Provides full-text articles of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology covering all major scientific disciplines. It includes current research, biographies, data, tables, videos, news references, illustrations and images, and related links.

Provides definitions for a wide variety of contractions, translating them into their full names or meanings. Topics such as associations, education, the Internet, and medicine are included.

This service offers live online tutoring, test preparation, writing assistance, Microsoft Office Help, and other services designed to help adults acquire critical and marketable academic skills. Tutors are available Monday through Sunday from 1 - 10 PM.

When you access the Brainfuse Adult Learning Center link you will be leaving the Santa Clara County Library District website and directed to Brainfuse, a live, online tutoring company. More...

Please visit our eBooks and Downloads page to enjoy thousands of materials.

Provides diagnostic information and maintenance and repair instructions for cars and trucks. Features most makes and models of automobiles from 1982 to current. This database is available for use within the library only. Google Chrome is not supported. Please use Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer.

A database for children containing information on a variety of animals from aardvarks to zebra mussels.

Information about U.S. states and territories: facts, history, geography, and notable biographies.

Allows patrons to hear and feel music from America's past.This database includes songs by and about American Indians, miners, immigrants, slaves, children, pioneers, and cowboys. Included are the songs of Civil Rights, political campaigns, Prohibition, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, anti-war protests, and more.

TUTORIAL - Notice:  We have been notified that Ancestry will be down on Saturday, July 29 from 12pm PDT – 9pm PDT for product maintenance.  We apologize for any inconvenience this causes. 

Trace lines of genealogy using census data and military, courts, immigration, and hospital records. Covers Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and some European countries.

Look here for reference eBooks on music, dance, the theatre and art.

Provides lists, quips, stats, and quotes to keep readers of all ages asking questions for hours.

Offers recommendations for local goods, services, doctors, and hospitals. All information is compiled by the non-profit consumer organization, the Center for the Study of Services. 

The Library has access to these local newspapers.

Comprehensive information about historical and contemporary figures from throughout time, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas.

TUTORIAL - BookBrowse offers book recommendations, readalikes, author biographies and interviews, and searching by time period, setting, and theme. Also provides resources for book clubs, including reading guides and online discussions.

BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration.

Instant access to the latest computer and Information Technology reference eBooks.  When you get to the database use the "Browse Topics" pull-down menu on the right to navigate to all offered content.

Use this service for homework assistance via the Internet. English as well as Spanish speaking-tutors are available Monday through Sunday from 1-10 PM for one-on-one assistance in a wide variety of subjects. 

Brainfuse’s Summer Skills Camp provides youth with opportunities to stay engaged over the summer through live tutoring, mini lessons, and activities in Math, Science and Writing. Lessons are geared toward students in grades 3 – 12. Kids can keep learning all summer long and focus on areas that are most important in a fun way.

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Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses.   General information about finance, banking, accounting, marketing, management, and business information systems.

An easy way to find company profiles, industry information, market research reports, and country economic data. Also included are videos on business topics from the faculty of Harvard Business School.

Offers free digital textbooks in math and science for students in grades 9-12.

Learn about the rich history of the California Missions: how they started, the people who ran them, the indigenous population, and their legacy today.

Cell contains up-to-the-minute research and reviews spanning a wide range of biomedical disciplines.  Read current issues and search archives going back to 1995.

Provides students and teachers with the tools they need to explore various chemistry experiments. Topics covered include ozone depletion, wood alcohol, heat energy, purifying water, and carbonation in beverages.

Classical Music Library is the world's largest multi-label database of Classical music recordings for listening and learning in libraries. This ever growing collection includes recordings from the world's greatest labels including Hyperion, Bridge Records, Sanctuary Classics, Artemis-Vanguard, Hänssler Classic, Vox and many more. Coverage includes music written from the earliest times (e.g. Gregorian Chant) to the present, including many contemporary composers. Repertoire ranges from vocal and choral music, to chamber, orchestral, solo instrumental, and opera.

Full-text technical journals and consumer magazines covering computer science, programming, artificial intelligence, cybernetics, information systems, robotics, and software. 

Offers ratings and recommendations on appliances, cars and trucks, and electronics, and includes articles on product recalls, and the safety and reliability of individual brands.

