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

• Countries, People & Culture series(link is external)
• The 50 States(link is external)
• American Presidents(link is external)
• The Ancient World(link is external)
• Defining Documents in American History series(link is external)
• Great Lives from History series(link is external)
• Nations of the World(link is external)

Visit Salem Press – History Database(link is external)

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

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Off-site access: Redeem(link is external) and follow instruction to sign up or login. Please only click the 'Redeem' button once.

Checkout limit: 72 hours remote access

Onsite access video tutorial(link is external)

Offsite code video tutorial(link is external)

New York Times Audio is a new iOS app for news subscribers featuring audio journalism and storytelling on everything from the most important world events to what to cook tonight. 

For Apple mobile device users, visit our Niche Academy page(link is external) on the new New York Times Audio IOS app. You will find easy to follow instructions to get started!

Access repair guides(link is external) 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... 

Live Veteran Navigator Connect(link is external): Connect with VA experts and get live assistance on your VA benefits eligibility or community resources for veterans. Get help as you transition to civilian life!

* VetNow User Guide(link is external)​

View tutorials on library services at Niche Academy(link is external).

Visit Weiss Financial Ratings(link is external) today to gain access to powerful new tools to protect your finances, invest wisely, grow your wealth, and learn more about your finances.

Weiss Financial Ratings offers important financial literacy tools including:

• Independent, unbiased financial strength ratings of banks, credit unions and insurance companies
• Conservative buy-hold-sell ratings of thousands of stocks, mutual funds, and exchange traded funds
• Create your own personal account to create a watchlist, get upgrade/downgrade notifications and log in from anywhere
• Medicare supplement insurance- which plan to choose, how much it will cost, compare rates and plan benefits

Tutorials are available at the following link(link is external). 

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

Visit Auto Repair Source(link is external)

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Use a computer to do almost anything!  If you are new to computers, haven't used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, DigitalLearn.org(link is external) has the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed.  Self-paced courses are available to learn computer basics, cyber security, video conferencing, and more!

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• Britannica Escolar(link is external) - the Spanish digital learning portal for Elementary and Middle school students. (Grades K-9)

• Britannica School(link is external) - 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)

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** 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(link is external) **

JobNow by Brainfuse offers live help for all stages of job seeking. Learn job search strategies, access curated resume help resources, and receive interview coaching and tips. Or visit the Adult Learning Center, where you can prepare for High School Equivalency or the US citizenship test, as well as learn how to use Microsoft Office!

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