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ABCmouse
Academic Search Complete: Research Scholarly Full-Text Articles
Accelerated Reader (AR): Students’ Book Finder Find a Good Book: Reviews, Recommendations, & More
Adult Core Skills Center by LearningExpress
American FactFinder: United States Census Bureau
Ancestry Library (*In-Library Access Only)

Architectural Digest Magazine Archive (1922-Current)
Article Search
Article Search for Kids
Atlantic Magazine (1857- 2014), The
Audiolibros y libros digitales en español de OverDrive / Libby (eBooks & Audiobooks in Spanish)

Auto Repair Source
Provides diagnostic information, as well as maintenance & repair instructions for cars and trucks. Features many makes and models of automobiles from 1974 to present. This resource is available remotely, allowing you to access the contents from anywhere with an internet connection.
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Bay Area Consumers’ Checkbook (*in-library use only, not available remotely)
Beanstack: Track Your Reading & Get Recommendations Find a Good Book: Reviews, Recommendations, & More
Biography (Gale In Context)
Bloomberg BusinessWeek (1929-2000 & Current)
- Business management
- Marketing
- Labor
- Finance
- Economic policy
BookBrowse for Libraries Find a Good Book: Reviews, Recommendations, & More
BookFlix
- Over a hundred classic video storybooks each paired with a related nonfiction eBook. Spanish language versions of 37 pairs.
- Read-aloud support so students can hear each book narrated and also hear definitions of key words and directions for each activity read aloud.
- Educational games and activities so children can show what they have learned.
- Meet the author section to learn more about the author of each fiction book.
- And more!

Brainfuse Adult Learning Center: Online Tutoring & Skill Building
- Live tutoring - get one-on-one help
- Skill building - connect with a tutor to get help with an academic skill
- Writing lab - get help with your writing - whether it's a report, essay, resume, cover letter, or any other type of writing material.
- Test center - offers a variety of practice tests in math, reading, writing, High School Equivalency, U.S. Citizenship
- Microsoft Office Help - get help with the Microsoft Office suite
Brainfuse HelpNow: Online Tutoring & Homework Help for Students
- Writing Lab: Get feedback within one business day.
- SkillSurfer: Study resources and test prep.
- Send Question: Get a response within one business day.
- Language Lab: Live help learning Spanish.
- LEAP: Create a customized learning plan.
- Flashbulb: Create and share flashcards, tests and games.
- eParachute: Identify potential majors and career paths.
- MEET Virtual Study Rooms: Collaborate with classmates.
- Brainwave videos: Record your notes to watch and share writing.
- Live Chess Tutoring: Online tutoring help from an expert chess coach. This service is available Monday - Thursday from 3:00-8:59 PM PST.
- FAFSA Live Help: Get help with filling out your application form.

Brainfuse JobNow: Online Tutoring & Career Assistance
Brainfuse VetNow: Online Help with VA Benefits & Transitioning to Civilian Careers
- Connect with a live tutor to help navigate your eligible VA Benefits, including housing & health care assistance
- Choose skill building lessons in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, and a wide range of practice tests to master high school equivalency tests, college entrance exams, career prep, Praxis, ASVAB, GRE, ESL and more.
- Get help with live job coaching, identifying skills, resume building, and translating military experiences into civilian occupations.

Britannica Escolar
Britannica Library Reference Center

Britannica School Edition

Business Source Complete
C
California Missions eBooks
Career Preparation Center by LearningExpress
ChiltonLibrary: Auto Repair New!
ChiltonLibrary provides access to repair, maintenance and service information on the most popular cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. It provides step-by-step repair procedures, troubleshooting guides, diagnostic trouble codes, photos, illustrations, diagrams, and multimedia (videos and animations). The Chilton App is not available at this time for library usage.
CIA The World Factbook
CodeCombat
College Students Center by LearningExpress
ComicsPlus by LibraryPass Comics & Graphic Novels

