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ABCmouse
ABCmouse.com is an online learning resource for children from age 2 through 8+, designed to help them build a strong educational foundation in readiness for school. The ABCmouse curriculum includes thousands of interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities.
AccessScience
Provides full-text articles of the
McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology
covering all major scientific disciplines. It includes current research, biographies, data, tables, videos, news references, illustrations and images, and related links.
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.
Adult Learning Center (Brainfuse)
Offers live online tutoring, test prep, writing assistance, Microsoft Office Help, and other services designed to help adults acquire academic and career skills. Tutors are available
Monday through Sunday from 1-10 PM
.
When you access the
Brainfuse Adult Learning Center link
you will be leaving the Santa Clara County Library District website and directed to Brainfuse, a live, online tutoring company.
Learn m
ore.
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All eBooks and Downloads
Visit our "eBooks and Downloads" page to find apps and download instructions for our digital collection. Browse thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, digital magazines, comics, and more!
Alldata Online (in-library use only)
Provides diagnostic information and maintenance and repair instructions for cars and trucks. Features most makes and models of automobiles from 1982 to current. This database is available for use within the library only.
Google Chrome is not supported. Please use Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer.
America the Beautiful
Information about U.S. states and territories: facts, history, geography, and notable biographies. Part of Scholastic Go!
American Fact Finder
Find popular facts, such as population and income, and other frequently requested data about your community.
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.
Ancestry Library (in-library use only)
Trace lines of genealogy using census data and military, court, immigration, and hospital records. Covers the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and some European countries.
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!
Bay Area Consumers' Checkbook (in-library use only)
Offers recommendations for local goods, services, doctors, and hospitals. All information is compiled by the non-profit consumer organization, the Center for the Study of Services.
Bay Area Newspapers
Comprehensive list of Bay Area newspapers the Santa Clara County Library District has access to, including online, print, and microfilm.
Biography in Context
Comprehensive information about
historical and contemporary figures from throughout time, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas.
BookBrowse
Find book recommendations, readalikes, author biographies and interviews, and search by time period, setting, and theme. Also provides resources for book clubs, including reading guides and online discussions.
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.
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Business and Money eBooks
General information about finance, banking, accounting, marketing, management, and business information systems. Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses.
Business Source Complete
Find full-text articles from business journals and magazines, including peer-reviewed journals. Search company profiles, industry information, market research reports, and country economic data.
Cell
This life sciences journal contains up-to-the-minute research and reviews spanning a wide range of biomedical disciplines. Read current issues and search archives going back to 1995.
Chemistry Experiments
Provides students and teachers with the tools they need to explore various chemistry experiments. Topics covered include ozone depletion, wood alcohol, heat energy, purifying water, and carbonation in beverages.
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!
Computer Source
Full-text technical journals and consumer magazines covering computer science, programming, artificial intelligence, cybernetics, information systems, robotics, and software.
Consumer Reports
Offers ratings and recommendations on appliances, cars and trucks, and electronics, and includes articles on product recalls and the safety and reliability of individual brands.
Consumer Reports @ Flipster
Access the latest issue as well as back issues (dates vary) of
Consumer Reports, Consumer Reports On Health
, and
Consumer Reports Buying Guide
through our Flipster eMagazine collection.
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!
Discover and Go
A virtual museum pass program for Santa Clara County Library District cardholders: Reserve admission passes to more than 25 museums and cultural venues throughout the greater Bay Area!
Ecology Experiments
Provides students and teachers with the tools they need to explore various ecological issues. Includes experiments to try along with further reading to explore.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Online
The online version of the
Encyclopaedia Britannica
provides full-text articles with links to websites.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Online for Kids
A kids' version of the online
Encyclopaedia Britannica
, providing full-text articles with links to websites. A useful resource for essays, history assignments, and more.
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.
Encyclopedia of Education and Human Development
Covers educational theory and practice, integrating theoretical frameworks with field-based applications.
Encyclopedia of the Life Course and Human Development
Examines three key life stages from a sociological perspective: Childhood and Adolescence, Adulthood, and Later Life.
Environmental Science Experiments
Offers students and teachers the tools to explore various environmental issues. Includes hands-on activities to learn more about environmental problems and what can be done to solve them.
Experiment Central
Includes nearly 300 science experiments and covers nine key science curriculum fields: astronomy, biology, botany, chemistry, ecology, food science, geology, meteorology, and physics.
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
!
Fold3
Provides access to a growing collection of US military records from the Revolutionary War to the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. Contains millions of archived records, many of which are exclusively available on Fold3.
Forensic Science Experiments
Features experiments on concepts in the field of forensic science. Each experiment is a self-contained unit with its own further resources, tips for the teacher, and links to the National Science Education Standards.
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!
Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media
A guide to print and online publications and broadcasting stations worldwide, including newspapers, magazines, journals, radio stations, television stations, and cable systems.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
eReference works by more than 80 publishers in 18 subject areas. Includes encyclopedias, histories, biographies, and how-to books. Full-text titles, 34 languages, all reading levels.
