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The online databases listed here are paid for by the library system for the use of registered borrowers. Due to copyright agreements and format restrictions, users are required to have a San Leandro Library card.
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InfoTrac General OneFile
Gain instant access to literally thousands of magazines, news publications, and academic journals at your fingertips! Take advantage of trusted information from sources such as the New York Times, Newsweek, Forbes, and Popular Mechanics. (Gale)
Expanded Academic ASAP
Strengthen and support your research papers and projects with full-text articles on business, technology, medical sciences, hard sciences, and humanities from a premier collection of scholarly, peer-reviewed journals. (Gale)
Informe
Revistas en Español. Descubra mas de 3 millones de articulos en Español de confiables fuentes de noticias, revistas, y libros. (Gale)
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Novelist
Your guide to fiction! Novelist assists readers in finding new fiction by searching authors, titles, series or plots. Browse through lists of recommendations and awards. Explore popular titles, topics and author biographies. Find materials for book discussion groups and more. (EBSCO)
What Do I Read Next?
So many books, so little time! Let this resource take all of the guesswork out of finding the next perfect book for your reading enjoyment. Find award winning titles and search for books by genre, topic, setting, time period, and even character! (Gale)
Literature Resource Center
Reading between the lines has never been easier! Download author biographies (more than the 140,000 available), author interviews, plot summaries, literary criticism essays and literary journal articles. With this web resource you can understand Shakespeare the author and his plays. (Gale)
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Small Business Collection
Find useful information for starting and running your small business - anything and everything from dry cleaners to plumbers! This online resource includes vital information on accounting, finance, marketing, and human resource management for small business owners and entrepreneurs. (Gale)
General Business File
Make accessing financial information your business! Locate directory listings for companies as well as investment analysts' reports on major companies and industries. Download up-to-date, full-text articles from business and trade publications such as The Financial Times, PR Week, and Chief Executive. (Gale)
Computer Database
Not as computer savvy as you would like to be? Learn the ins and outs of computers by accessing information from titles such as Byte, Information Age, PC Games, and Computers & Security. (Gale)
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Health Reference Center Academic
Are you a medical professional or studying to be one? Then log on to this one-stop, full-service web resource for health related research. You'll find thousands of full-text medical and professional periodicals, reference books, and general interest health magazines. (Gale)
Nursing & Allied Health Collection
Access over 1 million up-to-date, reliable articles targeted to nursing and allied health students and professionals. (Gale)
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American History Online
Explore more than 500 years of the political, military, social and cultural history of America and its people. You'll find biographies, subject entries, timelines, primary source documents, maps and images covering the entire spectrum of the American experience. (Facts On File, Inc.)
Ancient & Medieval History Online
Mummies and Aztecs and gladiators, oh my! Offering in-depth coverage of a number of civilizations, from Ancient Egypt and Ancient Mesopotamia to Ancient Greece, Medieval Africa, Asia, and the Americas. This fascinating resource offers a plethora of educational facts and study aids. Explore the pre-modern world with biographies, time lines, graphics, Learning Centers, charts, primary sources, and much more! (Facts On File, Inc.)
San Leandro Historical Photograph & Document Collection
Revisit the past! The San Leandro Historical Photograph & Document Collection contains about 2,500 photographs and documents, mostly of San Leandro in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The actual photograph collection is kept in the San Leandro History Room at the Main Library. The entire collection has been digitized, so you can view, save and print these wonderful historical photos from your computer! (Progressive Technology Federal Systems, Inc.)
Note: To log into the database, on the next screen enter: Username = ptfs Password = ptfs
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Home Improvement Collection
Looking for answers to repair questions or inspiration for new home projects? Add this handy database to your tool belt! Download articles and diagrams from great publications such as House Beautiful, Construction Today, and Professional Builder. (Gale)
Gardening, Landscape, & Horticulture Collection
Nurture your green thumb as you unearth the wealth of information offered here. Find in-depth articles from Sunset, Country Living Gardener, Better Homes and Gardens, and many more. (Gale)
What Do I Read Next?
