Research & Discovery

• Access Academic Search

Supports high-level research with journals, periodicals, reports, books, and more. Academic Search Complete includes more than 7,300 peer-reviewed journals in subjects including Pharmaceutical Education, Psychiatry, Law, Mathematical Analysis, and Critical Care Research.  Note: There is a delay for some journals before the full-text of the current issue becomes available.

• Access Ancestry

Search genealogy records and discover more about your family history. Ancestry includes records from the U.S. Census, military records, court, land and probate records, vital and church records, directories, passenger lists, and more. Watch Ancestry tutorial., opens a new window

Please Note: Ancestry can only be used inside the library. When visiting the library, you can access Ancestry from a personal laptop computer that is connected to our WiFi network, or by using one of our library computers including library laptops from the laptop kiosk.

• Access Article Search

Find digital copies of articles from magazines, newspapers, and journals.  You can search for specific topics or browse by subject.

• Accedar a Britannica Escolar

La Encyclopaedia Britannica en línea con niveles para niños y jóvenes proporciona artículos de texto completo con enlaces a sitios web. Un recurso útil para ensayos, tareas de historia y más.

• Access Britannica

Britannica Library Reference Center provides articles, biographies, images, and videos on many topics. Britannica is an online encyclopedia where you can search for any topic that comes to mind. Watch Britannica tutorial., opens a new window

• Access Consumer Magazines

Access the latest issue as well as back issues of some popular consumer magazines:

• • Consumer Reports (2014 - Present)
  • Consumer Reports On Health (2015 - Present)
  • Consumer Reports Buying Guide (2015 - Present)
  • AARP: The Magazine (2016 - Present)

• Access Consumer Reports

Read reviews and comparisons of consumer products and services including appliances, cars & trucks, electronics, etc. It provides product recalls and safety and reliability of individual brands. Tips for Searching:

1. Click the link "Search within this publication."
2. 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. 

OR 

1. Click the link "Search within this publication."
2. Click on Advanced Search.
3. The first search box displays: JN "Consumer Reports".  Add your search term, such as the term "Washing Machines" into the second search box.

Digital ReeL provides online access to SCCLD’s microfilm collection of historical local newspapers. The microfilm has been digitized for enhanced access and searching capabilities. Up to 10 people can access this service at a time. If you are unable to access this service, please try again at a later time.

• Access Digital ReeL from Home

While outside the library you can access Santa Clara County historical newspapers from 1895 to 1923. The archive includes local newspapers from Campbell, Gilroy, Morgan Hill and Saratoga.   

• Access Digital ReeL in the Library

While inside the library you can access our entire collection of Santa Clara County historical newspapers from 1895 to 2018. The archive includes local newspapers from Campbell, Cupertino, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, and Saratoga.

• Access Reference eBooks

Access hundreds of reference and non-fiction eBook titles on a variety of subjects including art & architecture, computer science, health & medicine, history, and more. Also included are full-text classics, poetry, and drama that are in the public domain. All titles can be read online or downloaded to your device for 21 days. See the Get Started Guides for more info.

• Access 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.

• Access Explora for Educators

A teacher's companion to the various Explora databases, searching across content such as ERIC and Academic Search Complete. It highlights professional development resources, lesson plans, research guides, and curriculum standards.

• Access Explora

Offers a collection of full-text magazines, reference books, videos, and more covering school subjects, as well as for arts, music, health, sports, and life skills. Watch Explora tutorial.

• Access Fold3

Provides access to a growing collection of U.S. military records from the Revolutionary War to the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. Contains millions of archived records, many of which are exclusively available on Fold3. Fold3 is perfect for researching the military, history, and genealogy. Watch Fold3 tutorial.

• Access Gale eBooks

Optimized for search and discovery, the Gale eBooks platform enables you to search through hundreds of ready reference eBooks on science, health, business, history, literature, religion, and much more. Once you’ve selected the content, download and save it to your drive and document using Google Suite for Education. Watch Gale eBooks tutorial.

