Databases & Online Resources

To search a database, click on the links below. When accessing databases from home you will be prompted to enter your 13-digit library card number (no spaces). Need help using a database? Call your local County Library or email us.

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America’s Newspapers: National and local papers including over 60 Los Angeles County papers such as the Long Beach Press-Telegram and Orange County Register.
American Decades: Choose a decade from 1900 to 1990 using the drop down menu.
Animal Life Encyclopedia
Ayuda de Tareas en Vivo: Reciba gratis y en vivo ayuda de un tutor que le ayudará con sus tareas en matemáticas, ciencias, ingles, y estudios sociales. Encuentre también recursos para su carrera y de preparación para exámenes en ciudadana, el GED, y más.
Biblioteca TumbleBook: Audiograbaciones y libros animados para niños.
Biography In Context
BookFLIX: Read along with stories and learn facts with online books.
Business & Company Resource Center: Company profiles, histories and detailed industry information.
Business Resource Center: Need more information? Visit the County Library's Business Resource Center online.
California Tax Service Center
Career Resources: The County Library's Career Resources page has more great information.
Career Transitions: An online career guidance center that walks you through the job-search process from beginning to end.
CDs, Super Glue, and Salsa: How Everyday Products Are Made
Chemical Elements: From Carbon to Krypton
Chilton Library: Detailed step-by-step service instructions, photographs, illustrations, wiring diagrams, diagnostic trouble codes, recall information, and maintenance and specification tables. Covers domestic and import vehicles up to current model year.
Comparative Guide to Hospitals
Complete Life Science Resource
Directories: Find business information on brands and their companies. Search for contact information on multinational, national and regional groups. Discover listings for radio, television, cable and print media. Users can search multiple directories at one time.
Drugs and Controlled Substances: Information for Students
El Gran Libro de los Experimentos
Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Encyclopedia of American Immigration: Access: [inside the library] | [outside the library]
Encyclopedia of Biomes
Encyclopedia of Cancer
Encyclopedia of Children's Health: Infancy through Adolescence
Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion
Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life
Encyclopedia of Environmental Issues: Access: [inside the library] | [outside the library]
Encyclopedia of Medicine
Encyclopedia of Mental Health
Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes
Encyclopedia of Surgery and Medical Tests
Encyclopedia of World Mythology
Freegal Music: Download three music MP3s a week - DRM Free! You keep them forever, and can play them on any MP3 player.
Global Road Warrior: Practical answers to your travel questions, such as how much to tip, religious taboos, greeting your host, family life, and punctuality.
Global Warming
Great Events from History: The 19th Century: Access: [inside the library] | [outside the library]
Great Events from History: The 20th Century 1941-1970: Access: [inside the library] | [outside the library]
Great Events from History: The 20th Century 1971-2000: Access: [inside the library] | [outside the library]
Great Lives from History: African Americans: Access: [inside the library] | [outside the library]
Great Lives from History: Jewish Americans: Access: [inside the library] | [outside the library]
HeritageQuest: Complete U.S. Federal Census, Freedman's Bank Records for African American genealogy research and Periodical Source Index (PERSI). Your library card number (no spaces) is your "barcode ID".

Looking for the 1940 Census? It's not available yet through Heritage Quest but you can browse it online through the National Archives.
History Reference Center: History-related magazines, documents, biographies, photos, maps, and videos.
IRS Federal Tax Forms
JobScout: JobScout is a free online learning platform that teaches you basic digital literacy skills to find a job.For every lesson you complete, you'll earn a badge. JobScout lets you track your progress and access games to reinforce the skills you learn.
Kids' Virtual Reference Library: eBooks covering popular subjects including history, geography, religion, and science. Designed for children in upper elementary school.
La Biblia de la Computación e Internet
La Biblia de las Ciencias Naturales
La Vida y Nuestro Cuerpo
Learning Express Test Prep: Practice tests, tutorials and eBooks for school and career, including college entrance, civil service and citizenship. To use Learning Express and save your test results, sign in as a New or Return User (username = 13-digit library card number, password = create your own).
Legal Information Reference Center: Search full-text legal self-help reference works and get free legal forms. Topics covered include business law, financial planning, family law, property and real estate law, and rights and disputes.
Literature Resource Center: Literary criticism, biographies, overviews of literary topics and works from all genres, disciplines, time periods and regions of the world.
Live Homework Help: Click on "Career Help" for resume and cover letter help and career tips from Career Solvers and other job search pros.
Live Homework Help: Get free homework help from a live, online tutor in math, science, English, and social studies.
Los Angeles Sentinel, 1934-2005: Includes digital reproductions of pages, article images, and full text searching.
