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Databases

The Library subscribes to a variety of Online Databases that contain newspaper articles, magazine articles, encyclopedias, automotive repair guides, career tests, and more. Many of these databases are available for access outside of the library.

Automobile

Auto Repair Source

Auto Repair Source (formerly known as AutoMate) provides the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls.

Tutorial: How to use Auto Repair Source

Books and Literature

Book Collection: Nonfiction

Contains informative abstracts and searchable full text for more than 4,200 popular nonfiction books. The database includes full text entries on core subject areas, as well as information on careers, health, sports, adventure, technology, life skills and more.

Tutorial: How to use BCN

ComicsPlus

Children's Access | All Access

Provides 24/7 unlimited online access to over 20,000 comics, graphic novels, and manga titles. There are titles for all age groups and interests, and subjects ranging from adventure to zombies.

Tutorial: How to use ComicsPlus

Enki Library

Enki offers access to eBooks in PDF and EPUB formats from publishers including Kensington, Workman, McGraw-Hill, Smashwords, Akashic, Independent Publishers Group, F+W Media, Britannica and nearly fifty others.

Enki California Digital Library: Additional eBooks available freely to all California residents. No Library Card required or hold queue

Tutorial: How to use Enki

NoveList

NoveList is a comprehensive readers' advisory solution for fiction lovers. With an intuitive interface and extensive proprietary content, NoveList answers the question: What should I read next?

Tutorial:How to use NoveList

Novelist K-8

With a fun and intuitive interface, and extensive proprietary content, NoveList K-8 will be the resource you and your young readers turn to when looking for the next book to read.

Overdrive

Check out eBooks, audiobooks and more with your library card.

Tutorial: How to use OverDrive

Poetry & Short Story Reference Source

Poetry & Short Story Reference Source offers a comprehensive database of poems and short stories of varying reading levels and degrees of text complexity from different source types including anthologies, reference books, journals and periodicals.

Tutorial: How to use PSSRS

Tumblebooks

E-Books: animated, talking picture books for children.

Tutorial: How to use TumbleBooks

Encyclopedias

Britannica School Edition

Britannica School is the go-to site for learning more about any subject for all grades and all reading abilities offering thousands of up-to-date curriculum relevant articles, images, video and audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, and recommended Web sites.

Tutorial: How to use BSE

Britannica Escolar New!

Britannica Escolar es el sitio de acceso para aprender más sobre cualquier materia para todos los grados y todas las habilidades de lectura que ofrecen miles de artículos relevantes actualizados del plan de estudios, imágenes, videos y clips de audio, fuentes primarias, mapas, herramientas de investigación, y sitios de Web recomendadas.

Genealogy

Ancestry Library Edition

(Accessible only at the library ) Ancestry Library Edition is a genealogy research tool providing instant access to a wide range of unique resources for genealogical and historical research. With more than 1.5 billion names in over 4,000 databases, Ancestry Library Edition includes records from the United States Census; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; passenger lists and more! Start your genealogical search today!

Tutorial: How to use Ancestry

Fold3™ Library Edition

Fold3™ Library Edition by Ancestry provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos and documents of the men and women who served. It contains millions of records from world-class archives, many of which are exclusively available on Fold3.

Tutorial: How to use Fold3

Heritage Quest Online

Digitized from the popular UMI; Genealogy and Local History collection on microfiche, this online database is an essential collection of unique material for both genealogical hobbyists and professionals.

Tutorial: How to use HeritageQuest

Health

Alt Health Watch

This database focuses on the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness.

Tutorial: How to use AHW

Consumer Health Complete

This database is the single most comprehensive resource for consumer-oriented health content. It is easy to use and designed to support patients' information needs and foster an overall understanding of health-related topics. It provides full text for more than 200 health reference books and encyclopedias. This full text database covers topics such as aging, cancer, diabetes, drugs & alcohol, fitness, nutrition & dietetics.

