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By Subject
Auto Repair
AllData
- (In library use only)
- Resource for automotive (car and truck) diagnostic and repair information. Access the latest Technical Service Bulletins, and print wiring diagrams.
Biography
Biography in Context
- This database combines award-winning biographies from respected Gale Group sources. Biography in Context also includes full-text articles from hundreds of magazines and academic journals. Search for people based on name, or on one or more personal facts such as birth and death year, nationality, ethnicity, occupation or gender, or combine criteria to create a highly-targeted custom search.
Books & Literature
NoveList
- NoveList provides subject searching, reviews, and annotated book lists for over 135,000 fiction titles. Search for titles by subject, reading level, plot elements, or use a favorite author or title to find similar books. Browse lists of books by genre or awards won. Author Read-alikes discuss the appeal of a certain author and suggest other authors with comparable traits.
- (For book reviews, include phrase "book review" in keyword search)
- A one-stop source for news, magazine, and academic journal articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, travel and many general interest topics. Titles include: Publishers Weekly, Horn Book, Library Journal, The New Yorker, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist and thousands more. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily.
- Use Literature search for information on books and authors. A fully integrated database containing thousands of encyclopedia articles, primary documents, biographies, topical essays, background information, critical analyses, full-text coverage of over 1,000 magazines, newspapers, over 20,000 photographs and illustrations, and more than 8 hours of audio and video clips.
Directories
Gale Directory Library
- Online reference that includes Encyclopedia of Associations: International Organizations, Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the U.S., Encyclopedia of Associations: Regional, State, and Local Organizations, and National Directory of Non-Profit Organizations
- (In library use only. Ask at the reference desk to be logged on)
- The Foundation Directory Online is the Foundation Center's comprehensive online service, comprising two searchable databases. The foundation database houses a collection of data on the entire universe of over 68,000 foundations, corporate giving programs, and grantmaking public charities. The grants database is a collection of more than 150,000 grants awarded by the 1,200 largest foundations in the United States. Both databases are searchable and are designed to give researchers access to information on each foundation's funding interests and giving history.
Education & Testing
LearningExpressLibrary.com (LearnATest.com)
- Test preparation materials and interactive practice exams, based on official tests, that will help you improve your scores on academic, civil service, military, and professional licensing and certification exams. Provides immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and individualized analysis of your score.
- (In library use only. Ask at the reference desk to be logged on.)
- The Foundation Directory Online is the Foundation Center's comprehensive online service, comprising two searchable databases. The foundation database houses a collection of data on the entire universe of over 68,000 foundations, corporate giving programs, and grantmaking public charities. The grants database is a collection of more than 150,000 grants awarded by the 1,200 largest foundations in the United States. Both databases are searchable and are designed to give researchers access to information on each foundation's funding interests and giving history.
- Over 500 Courses covering subjects including: Computer Training, Personal Finance, How-To, GED Training, Business, Pet and Animal Care, Professional Development, Health Services Training, Music and Painting, And More!
- Learn one of 80 foreign languages for free!
Encyclopedias
Grolier Online
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- Search all Grolier resources (The New Book of Knowledge, Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, Encyclopedia Americana, America the Beautiful, Lands and Peoples, The New Book of Popular Science and La Nueva Enciclopedia Cumbre) at once from this starting page.
(Access EA from the Library) / (Access EA from home)
- A general encyclopedia for high school students and adults. Most articles are written by "authors who are leading authorities in their fields." The encyclopedia may be searched by keyword or browsed by topic.
(Access GME from the Library) / (Access GME from home)
- An encyclopedia designed for middle school and high school students, featuring articles, pictures, maps and animations. It also offers timelines, suggestions for research topics and quizzes.
(Access NBoK from the Library) / (Access NBoK from home)
- Designed for elementary school students, this resource offers alphabetical or subject browsing, "wonder questions," projects and experiments, a timeline of world history and educational games.
(Access Cumbre from the Library) / (Access Cumbre from home)
- A resource for Spanish speakers and Spanish learners, featuring current news, an encyclopedia, timelines and an atlas. Also includes a "Spanish classroom" with readings, recipes and vocabulary.
- Es un recurso para hispano hablantes y estudiantes del español que incluye las noticias al día, una enciclopedia, los calendarios y un atlas. También incluye una "aula de español" con lecturas, recetas y vocabulario.
Countries & States
America the Beautiful
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- America The Beautiful contains information on each of the 50 states, including history, geography, economy, culture and government. It also covers U.S. topics, such as presidents, explorers, Native Americans and natural wonders.
(Access L&P from the Library) / (Access L&P from home)
- A resource for students with information on countries, cultures, and current events. It includes encyclopedia articles, maps, a "global news desk" and an almanac.
History & Genealogy
Ancestry: Library Edition
- (In library use only)
- Search thousands of databases of genealogical and historical information, including historical records, family trees, newspaper stories, photos and maps.
- Use the U.S. History or World History topic buttons to browse for historical information. A fully integrated database containing thousands of encyclopedia articles, primary documents, biographies, topical essays, background information, critical analyses, full-text coverage of over 1,000 magazines, newspapers, over 20,000 photographs and illustrations, and more than 8 hours of audio and video clips.
