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Acronyms, Initialisms & Abbreviations Dictionary
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.
America the Beautiful
Information about U.S. states and territories: facts, history, geography, and notable biographies. Part of Scholastic Go!
American Music
Music from America's past! Hear 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.
Arts eBooks
Look here for full-text reference ebooks on music, dance, the theatre, and art. No app needed!
Ask Me Everything: Facts, Stats, Lists, Records, and More
Trivia and photographs for various topics. Provides lists, quips, stats, and quotes!
Biography in Context
Comprehensive information about
historical and contemporary figures from throughout time, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas.
Books 24x7 IT Pro
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.
Brainfuse HelpNow
HelpNow by Brainfuse provides homework and writing assistance, live tutoring, and test prep services.
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. Use it here or check out the Brainfuse app!
When you access the
Brainfuse link
you will be leaving the Santa Clara County Library District website and directed to Brainfuse, a live, online tutoring company.
Learn more.
..
CK-12 (California Free Digital Textbooks Initiative)
CK-12 offers free online learning tools including digital textbooks, short videos, and practice questions for students K-12 in math, science, and English.
Classical Music Library
An extensive multi-label database of Classical music recordings. Encompasses 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.
ComicsPlus
Enjoy thousands of digital graphic novels and comics, available 24/7 on web-connected devices. Includes fiction and nonfiction, indie comics, Sunday funnies, and manga! Use it here or check out the ComicsPlus Library Edition app!
Contemporary World Music
Delivers the sounds of all regions from every continent. This database contains traditional, classical, and contemporary music genres from cultures around the world.
CQ Press Congress Collection
A data-rich research and reference tool that provides current information on members of Congress and historical analysis of their voting history, interest groups, and public policy decisions.
CultureGrams
National and international geographical information including maps, statistics, history, infographics, and images. Explore the United States, Canada, and over 200 more countries around the world!
Descriptionary: A Thematic Dictionary
A combination of reverse dictionary and thesaurus, with thousands of descriptions of terms organized into subject categories. Look up the description to find the word!
Encyclopaedia Britannica Online for Young Adults
The online version of the
Encyclopaedia Britannica
especially for teens & young adults. Provides full-text articles with links to websites.
Explora
Search articles, essays, and primary source documents on a variety of school subjects and related topics.
Flipster
Offers access to hundreds of popular magazines, such as
People
,
Sports Illustrated
,
TIME
, and
Consumer Reports
. Read content through a browser, or on a mobile device using the free app for
iOS
and
Android
!
Freegal Music
A downloadable & streaming 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 card number and PIN. Freegal works with any MP3 device, including iPods.
Click here for helpful tips
. Use it here or check out the Freegal Music app!
Granger's World of Poetry
The Columbia Granger's World of Poetry
provides access to full-text poems, citations, commentaries, biographies, and a poetry glossary. Includes selections of current and foreign language poems.
Green's Dictionary of Slang
Covering five centuries of the English-speaking regions of the world, this dictionary provides definitions to impertinent, vile, censored, hip, witty, and fascinating slang words.
Health and Fitness eBooks
Research the risk factors, causes, symptoms, prognosis, prevention and treatments of thousands of ailments with ebooks. Categories include General Reference, History, Medicine, Science and Social Science.
History and Biography eBooks
Reference and research ebook collection on United States History, World History, and Biographies. M
ultidisciplinary reference publications, including subject encyclopedias, almanacs, and other topical sources including primary sources.
Jazz Music Library
Provides coverage in breadth and depth for jazz music. A useful resource for music history, jazz appreciation, jazz history, music performance, and African American studies.
Kanopy
Offers a collection of streaming video including the Criterion Collection, The
Great Courses
series, independent cinema, documentaries and more. You can watch a maximum of 10 videos per month (resets on the 1
st
of each month).
See Kanopy FAQ.
Use it here or check out the Kanopy app!
Lands and Peoples
An encyclopedia for students filled with facts
and images about countries, cultures, and current events.
LearningExpress Library
An interactive online learning platform for skill-building courses, occupation practice tests, career and academic test & skill-building ebooks. Find self guided help with reading, writing, and math. Available in English and Spanish.
New users
will be asked to create a user name and password when they first access the resources.
A través de
Recursos para Hispanohablantes
de Learning Express Library usted podrá hacer actividades para mejorar sus habilidades de lectura, escritura y matemáticas, y prepararse para el examen de GED.
Legal eBooks
Legal and government reference ebooks covering common legal issues, US laws and regulations, legal terms and concepts, leading cases, notable persons involved with the law, and important documents.
