Alexander Street Movies & TV Music New!
Audio, video, and multimedia content related to performing arts, humanities, and social sciences. Includes recorded performances, documentaries, and instructional material.
General Reference & Homework Help
General Reference & Homework Help
LearningExpress Library eBooks
eBooks, tutorials, and practice tests related to academic support, college & career preparation, citizenship, and digital skills.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
Learning Express Library Complete supports those looking to obtain occupational certification, prepare for college, find a job, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.
- Assists in professional exam preparation, including the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), California Real Estate Salesperson exam, and the California Police Officer Exam.
- Courses include: Exam prep in plumbing, air traffic control, law enforcement, EMT, firefighter, nursing, teaching, adult education in Spanish, college placement exam prep.
- Supplies tools for earning a high school equivalency diploma in California.
Libby: The Great Courses
Enjoy over 250 streaming video courses taught by top professors and instructors.
Streaming video - must have internet connection
Articles & Encyclopedias
AtoZ Global Road Warrior
Get information on countries worldwide, including current news, info about currency, culture, language, electricity & phone, and other important information for business travelers and tourists.
AtoZ USA
Facts and news about each state, including history, maps, symbols, climate, economy, demographics and schools. Great for travel planning and for school state reports.
AtoZ World Travel
Get information on major cities worldwide, including current news, info about currency, culture, language, electricity & phone, and other important information for travelers.
Britannica Escolar
Britannica Escolar es una enciclopedia en dos partes con portales para estudiantes de primaria y secundaria.
Britannica School
Britannica School is a three part encyclopedia with portals for elementary, middle, and high school students.
California Digital Newspaper Collection
Full-page scans of historical California newspapers published from 1846 to the present.
Defining Documents in American History: LGBTQ+ (1923-2017)
Offers analysis of primary source documents drawn from the ongoing movement to achieve recognition and equality for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Digital Public Library of America eBooks
Online exhibitions, primary source material, genealogical records, and eBook collections.
EBSCO Reference Center: Literature
Literary criticism, plot summaries, biographies, poems, short stories, and reviews. For high school level and up.
EBSCO Reference Center: Poetry & Short Stories
Complete poems and short stories, criticism, and information about poets and authors.
EBSCOhost
EBSCOhost offers high-quality articles licensed from reputable publishers recognized by library professionals, chosen to meet the specific needs of researchers.
EBSCOhost: Advanced Search
Search multiple sources to find articles from magazines, journals, newspapers, books, and primary sources. Includes Academic Search Complete. For high school level and up.
EBSCOhost: Basic Search
Search newspapers, magazines, and other trustworthy sources for articles on any topic.
EBSCOhost: Library & Information Science
Articles on librarianship and related subjects. Coverage extends back as far as the early 20th century.
Explora
Get information on any topic by searching select popular magazines, newspapers, biographies, primary source documents, over 1 million images, AP videos, and references books.
Explora: High School
Search full text for hundreds of popular high school magazines, plus biographies, primary source documents, reference books, videos, photos, maps, and flags.
Gale eBooks eBooks
Instantly available reference eBook collection. Includes popular series such as DK Eyewitness, For Dummies, and Rough Guides.
Gale In Context: Biography
Find hundreds of thousands of biographical entries, past and present, from around the world. From Gale.
Gale In Context: Global Issues
Historical documents, current viewpoints, news, country information, videos, podcasts and more provide a rich analysis of critical global issues. From Gale.
Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints
Learn about current social issues with pro/con viewpoint essays, periodical articles, biographies, images, podcasts and more. Provided by Gale.
Gale In Context: US History
Get contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in U.S. History.
Gale In Context: World History in Context
Get contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in World History.
Gale Interactive: Science
A virtual lab that gives students in middle and high school grades the power to see beyond static text and embrace learning outside of the classroom.
Gale OneFile: News
International, national, and local newspapers, plus images, radio and TV broadcasts, and transcripts.
Gale Primary Sources: Archives Unbound
Presents topically-focused digital collections of historical documents that support the research and study needs of scholars and students.
Global Encyclopedia of LGBTQ History
Covers LGBTQ topics in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East, as well as North America, and takes an interdisciplinary approach to the subject.
Library of Congress Digital Collections
Thousands of historical and modern items including manuscripts, audio recordings, images, sheet music, and maps organized into collections by topic.
Newsbank
Full-text articles from national news and magazines, with current events topic finder and lesson plans. Includes the San José Mercury News Archive.
Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life
3rd ed. 2017. Covers cultural groups in Asia, Europe, the Americas & Africa. Covers history, politics, customs, religion, education, human rights issues, teen life, and more.
Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations
14th ed. 2017. Offers information on more than 200 countries and dependencies from around the world. Also includes biographical essays on national leaders.
