Databases and Government Documents
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| Children's Literacy | |||
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BookFlix | Library |
To access from Home, please go to http://montereyparklibrary.llwip.org/children Click BookFlix's Home Link |
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Government Printing Office access | ||
BookFlix
Scholastic BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with
related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link
fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and
exploration.
Brainfuse
Live homework assistance is available Monday through Sunday 4:00PM -- 9:00PM PST
Live Tutoring, Homework Help, and Skill Building
California Missions E-books
A series of 21 e-books from the Missions of California series. May be downloaded or read online.
Career Transitions
Career Transitions is an online career guidance center that walks users through the job-search process from
beginning to end. 1) explore new career possibilities; 2) assess your interests and experience; 3) identify
ways to improve your prospects, including networking and education; 4) prepare for a job search; and 5)
search and apply for jobs. Please note: New users will be asked to create a username and password when
they first access Career Transitions.
Consumer Health Toolkit
This online Consumer Health Toolkit, with a focus on prevention and wellness, has been developed to assist
public library staff in better meeting the health information needs of their communities. Based on findings
from a 2007 LSTA planning grant, the Toolkit was developed over the past year with the input and guidance
of an Advisory Committee consisting of public librarians, health librarians and healthcare professionals. The
Toolkit's development was supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the
provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
EBSCOhost
EBSCOhost is a powerful online reference system accessible via the Internet. It offers a variety of proprietary full text databases and popular databases from leading information providers. The comprehensive databases range from general reference collections to specially designed, subject-specific databases for public, academic, medical, corporate and school libraries.
Federal Government Documents
Link to GPO Access is a service of the U.S. Government Printing Office that provides free electronic access to a wealth of important information products produced by the Federal Government. The information provided on this site is the official, published version and the information retrieved from GPO Access
LearningExpress Provides a way to prepare for academic or professional exams on-line, including SAT, ACT, GED, GRE, GMAT,
PRAZIS, ASVAB, Cosmetology, Civil Service, Postal Worker, Law Enforcement, Fire, and more. California
specific exams including 4th grade, 8th grade, CBEST, and California Highway Patrol. Online courses include
Reading Comprehension, Grammar Skills for Writing, Math, Vocabulary and Spelling, as well as courses in
Spanish. Learning Express also includes a section called Job & Career Accelerator. Over
1,000 occupations can be explored in detail. Users can search job postings from a database of more than 5
million up-to-date listings; then they can create resumes and cover letters, and practice interviewing skills.
The Accelerator also helps people improve work-related skills and prepare for licensing or certification tests.
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