Literary Reference Center Plus
A
full-text resource for the world’s most studied authors and their works.
Literature Criticism Online
Includes two reference works:
Contemporary Literary Criticism
provides critique
s of key literary works as well as author biographies, and
Drama Criticism
contains biographical information about playwrights and critical opinions of plays.
Literature eBooks
Reference eBooks on topics such as drama, epics, folktales, novels, comic books, and poetry. Handy for students and those interested in the writing process.
Lynda.com
A dynamic training resource that offers video tutorials and courses for software and business skills training. Includes instructional playlists, keyword-searchable course transcripts, articles, and downloadable practice files.
Medici.tv: Concerts, Operas, and Ballets Live and On Demand
Stream over 100 live broadcasts a year plus thousands of recordings featuring international concerts, operas, ballets, documentaries, master classes, educational films, and artist profiles. Includes performance synopses, cast information, composer details, and more. New videos are continually added to the website.
MedlinePlus
Consumer health information produced by the National Institutes of Health. Features a medical dictionary and encyclopedia, health information in Spanish, information on medications, and links to thousands of clinical trials.
Please note:
Information provided in this database should not be viewed as a means for self-diagnosis or as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
National Geographic
A complete archive of
National Geographic
magazine and
National Geographic Traveler
magazine from 1888 - Present. Includes a cross-searchable collection of
National Geographic
books, maps, images, and videos.
National Geographic: People, Animals, and the World
Provides full-text access to
National Geographic
books and magazines, along with videos, full-color maps and atlases, and downloadable images. Features content on travel, science & technology, history, environment, animals, photography, and peoples & cultures.
New York Times Online (instructions in description)
Please click:
In-Library Link
or
Remote-Access Link
Access the
New York Times
daily edition and as well as archives back to 1851.
Instructions:
Use the
in-library
link within any SCCLD library location. Available on library computers and Wifi. Just click on the in-library link and and register with your email addess or log in if you already have an account.
Use the
remote
link for 72 hours of full off-site access: click the "Redeem" button to start, and register with your email addess or log in if you already have an account.
Please Note:
When accessing the New York Times link, you will be leaving the Santa Clara County Library District website and directed to the New York Times site. This service is provided at no charge to Santa Clara County Library District patrons. Please be aware that policies that apply to the Library and its website may not be the same as the terms of use for other websites. By proceeding you agree to accept and assume all risks and responsibilities for the losses and damages that may arise from your use of the New York Times website and release the Santa Clara County Library District from all liability.
New York Times: Historic Issues
This online archive brings you the entire historical run of
The New York Times
since 1851, through three years previous to the current year. Provides easily-searchable first-hand accounts and coverage of the politics, society, and events of the times.
NoveList Plus
A resource for those seeking new fiction and non-fiction titles, including lists of award winners and discussion guides for book clubs.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
This database for social issues includes pro/con viewpoints, reference articles, interactive maps, infographics, and more. Use it to research sources, complete writing assignments, prepare for debates, and create presentations.
Our Language Learning Collection
Browse our library catalog's learning language materials using this handy finding aid created by SCCLD librarians!
Oxford English Dictionary
Provides contemporary and historical meanings and pronunciation of words, using quotations to illustrate usage. Look up words and learn about the evolution of the English language over the last millennium.
Oxford Music Online
A gateway offering access to and cross-search of multiple music reference resources in one location. Contains the
Grove Music Online
, as well as
The Oxford Dictionary of Music
and
The Oxford Companion to Music
.
Note:
Through a partnership with Sibelius notation software, over 500 of Grove's musical examples are now available in sound as well as annotated examples. To listen, a small software plug-in called
Scorch
is required. Scorch is not yet loaded on public workstations in the library and can only be loaded by an administrator.
Pairprep
Pairprep
is an SAT game that you play head-to-head with your friends or bots. Just click on the Pairprep link above, scroll down to the bottom of the page, then click on Head-to-head. Search for SAT in the Available Practice Sets window and then click on the test you want to study for. Also available for download in the
Google Play Store
.
Philosophy & Religion eBooks
Reference eBooks covering topics such as world religions, biblical studies, religious history, political philosophy, moral philosophy, the history of philosophy, and more.
Popular Music Library
Contains a wide range of popular music from around the world, with tracks from many major genres in music. Search, stream, cite, and share thousands of songs!
PressReader (formerly PressDisplay)
Provides online access to over 6,000 well-known newspapers and magazines. Choose from among a vast range of niche, local, regional, and international publications with enhanced digital content from more than 100 countries in 60 languages, including publications such as the
Washington Post,
the
Los Angeles Times, Business Traveler,
and
ForbesWeekly.
