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Academic Search Premier
Contains indexing and abstracts for more than 8,500 journals, with full text for more than 4,600 of those titles. PDF backfiles to 1975 or further are available for well over one hundred journals, and searchable cited references are provided for more than 1,000 titles.
Ancestry Library Edition- for remote users
Access billions of names in thousands of genealogical databases including Census and Vital Records, birth, marriage and death notices, the Social Security Death Index, Passenger lists and naturalizations, Military and Holocaust Records, City Directories, and more. Library version of Ancestry.com. **Patrons should read the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy of this resource before searching.**
Archives of Sexuality and Gender
LGBTQ History and Culture Since 1940 covers topics including LGBTQ activism and the HIV/AIDS crisis. It provides researchers with the documents necessary to delve deep into the Gay Rights Movement with resources that may otherwise go undiscovered. Repositories for this collection include: Lesbian Herstory Educational Foundation; Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives; Women's Energy Bank; GLBT Historical Society; National Library of Medicine; among other archives.
Archives Unbound
Archives Unbound addresses students and scholars' pressing need to see primary, unpublished archival documents. There is no better way to study the past than through consultation of primary source documents. Archives Unbound presents topically-focused digital collections of historical documents that support the research and study needs of scholars and students at the college and university level.
Auto Repair Source
Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, Auto Repair Source 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.
AtoZ Databases is the Premier Job Search, Reference & Mailing List Database including 30 million business profiles & 220 million residents. Ideal for sales leads mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more!
Biography Reference Center
Provides biographical research information on notable people from all countries and time periods.
Careers Internet Database
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Responding to the critical need for direction in obtaining successful and satisfying employment in today's complex job market, Institute For Career Research regularly issues new comprehensive reports of promising career fields for the 21st Century based on the most up-to-date information from our nationwide research network
CQ Researcher
CQ Researcher provides award winning in-depth coverage of the most important issues of the day. Our reports are written by experienced journalists, footnoted and professionally fact-checked. Full-length articles include an overview, historical background, chronology, pro/con feature, plus resources for additional research. Graphics, photos and short "sidebar" features round out the reports. Shorter "Hot Topics" articles provide a solid introduction to subjects most in demand by students.
Research thousands of products and services with test results, ratings, recommendations and buying guides. Consumer Reports is a nonprofit organization that provides unbiased reports on a variety of products to help you make better, more informed purchasing decisions.
Driving-Tests.org
Free California Driver Permit practice tests for both automobiles and motorcycles, along with the Driver Handbook for each.
Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgo
Encuentre fotos, busque en la enciclopedia, mire palabras en el diccionario, y investigue artículos en revistas.
Explora
Find articles on current events, popular culture, business and industry trends, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more.
Explora-Primary
Students in grades K-5 can find periodical, journal and magazine articles at their level.
Explora-Secondary
Students in grades 6-12 can search magazines, newspapers, biographies, country reports, film & video by topic heading, make use of an online dictionary and encyclopedia, explore the top searches of the day, and even limit their search according to appropriate Lexile reading levels.
Contains historical documents, biographies of historical figures, photos, maps, historical videos and more.
Hobbies & Crafts
This database offers detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Full text is provided from leading hobby and craft magazines, including Bead & Button, Birder's World, Creative Knitting, FineScale Modeler, Quilter's World, and many more.
JobNow & VetNow
Brainfuse JobNow & VetNow features live online assistance, resume lab help, and wide range of academic tools to help job seekers and veterans reach their goals.
Test preparation materials and interactive practice exams that will help people improve their scores on academic, civil service, military, and professional licensing and certification exams, including the PSAT, SAT, GED replacement, TASC, test, and other exams.
- Career Center
- High School Equivalency Center
- College Admissions Test Preparation Center
- School Center
- College Students
- Recursos Para Hispanohablantes
Legal Information Reference Center
Contains hundreds of full-text publications and thousands of legal forms. The full-text legal reference books are provided through Nolo, the nation's oldest and most-respected provider of legal information for consumers and small businesses.