GCFLearnFree
Tutorials for computer basics, software products, Internet, email, popular apps, and more. Also available in Spanish.
Tutoriales de conceptos básicos de computadora, productos de software, Internet, correo electrónico, aplicaciones populares y más. Disponible en español:
GCFAprendeLibre
.
Genealogy & Local History
Step back in time... trace your family history or discover the history of your local community! Check out these resources SCCLD librarians have assembled.
Genetics Experiments
Provides students and teachers with the tools they need to explore various genetics experiments. Topics include genetic engineering, family pedigree, and plant genetics.
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.
Grants.gov
Find and apply for federal grants. Contains more than 1,000 different grant programs across all 26 federal grant-making agencies, standardized grant information, application packages, and processes for finding and applying for federal grants.
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.
Harvard Business Review
Articles and research on business-related topics. Find new ideas and classic advice on strategy, innovation, leadership, and much more from business and management experts.
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.
Heritage Quest Online
A collection of research materials for tracing family history and American culture. Includes U.S. Federal Census records, family histories, published genealogies, historical books, Revolutionary War records, Freedman's Bank records, and more.
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.
Home and Garden eBooks
Find home and garden ebooks including help for vegetable gardening and cookbooks for holidays around the world. Read directly in your browser!
Human Body Experiments
Provides students and teachers with the tools they need to explore various human body experiments. Topics covered include bone anatomy, stomach structure, respiratory analysis, how kidneys work, and blood flow.
HyRead
HyRead is a Traditional Chinese language eBook and eMagazine platform that includes titles for kids in preschool through middle grades. Get the
HyRead App
for IOS, Android, or Windows 10 or read in your browser. Select titles include multimedia content.
HyRead為一繁體中文電子書及電子雜誌平台,收錄了從幼兒至初中生的各式電子書及多媒體有聲內容。
HyRead App
可免費下載且支援iOS、Android和Windows 10, 亦能直接使用瀏覽器線上閱讀電子書,馬上下載體驗看看吧!
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.
JobNow (Brainfuse)
Use this service to help you find a job. Live tutors are available
Monday through Sunday from 1-10 PM
for one-on-one assistance in a wide variety of topics related to finding a job, writing a winning resume, and interview coaching.
When you access the
JobNow link
you will be leaving the Santa Clara County Library District website and directed to Brainfuse, a live, online tutoring company.
Learn more.
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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.
Legal Information Reference Center
Find legal forms and
reference books
, as well as how-to instructions for legal issues including business law, financial planning, family law, property and real estate, and rights and disputes. State-specific legal forms are searchable by topics such as Adoption, Bankruptcy, and Name Changes.
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.
Marine Science Experiments
Presents experiments in marine science, on topics such as plankton, salinity, marine sediments, whales, fish adaptations, and ocean regions.
Mathematics Magazine
Available from JSTOR,
Mathematics Magazine
offers exposition on a wide range of mathematical topics. Search a topic or article, or browse current and past issues.
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.
Morningstar Investment Research Center
Learn about stocks and mutual funds, and build and analyze your investment portfolio. Includes access to
Morningstar Mutual Funds
,
Morningstar Fund Investor
,
Morningstar Stock Investor
, and
Morningstar ETF Investor
.
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 Kids
Discover and learn for fun and school! Find facts about science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Includes
National Geographic Kids
magazine, books, and 500+ kid-friendly, downloadable images.
Adobe Flash Player 10.0 or above required.
Download Adobe Flash Player.
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.
Nature, the Weekly Science Journal Online (2012 - current issue)
Nature
, first published in 1869, is a weekly international journal publishing peer-reviewed research in all fields of science and technology. Provides interdisciplinary articles and news of upcoming trends.
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.
News for You
Password: FAC9CC
This website is an online news source designed for people who are learning to read, write, or speak English. Seven new stories based on current events are posted weekly. They are written at reading levels 3-6.
NextReads
Select your favorite book genres and receive customized booklists by email. Available for all ages.
NoveList K-8 Plus
A resource for those seeking new children's fiction and non-fiction titles, including lists of award winners and discussion guides for book clubs.
NoveList Plus
A resource for those seeking new fiction and non-fiction titles, including lists of award winners and discussion guides for book clubs.
Obituary Research in the Bay Area & Silicon Valley
Useful local resources for obituary search assistance.
Obituary Search Assistance
The Santa Clara County Library District provides a free, three per month, obituary/death notice search request service.
Occupational Outlook
Look up information about hundreds of occupations including working conditions, wage scales, training and education needed, and career outlook.
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!
OverDrive Screening Room
Borrow and stream free shows, movies, and more through OverDrive! Enjoy feature films, TV series, children's programming, documentaries, educational content, and instructional videos. Videos will play in the
OverDrive app
or in your web browser.
Note:
You may not be able to play all streaming videos (like those from Starz) on a Kindle Fire, Fire HD, or Android 7.X devices, even using the OverDrive app.
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.
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.
Qikan DragonSource eMagazines
Over 800 journals from China, spanning more than 40 subject areas. Topics include business, economics, family, fashion, entertainment, film, and travel. Also includes academic journals, English-language journals published in China, trade publications, and more. All are updated continuously to correspond with the print editions, and many have extensive back lists available.