For those accessing PressReader from outside the library
, click on the blue PressReader link above. Close the welcome window that appears, and then click on "Sign In" in the top, right corner. In the sign in window that comes up click on Library Card, then select "Santa Clara County Library District" and enter your Library Card Number and PIN for full access to PressReader.
Princeton Companion to Mathematics
Introduces basic mathematical tools and vocabulary, traces the development of modern mathematics, explains essential terms and concepts, examines core ideas in major areas of mathematics, describes the achievements of scores of famous mathematicians, and explores the impact of mathematics on other disciplines such as biology, finance, and music.
RBdigital Magazines (formerly Zinio)
View complete, full-color, digital copies of your
favorite magazines
. Available on your browser with the link above, or check out the app for
iOS
and
Android
!
Rosetta Stone (instructions in description)
Immersion language learning for 30 languages including English (ESL)! Online courses are available in different proficiency levels and structured around core lessons that help build reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Lessons focus on refining grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation skills using interactive voice comparison, illustrative images, quizzes, and challenges. Lessons progress from basic to complex.
Instructions:
Make sure you have headphones or speakers plugged in before you open your browser; Rosetta Stone may not work if you don't.
When prompted for your "
Patron ID
" to log in to Rosetta Stone, enter your
SCCLD library card number.
To change languages, or to study more than one language, log out of Rosetta Stone completely and come back to this page. Click on the Rosetta Stone link. Be sure to select your new (or second) language both on the Rosetta Stone login page and the initial curriculum selection page.
Recommended browsers are IE 11 and Microsoft Edge for Windows, and Firefox and Chrome with Flash enabled for the Mac. Remember to use a current version of whatever browser you choose. Click
here
for instructions on how to enable Flash in your browser.
Rosetta Stone also provides a mobile app available from the App Store or Google Play. See the
instructions
on how to log in to the mobile app through www.sccl.org
Safari Tech Books Online
Instant access to full-color reference ebooks geared toward the Information Technology sector.
San Jose Mercury News (1985 - Current)
Updated regularly, this online version of the
San Jose Mercury News
includes full-text articles on local news, obituaries, editorials, announcements, sports, real estate, and other sections.
San Jose Mercury News Historical Archive (1886-1922)
Find full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people, and much more from archived issues of the
San Jose Mercury News
.
Science eBooks
Reference eBooks covering topics such as science, chemistry, earth science, marine science and others. Read directly in your browser!
Science Online
An online reference resource covering a broad range of scientific and mathematical disciplines. Provides definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments.
Smithsonian Global Sound
A comprehensive streaming audio collection of world music from the Smithsonian archives and world music archives in Asia and Africa. This collection has been produced in partnership with Smithsonian Folkways Recordings.
Social Science eBooks
Reference ebooks on cultural and social science topics including a section on consumer interests. No app needed!
Staywell Knowledgebase
A comprehensive consumer health information portal containing content by leading health information providers. Contains articles on common diseases and conditions, surgeries and procedures, drugs and supplements, nutrition, fitness, parenting, safety, and workplace issues.
Treehouse
An online video and interactive learning platform that teaches coding and web development skills. Topics include HTML, CSS, Design, JavaScript, Ruby, PHP, WordPress, iOS, Android, Business, and Development Tools.
To create a new account or reactivate membership, complete the
web form
.
U.S. History in Context
This resource provides a variety of historical data from primary sources and reference documents. It also includes photographs, illustrations, and maps.
Universal Class
Register for unlimited access to over 500 free, non-credit, continuing education online courses. Enroll in up to 5 courses at a time. You have up to 6 months to finish each course. Each course has an instructor whom you may communicate with using email.
World Book Encyclopedia
Comprehensive access to encyclopedia articles, web links, periodical articles, videos, maps and more. Includes encyclopedias especially for students and Spanish-speakers.
Includes
World Book Kids
(for elementary-school students),
World Book Student
(middle and high-school students),
World Book Advanced
(high-school students and adults),
World Book Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
(a Spanish-language encyclopedia), and
World Book Timelines
, a collection of pre-generated timelines across eight broad topics, which cover various time periods in history or span the life of historical public figures.
World History in Context
A broad collection of scholarly analysis, full-text periodicals, reference works, and primary documents that cover the events, movements, and individuals that have shaped world history.
WorldCat
Search for books, videos, audio recordings, maps, and other items within library catalogs around the world. You may place an
interlibrary loan request
(fee charged) for items to be delivered to an SCCLD library.
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