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 |
Coursera delivers world-class content taught by top instructors from over 200 leading universities and companies to build in-demand skills and bring job-relevant online learning experience. Courses are built into bite-sized modules so you can learn in just a few minutes a day.
To sign-up for a 6-months access to Coursera:
Download the Coursera mobile app to learn anytime, anywhere.
** This online resource is provided to support workforce development by the California State Library CAreer Pathways **
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.
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.
** 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 **
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.
Remote access through day pass is available until May 31, 2022
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
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.
** More resources:
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.
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.
Visit GetSetUp
GetSetUp is a live, interactive video learning platform with a catalog of over 500 classes exclusively for older adults (50 years old and older).
During the week, GetSetUp offers more than 40 live classes every day as well as 25 on weekends.
GetSetUp offers classes for older adults just learning technology, as well as classes in the following categories:
- Physical Health (exercise, healthy cooking)
- Mental Health (stress, meditation, dementia)
- Social Health (book club, gardening, pets)
- Vocational Health (resume writing, interviewing)
** This online resource is provided to support workforce development by the California State Library CAreer Pathways **
For students of ALL AGES
View the Tutorial for Brainfuse
Maestros en español disponible.
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
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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.
View the Tutorial for LinkedIn Learning.
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. View the Mango Tutorial
Visit mangolanguages.com
Download app on your mobile device for learning-on-the-go:
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FREE online learning and assessments.
* Computer skills employers value.
* Email and social media.
* Safety tips to avoid internet scams.
* Job-search and resume skills.
* Excel and PowerPoint.
Earn certificates to show your skills and get the job you want.
** This online resource is provided to support workforce development by the California State Library CAreer Pathways **
View the Tutorial for ProQuest
** 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 **
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.
View the Tutorial for Rosetta Stone.
A robust online reference information that covers American history, ancient history, and major historical events, including the following titles:
View the Tutorial for 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.
Skillshare is an online learning community where millions come together—from California and across the world—to take the next step in their personal and professional journey.
Skillshare offers courses on topics such as freelancing, entrepreneurship, graphic design, productivity, marketing, and more to engage and empower learners. With thousands of inspiring classes, we have everything learners need to become better problem solvers, inspired innovators, and energized leaders.
Click here to sign-up for a 3-months access to Skillshare.
(available until June 30, 2022)
** This online resource is provided to support workforce development by the California State Library CAreer Pathways **
Access repair guides covering routine maintenance and complex projects for all major makes and models of small engines, including:
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 **
Accurate and insightful investment research on companies, industries, markets and economies.
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.
Using the same expert information found in The World Book Encyclopedia, these easy-to-navigate websites include:
Designed for elementary school students, World Book Kids is a learning website with easy-to- read articles, engaging images, interactive games, and teacher resources.
An online learning website including articles from The World Book Encyclopedia, a Biography Center, dictionary, atlas, and multimedia collection.
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.
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.
Designed for elementary students, this learning resource features interactive components, a visual dictionary, and illustrated articles in Spanish.
On November 16th the Literacy Program celebrated Thanksgiving in our second annual (and first in-person) Families For Literacy Appreciation Event . In spite of the challenges of the pandemic, these caregivers diligently share a love of reading and learning with their children, and all were happy to celebrate their achievements. Over a two hour period more than 100 children and 30 caregivers safely enjoyed crafts and activities, including four outdoor yoga sessions. Families left the...
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