Literary Reference Center
Full-text journal articles, literary criticism, reviews, biographical information, and overviews on over 130,000 writers in all disciplines, from all time periods and from around the world.
Literature Criticism Online
Gale's literary criticism is now available online.
Los Angeles Times (Newspaper)
Provides full text articles from the Los Angeles Times newspaper.
Los Angeles Metro Area Newspapers
Provides full text articles from newspapers in the Los Angeles Metro area.
Libros digitales, interactivos y animados para niños MakeMake es una plataforma de libros digitales, interactivos y animados que ofrece acceso a una colección de literatura infantil y juvenil única, proveniente de América Latina. En MakeMake encontrarás más de 300 cuentos ilustrados, historietas, novelas, mitos y leyendas para lectores desde los 3 años en adelante.
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Mango Languages
Mango is an online language-learning system that teaches actual conversation skills for over 60 different languages. Try it today!
Morningstar
Investment resource specialized in fund investing. Offers news, commentary, fund information, tutorial, tools and forums.
NewsBank (Quick Newspapers)
Provides quick links to suggested “Hot Topics”, “Daily Headlines” and “Lesson Plans” and full text articles from the Whittier Daily News, The Orange County Register, and other local newspapers.
Newsbank (Newspapers in California)
Provides full text articles from newspapers throughout the whole state listed from A-Z by the newspaper source name.
Enjoy free access to the New York Times. From work news to the arts, Book Review to Sunday Review and everything in between.
NoveList Plus
Find your next book with new ways to explore the endless possibilities and combinations of books, authors, genres and topics.
Orange County Register (Newspaper)
Provides full text articles from the Orange County Register newspaper.
Points of View
Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this database provides the basis from which students can realize and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.
PressReader gives you unlimited, effortless access to 6,000+ newspapers and magazines from around the world, in 60+ languages, all on your own smartphone, tablet or computer - including the Los Angeles Times.
Read the Book
Students can search by school to find their Accelerated Reader or Reading Counts lists and then check the library's catalog for availability.
Referencia Latina
Ofrece contenido desde una variedad de fuentes incluyendo entradas de enciclopedias, imágenes, reportes de salud, un diccionario de Español – Ingles, libros de referencia y revistas de interés general cubriendo un extenso serie de sujetos.
Salem History
Online access to Survey of American Industry and Careers; Decades (The Fifties in America, The Sixties in America, and The Seventies in America); Encyclopedia of Mathematics and Society; Great Events from History: Middle Ages.
Salem Literature
Access to Magill's Literary Annual which are evaluations of serious literature published each year.
tumblebooks
For children grades K-6, offering animated talking picture books, chapter books, videos, non-fiction titles, playlists, books in languages other than English such as French and Spanish, graphic novels and math stories, that can be read from your personal computer.
Whittier Daily News (Newspaper)
Explore Whittier history through local news, events and people with Whittier Daily News Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
World Book Advanced
Advanced, is a powerful multimedia reference tool, perfect for high-school students, that integrates reference articles, eBooks, and primary source databases in a single search. It also includes access to up-to-the-minute news publications from all over the world.
World Book Discover
For older students still developing their reading skills. Includes a Life Skills Tool Kit to help with money, health and housing issues students and their families may encounter. Includes voice and video presentations.
World Book Kids
Find photos, search the encyclopedia, look up words in the dictionary, and search magazines articles.
World Book Student
World Book Student is aimed toward an audience of upper-elementary through middle school students. ... Simple language, basic facts, and appropriate photographs and images make World Book Student a fine source to introduce students to the organization, presentation, and usefulness of an online encyclopedia."
World Book Timelines
Offers hundreds of pre-generated timelines across eight broad topics, which cover various time periods in history or span the life of historical public figures,
it also allows users to create their own timeline from scratch, adding events, descriptions, and media.
World Book's Early World of Learning
Emergent learners will engage in an interactive and playful environment that encourages reading comprehension and mastery of phonetic skills. Early World of Learning is full of stories, videos, songs, and games to provide a firm foundation for 21st-century learning and digital citizenship.