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
!
RBdigital Streaming Video
Enjoy unlimited streaming of 80+ TV series, consisting of 5,000+ hours of entertainment. New shows added weekly. Redeem a 7-day license that can be renewed upon expiration. Renewing lets you resume an episode just where you left off, or start a new show. Enjoy mysteries, dramas, comedies, and documentaries. Shows include
Poldark
,
Foyle’s War
,
Doc Martin, Inspector George Gently, Midsomer Murders
,
Agatha Christie’s Poirot
,
A Place to Call Home
,
Blandings
,
The Brokenwood Mysteries
,
Jack Irish
, and more. Acorn TV content is offered as part of the RBdigital multimedia platform.
ReadyRosie
ReadyRosie is a resource for parents of children aged 0-6. Watch two-minute videos on many topics and gain insight on how to best share information and develop early literacy skills for little ones. Register to receive weekly messages (in both English and Spanish) with fun and educational activity ideas.
ReferenceUSA
Conduct business and consumer research, create marketing plans, research competitive analysis, and locate executives. Provides detailed and current directory information on U.S. and Canadian businesses.
Regional Business News
Provides full-text regional business publications for the United States and Canada. Find information about presidential candidates, franchise restaurants, the retail industry, business planning, and political participation. Now available through Explora.
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.
Salem Health
Includes the entire contents of
Magill's Medical Guide
, with articles, photographs, and illustrations on diseases, disorders, treatments, procedures, specialties, anatomy, biology, and medical issues.
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.
Salem History
Full-text versions of Salem Press historical titles:
Encyclopedia of American Immigration
The Decades: 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s
Great Events from History: The Twentieth Century, 1941-1970
Great Lives in History: The Eighteenth Century
Weapons and Warfare
Defining Documents in American History: Immigration & Immigrant Communities (1650-2016)
Salem Literature
Full-text versions Salem Press literary titles:
Critical Survey of Long Fiction
includes biographical details, bibliographic records, and critical overviews of major authors notable for their contributions to the novel, novella, and related long-form fiction.
Critical Surveys of Mythology and Folklore: World Mythology
includes traditional literature from a broad range of regions and cultures.
Critical Insights
combines classic and current literary criticism of the world’s most-studied literature. Each volume in the series focuses on an individual author’s entire body of work or on a single work of literature.
Masterplots
: Analyzes important works in long fiction, short fiction, poetry, drama, and nonfiction throughout history and around the world. Defines and critiques the literary canon.
Salud en Español
Salud en Español provee reportes completos basados en evidencias y bases de datos relacionados a todos los aspectos de la salud y el bienestar. Contiene reportes específicos por tema que cubren todos los aspectos de la salud, dan información general importante en relación a enfermedades, afecciones y procedimientos de diversos tratamientos.
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 AAAS (1997 - current issue)
Founded in 1880 with seed money from Thomas Edison,
Science
magazine publishes research in all the sciences. See full-text articles from Science magazine; abstracts only are available from Science journals.
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.
Scientific American (2012 - current issue)
Online version of the
Scientific American
magazine. Updated monthly, the magazine features articles by scientists, including Nobel Prize winners, and top journalists in all fields of science and technology.
Serials Solutions A-Z
Search Serials Solutions for a specific journal, magazine, or newspaper by title or subject. A simple search covers Santa Clara County Library District's electronic and print periodical collections.
Small Business Library Materials
A collection of business resources selected by SCCLD librarians. Booklists by subject.
Smart Investing @ the Library
A collection of booklists and links to money management resources selected by SCCLD librarians.
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!
Sociology Collection
The Sociology Collection is a database that covers sociology and social services, including addiction, community & mental health services, gerontology, race & ethnicity, family & marriage, and much more. Ideal for social workers, sociology students or those interested in sociology.
Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage
Provides detailed current investment information from S&P's most popular publications. Click on the "Take a Tour of the New Dashboard" button to explore the new look and feel of the website.
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.
The Chinese Exclusion Act
This ebook is a learning tool about the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 that explores stories about Chinese immigrants through primary source document analysis. Free for iOS and Mac. Requires iTunes account.
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.
Value Line
A source of information on stocks, securities, the stock market, and the economy. Please see
this step-by-step instructional PDF
on how to access PDF Reports in the new interface.
VetNow (Brainfuse)
Free VA benefit support tools, college skills tools including free tutoring, and job-hunting help for veterans transitioning to civilian life.
When you access the
VetNow link
you will be leaving the Santa Clara County Library District website and directed to Brainfuse, a live, online tutoring company.
Learn more...
Wall Street Journal - 1984 to the Present
Comprehensive digital coverage of the
Wall Street Journal
from 1984 to the present.
Weather and Climate Experiments
Provides students and teachers with the tools needed to explore various weather-related computer science experiments. Topics include worldwide weather phenomena and climate factors that are impacted by human activities.
Web Resources about Voting, Elections, and Politics
From around the web and hand-picked for you by SCCLD librarians, find information about voting, current and past elections, and politics.
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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