Computer Skills Center by LearningExpress
Computer Source
ConnectWell New!
Consumer Magazines on Flipster Digital Newsstand
- Consumer Reports (2014 - Present)
- Consumer Reports On Health (2015 - Present)
- Consumer Reports Buying Guide (2015 - Present)
- AARP: The Magazine (2016 - Present)
Consumer Reports (1991 – Present)
- Click the link "Search within this publication."
- If using the "Basic Search" option, use Boolean Operators like AND, OR, NOT followed by your search term. For example: JN "Consumer Reports" AND Washing Machines.
- Click the link "Search within this publication."
- Click on Advanced Search.
- The first search box displays: JN "Consumer Reports". Add your search term, such as the term "Washing Machines" into the second search box.
Creativebug: Art & Craft Classes
CultureGrams
Cultures of the World eBooks
D
Digital ReeL – Newspaper Microfilm Collection
Discover & Go: Virtual Museum Passes
Dragonsource Qikan eMagazines – Chinese
E
Ebony Magazine Archive (1945-2014)
- African-American culture
- Business
- Civil rights
- Entertainment
- Ethnic studies
- Fashion
- History
- Politics
EBSCO Reference eBook Collection eBooks & Audiobooks
Elementary (Gale In Context)
Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
Spanish-language encyclopedia for Spanish speakers and Spanish language learners. Includes videos, compare and contrast features, and a visual dictionary.
Explora (Subject Search)
Explora for Educational Professionals
Explora for Elementary Schools
F
Flipster: Digital Magazines

Fold3 Library Edition

Forbes Magazine (1917-2000)
- Wall Street
- Healthcare
- Logistics and transportation
- Energy
- Retail
- Money and investments
Fortune Magazine (1930-2000)
- American business
- International business
- Economics
- Industry
- Technology
Freegal Music

G
Gale eBooks: Non-Fiction Reference (formerly Gale Virtual Reference Library) eBooks & Audiobooks

Gale In Context: Environmental Studies
Experience environmental education with Gale In Context: Environmental Studies and get 24/7 access to nearly 400 pages across science, social studies, and the humanities. Organize, share, save, and cite easily with integrated tools for Students and Researchers.
Gale OneFile: Religion and Philosophy
Easily search hundreds of publications from scholarly journals, magazines, newsletters, images and other authoritative sources covering various topics on religion and philosophy.
Gale Presents: Peterson’s Career Prep New!
Gale Presents: Peterson’s Career Prep accommodates job seekers at all levels, whether they are entering the workforce for the first time or searching for new opportunities. Career assessments prompt personalized career recommendations and guidance on programs, knowledge, skills, and ability. Search for open jobs opportunities and create visually interesting résumés, cover letters, and websites that can be externally shared with prospective employers, using prebuilt templates.
Please note: if you would like to save your resume, test results and other progress on this online resource, you will need to Register and create an account. This requires First and Last name, Email, and the creation of a Username and Password.
GCFLearnFree: Computer Tutorials for Beginners
Tutoriales de conceptos básicos de computadora, productos de software, Internet, correo electrónico, aplicaciones populares y más. Disponible en español, opens a new window.
Genealogy & Obituaries Resources Guide
Grades 4-8 Student Center by LearningExpress
Granger’s World of Poetry
Great Courses – Educational Video Courses, The
Green’s Dictionary of Slang
H
Harvard Business Review (1922-Present)
Headspace – Meditation Made Simple
HeritageQuest Online
High School Equivalency Center by LearningExpress
High School Student Center by LearningExpress
Hoopla – Audiobooks, eBooks, Comics, Music, and Video Comics & Graphic Novels eBooks & Audiobooks

Hoopla Magazines: Digital Magazine Collection New!

HyRead: 繁體中文電子書和電子雜誌 / Chinese eBooks & eMagazines eBooks & Audiobooks
I
It’s My State eBooks
J
Job & Career Accelerator by LearningExpress New!
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Kanopy Kids
Kanopy – Stream Movies, TV Shows, & Documentaries

L
Language Learning Videos from Kanopy Kids
LearningExpress: Skill-Building Courses, Occupational Practice Tests, Career & Academic Tests, & Much More!
- Skill-building courses and eBooks to help with reading, writing, and math.
- Occupational practice tests and civil service exams for a variety of career choices.
- Career and academic tests.