Los Angeles Times: Full text from 1985 to present.
Magazine and Newspaper Search - MasterFile: General interest magazines and newspapers, many full text.
Mango Languages: Free, online language-learning includes 22 languages, including Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Tagalog and Greek. Also has English language courses for speakers of 15 different languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, and Russian.
MedlinePlus: Health information from the National Library of Medicine.
MedlinePlus en Español: Información de salud para usted. Esto es un servicio de la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina de EE.UU.
Milestone Documents in American History: Access: [inside the library] | [outside the library]
Musicians and Composers of the 20th Century
National Newspapers: The 10 most respected major national and regional newspapers including the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Christian Science Monitor, and USA Today.
Newspaper Source: National, international, and regional papers plus television transcripts.
NextReads: Sign up to receive book recommendations by email. Choose from over 20 newsletters, including fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks and books for teens and kids.
NoveList: A guide to fiction and nonfiction reading for all ages, including fiction and nonfiction reading interests.
NoveList K-8: A guide to reading for children grades Kindergarten-8. A resource for children, parents, and teachers.
OneClickdigital: Downloadable audiobooks available for your PC or Mac computer. Getting started.
Opposing Viewpoints: Essays, articles and primary sources on contemporary social issues.
OverDrive: Downloadable audio and eBooks. Quick Start Guide and FAQ.
Powerspeak Languages: Learn Spanish, French, Mandarin, German, or English for Spanish-speakers and Chinese-speakers through a series of stories, activities and innovative learning tools.
ReferenceUSA: Select "U.S. Businesses" for detailed business information. Select "U.S. Residential" to conduct market research or locate friends and relatives.
Shakespeare for Students
Social Studies Fact Cards: Covers U.S. states and presidents, California history and world history. For students grades 4-6.
Social Studies Fact Cards: Covers U.S. states and presidents, California history and world history. For students grades 4-6.
Travel Guides: Travel guides for Northern California, the United States, and countries and cities throughout the world.
TumbleBook Library: Animated and talking children's books.
Tutor.com's Adult Education and Career Center: Live tutors are available for career help, including resume review, job searching and interview preparation. Tutors can also help with GED and Citizenship preparation, and essay review. Additionally tutors can help adult learners with back to school needs. Help is available in English and Spanish.
Virtual Reference Library: eBooks on art, business, education, the environment, health, history, law, literature, social sciences, science, and technology.

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All Databases Auto Repair Biographies Business Career Directories Downloadable Español Genealogy Health & Medicine History Homework Kids Languages Legal Literature Magazines & Newspapers Music Science Social Issues Taxes Test Prep Travel Virtual Reference Library All Databases America’s Newspapers National and local papers including over 60 Los Angeles County papers such as the Long Beach Press-Telegram and Orange County Register. American Decades Choose a decade from 1900 to 1990 using the drop down menu. Animal Life Encyclopedia Ayuda de Tareas en Vivo Reciba gratis y en vivo ayuda de un tutor que le ayudará con sus tareas en matemáticas, ciencias, ingles, y estudios sociales. Encuentre también recursos para su carrera y de preparación para exámenes en ciudadana, el GED, y más. Biblioteca TumbleBook Audiograbaciones y libros animados para niños. Biography In Context BookFLIX Read along with stories and learn facts with online books. Business & Company Resource Center Company profiles, histories and detailed industry information. Business Resource Center Need more information? Visit the County Library's Business Resource Center online. California Tax Service Center Career Resources The County Library's Career Resources page has more great information. Career Transitions An online career guidance center that walks you through the job-search process from beginning to end. CDs, Super Glue, and Salsa: How Everyday Products Are Made Chemical Elements: From Carbon to Krypton Chilton Library Detailed step-by-step service instructions, photographs, illustrations, wiring diagrams, diagnostic trouble codes, recall information, and maintenance and specification tables. Covers domestic and import vehicles up to current model year. Comparative Guide to Hospitals Complete Life Science Resource Directories Find business information on brands and their companies. Search for contact information on multinational, national and regional groups. Discover listings for radio, television, cable and print media. Users can search multiple directories at one time. Drugs and Controlled Substances: Information for Students El Gran Libro de los Experimentos Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine Encyclopedia of American Immigration Access: [inside the library] \| [outside the library] Encyclopedia of Biomes Encyclopedia of Cancer Encyclopedia of Children's Health: Infancy through Adolescence Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life Encyclopedia of Environmental Issues Access: [inside the library] \| [outside the library] Encyclopedia of Medicine Encyclopedia of Mental Health Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes Encyclopedia of Surgery and Medical Tests Encyclopedia of World Mythology Freegal Music Download three music MP3s