Tutorial: How to use CHC

Salud Para Todos

Esta base de datos es una fuente de información con textos íntegros y redactados en español. Está ideada para aquellos que deseen buscar información en materia de salud y medicina. Los artículos contenidos en Salud para todos se han extraído de más de 300 publicaciones y fuentes obra de 50 asociaciones de investigadores e institutos nacionales.

History, Cultures & Events

Archives Unbound

(Search through Gale Primary Sources)

Archives Unbound presents topically-focused digital collections of historical documents that support the research and study needs of scholars and students at the college and university level.

Remote access requires library card number as password

History Reference Source

Full text from more than 2,300 reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books, cover to cover full text for more than 130 leading history periodicals, more than 61,100 historical documents, 66,000 biographies of historical figures, more than 110,200 historical photos and maps, and more than 80 hours of historical video.

Job Opportunities

AtoZdatabases

The premier Job Search, Reference, and Mailing List Database. The database includes 2.3 million job listings, 30 million business & executive profiles, 1.1 million healthcare professionals, and much more. Ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more!

Tutorial: How to use AtoZ Databases

JobNow

Provides free online expert help for job seekers, veterans, and their families. JobNow helps you through the job hunting process from job searching, to creating or revising your resume, to live interview coaching. You’ll also find assistance with veteran benefits and resources, along with test prep and online learning resources.

Tutorial: Quick Start Guide

Learning Express Library + Job & Career Accelerator

Over 1,000 online tutorials, practice tests and eBooks for patrons of all ages. Job search, resume builder, and workplace skills improvement. Skill building in reading, writing, math and basic science. Practice tests included:

GED
ASVAB
Career Tests (Law Enforcement, Nursing, Legal, and more…)
College Admission Tests (SAT, ACT, AP exams, and more…)
Graduate School (GMAT, GRE, MCAT, and more…)

Tutorial: How to use Learning Express

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library

Languages

Mango Languages

Mango offers 70+ languages to learn with the option of learning English from 21 different source language.

Languages Available
Tutorial: How to use Mango
Account Set up in Text or Video

Pronunciator

Pronunciator offers 98 languages to learn with the option of learning English from 63 different Source Languages. US Citizenship preparation courses are also available in English and Spanish.

Accessar a la pagina de internet
Account Setup in Text or Account set up by Video
Citizenship Course in English or Citizenship Course in Español
Languages Available

Apps are available for Apple, Android and Kindle. You must first create an account through a web browser before using an App.

Magazines

Americas News Magazines

Provides full-text articles from various familiar magazines, such as Newsweek, Time, U.S. News & World Report, Fortune, and Foreign Affairs. Coverage includes news, business, entertainment, lifestyle, science and technology, and sports.

Tutorial: How to use ANM

Ebsco MasterFILE Premier

Designed specifically for public libraries, this multidisciplinary database provides full text for nearly 1,750 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest.

Tutorial: How to use MasterFILE

Flipster

Flipster allows you to browse digital versions of the latest issues of popular magazines. Library patrons can access at the library or remotely with library card. Magazines can be downloaded to ion a desktop computer or Android , Apple, Kindle devices for offline reading anytime, anywhere.

Get Started: Desktop | Apple | Android & Kindle

Tutorial: How to use Flipster

OverDrive

OverDrive Magazines offers over 3,000 popular titles to read with unlimited simultaneous use and no circulation cap. Magazine are also available to read through Libby!

Tutorial: How to use OverDrive

Newspapers

Newspaper Source

Provides cover-to-cover full text for 35 national & international newspapers. It also contains selective full text for more than 375 regional (U.S.) newspapers. In addition, full text television & radio news transcripts are also provided.

Tutorial: How to use Newspaper Source

New York Times

Create an account to get full access to New York Times and International New York Times content, including breaking news, multimedia, reviews and opinion, blogs, videos and more. Access more than 25 Times sections, including World, Politics, New York, Opinion, Business, Technology, Science, Sports, Arts, Fashion & Style, and Video.