Libby, by Overdrive – eBooks and Audiobooks eBooks & Audiobooks



Libby, by Overdrive – Kids eReading Room eBooks & Audiobooks
Libby, by Overdrive – Teen eReading Room eBooks & Audiobooks
Libby, by OverDrive: Magazines

Libby, by OverDrive: Magazines for Kids & Teens

Library Reads Find a Good Book: Reviews, Recommendations, & More
Life Magazine Archive (1936-2000)
LinkedIn Learning for Libraries (Formerly Lynda.com)

Literary Reference Center Plus
- Plot summaries, synopses and work overviews
- Articles/essays of literary criticism and literary journals
- Author biographies and interviews
- Book reviews
- Classic and contemporary poems and short stories
- Classic texts
Literature Criticism (Gale)
- Contemporary Literary Criticism provides critiques of key literary works as well as author biographies.
- Drama Criticism contains biographical information about playwrights and critical opinions of plays.
M
Maclean’s Magazine (1905-2015 & Current)
Magzter: World Language Digital Magazines & Newspapers eMagazines & News New!
Mathematics Magazine (1997-Present)
Medici.tv: Canal de música clásica
Medici.tv: Classical Music Channel
MedlinePlus
Mercury News Online, The (2006-Current)
Please Note: The Mercury News requires users to be 18 or older. The Mercury News asks users under the age of 18 to obtain parental or legal guardian consent to The Mercury News Terms of Use and The Mercury News Privacy Policy. By following the link above to access The Mercury News, you certify that you are 18 or older, and that if you are under the age of 18 years, that you have obtained the consent of your parent or legal guardian to the The Mercury News Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. When accessing The Mercury News link, you will be leaving the Santa Clara County Library District website and directed to The Mercury News site. This service is provided at no charge to Santa Clara County Library District patrons. Please be aware that policies that apply to the Library and its website may not be the same as the Terms of Use for other websites. By proceeding, you agree to accept and assume all risks and responsibilities for the losses and damages that may arise from your use of The Mercury News website and release the Santa Clara County Library District from all liability.
Mercury News, The (1985-Recent)
More Mercury News resources: Mercury News (2006-Current)
Morningstar Investment Research Center
Music Online: American Music
Music Online: Classical Music Library
Music Online: Contemporary World Music
Music Online: Jazz Music Library
Music Online: Popular Music Library
Music Online: Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries
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Nation Magazine Archive, The (1865-Present)
- Activism
- Arts
- Books
- Culture
- Economy
- Environment
- Politics
- Society
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Virtual Library eBooks & Audiobooks
- National Geographic Magazine (1888 - Present)
- National Geographic Traveler (2010 - Present)
- People, Animals, and the World (browse for eBooks, articles, images, and videos)
- National Geographic Kids (browse for eBooks, articles, images, and videos for kids ages 6-14)

