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Auto Repair Source

 

A comprehensive source for the most current, accurate, and authoritative Auto Service and Repair Information:

•   Step-by-step repair procedures •   Engineering specifications
•   Wiring diagrams •   Diagnostic trouble codes
•   Component location diagrams •   Parts pricing
•   Maintenance schedules •   Technical service bulletins
•   Labor estimates •   Recall notice

 

Visit Auto Repair Source

 

EBSCO Magazine, Journals, and Reference

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EBSCOHost Masterfile Premier Online

Offers more than 1,600 full-text magazines and journals in all subject areas along with full-text reference books, primary source documents, photos, maps and flags.

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Explora Online

A simple way to search and browse magazine and journal articles, reference books, essays, documents, and Associated Press videos, with topic overviews that provide a starting point for research on current issues and popular searches.

Encyclopaedia Britannica / Britannica Escolar

Escolar
  • Britannica Escolar - the Spanish digital learning portal for Elementary and Middle school students. (Grades K-9)
Elementary Middle   High
  • Britannica School - this online library database from Britannica is aimed at the digital classroom. The entries are specially designed at different reading levels, allowing students to move easily to material of higher or lower comprehension levels as needed for K-6, middle school and high school (Grades K-9)

 

** Online content from Encyclopaedia Britannica research databases are available — at school, at home, in libraries, on laptops, on phones — to all California students, provided by the California State Library **

Foundation Directory Online

 

We are thrilled to share that our partner Candid has provided remote access to Foundation Directory Essential database to allow remote grant funding search. Request your FDO Essential day pass for a 24-hour remote access (link must be activated within 30 minutes). A new day pass can be requested every 30 days.

 

As a member of Candid’s nationwide network of libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit agencies, the Salinas Public Library provides free public access to Candid’s applications and resources. At our locations, you can access the database Foundation Directory Online, Grants to Individuals, Foundation Maps, and other resources to assist and strengthen your nonprofit organization.

**Candid Databases are accessible in-library only

 

Foundation Directory Online (FDO) Professional

Candid's premier fundraising tool that gives grant-seekers unprecedented access to the largest amount of clean and coded philanthropic data that currently exists. By combining exhaustive data with intuitive search functionality and informative data visualizations, FDO makes fundraising quick and efficient.
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Grants to Individuals

Get detailed information on more than 10,000 foundations that give grants or scholarships to individuals. NEW: The application also provides direct access to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for individuals not associated with a nonprofit right on its homepage.

 

Foundation Maps

An interactive mapping platform with data on millions of grants that allows users to reflect on their foundation’s grantmaking activity, explore activity in the field, and discover new partners for collaboration.

 

 

HelpNow (Brainfuse)

FREE Online Tutoring and More

For students of ALL AGES

 

  • Summer Camp Sharpen your math, science, and writing skills, and avoid the "summer slide"
  • LEAP Learning Platform Diagnostic test center with customized study plans, lessons, and live tutoring
  • Flashbulb Create and share flashcards, tests, and games
  • eParachute Discover the college majors and careers that match your skills and interests

  • MEET Meet friends in a private virtual study room
  • Brainwave Create and share movie-like notes and ideas

 

Maestros en español disponible.

Instruction: English-  Español

JobNow & VetNow (Brainfuse)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Live job coaching, resume lab help, and wide range of academic tools to help job seekers and veterans reach their goals.

Live Job Coaching:  Get live help with your job search, a resume or interview preparation.

Resume Lab:  Get help developing your resume, and access to resume creation software through Optimal and access to resume templates.

eParachute:  Get personalized recommendations for career or academic paths.

Live Veteran Navigator Connect: Connect with VA experts and get live assistance on your VA benefits eligibility or community resources for veterans.

* Brainfuse JobNow & VetNow User Guide

LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)

 

Lynda.com Salinas Public Library is now  

Effective April 27th, the Lynda.com platform will migrate to LinkedIn Learning.  Access the same professional tutorials on business, photography, software, web design, photography, video, 3D animation, and more.  

LinkedIn Learning offers over 16,000+ courses in 7 different languages. Get stared with LinkedIn Learning here.

 

Questions about the migration?  Visit LinkedIn Learning''s Frequently Asked Questions here.  