College & Career
College Blue Book
44thed. 2017. Guide to thousands of 2-and 4-year schools in the U.S. and Canada. Covers the expected listings and detailed descriptions, degree programs offered, scholarships, and occupational education programs.
EBSCOhost: Library & Information Science
Articles on librarianship and related subjects. Coverage extends back as far as the early 20th century.
LearningExpress Library: Career Preparation
Offers preparation for professional exams, information about occupations, and skill-building for the workplace.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
LearningExpress Library Complete supports those looking to obtain occupational certification, prepare for college, find a job, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.
- Assists in professional exam preparation, including the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), California Real Estate Salesperson exam, and the California Police Officer Exam.
- Courses include: Exam prep in plumbing, air traffic control, law enforcement, EMT, firefighter, nursing, and teaching.
LearningExpress Library: College Students
Provides resources to help college students strengthen their academic skills, prepare for placement tests, and get ready for graduate school entrance exams.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
LearningExpress Library Complete supports those looking to obtain occupational certification, prepare for college, find a job, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.
LearningExpress Library: Job & Career Accelerator
Everything you need to find, apply for, and get hired into an ideal position.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Job & Career Accelerator is an easy-to-use search tool with everything patrons and students need to find, apply for, and get hired into ideal positions.
- Provides tools to create professional and competitive resumes and cover letters.
- Features job and internship search engines matched to the user’s profile and needs.
- Offers professional interview preparation and practice tools.
- Includes occupation explorers to find the profession that suits the user’s wants and directs to the skills needed for chosen professions.
- Contains college and scholarship finders.
LearningExpress Library: Prepare for College
Getting into college is an important step to building a strong future. Use this center to get the resources you need to achieve your college preparation goals.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
LearningExpress Library Complete supports those looking to obtain occupational certification, prepare for college, find a job, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.
Peterson’s Test Prep
A valuable online tool library patrons and students of all ages can use for standardized test preparation, researching and selecting college and graduate schools, finding tuition assistance, and exploring careers.
Tuition Funding Sources
Find scholarships, loans and financial aid.
Elementary & Middle School
AtoZ Global Road Warrior
Get information on countries worldwide, including current news, info about currency, culture, language, electricity & phone, and other important information for business travelers and tourists.
AtoZ USA
Facts and news about each state, including history, maps, symbols, climate, economy, demographics and schools. Great for travel planning and for school state reports.
AtoZ World Travel
Get information on major cities worldwide, including current news, info about currency, culture, language, electricity & phone, and other important information for travelers.
Beanstack
Awesome book and app recommendations, hand-picked for your child by librarians. Participate in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.
Britannica Escolar
Britannica Escolar es una enciclopedia en dos partes con portales para estudiantes de primaria y secundaria.
Britannica School
Britannica School is a three part encyclopedia with portals for elementary, middle, and high school students.
Explora: Elementary School
Search by keyword or by topic to find magazines, reference books, photos, videos, images, and flags.
Explora: Middle School
Search full text for dozens of popular middle school magazines, plus biographies, primary source documents, reference books, videos, photos, maps, and flags.
LearningExpress Library: Grades 4-8 Educator Resources
Offers test preparation, homework help, and skill building for elementary and middle school students.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
LearningExpress Library Complete supports those looking to obtain occupational certification, prepare for college, find a job, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.
LOTE4Kids Audiobooks eBooks
Animated picture books in over 60 languages with English translations. New stories and languages are added regularly.
Missions of California eBooks
eBook collection covering the California Missions. Each book contains a history of each mission, the mission today, and a project. Perfect for school reports.
To log in, enter sjpl for username and password.
NoveList K-8 Plus
Find out what books to read next based on your favorite books and topics.
Scholastic Teachables
Easy to print lesson plans, worksheets, and activities on a wide variety of subjects for PreK - 8 educators.
TeachingBooks
Multimedia resources related to books, authors, and illustrators. Includes author interviews, book trailers, discussion guides, and more. For children, teens, parents, and educators.
Tutor.com
Get homework help from a live certified tutor or use study guides, worksheets, and tutorials on common subjects, and various state standardized tests. For elementary through college age students.
Tutor.com: Adult Education and Career Center
Get help with test prep, job searching, and more. Includes GED and Citizenship exams. Get your resume/cover letter reviewed by trained professionals.
High School
Driving Tests
Resources for anyone getting their CA drivers license or permit. Includes practice tests for the written exam for Car, CDL, and Motorcycle licenses. Includes easy access to the California DMV Driver’s Handbook in a variety of languages, including audio versions in English and Spanish.
EBSCO Reference Center: Literature
Literary criticism, plot summaries, biographies, poems, short stories, and reviews. For high school level and up.
EBSCO Reference Center: Poetry & Short Stories
Complete poems and short stories, criticism, and information about poets and authors.
Explora: High School
Search full text for hundreds of popular high school magazines, plus biographies, primary source documents, reference books, videos, photos, maps, and flags.