Nature, the Weekly Science Journal Online (2012 – Present)
New York Times, The (Current Issues)
The New York Times Online is available in three editions: English, Spanish and Chinese. Click on ESPAÑOL or 中文 on top of the New York Times website to access the Spanish or Chinese edition. Headlines are updated throughout the day. Lending Information. FAQ.
Accessing The New York Times
- Redemption Code limit: 24 hours access. After 24 hours you can return to this page and redeem another access code.
- To use the app:
- First redeem your code through the library website.
- Then follow the prompts to log in or sign up in the browser.
- Once you've signed in on the browser, you can switch to the app and sign in with the same New York Times account.
- The New York Times recommends using the newest version of the Chrome browser for the best loading and browsing experience. More information on this topic can be found in the New York Times Help Center, opens a new window.
For articles from 1851 to three years previous to the current year, visit the New York Times Historical Archive.
Please Note: The New York Times (NYT) requires users to be 13 or older. The NYT also asks users age 13-17 to obtain parental or legal guardian consent to the NYT Terms of Service and NYT Privacy Policy. By following the link below to access the NYT, you certify that you are 13 or older, and that if you are 13-17 years old, that you have obtained the consent of your parent or legal guardian to the NYT terms of service and privacy policy.
When accessing the New York Times link, you will be leaving the Santa Clara County Library District website and directed to the New York Times site. This service is provided at no charge to Santa Clara County Library District patrons. Please be aware that policies that apply to the Library and its website may not be the same as the terms of use for other websites. By proceeding you agree to accept and assume all risks and responsibilities for the losses and damages that may arise from your use of the New York Times website and release the Santa Clara County Library District from all liability.
New York Times, The (Historic Issues)
- Select an issue based on date.
- Scroll to the section "Browse specific issues" and then follow the links to get to a specific date/issue.
- To access the current issue of The New York Times, visit this link.
- If you would like access to recipes, please Redeem access to New York Times Cooking.
New York Times: Cooking eMagazines & News
Please Note: The New York Times (NYT) requires users to be 13 or older. The NYT also asks users age 13-17 to obtain parental or legal guardian consent to the NYT Terms of Service and NYT Privacy Policy. By following the link below to access the NYT, you certify that you are 13 or older, and that if you are 13-17 years old, that you have obtained the consent of your parent or legal guardian to the NYT terms of service and privacy policy. When accessing the New York Times link, you will be leaving the Santa Clara County Library District website and directed to the New York Times site. This service is provided at no charge to Santa Clara County Library District patrons. Please be aware that policies that apply to the Library and its website may not be the same as the terms of use for other websites. By proceeding you agree to accept and assume all risks and responsibilities for the losses and damages that may arise from your use of the New York Times website and release the Santa Clara County Library District from all liability. About Privacy & TermsPrivacy PolicyTerms & Conditions
Watch Tutorial https://youtu.be/--KJTzHYOm4
New York Times: Games New!
New York Times Games offer daily games, including The Crossword, Wordle, Spelling Bee, Connections, and more. Solve puzzles at any skill level and share scores with friends and family.
Redeem the code for 24-hour access to this resource. You’ll first need to log in to your New York Times account or register for one. Then navigate to Games in the New York Times website menu. To access in the app, first redeem the access code and login in a browser, then switch to the app.
The New York Times recommends using the newest version of the Chrome browser for the best loading and browsing experience. More information on this topic can be found in the New York Times Help Center.
Please Note: The New York Times (NYT) requires users to be 13 or older. The NYT also asks users age 13-17 to obtain parental or legal guardian consent to the NYT Terms of Service and NYT Privacy Policy. By following the link below to access the NYT, you certify that you are 13 or older, and that if you are 13-17 years old, that you have obtained the consent of your parent or legal guardian to the NYT terms of service and privacy policy.
When accessing the New York Times link, you will be leaving the Santa Clara County Library District website and directed to the New York Times site. This service is provided at no charge to Santa Clara County Library District patrons. Please be aware that policies that apply to the Library and its website may not be the same as the terms of use for other websites. By proceeding you agree to accept and assume all risks and responsibilities for the losses and damages that may arise from your use of the New York Times website and release the Santa Clara County Library District from all liability.
New York Times: The Athletic eMagazines & News New!
The Athletic provides high-quality local, national and international news coverage of professional and collegiate sports teams. Read The Athletic for personalized journalism and in-depth analysis across all major sports leagues and markets.
Redeem the code for 24-hour access to this resource. You’ll first need to log in to your New York Times account or register for one. Then navigate to The Athletic in the New York Times website menu. To access in the app, first redeem the access code and login in a browser, then switch to the app.
The New York Times recommends using the newest version of the Chrome browser for the best loading and browsing experience. More information on this topic can be found in the New York Times Help Center.
Please Note: The New York Times (NYT) requires users to be 13 or older. The NYT also asks users age 13-17 to obtain parental or legal guardian consent to the NYT Terms of Service and NYT Privacy Policy. By following the link below to access the NYT, you certify that you are 13 or older, and that if you are 13-17 years old, that you have obtained the consent of your parent or legal guardian to the NYT terms of service and privacy policy.
When accessing the New York Times link, you will be leaving the Santa Clara County Library District website and directed to the New York Times site. This service is provided at no charge to Santa Clara County Library District patrons. Please be aware that policies that apply to the Library and its website may not be the same as the terms of use for other websites. By proceeding you agree to accept and assume all risks and responsibilities for the losses and damages that may arise from your use of the New York Times website and release the Santa Clara County Library District from all liability.
New York Times: Wirecutter eMagazines & News New!
Please Note: The New York Times (NYT) requires users to be 13 or older. The NYT also asks users age 13-17 to obtain parental or legal guardian consent to the NYT Terms of Service and NYT Privacy Policy. By following the link below to access the NYT, you certify that you are 13 or older, and that if you are 13-17 years old, that you have obtained the consent of your parent or legal guardian to the NYT terms of service and privacy policy. When accessing the New York Times link, you will be leaving the Santa Clara County Library District website and directed to the New York Times site. This service is provided at no charge to Santa Clara County Library District patrons. Please be aware that policies that apply to the Library and its website may not be the same as the terms of use for other websites. By proceeding you agree to accept and assume all risks and responsibilities for the losses and damages that may arise from your use of the New York Times website and release the Santa Clara County Library District from all liability. About Privacy & TermsPrivacy PolicyTerms & Conditions
News for You
NextReads Find a Good Book: Reviews, Recommendations, & More
Niche Academy Tutorials on Computers, Technology, Digital Literacy
Nolo Press Self-Help Titles / EBSCO Legal Information Reference Center eBooks & Audiobooks
NoveList K-8 Plus Book Recommendations Find a Good Book: Reviews, Recommendations, & More
NoveList Plus Book Recommendations Find a Good Book: Reviews, Recommendations, & More
O
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context)