• Access Dictionary of Slang

Covering five centuries of the English-speaking regions of the world, this dictionary provides definitions to impertinent, vile, censored, hip, witty, and fascinating slang words.

• Access Now

A collection of research materials for tracing family history and American culture. Includes U.S. Federal Census records, family histories, published genealogies, historical books, Revolutionary War records, Freedman's Bank records, and more.Watch tutorial video.

• • About Privacy & Terms
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

• Access Literary Reference Center

This resource provides information on thousands of authors and their work across literary disciplines. Searchers will find:

• 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

• Access Literature Criticism

Includes two reference works:

• 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.

• Access My China Roots

My China Roots is a genealogy resource for researching Chinese ancestry. Collections include records in both English and Chinese such as census, immigration, Chinese exclusion, community directories, burial and genealogy records. Users can research ancestral villages, surname origins, digitized zupus (documents compiled by families to record the names and details of ancestors), and upload images with Chinese text to obtain a transcription. 

• Access National Geographic Online

Find articles, books, images, and videos. Topics cover nature, animals, history, science, and more from around the world. This collection includes:

• National Geographic Magazine (1888 - Present)
• National Geographic Traveler (2010 - Present)
• National Geographic History (2019 - Present)
• People, Animals, and the World (browse for eBooks, articles, images, and videos)

Watch the National Geographic tutorial.

Access New York Times Wirecutter

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. The New York Times Wirecutter offers independent reviews and buying advice for thousands of consumer products including computers, electronics and tech devices, kitchenware, home and garden products, health and fitness tools, and more. Research recommendations before purchase to make informed decisions.

• 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 Wirecutter in the New York Times website menu.
• 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

---

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.

• Access Nolo Press

Find legal forms and ebooks that explain topics such as business law, financial planning, family law, property and real estate, and rights and disputes. Search for state-specific legal forms for Adoption, Bankruptcy, Name Changes, and more.

• Access Dictionary

Due to a technical issue, full access is currently down. We are working to fix it.

Provides contemporary and historical meanings and pronunciation of words, using quotations to illustrate usage. Look up words and learn about the evolution of the English language over the last millennium. Watch OED tutorial.

• Access Oxford eBooks

Provides ready reference eBooks from Oxford University Press's Dictionaries, Companions and Encyclopedias. Highlights from the collection include architecture, economic history, music, German and American literature, Shakespeare, ancient Egypt, the Reformation, the Renaissance, women in world history, and much more. Watch Oxford eBooks tutorial.

 

• Access Publication Search

Search for the title of magazines, journals, newspapers, reference books, newsletters, and more that are available in the library's online collection. You can enter a title, subject, or ISSN/ISBN. Available in Article Search: Ebsco Discovery Service (EDS).

• Access Reference Solutions

Provides information about businesses and people. Search by name, location, type of business and more. Conduct business and consumer research, create marketing plans, research competitive analysis, and locate executives. Watch the Reference Solutions tutorial.

• Acceder a Libra Mundial Enciclopedia

Enciclopedia en español para hablantes de español y estudiantes del idioma. Incluye videos, características para comparar y contrastar, y un diccionario visual.

---

Spanish-language encyclopedia for Spanish speakers and Spanish language learners. Includes videos, compare and contrast features, and a visual dictionary.

• Access World Book

Provides encyclopedia articles, edited to suit kids and adults. Also includes tables, animations, videos, pictures, maps and resources for teachers. This trustworthy reference is perfect for school reports and research papers. There are different portals for different age ranges, and includes Spanish resources for elementary school users. Learn more by watching the World Book tutorial.

• Access WorldCat Search

Search the collection and holdings of other library systems from around the world. Find books, magazines, newspapers, archival material, videos, audio recordings, maps, and other items not owned by the Santa Clara County Library District. This is a great resource for patrons looking for reference items, archival material, primary sources, or hard to find items that maybe out of print. You may place an Interlibrary loan (ILL) request (fee charged) for items to be delivered to an SCCLD library.