarah Beth has put together a great how-to video for you. Check it out and start taking advantage of this great resource!

Get Your Card, Use Your Library

Any Tennessee resident or Carson-Newman University student may have a Jefferson County Public Library System card.