Oxford English Dictionary (OED)
Oxford Handbook of Opera
Oxford Reference eBooks eBooks & Audiobooks

O’Reilly for Public Libraries (Formerly Known as Safari Tech eBooks) eBooks & Audiobooks
P
Palace Project: an eReading Experience, The eBooks & Audiobooks New!
Introducing the Palace Project and Palace app, an e-reading experience developed by and for libraries. With the Palace app, you have access to Palace Project digital collections from the California State Library and Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD). Enjoy thousands of free books from the Palace Bookshelf – available exclusively in the app. Download the Palace app for Android or Apple iOS today!
Content providers included in The Palace Project:
- eBooks and Audiobooks collections provided by the California State Library and additional collections provided by SCCLD.
Native App Features:
- Catalog: Browse eBooks and audiobooks by genre, audience (adult, teen/young adult, and children), and language (English, Español).
- My Books: See, read, or return the titles you have checked out.
- Reservations: See the status of titles you have requested.
- Settings: Change your library and find about the Palace Project information.
How to Download and Use the App:
- How-To guides for Apple iOS and Android.
- Search for the "The Palace Project" app in the Google Play or Apple Store and download.
- Find Your Library: Look for "Santa Clara County Library District".
- When you first borrow or request a title you will be prompted to sign in with your library card number and PIN.
People Magazine (1974-Current)
Personal Success Skills Center by LearningExpress
Prepare For College by LearningExpress (formerly College Admissions Test Preparation Center)
PressReader – Digital Kiosk of Newspapers & Magazines with Worldwide Coverage