Your current courses will be migrated to the new platform. 

 

Mango Languages

Powered by intelligent technology and an adaptive algorithm, Mango empowers you to communicate with confidence, preparing you for uncharted experiences with language and culture.

Challenge yourself to discover something new.  Visit mangolanguages.com

Download app on your mobile device for learning-on-the-go:

New York Times

Salinas Public Library

Read the daily edition and search archives from 1851. Register/login with email address.

In Library access: Sign Up or Login

Off-site access: Redeem and follow instruction to sign up or login. 

Checkout limit: 24 hours remote access

ProQuest Research Databases

CultureGrams
  • CultureGrams - Concise social, cultural, and political information on countries, U.S. states, and provinces around the world. (Grades 3-12)
SIRS Discover
  • SIRS Discoverer - A general reference database providing safe, reliable, curriculum-aligned content and features for use by students and educators. (Grades 3-9)
SIRS Issues Researcher
  • SIRS Issues Researcher - Pros and cons on 360+ (and growing) complex social issues with relevant, credible information that tells the whole story on the major questions of the day. (Grades 6+)
elibrary Guided Research Edition
  • eLibrary - One of the largest general reference collections of periodical and digital media content designed to support middle and high school students, college-prep and college-level researchers, and professional educators.(Grades 6+)
ProQuest Research Companion
  • ProQuest Research Companion - a self-guided product that supports information literacy, writing, and research skills instruction.(Grades 8+)
Schools and Educators Complete
  • Schools & Educators Complete - eBook subscription database of over 13,000 titles that supports English Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, Information Literacy and Technology. (Grades 9+, possibly some content for Middle School, also includes professional development content for faculty)

 

** Online content from ProQuest research databases are available — at school, at home, in libraries, on laptops, on phones — to all California students, provided by the California State Library **

Rosetta Stone

Rosetta Stone Salinas Public Library

Learn one of 30 languages with core lessons to build reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills and focused activities to refine grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and more.

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Salem Press – History Database

Salem Press Salinas Public Library

A robust online reference information that covers American history, ancient history, and major historical events, including the following titles:

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Scholastic BookFlix

Scholastic BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic animated stories from Weston Woods with thematically aligned nonfiction ebooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning.
Get started here.

Small Engine Repair Reference Center

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Access repair guides covering routine maintenance and complex projects for all major makes and models of small engines, including:

  • Air-Cooled Engines
  • ATVs
  • Boats
  • Chain Saws
  • Diesel Engines
  • Farm/Yard/Garden Tractors
  • Generators
  • Jet Skis
  • Lawnmowers/Tillers/Trimmers
  • Motorcycles
  • Outdoor Power Equipment
  • And more... 

Teaching Books

An engaging, one-stop resources for books you are reading and teaching, including author and illustrator interviews, lesson plans, and other enrichment content.

       

       

 

** Online content from TeachingBooks.net are available — at school, at home, in libraries, on laptops, on phones — to all California students, provided by the California State Library **

Value Line

Value Line Salinas Public Library

Accurate and insightful investment research on companies, industries, markets and economies.

Visit Value Line Online

 

Investment education through free Value Line University to help you make a more informed investment decisions. Topics include Investment Basics, Investment Strategies, Building Portfolios, and Studying Stocks.

 

World Book Online / Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

Worldbook Online Salinas Public Library

Visit World Book Online

Using the same expert information found in The World Book Encyclopedia, these easy-to-navigate websites include:

World Book Kids

Designed for elementary school students, World Book Kids is a learning website with easy-to- read articles, engaging images, interactive games, and teacher resources.

World Book Student

An online learning website including articles from The World Book Encyclopedia, a Biography Center, dictionary, atlas, and multimedia collection.

World Book Advanced

Designed for high school and college students, World Book Advanced is a powerful reference tool that includes an online encyclopedia, multimedia, and primary source databases.

World Book Timelines

Hundreds of timelines cover various periods in history or span the lives of historical figures. Users can create their own timelines from scratch, adding events, descriptions, and media.

Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos

Designed for elementary students, this learning resource features interactive components, a visual dictionary, and illustrated articles in Spanish.