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ABCmouse Library Card Required.

Learning games, puzzles and other fun activities for kids age 2-8.

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Archives Unbound Library Card Required.

Contains a wide range of historical primary sources for scholars and students from the Middle Ages to recent times. Topics range from Witchcraft to World War II to 20th-century political history.

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AyudaLegalCA.org

Este sitio ofrece accesso gratuito a información legal y recomienda sitios de asesoramiento y ayuda legal.

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Britannica Escolar Library Card Required.

Provee acceso en línea a la Enciclopedia Británica en español, con miles de artículos, imágenes, videos, y fuentes primarias, diseñado para estudiantes de escuela primaria y secundaria.

Aprenda más.

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
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Britannica School Library Card Required.

Online access to Encyclopedia Britannica, offering thousands of articles, images, videos, and primary sources for elementary, middle, and high school students.

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This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
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CultureGrams Library Card Required.

Concise cultural information on countries around the world. (Grades 3-12)

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eLibrary Library Card Required.

Search magazines, newspapers, and digital media content for your general information needs. (Grades 6+)

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Enslaved: Peoples of the Historical Slave Trade

Search for your family history in this compilation of records relating to slavery and enslaved individuals, including baptismal records, runaway ads, ship manifests, emancipation documents, and more. The collection is rapidly expanding and connecting records from different sources to deepen the public’s understanding of the transatlantic slave trade and restore once-anonymous individuals’ identities.

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FindLaw

Free legal information including articles, news, case law, statutes and forms.

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Gale Presents: Udemy Library Card Required.

More than 4,000 continuously updated, on-demand video courses across 75 categories in business, technology, design, and more. Users will need a free Google or Microsoft account to log in.

  • Access Gale Presents: Udemy with your browser.
  • To use Gale Presents: Udemy on your phone or tablet:
    • Download the Udemy for Business app.
    • Enter “Gale” under organization name.
    • Search for "San Diego County Library."
    • Enter your library barcode.
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GovTrack.us

Allows users to search for and track legislation being debated in the U.S. Congress.

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GreenFile

Research all aspects of human impact to the environment including global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.

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HeinOnline

Full-text access to law journals, federal statutes, CFR regulations, and legislative and international materials.

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HelpNow

Connect with a live tutor for homework help, skills building, and test preparation. For students K-12 to college.

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
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Job & Career Accelerator Library Card Required.

Job & Career Accelerator gives job seekers the tools they need to create resumes and cover letters, explore careers, find open positions, apply for jobs, and get hired.

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
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LawHelpCA.org

Access to self-help information on legal issues and referrals to local legal aid providers and pro bono assistance.

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LearningExpress Library Library Card Required.

LearningExpress Library offers practice tests, tutorials, eBooks, articles, and flash cards to help you find a job, change careers, improve core academic skills, earn a high school equivalency, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
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Libby: Magazines Library Card Required.

Access more than 3,000 titles across a broad range of interests, including Food Network, The Economist, HGTV, Forbes, Good Housekeeping, US Weekly, Popular Mechanics, and more.

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MedlinePlus

MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations.

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MedlinePlus (Español)

MedlinePlus le brinda información de los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud, sobre enfermedades, condiciones y mantenimiento del bienestar, en una manera fácil de entender.

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MyHeritage Library Edition Library Card Required.

Discover, share and preserve your family history. Includes billions of historical documents from over 48 countries, historical photos, public records, indexes, family trees and more.

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NYTimes.com Library Card Required.

Full access to the online edition of the New York Times, including breaking news, in-depth articles, op/ed pieces, videos, blogs and more.

Login with your NYTimes.com account to get unlimited 24-hour access. If you do not have an account, you will be prompted to create one.

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
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Palace Project, The Library Card Required.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for in Libby, download The Palace Project app to access even more free eBooks and eAudiobooks!

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PressReader New! Library Card Required.

Read thousands of newspapers and magazines from around the world in more than 60 languages.

If you are accessing PressReader from outside the library:

  • Download the PressReader app or visit the PressReader website.
  • Click on "Sign In."
  • Click on the “Library or Group” button.
  • Search for "San Diego County Library."
  • Log in with your library card number and PIN.
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PressReader New! Library Card Required.

Lea miles de periódicos y revistas de todo el mundo en más de 60 idiomas.

Si ingresa a PressReader desde fuera de la biblioteca:

  • Descargue la aplicación PressReader o visite el sitio web de PressReader.
  • Haga clic en "Conectarse".
  • Haga clic en el botón “Biblioteca o Grupo”.
  • Busque "San Diego County Library".
  • Inicie sesión con su número de tarjeta de biblioteca y PIN.
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ProQuest Research Companion

Helps students navigate through the research process, supporting information literacy, writing, and research skills, engaging students to think more critically and creatively about their research. (Grades 8+)

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
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Rosetta Stone Library Card Required.

Learn to speak, listen, read, and write in a new language with Rosetta Stone’s immersion courses. More than 30 languages are offered, including English as a Second Language (ESL).

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San Diego Law Library

The San Diego Law Library helps people learn about and use the law to solve problems, access justice and take advantage of opportunities.

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School & Educators Complete Library Card Required.

eBook database with over 12,000 titles in multiple subject areas: English Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, Information Literacy, and Technology. (Grades 9+)

* Note for Instant Digital Card users:
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This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
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SIRS Discoverer Library Card Required.

General reference database for upper elementary and middle school learners, researchers, and educators covering curriculum areas such as reading, language arts, science, social studies, history, health, and technology.

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SIRS Issues Researcher Library Card Required.

Provides balanced, curriculum-aligned content on complex issues for middle and high school students. (Grades 6+)

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TeachingBooks Library Card Required.

Find book discussion guides, short movies, audiobook readings, and more on children's and young adult books and their authors and illustrators. Great for teachers and homeschool families.

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* Note for Instant Digital Card users:
A standard SDCL library card or eCard is required to access this resource remotely. Please sign up for a standard library card for access from outside the library.
 
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VetNow Library Card Required.

With live resume and job coaching, VetNow helps veterans learn new skills, prepare for certification testing, create more impactful resumés, prepare for and practice interviewing, search for jobs, and get help navigating the VA system.

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
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