Publication Title Search: Online
Publication Title Search: Online & Print
R
Ready Rosie: Early Childhood Learning Tool for Parents
Recursos en Español by LearningExpress
Reference Solutions (Formerly referenceUSA): Phone Lookup and Directory Information
Religion and Philosophy Collection
The EBSCO Religion & Philosophy Collection provides coverage of key theological and philosophical resources spanning over 100 years. Explore hundreds of full-text, scholarly journals and magazines covering many religious and philosophical topics, including world religions, religious history, political philosophy, philosophy of language, and more.
Rosetta Stone Library Edition: Language Learning Including ESL

S
Salem Press eBooks eBooks & Audiobooks
- Great Lives in History: The Eighteenth Century
- Defining Documents in American History: Immigration & Immigrant Communities (1650-2016)
- Recommended Reading: 600 Classics Reviewed - Reviews classics that continue to interest general readers and literary specialists, year after year.
- Critical Surveys of Mythology and Folklore: World Mythology includes traditional literature from a broad range of regions and cultures.
Scholastic Go!
Scholastic Teachables: Ready-to-Use Educational Material for Ages 4 to 11
Science Immunology
- About Privacy & Terms
- Privacy Policy
- Terms & Conditions
Science Journal of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) (1880-1996)
Science Journal of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) (1997 – Present)
Science Robotics
- About Privacy & Terms
- Privacy Policy
- Terms & Conditions
Science Signaling
- About Privacy & Terms
- Privacy Policy
- Terms & Conditions
Science Translational Medicine
- About Privacy & Terms
- Privacy Policy
- Terms & Conditions
ScienceFlix: STEM Learning Resources for Ages 10 to 15

Scientific American (2012 – Present)
Sesame Street eBooks from Libby, by OverDrive

Small Business Resources Guide
Small Engine Repair Source
Provides diagnostic information, as well as maintenance and repair instructions for a wide variety of small engines: Motorcycles, ATVs, Boats, Snowmobiles, Tractors, Lawn Mowers, Generators, and more! This resource is available remotely, allowing you to access the contents from anywhere with an internet connection.
Smart Investing @ The Library
Sports Illustrated Magazine (1954-Current)
Standard & Poor’s NetAdvantage
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TIME Magazine (1923-2000)
Treehouse: Learn Coding, Web Development, and More!
TrueFlix: Science and Social Studies Resources for Ages 8 to 12 eBooks & Audiobooks
- 211 interactive nonfiction eBook/flipbooks
- 211 custom introductory videos
- Natural voice read-aloud technology
- Over 2,000 editorially vetted websites related to the content
- 2,229+ articles from Scholastic GO!
- Remote access/mobile device compatible
- 790+ Primary Sources embedded throughout the flipbooks
- 211 word-match games
- 211 Project ideas
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U.S. History (Gale In Context)

U.S. News & World Report Magazine (1926-1984 & Current)
- United States Daily, 1926 -1933. “Presenting the only daily record of the official acts of legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the government of the United States of America”
- United States News, 1933-1948. “America’s National newsweekly”
- World Report, 1946-1948 “The weekly newsmagazine of world affairs”
- U.S. News & World Report, 1948-1984
Universal Class: 500+ Courses

V
Value Line

Vanity Fair Magazine (1913-1936, 1983-2015, & Current)
W
Wall Street Journal Online, The New!
- Use the "Access Now" link to redeem 3-day access. New users will need to create an account with WSJ.
- After 3 days, return to this page and follow the access link again, then log in as an existing user with the same username and password you originally created.
Wall Street Journal, The (1984 – Present)
- Select the issue e.g. Wall Street Journal Eastern edition or Wall Street Journal (Online) edition.
- The first item on the list will display the "Latest available issue." Click the link to go to the latest articles available. The articles display by "Page order." You can also sort by "Reverse page order."
Watch & Learn Library: Educational Videos for Ages 3 to 8
Web Resources about Voting, Elections, and Politics
Weston Woods: Children’s Literature Videos eBooks & Audiobooks
What’s Next: Series Search Find a Good Book: Reviews, Recommendations, & More
World Book

World History: Ancient to Current (Gale In Context)
World Languages Collection on Libby, by Overdrive eBooks & Audiobooks
