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Academic OneFile

Quickly access articles from a database of scholarly journals and other trusted periodicals. Best for academic research.

Books & Authors

Answer the age-old question, What do I read next? Search and match reading interests to books, authors, genres, or topics.

Business Insights: Essentials

Research global companies and industries with in-depth analysis through current news, statistical data, and comprehensive reports.

Chilton Library

Search the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners.

Colorado Legal Checkerboard

The CHECKERBOARD WEB SITE is a single point-of-entry web site providing free, 24/7 “one-click” public access for all forms, statutes, rules, instructions, flowcharts, and videos for each of over 50 different types of Colorado civil cases. The CHECKERBOARD seamlessly connects users with free access to over 160 different web sites, ranging from the Colorado’s state judicial web site, to Colorado Legal Services, to the Law Library of the Library of Congress.

Contemporary Authors

Find the biographies and bibliographies of thousands of U.S. and international authors. Continuously updated.

Craftsy

Don’t just dream it. Make it. Craftsy is your source for inspiration where you can explore videos and resources to spark your creativity. Expand your skills with access to over 2,000 easy-to-follow classes across more than 20 categories taught by industry-leading experts.

Craftsy en Español

Craftsy es tu recurso en línea para todos los creadores, donde puedes encontrar todo lo que necesitas, desde instrucciones básicas hasta técnicas avanzadas.

Encyclopedia Britannica: Children

Britannica Library Children is the perfect place to find unique and safe content that empowers younger users to ignite curiosity and discovery.

Encyclopedia Britannica: Reference Center

Britannica Library Reference Center allows users to easily conduct fact-checked research from continually updated encyclopedia articles.

Encyclopedia Britannica: Young Adults

Britannica Library Young Adult encourages independent learning with access to multimedia content and the ability to toggle between reading levels.

Gale in Context: Elementary

Introduce elementary students to database searching with resources featuring age-appropriate, curriculum-related content.

Gale in Context: Environmental Studies

Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content.

Gale in Context: Middle School

Explore the most-studied topics including cultures, government, people, history, literature, and more.

Gale Literary Index

Search this digital master index to find coverage of authors and works in products published by Gale.

Gale Literature

Gale Literary Sources integrates full-text literary content with metadata and subject indexing and provides workflow tools to analyze information. You can research authors and their works, literary movements and genres. Search across your library’s Literature databases to find full text of literary works, journal articles, literature criticism, reviews, biographical information and overviews.

General OneFile

Access general interest magazines and key serials in a single resource. Best for general research.

Health and Wellness

Search a full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to alternative medical practices.

Hiveclass

Hiveclass is an e-learning platform for sports, physical activity, and mind+body wellness. Explore countless videos in English and Spanish on pickleball, fitness, dance, soccer, yoga, mindfulness, & more by logging in with your library card number!

Informe Académico

Search across full-text Spanish- and Portuguese-language scholarly journals and magazines from and about Latin America. Realiza investigaciones a través de publicaciones académicas completas en español y portugués, además de revistas redactadas en Latinoamérica con un contenido referente a Latinoamérica.

Kanopy

With Kanopy and a library card, you have a front row seat to 30,000 films without ads – Oscar winners, nominees, and cult classics – along with television and kids programming, all for no cost, brought to you by your local public library. Explore a world of cinema with Kanopy.

Libby (Overdrive)

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app, by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kindle ereader! It’s free and easy to get started for new users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users.

LingoPie

Aprender un nuevo idioma no tiene que ser una obligación. La plataforma virtual de Lingopie combina miles de programas de televisión y películas reales con herramientas disponibles que permiten que cada episodio se convierta en una lección de idiomas divertida ¡y verdaderamente efectiva! [Regístrate para obtener una cuenta GRATUITA a través de la biblioteca] y ten acceso ilimitado a más de 3,000 títulos internacionales desde cualquier sitio y en cualquier dispositivo. Disponible en la red y en aplicaciones para iOS y Android, además de televisores inteligentes respaldados por Android. ¡Aprender un nuevo idioma finalmente resulta digno de sesiones maratónicas frente a la pantalla!

LingoPie

Learning a new language doesn’t have to feel like a chore. Lingopie’s online platform combines thousands of real TV shows & movies with built-in tools that turn episodes into fun language lessons that really work! [Sign up for a FREE account through the library] and get unlimited access to 3,000+ international titles from anywhere and on any device. Available on the web, iOS & Android apps, and Android supported smart TV’s. Learning a language is now finally binge-worthy!

Lit Finder

Access literary works and authors throughout history, including full-text poems, plays, short stories, speeches, and more.

Mango Languages

Learning a new language isn’t easy. It is a commitment which requires consistent interaction with the unknown and the unfamiliar, but one which leads to rewarding discoveries along the way. A blend of the right content at the right time, with intelligent algorithms, high-quality audio, and powered by proven methodologies, Mango’s adaptive learning process evolves to your progress and unique learning behaviors, preparing you to start the conversation with confidence.

NY Times Online

Use your library card to experience all of The Times’ digital products, including: News: Global reporting, commentary, culture and much more, including audio and video, on NYTimes.com and on our News app, available for both iOS and Android Games: Spelling Bee, Wordle, an archive of over 10,000 crosswords and more Cooking: Thousands of recipes, guides for all skill levels, plus advice and inspiration daily Audio: Podcasts and narrated articles covering a range of topics, read by the journalists who reported them Wirecutter: Independent product recommendations based on real-world testing. The Athletic: In-depth, personalized sports coverage of your favorite teams and leagues

OneFile: Agriculture

Access current and authoritative periodical content covering agriculture and its related fields.

