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LibriVox
Currently accessible on in-branch Internet computers and from home.
LibriVox provides free audiobooks from the public domain.
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* NetLibrary [Instructions]
Listen to books on your computer or portable listening device by downloading NetLibrary's audiobooks.
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* OverDrive [Instructions]
Listen to the latest best sellers on your computer or portable listening device by downloading Overdrive's audiobooks.
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PeopleTalk
Currently accessible on in-branch Internet computers and from home.
Peopletalk is a non-profit group, comprising of British trained actors, writers, producers, musicians, short film and documentary makers who have combined their areas of expertise in order to provide a free internet audio book, anecdotal story and social history documentaries site.
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Auto Repair |
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* Automotive Repair Reference Center
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Full text database contains repair procedures, service bulletins, service recalls, wiring diagrams, labor and quick tips for autos produced from 1945 to the present.
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Books |
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* NextReads
Online newsletter of reading suggestions--sent to your email address! Subscribe to one (or all!) of the following of fiction themes: fantasy, mystery, thrillers & suspense, kids books, picture books, and young adult books. New newsletters are emailed periodically.
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* NoveList [Search Tips]
Find new fiction books and authors based on your old favorites. Database contains information on over 100,000 fiction titles - including 90,000+ full-text reviews; "read-a-likes" and other reading suggestions.
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* Novelist K-8 [Search Tips]
Find new fiction books based on your old favorites for students in grades K-8.
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* TumbleBooks
Listen or read along at your own speed to these entertaining and amusing picture books.
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Business & Investing |
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AnyWho
Search this database to find business or people phone numbers, including access to free International directory sites.
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* Business & Company Resource Center [Search Tips]
Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information.
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* Legal Forms
Database of California legal forms.
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* Morningstar
Features data reports that cover more than 30,000 securities. This is a well-regarded source for tracking both mutual funds and stocks.
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* Reference USA [Search Tips]
A searchable database of more than 14 million U.S. businesses.
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Switchboard
Claims phone numbers for 93 million people and 11 million businesses. Searches can be made with just a name or can be narrowed by state or city.
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* Testing & Education Reference Center with Careers
Practice entrance exams and vocational tests online. Research careers, colleges universities, and scholarship opportunities.
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WhitePages.com
"...more than 180 million people searchable in [these] databases."
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ZabaSearch
Free people and phone number searches.
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Careers & School |
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* JobNow!
Have your resume analyzed and get live interview coaching from a JobNow expert. Also features Internet resources for job seekers, resume templates and interview tips.
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* Testing & Education Reference Center with Careers
Practice entrance exams and vocational tests online. Research careers, colleges universities, and scholarship opportunities.
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En Español |
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* Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
Especialmente diseñada para los estudiantes por World Book. |
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* General Reference Center Gold
Encuentre artículos en libros de referencia, revistas y periódicos sobre los acontecimientos más recientes, el mundo de los negocios y la industria, artes y ciencia, deportes, pasatiempos, y más. |
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MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus ha recopilado la información más confiable proveniente de fuentes autorizadas tales como la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina y los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud, así como otras agencias gubernamentales y organizaciones de servicios para la salud. |
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* Opposing Viewpoints
Ésta es una fuente galardonada de artículos completos y no partidiarios sobre asuntos sociales y de política actuales. |
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* Salud en Español
Salud en Español provee reportes completos basados en evidencias y fichas de datos relacionados a todos los aspectos de la salud y el bienestar. Reportes específicos por tema que cubren todos los aspectos de la salud, dan información general importante en relación a enfermedades, afecciones y procedimientos de diversos tratamientos.
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* TumbleBooks
Libros para leer con niños. |
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Genealogy |
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Listen to KPBS interview with an SDCL librarian regarding genealogy research.
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* America's Obituaries & Death Notices
America's Obituaries & Death Notices is a large and comprehensive collection of newspaper obituaries and death notices from around the United States. Each obituary or death notice is indexed by the name of the deceased person. In addition, the text of each obituary or death notice is searchable.
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* Ancestry-Library Edition [Search Tips]
(in-library use only)
Ancestry Library Edition provides access to more than 4,000 databases with a wealth of genealogical information, including census, military, church, land and immigration records.
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Health & Medicine |
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* Consumer Health Complete [Search Tips]
Convenient access to easily understandable health and medical information. Search and browse within medical encyclopedias, popular reference books, and magazine articles.
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MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations.
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Homework Help |
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How to Cite These Resources in Research Papers
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* American Government [Search Tips]
Find top news stories, political commentaries, and political cartoons.
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* American History [Search Tips]
In-depth investigation of themes in American History, including activities, illustrations, quizzes, and more.
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* Biography Resource Center [Search Tips]
This database combines award-winning biographies from respected Gale Group sources. Biography Resource Center also includes full-text articles from hundreds of periodicals. |
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* Daily Life Online [Search Tips]
Articles, maps, charts, and primary documents.
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* GreenFILE
Drawing on the connection between the environment and disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health and technology, GreenFILE serves as an informative resource for anyone concerned about the issues facing our planet. The database contains nearly 300,000 records, full text for selected titles and searchable cited references for more than 200 titles.
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* HelpNow!
Connect with a live tutor for one-on-one homework help and skills building.
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* History Reference Center [Search Tips]
History Reference Center provides access to full-text reference books, periodical articles, primary source documents, biographies, images and videos.
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* Literature Resource Center [Search Tips]
Literature Resource Center provides full-text literary criticism, reviews and author biographies across all genres and time periods.
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* LitFinder [Search Tips]
Provides access to more than 135,000 full-text poems, stories, plays, and more!
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* Opposing Viewpoints [Search Tips]
This is an award-winning source of nonbiased, full text articles on today's social and political issues.
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* Science Resource Center [Search Tips]
Science-oriented magazine and journal articles, reference content, and illustrations.
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* State Geography [Search Tips]
In-depth investigation of themes in State Geography, including activities, illustrations, quizzes, and more.
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* Student Research Center [Search Tips]
Easy to use search tool for current events and other topics commonly studied by grades K-12; includes magazines, newspapers, biographies, country reports, film & video); can also search by topic (e.g. Current Issues, Math, Social Studies, Art and Media)
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* World Book Online [Search Tips]
The definitive online multimedia encyclopedia. Includes encyclopedia articles, web links, periodical articles, videos, animations, sounds, interactive maps, and more.
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* World Book Kids
Online multimedia encyclopedia designed for younger students; includes pictures, maps, activities and more.
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* World Geography [Search Tips]
In-depth investigation of themes in World Geography, including activities, illustrations, quizzes, and more.
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* World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras
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In-depth investigation of themes in Ancient World History, including activities, illustrations, quizzes, and more.
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* World History: The Modern Era [Search Tips]
In-depth investigation of themes in World History, including activities, illustrations, quizzes, and more.
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Magazines, Newspapers & More |
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* General Reference Center Gold
Find articles from newspapers, reference books, and periodicals on the latest current events, business and industry coverage, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more.
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* National Newspapers via ProQuest
Access to full-text of the following national newspapers:
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