Remote Access (NYT from Home): Create an account and redeem a code to get 72 hours of access to NYT online. After the 72 hour code expires, simply redeem another code. No account or code is required if accessing NYT on the library's internet.

Create an account - Requires email and password

Tutorial: NYT Remote Access Video

PressReader

Access to thousands of national and international newspapers in more than 60 languages through its website and applications for iOS, Android, Windows, Mac and various e-readers.

Remote/Off-site Access (coming soon!)

Download the apps: Apple | Android | Windows | Amazon Fire | More info

Tutorial: How to use PressReader

San Diego Union-Tribune

Access is provided to both SanDiegoUnionTribune.com and the e-Edition. Login to get access for 72 hours or get 24 hours with no login required. The San Diego Union-Tribune provides daily coverage of local news, sports, shopping, and entertainment for the San Diego area.

Remote/Off-site Access (coming soon!)

Science

Gale In Context: Environmental Studies

Gale In Context: Environmental Studies provides a wealth of authoritative content, empowering students and researchers to critically analyze and understand important topics that affect people around the world.

Tutorial: How to use GIC: Env. Studies (Video)

Gale Interactive: Science

Gale Interactive: Science is a virtual lab that gives students in middle and high school grades the power to see beyond static text and embrace learning outside of the classroom. Going beyond textbooks and traditional science curriculum, Gale Interactive: Science is a highly visual online learning tool that takes visual-spatial learning to the next level by bringing the lab to the classroom.

Tutorial: How to use GI: Science (Video)

Science Reference Source

This database contains full text for nearly 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, etc. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.

Student Research

Elementary School Research

Get help with your class assignments using Explora, a kid-friendly interface. Learn about endangered species, famous musicians, space exploration and more!

Middle School Research

Explora offers middle school students a fun, easy-to-use tool that can help you complete research and classroom assignments. You will find reliable information on thousands of topics covering a wide range of subjects including Art and Music, Literature, Language Arts, Geography, History, Social Studies, World Cultures and Languages, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Health and Sports.

High School Research

Use Explora to discover reliable information on thousands of topics covering a wide range of subjects including Art and Music, Literature, Language Arts, Geography, History, Social Studies, World Cultures and Languages, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Health and Sports.

General Research-Explora

Use Explora to discover information on thousands of topics covering a vast range of subjects including Arts and Literature, Biographies, Business and Careers, Current Events, Geography and Culture, Health, History and Social Science, Science and Math.

National Geographic Kids

Nat Geo Kids features educational games, videos, and other activities, centered mostly on animals and the natural world. Kids also can get a virtual tour of different countries, featuring fun facts and other information.

Tutorial: How to use Nat Geo Kids (Video)

Scholastic Go!

Provides credible, accurate, reliable content on almost every core-curricula subject in a multitude of media formats. Explore nonfiction texts, world newspapers, videos and more. Previous Scholastic Grolier titles have been combined in Scholastic Go.

Tutorial: How to use Scholastic Go!

School & Educators Complete (eBook Central)

eBook subscription database (over 12,000 titles) to support multiple subject areas. (Grades 9+)

ProQuest Research Companion

Information literacy tools and tutorials to help develop critical thinking. (Grades 8+)

ProQuest Research Companion Brochure | ProQuest Research Companion Video

Tutoring, Test Prep & Online Learning

HelpNow

HelpNow offers tutoring, homework help, and learning assistance to patrons of all ages in English and Spanish. Sessions take place live in an online setting.

Tutorial: Overview

How to use: HelpNow | Whiteboard | MEET | Adult Learning Center

Learning Express Library + Job & Career Accelerator

GED
ASVAB
Career Tests (Law Enforcement, Nursing, Legal, and more…)
College Admission Tests (SAT, ACT, AP exams, and more…)
Graduate School (GMAT, GRE, MCAT, and more…)

Tutorial: How to use Learning Express

Popular Websites by Subject

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Health

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Media

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