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eBook Central - Schools & Educators Complete
eBook database of over 13,000 titles that supports English Language, Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, Information Literacy and Technology. (Grades 9+, possibly some content for Middle School, it also includes professional development content for faculty)
eLibrary (Grades 6 and older)
General reference aggregation of periodical and digital media content with editorial guidance for novice researchers. Two unique interfaces are available.
Explora for Elementary School Students (Grades K-5)
Find what you need for your school assignments. Search by keyword or by topic to find magazines, reference books, photos, videos, images, flags, and Common Core content.
Explora for Middle School Students (Grades 6-8)
Search full text for dozens of popular middle school magazines as well as thousands of biographies and historical essays.
Explora for High School Students (Grades 9-12)
Designed specifically for high school students, search full text for hundreds of popular high school magazines covering a wide-range of subject areas including history, science, careers, and more.
HelpNow
HelpNow offers free online homework help, writing lab assistance, test prep, video lessons, and study tools.
Library Services for People with Print Disabilities
California’s Library Services for People with Print Disabilities, in association with the Library of Congress, provides free Braille and audio books, magazines and playback equipment to all eligible Californians unable to read standard print. Follow the link to find your local braille and talking book library and sign up for free library service.
Link+
A website available via the Internet
LINK+ is a cooperative project among participating public and academic libraries, which provides a single, searchable catalog for books. Using LINK+, Santa Clara City Library users may borrow books from one of the more than 30 participating LINK+ libraries when they are not available at Santa Clara City Library.
NoveList Plus
Use NoveList to find a good book to read. This resource contains recommended fiction and non-fiction books for all ages!
NoveList K-8 Plus
Use NoveList to find a good book to read. This resource contains recommended fiction and non-fiction books for children and young adults.
Video tutorial is available on Santa Clara City Library YouTube channel.
SIRS Discoverer (Grades 3-9)
Selected content for novice researchers, especially elementary and middle school students and educators.
SIRS Issues Researcher (Grades 6 and up)
Curriculum-aligned database of content organized by complex issues, ideally for middle and high school students and educators.
TeachingBooks
Teaching Books is a resource that generates enthusiasm for books and reading in our community. Find book trailers, movies with authors, audio performances, discussion questions, and more great ways to engage with books! An ideal resource for grades K-12. Browse, Search, Discover, and Enjoy!
Tuition Funding Sources
Tuition Funding Sources (TFS) is a database of college scholarships. Use it to find scholarships and financial aid to help pay for your college education. To search the database you will need to register. To register click on the Tuition Funding Sources link above. Then click on the “login” button on the TFS home page.
Video tutorial is available on Santa Clara City Library YouTube channel.