Journals, Magazines & Newspapers
Watsonville Historical Newspaper Archive
- Digitized copies of Watsonville newspapers spanning 1867-2012. This database is a work in progress, indexing and digitization are still occurring. Newspapers include the Pajaro Valley Times, the Santa Cruz and Pajaro Times, the Pajaronian, the Evening Pajaronian, the Watsonville Morning Sun, and the Register-Pajaronian. If you would like help using this database, please call the library's reference desk at 768-3404.
- A one-stop source for news, magazine, and academic journal articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, travel and many general interest topics. Titles include: Forbes, Time, The New Yorker, Family Handyman, Fodor's City Guides and thousands more. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily.
Medicine
MedlinePlus
- Produced by the National Library of Medicine, brings you reliable and up-to-date information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. Available in Spanish and English.
- Producida por la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina, le brinda información confiable y actualizada en todo momento sobre enfermedades, condiciones y bienestar en un lenguaje fácil de leer. Versiones en español e inglés.
- Use Science search for information on health topics. A fully integrated database containing thousands of encyclopedia articles, primary documents, biographies, topical essays, background information, critical analyses, full-text coverage of over 1,000 magazines, newspapers, over 20,000 photographs and illustrations, and more than 8 hours of audio and video clips.
Spanish / Español
MedlinePlus
- Producida por la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina, le brinda información confiable y actualizada en todo momento sobre enfermedades, condiciones y bienestar en un lenguaje fácil de leer. Versiones en español e inglés.
- Produced by the National Library of Medicine, brings you reliable and up-to-date information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. Available in Spanish and English.
(Access Cumbre from the Library) / (Access Cumbre from home)
- Es un recurso para hispano hablantes y estudiantes del español que incluye las noticias al día, una enciclopedia, los calendarios y un atlas. También incluye una "aula de español" con lecturas, recetas y vocabulario.
- A resource for Spanish speakers and Spanish learners, featuring current news, an encyclopedia, timelines and an atlas. Also includes a "Spanish classroom" with readings, recipes and vocabulary.
Statistics
RAND California
- (In library use only)
- Rand California is a subscription-based service on California and U.S. public policy issues with an emphasis on statistics. This resource provides statistics on California from a variety of sources.
- (In keyword search include phrase "Statistical Data Included")
- A one-stop source for news, magazine, and academic journal articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily.
Youth
Grolier Online
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- Search all Golier resources (The New Book of Knowledge, Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, Encyclopedia Americana, America the Beautiful, Lands and Peoples, The New Book of Popular Science and La Nueva Enciclopedia Cumbre) at once from this starting page.
- A fully integrated database containing thousands of encyclopedia articles, primary documents, biographies, topical essays, background information, critical analyses, full-text coverage of over 1,000 magazines, newspapers, over 20,000 photographs and illustrations, and more than 8 hours of audio and video clips.
- Covering social issues and designed for middle and high school students, this collection includes pro and con viewpoint articles, topic overviews, full-text magazine and journal articles, statistical information, and images.
- Fact Cards are for quick reference specifically aimed for students in grades 4 through 8. Social studies topics for California, United States, and the World include: California Indians, explorers, missions, mission life, ranchos, governors, counties, and history by decade; United States presidents, states, and some Native American tribes; World countries, religions, wonders, and early civilizations.
(Access EA from the Library) / (Access EA from home)
- A general encyclopedia for high school students and adults. Most articles are written by "authors who are leading authorities in their fields." The encyclopedia may be searched by keyword or browsed by topic.
(Access GME from the Library) / (Access GME from home)
- An encyclopedia designed for middle school and high school students, featuring articles, pictures, maps and animations. It also offers timelines, suggestions for research topics and quizzes.
(Access NBoK from the Library) / (Access NBoK from home)
- Designed for elementary school students, this resource offers alphabetical or subject browsing, "wonder questions," projects and experiments, a timeline of world history and educational games.
(Access Cumbre from the Library) / (Access Cumbre from home)
- A resource for Spanish speakers and Spanish learners, featuring current news, an encyclopedia, timelines and an atlas. Also includes a "Spanish classroom" with readings, recipes and vocabulary.
- Es un recurso para hispano hablantes y estudiantes del español que incluye las noticias al día, una enciclopedia, los calendarios y un atlas. También incluye una "aula de español" con lecturas, recetas y vocabulario.
(Access AtB from the Library) / (Access AtB from home)
- America The Beautiful contains information on each of the 50 states, including history, geography, economy, culture and government. It also covers U.S. topics, such as presidents, explorers, Native Americans and natural wonders.
(Access L&P from the Library) / (Access L&P from home)
- A resource for students with information on countries, cultures, and current events. It includes encyclopedia articles, maps, a "global news desk" and an almanac.
(Access NBoPS from the Library) / (Access NBoPS from home)
- A science and technology resource designed from middle and high school students. It includes a science encyclopedia, science fair projects and biographies of scientists.
- A fully integrated database containing thousands of encyclopedia articles, primary documents, biographies, topical essays, background information, critical analyses, full-text coverage of over 1,000 magazines, newspapers, over 20,000 photographs and illustrations, and more than 8 hours of audio and video clips.
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