Contemporary World Music delivers the sounds of all regions from every continent. The database will contain important genres such as reggae, worldbeat, neo-traditional, world fusion, Balkanic jazz, African film, Bollywood, Arab swing and jazz, and other genres such as traditional music - Indian classical, fado, flamenco, klezmer, zydeco, gospel, gagaku, and more.

Notice:  We have been notified that CultureGrams will be down on Saturday, July 29 from 12pm PDT – 9pm PDT for product maintenance.  We apologize for any inconvenience this causes. 

National and international geographical information including maps, statistics, history, and images.

The Cultures of the World series gives readers a complete look at a countries' people, geography, history, culture, government, religion, and lifestyle. Each book contains websites for additional research at the end of each chapter, up-to-date statistics & facts, updated maps and all new photos.

Note:  If you can't find the country you need as an ebook, try searching for a hardcopy book.  Go to the advanced search page, change the "Keyword Anywhere" search to "Series", and type "Cultures of the World" in the search box, and you will find more countries.
 

A combination of reverse dictionary and thesaurus, with thousands of descriptions of terms organized into subject categories.

Reference these excellent dictionary and encyclopedia eBooks in your next report.

Discover & Go, a new virtual museum pass program for Santa Clara County Library District cardholders offers library users the ability to reserve admission passes to more than 25 museums and cultural venues throughout the greater Bay area. 

Over 800 journals from China, spanning more than 40 subject areas -- the most widely read Chinese-language periodicals. Topics include business, economics, family, fashion, entertainment, film, and travel. Also includes academic journals, English-language journals published in China, trade publications, and more. All are updated continuously to correspond with the print editions, and many have extensive back lists available.

Provides students and teachers with the tools they need to explore various ecological issues. 

The online version of the Encyclopaedia Britannica provides full-text articles with links to websites.

A kids on-line version of the Encyclopaedia Britannica providing full text articles with links to websites.

The online version of the Encyclopaedia Britannica especially for teens & young adults provides full-text articles with links to websites.

Covers educational theory and practice, integrating theoretical frameworks with field-based applications.

Examines three key life stages from a sociological perspective: Childhood and Adolescence, Adulthood, and Later Life. 

An encyclopedia for kids with access to pictures and videos, the world of animals, activities, maps, games, important people, places, science experiments, a dictionary, and more.
 

Offers students and teachers the tools to explore various environmental issues; includes hands-on activities to learn more about environmental problems and what can be done to solve them.

Includes 97 chapters with nearly 300 science experiments, and covers nine key science curriculum fields; astronomy, biology, botany, chemistry, ecology, food science, geology, meteorology and physics. Arranged alphabetically and arranged by scientific concept or theory, including Acid rain, Biomes, Cells, Chemical Energy, Earthquakes, Electricity, Greenhouse effect, Heat, Rocks and Minerals, Sound, Vegetative propagation, Weather and more. 

Explora is a new search portal which provides access to Academic Search Complete, MasterFILE Complete, the Military & Government Collection, the Professional Development Collection and the the Vocational and Career Collection.  Explora offers a simple search that quickly delivers relevant results including articles, essays, and primary source documents.

Features experiments that will help students get a firm grasp on concepts in the field of forensic science. Each experiment is a self-contained unit with its own further resources, tips for the teacher, and links to the National Science Education Standards and allows students to think independently and build on their own base of science knowledge.

TUTORIAL - Freegal is a downloadable music service which provides access to the catalog of artists in Sony Music Entertainment including Independent Online Distribution Alliance. Library cardholders can download five songs or two videos a week using their barcode and PIN. Freegal works with any MP3 device, including iPods. Click here for helpful tips before you get started.

A guide to print and online publications and broadcasting stations worldwide, including newspapers, magazines, journals, radio stations, television stations, and cable systems.

TUTORIAL - Start your research at the Gale Virtual Reference Library collection.  It contains reference works in all disciplines from the Arts to Science.

The Gale Virtual Reference Library collection for students K-12 contains reference works in all disciplines from the Arts to Science.  Start your homework research here.

Tutorials for computer basics, software products, Internet, email, popular apps, and more.  Also available in Spanish: GCFAprendeLibre.