Databases by Title

Overview

Databases by Title

*Starred resources are available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

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Ancestry Library Edition: In-library access only.

AtoZdatabases: Search people and businesses, or create mailing lists

Archives Unbound: historical documents that support the research and study needs of scholars and students 

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BookBrowse: Online magazine for book lovers

*Book Connections: book trailers, meet-the-author videos, reading guides & more

*Britannica School Edition: for elementary, middle and high school students

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California Occupational Guides: California-specific guide to training, job outlook, & earnings expectations for jobs

Carmel Pine Cone: Local newspaper (1915-2006)

ComicsPlus: Enjoy thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga with no holds, wait lists, or borrowing limits

Consumer Reports: Find product reviews and comparisons

*CultureGrams: Social, cultural, and political information on countries, U.S. states, and provinces around the world. (Grades 3-12)

CALIFORNIA MISSIONS RESOURCES

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DMV Practice Tests: Free driver’s test practice

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eBook Central: thousands of ebooks on English Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, Information Literacy and Technology. (Grades 9+)

Encyclopedia of Associations: Information on regional, national and international organizations

*Enki California Digital Library: eBooks available to every person in California

*Escolar Online:  Brittanica Escolar

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Fire Insurance Maps Online: Access through your library account. Historical maps of Monterey County houses and buildings, 1880s-1950s. (Email hml.localhist@gmail.com to request additional maps.)

Flipster: download digital magazines like National Geographic and Newsweek

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Gale eBooks: Reference books on science, health, religion and more

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Heritage Hub: US obituaries, death notices and more, 1824-present (learn more)

Hoopla: Stream movies, television shows, music, audiobooks, eBooks and comics.

As of September 30, 2024, Hoopla service will end. (See Details).

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*Job & Career Accelerator: An easy-to-use search tool with everything patrons and students need to find, apply for, and get hired into ideal positions. Access to Job and
Career Accelerator provided by the California State Library concludes September
30, 2024.

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Kanopy: Stream Classic Cinema, Indie Film and Top Documentaries

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*LearningExpress Library: Prepare for professional exams, get certifications, get ready for college, find a job, become a U.S. citizen, and much more. Access to EBSCO’s LearningExpress Library Complete provided by the California State Library concludes September 30, 2024.

Libby: Read popular ebooks and e-audiobooks.

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Monterey County Herald: Search articles from 2002 – the present

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*New York Times: Articles and more from 1851 – the present. (Instructions)

*Northstar Computer Skills Assessment: Not a computer whiz? Assess your tech skills and build the computer knowledge you need for daily life, employment, and higher education. Access to Northstar Digital Literacy provided by the California State
Library concludes September 30, 2024.

Novelist: Reviews, readalikes, and more for fiction and non-fiction

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Proquest eLibrary: Research made easy - find content, context, and pathways as you research a topic.

Palace Project: Search, browse, download and read across many of the library’s ebook collections using The Palace Project app. (Instructions)

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San Francisco Chronicle: 2017-present

San Francisco Community Coverage: San Francisco Bay Area newspapers, including the Chronicle and the Examiner

San Francisco Examiner: 2017-present

*SIRS Discoverer: A general reference database providing safe, reliable, curriculum-aligned content and features for use by students and educators. (Grades 3-9)

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Value Line: Investment research. Smart research, smarter investing

*VetNow: Get free, live, online help with a wide range of career and veteran needs. Access to Brainfuse’s VetNow provided by the California State Library
concludes September 30, 2024. 

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