Gale In Context: Biography
Find hundreds of thousands of biographical entries, past and present, from around the world. From Gale.
Gale In Context: Global Issues
Historical documents, current viewpoints, news, country information, videos, podcasts and more provide a rich analysis of critical global issues. From Gale.
Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints
Learn about current social issues with pro/con viewpoint essays, periodical articles, biographies, images, podcasts and more. Provided by Gale.
Gale In Context: US History
Get contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in U.S. History.
Gale In Context: World History in Context
Get contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in World History.
Gale Interactive: Science
A virtual lab that gives students in middle and high school grades the power to see beyond static text and embrace learning outside of the classroom.
LearningExpress Library: High School Equivalency Center
Prepare for the GED® test, HiSET® or TASC exams with practice tests, interactive tutorials, and eBooks.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
LearningExpress Library Complete supports those looking to obtain occupational certification, prepare for college, find a job, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.
LearningExpress Library: High School Students
Offers test preparation, homework help, and skill building for high school students.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
LearningExpress Library Complete supports those looking to obtain occupational certification, prepare for college, find a job, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.
NoveList Plus
Find out what books to read next based on what you already like. For adults and older teens.
Use your library card number when NoveList asks you for "Patron ID".
TeachingBooks
Multimedia resources related to books, authors, and illustrators. Includes author interviews, book trailers, discussion guides, and more. For children, teens, parents, and educators.
Tutor.com
Get homework help from a live certified tutor or use study guides, worksheets, and tutorials on common subjects, and various state standardized tests. For elementary through college age students.
Tutor.com: Adult Education and Career Center
Get help with test prep, job searching, and more. Includes GED and Citizenship exams. Get your resume/cover letter reviewed by trained professionals.
Preschool
ABCmouse
ABCmouse is designed to teach children ages 2-8+. Note that the in-Library use link only works inside our branch libraries or at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. No library card required.
Available for in-library use only
ABCmouse (Home Access)
Beanstack
Awesome book and app recommendations, hand-picked for your child by librarians. Participate in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.
LOTE4Kids Audiobooks eBooks
Animated picture books in over 60 languages with English translations. New stories and languages are added regularly.
Test Prep
Chilton
Get manuals, OEM diagrams, and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for automobiles and light trucks.
Driving Tests
Resources for anyone getting their CA drivers license or permit. Includes practice tests for the written exam for Car, CDL, and Motorcycle licenses. Includes easy access to the California DMV Driver’s Handbook in a variety of languages, including audio versions in English and Spanish.
LearningExpress Library: Adult Core Skills & Citizenship
The Adult Core Skills center helps adults achieve their personal, education and career goals by offering resources to help them improve their basic skills in reading, writing, and math, and prepare for the U.S. citizenship exam.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
LearningExpress Library Complete supports those looking to obtain occupational certification, prepare for college, find a job, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.
LearningExpress Library: Career Preparation
Offers preparation for professional exams, information about occupations, and skill-building for the workplace.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
LearningExpress Library Complete supports those looking to obtain occupational certification, prepare for college, find a job, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.
- Assists in professional exam preparation, including the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), California Real Estate Salesperson exam, and the California Police Officer Exam.
- Courses include: Exam prep in plumbing, air traffic control, law enforcement, EMT, firefighter, nursing, and teaching.
LearningExpress Library: College Students
Provides resources to help college students strengthen their academic skills, prepare for placement tests, and get ready for graduate school entrance exams.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
LearningExpress Library Complete supports those looking to obtain occupational certification, prepare for college, find a job, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.
LearningExpress Library: High School Equivalency Center
Prepare for the GED® test, HiSET® or TASC exams with practice tests, interactive tutorials, and eBooks.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
LearningExpress Library Complete supports those looking to obtain occupational certification, prepare for college, find a job, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.
LearningExpress Library: Prepare for College
Getting into college is an important step to building a strong future. Use this center to get the resources you need to achieve your college preparation goals.
Requires creating an account using your name and email address.
LearningExpress Library Complete supports those looking to obtain occupational certification, prepare for college, find a job, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.
LearningExpress Library: Recursos Para Hispanohablantes
LearningExpress Library apoya a aquellos que buscan mejorar sus habilidades de lectoescritura y matemáticas; obtener un diploma equivalente a la escuela secundaria en California; o convertirse en ciudadanos estadounidenses.
Requiere crear una cuenta con su nombre y dirección de correo electrónico.
This resource is available thanks to funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
LearningExpress Library Complete supports those looking to obtain occupational certification, prepare for college, find a job, become a U.S. citizen, and much more.
Peterson’s Test Prep
A valuable online tool library patrons and students of all ages can use for standardized test preparation, researching and selecting college and graduate schools, finding tuition assistance, and exploring careers.