a week - DRM Free! You keep them forever, and can play them on any MP3 player. Global Road Warrior Practical answers to your travel questions, such as how much to tip, religious taboos, greeting your host, family life, and punctuality. Global Warming Great Events from History: The 19th Century Access: [inside the library] \| [outside the library] Great Events from History: The 20th Century 1941-1970 Access: [inside the library] \| [outside the library] Great Events from History: The 20th Century 1971-2000 Access: [inside the library] \| [outside the library] Great Lives from History: African Americans Access: [inside the library] \| [outside the library] Great Lives from History: Jewish Americans Access: [inside the library] \| [outside the library] HeritageQuest Complete U.S. Federal Census, Freedman's Bank Records for African American genealogy research and Periodical Source Index (PERSI). Your library card number (no spaces) is your "barcode ID". Looking for the 1940 Census? It's not available yet through Heritage Quest but you can browse it online through the National Archives. History Reference Center History-related magazines, documents, biographies, photos, maps, and videos. IRS Federal Tax Forms JobScout JobScout is a free online learning platform that teaches you basic digital literacy skills to find a job.For every lesson you complete, you'll earn a badge. JobScout lets you track your progress and access games to reinforce the skills you learn. Kids' Virtual Reference Library eBooks covering popular subjects including history, geography, religion, and science. Designed for children in upper elementary school. La Biblia de la Computación e Internet La Biblia de las Ciencias Naturales La Vida y Nuestro Cuerpo Learning Express Test Prep Practice tests, tutorials and eBooks for school and career, including college entrance, civil service and citizenship. To use Learning Express and save your test results, sign in as a New or Return User (username = 13-digit library card number, password = create your own). Legal Information Reference Center Search full-text legal self-help reference works and get free legal forms. Topics covered include business law, financial planning, family law, property and real estate law, and rights and disputes. Literature Resource Center Literary criticism, biographies, overviews of literary topics and works from all genres, disciplines, time periods and regions of the world. Live Homework Help Click on "Career Help" for resume and cover letter help and career tips from Career Solvers and other job search pros. Live Homework Help Get free homework help from a live, online tutor in math, science, English, and social studies. Los Angeles Sentinel, 1934-2005 Includes digital reproductions of pages, article images, and full text searching. Los Angeles Times Full text from 1985 to present. Magazine and Newspaper Search - MasterFile General interest magazines and newspapers, many full text. Mango Languages Free, online language-learning includes 22 languages, including Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Tagalog and Greek. Also has English language courses for speakers of 15 different languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, and Russian. MedlinePlus Health information from the National Library of Medicine. MedlinePlus en Español Información de salud para usted. Esto es un servicio de la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina de EE.UU. Milestone Documents in American History Access: [inside the library] \| [outside the library] Musicians and Composers of the 20th Century National Newspapers The 10 most respected major national and regional newspapers including the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Christian Science Monitor, and USA Today. Newspaper Source National, international, and regional papers plus television transcripts. NextReads Sign up to receive book recommendations by email. Choose from over 20 newsletters, including fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks and books for teens and kids. NoveList A guide to fiction and nonfiction reading for all ages, including fiction and nonfiction reading interests. NoveList K-8 A guide to reading for children grades Kindergarten-8. A resource for children, parents, and teachers. OneClickdigital Downloadable audiobooks available for your PC or Mac computer. Getting started. Opposing Viewpoints Essays, articles and primary sources on contemporary social issues. OverDrive Downloadable audio and eBooks. Quick Start Guide and FAQ. Powerspeak Languages Learn Spanish, French, Mandarin, German, or English for Spanish-speakers and Chinese-speakers through a series of stories, activities and innovative learning tools. ReferenceUSA Select "U.S. Businesses" for detailed business information. Select "U.S. Residential" to conduct market research or locate friends and relatives. Shakespeare for Students Social Studies Fact Cards Covers U.S. states and presidents, California history and world history. For students grades 4-6. Social Studies Fact Cards Covers U.S. states and presidents, California history and world history. For students grades 4-6. Travel Guides Travel guides for Northern California, the United States, and countries and cities throughout the world. TumbleBook Library Animated and talking children's books. Tutor.com's Adult Education and Career Center Live tutors are available for career help, including resume review, job searching and interview preparation. Tutors can also help with GED and Citizenship preparation, and essay review. Additionally tutors can help adult learners with back to school needs. Help is available in English and Spanish. Virtual Reference Library eBooks on art, business, education, the environment, health, history, law, literature, social sciences, science, and technology.
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