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ArticlesAccess scholarly journals, newspaper articles and magazines. Infotrac
Term paper due? Get instant access to thousands of scholarly journals and general magazines using Infotrac. This database is available remotely. Just type in your library barcode number. Los Angeles Times (powered by ProQuest)Search LA Times news articles dating back to 1985. NewsBank
Search current events using NewsBank. This resource consists of full-text, fully searchable databases, and also includes years of archives.
Databases A-ZALLDATA Repair ALLDATA Repair is the #1 Provider of OEM service and repair information for 1982-to-current vehicles. It is used by more professionals than other paper or online auto repair manuals. This database must be accessed at the library. Brainfuse
Chat live with tutors between 1 and 10 p.m. Monday thru Sunday (except holidays). No appointment is necessary. To access Brainfuse remotely, you will need to enter your library card number (the barcode # on the back of your card).
Elementary & Middle Grade Students
Brainfuse tutors can help elementary and middle grade students in any subject: math, science, English, writing/composition, etc. Click on the orange "Homework Help" tab.
High School Students
Get help with the toughest school assignments -- chemistry, physics, calculus, etc. -- by clicking on the orange "Homework Help" tab. Students can also take mock SAT and ACT exams, and upon receiving the test results, can get one-on-one tutoring on the areas of the test they need to strengthen. Take as many practice exams as you want! To access the test center, click on the red "A+ Test Center" tab.
Lifelong Learners
Adults can utilize Brainfuse's "Adult Learning Center" to get one-on-one assistance in putting together a superior resume. And tutors are available to help adults who are studying for the GED or the U.S. Citizenship Test! Take advantage of Brainfuse's LIVE test coaching, take practice exams, and access other helpful resources to help you meet your goals. Do you need to build your skills in Microsoft Office? Brainfuse can help you develop strong MS Office skills, too! Connect with LIVE experts who will coach you in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint! To access all of these wonderful resources, simply enter your library barcode number, and then click on the green "Adult Learning Center" tab.
EBSCOhost GreenFILEThis is a freely accessible research database focusing on the relationship between human beings and the environment, with well-researched information on topics ranging from global warming to recycling to alternate fuel sources and beyond. Grolier EncyclopediaGrolier is an authoritative tool for research and learning designed for school-age children. It includes two learning environments, eight curriculum-aligned databases and over 500,000 links to academically-relevant articles, websites and periodicals.
Online Archive of California
Explore part of Covina’s past. This online collection consists of images which document citrus workers and their working environments in both Covina and the surrounding area from the 1880s through the 1950s.
World Book Online Encyclopedia
This resource is designed for school-age children. Finish up your school report! This database must be accessed at the library. |