OneFile: Communications & Mass Media

Search millions of articles covering all aspects of communications, including advertising, public relations, and more.

OneFile: Criminal Justice

Comprehensive periodical content for researchers studying law, law enforcement, forensic science, terrorism, and more.

OneFile: Culinary Arts

Find a variety of information from major cooking and nutrition magazines as well as key reference titles.

OneFile: Diversity Studies

Access a range of periodical content to explore cultural differences, contributions, and influences in the global community.

OneFile: Economics and Theory

Discover content useful for starting a business, marketing a product, developing policy, analyzing trends, and more.

OneFile: Educator’s Reference Complete

Gain insight on issues in administration, funding, and policy. Best for educators, administrators, and education students.

OneFile: Entrepreneurship

Analyze business insights, tips, strategies, and success stories. Updated daily. Best for business schools and entrepreneurs.

OneFile: Environmental Studies & Policy

Investigate environmental issues with diverse perspectives from the scientific community, policymakers, and corporate interests.

OneFile: Fine Arts

Search millions of articles about drama, music, art history, and filmmaking. Diverse resource for serious fine arts students.

OneFile: Gardening & Horticulture

Find millions of articles on the practical and scientific aspects of horticulture studies. For all horticultural enthusiasts.

OneFile: High School Edition

Search magazines, journals, newspapers, and reference on a range of topics. Best for middle- and high-school students.

OneFile: Home Improvement

Search home improvement topics such as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and more.

OneFile: Hospitality & Tourism

Discover well-rounded coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism industries.

OneFile: Information Science

Access articles covering all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology. Updated daily.

OneFile: Insurance and Liability

Discover information about physical and intellectual asset protection, from individuals to multinational corporations.

OneFile: Leadership & Management

Search authoritative periodical content covering topics like organizational dynamics, adult learning, and more. Updated daily.

OneFile: Military & Intelligence

Search scholarly journals, magazines, and reports covering all aspects of past and present military affairs. Updated daily.

OneFile: News

Access major U.S. and international newspapers online to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, or other fields.

OneFile: Nursing & Allied Health

Research full-text titles cited in CINAHL and other resources to support specialized care, treatment, and patient management.

OneFile: Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine

Access academic journals and magazines covering the fields of physical therapy, physical fitness, and sports medicine.

OneFile: Pop Culture Studies

Access scholarly journals and magazines that both analyze and contribute to popular culture.

OneFile: Popular Magazines

Access the most searched magazines across Gale OneFile focusing on current events, sports, science, and health issues.

OneFile: Psychology

Find authoritative periodical content supporting research in all fields of psychology.

OneFile: Religion & Philosophy

Research the impact of religion on culture throughout history, including literature, arts, and language. Updated daily.

OneFile: Science

Access information on the latest developments across a range of scientific disciplines. Updated daily.

OneFile: U.S. History

Search balanced coverage of events in U.S. history. Best for novice historians and academic researchers. Updated daily.

OneFile: Vocations & Careers

Research a vocation, find an appropriate institution of learning, and get assistance on job searches and maintaining a career.

OneFile: War & Terrorism

Gain valuable insight into conflicts and their causes, impact, and perception on a global scale.

OneFile: World History

Access balanced coverage of events in world history and scholarly work being established in the field.

PebbleGo

Your K-2 kids have questions about the world. Questions about their latest favorite animal, somehow even more obscure than the last (what do axolotls eat for breakfast?), and important-but-trickier questions like ‘How do I stand up for a friend?’ PebbleGo is the place where kids go to confidently discover the world, and where educators start the valuable work of helping them make sense of it.

PebbleGo Next

As students progress into grades 3-5, they are tasked with navigating increasingly complex concepts and information. PebbleGo Next builds on the tools and content they loved in PebbleGo, to ensure these kids can continue their exploration of the world. In a rapidly changing digital landscape, students need a reliable source of information to build the knowledge their curriculum requires. PebbleGo Next is a trusted source of age-appropriate reading level content without compromise on quality or scope.

Peterson’s Test and Career Prep

Prepare for standardized tests with eBooks, online courses, and full-length practice tests for GED, SAT, ACT, AP, PSAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, U.S. citizenship, and more in Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep. Research undergraduate and graduate programs, finding tuition assistance, and exploring and preparing for careers whether you’re entering the workforce for the first time or searching for new opportunities. A variety of interactive methods prompt personalized career recommendations and insight on programs, knowledge, skills, and ability. Search for jobs and create visually interesting résumés, cover letters, and websites that can be externally shared with prospective employers, using prebuilt templates.

Power Search

Gale PowerSearch is a search platform unlike any other, providing a sophisticated yet simple solution for managing a wealth of periodical, reference, multimedia and primary source information.

Udemy

Gale Presents: Udemy is an online learning platform for adults who want to improve work-related skills or further develop a personal interest. Users can search through thousands of continuously updated, on-demand video courses across 75 categories in business, technology, design, and more, including courses taught by native speakers in 12 languages. All courses are taught by world-class instructors and offer a tailor-made learning experience for those who want to learn new technologies and skills to stay competitive in a changing workforce.

Wall Street Journal

Access the Wall Street Journal from anywhere with your library card! Digital access to The Wall Street Journal includes access to unlimited articles on WSJ.com, an E-Replica of today’s paper, articles from the past four years, as well as informative videos and podcasts featuring interviews with WSJ editors and notable influences.

Washington Post

Access unlimited content across the Washington Post website using any web browser, as well as full access to the Washington Post app. All you need is a library card!

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