So many books, so little time! Let this resource take all of the guesswork out of finding the next perfect book for your reading enjoyment. Find award winning titles and search for books by genre, topic, setting, time period, and even character! (Gale)
Computer Database
Not as computer savvy as you would like to be? Learn the ins and outs of computers by accessing information from titles such as Byte, Information Age, PC Games, and Computers & Security. (Gale)
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Elementary School
Kids InfoBits
Learning is fun with this engaging site for kids in Grades K-5! It's easy to use and includes acclaimed magazine titles such as National Geographic Kids and Ranger Rick. It also includes great reference works: Animals with Jobs series, Tribes of Native America series, and Blackbirch Encyclopedia of Science and Invention. This study tool will make your child a winner! (Gale)
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Middle School
InfoTrac - Grades 6 - 8
Do you want the latest information about current events and newsworthy topics? Then log on to this great site which has thousands of trustworthy magazine and newspaper articles. You'll even find reliable information from the Columbia Encyclopedia and the World Almanac and Book of Facts. (Gale)
Student Resource Center - Grades 6 - 8
Ace all of your school projects, homework, and quizzes! Science, geography, literature, world history, US history, and cultures -- it's all here, in millions of primary source documents, biographies, timelines, articles, essays, podcasts, photos, and maps. (Gale)
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High School
InfoTrac - Grades 9 - 12
Do you want the latest information about current events and newsworthy topics? Then log on to this great site which gives you access to reliable news and popular magazines, newspapers, and academic journals. (Gale)
Student Resource Center - Grades 9 - 12
Ace all of your school projects, homework, and quizzes! Science, geography, literature, world history, US history, and cultures -- it's all here in millions of primary source documents, biographies, timelines, articles, essays, podcasts, photos, and maps. (Gale)
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College
Expanded Academic ASAP
Strengthen and support your research papers and projects with full-text articles on business, technology, medical sciences, hard sciences, and humanities from a premier collection of scholarly, peer-reviewed journals. (Gale)
InfoTrac General OneFile
Gain instant access to literally thousands of magazines, news publications, and academic journals at your fingertips! Take advantage of trusted information from sources such as the New York Times, Newsweek, Forbes, and Popular Mechanics. (Gale)
Virtual Reference Library:
Access references books from Gale and third-party publishers. Available 24/7 with no check in or check out! View, save, or print from any of these titles:
Encyclopedia of World Biography 2nd ed. Detroit: Gale, 2004. 9443 pp. 23 vols.
A multicultural biographical source that covers notable individuals from every part of the world and from all time periods who have made significant contributions to human culture.
Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia M. Hutchins, D.A. Thoney, M. C. McDade, Eds. 2nd ed. Detroit: Gale, 2004. 9609 pp. 17 vols.
A completely revised and updated version of the original work published in Germany in 1960, this edition incorporates recent developments in the animal world as noted by prominent advisors and contributors from the scientific community.
Dictionary of American History S. I. Kutler, Ed. 3rd ed. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 2003. 5539 pp. 10 vols.
The first comprehensive revision of this classic reference source, originally published in 1940, features updated and revised entries from previous editions, as well as more than 800 new entries covering recent events and topics not covered previously. This authoritative work serves students, scholars, and general readers interested in a wide range of topics in American history, from the well-studied and familiar to the obscure.
West's Encyclopedia of American Law J. Lehman, S. Phelps, Eds. 2nd ed. Detroit: Gale, 2005. 6448 pp. 13 vols.
Provides current information on more than 5,000 legal topics. Includes completely revised articles covering important issues, biographies, definitions of legal terms, and more. Covers such high-profile topics as the Americans with Disabilities Act, capital punishment, domestic violence, gay and lesbian rights, and physician-assisted suicide.
Encyclopedia of American Religions J. G. Melton, Ed., 7th ed. Detroit: Gale, 2003. 1408 pp.
Contains general essays that historically trace the major religious families and traditions, as well as directory listings that include contact and descriptive information on individual churches, religious bodies, and spiritual groups.
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Careers Internet Database
The Careers Internet Database is a one stop information shop on the world of work including:
- information on scholarships, grants, and internships;
- career reports on a wide variety of occupations from accountant to zoo keeper;
- a resume creator; and much more.
Note: To use the database, open the Careers Internet Database home page and click on the "Members Click Here" button. If you are using a non-library computer, enter the following:
Username = 107w
Password = future
Careers & Vocations Collection
Changing careers or looking for the right career? Get on track to career advancement with articles from popular and academic titles including Occupational Outlook Quarterly, Career World, and Business Week. (Gale)
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NewsBank
Find newspaper articles from hundreds of American titles online for free! NewsBank allows you to explore diverse viewpoints on current issues and events by comparing local, regional and national perspectives. Each paper provides unique coverage of local and regional news. (NewsBank, Inc.)
Note: Articles originating from the Associated Press are not included. Paid advertisements are excluded. Some titles may only be accessible within the library.
San Leandro Newspaper Index
Search this subject/author index to find articles from San Leandro's local hometown newspapers. Use this simple index to find articles, then request hard-copy issues of the paper at the Information Desk of the Main Library. This index covers the titles and dates below. (SirsiDynix/Horizon)
San Leandro Journal (CA) November 1995 to March 1997
San Leandro Times (CA) October 1991 to December 2003
Periodicals
Gain instant access to literally thousands of magazines, news publications, and academic journals at your fingertips! Take advantage of trusted information from sources such as the New York Times, Newsweek, Forbes, and Popular Mechanics. (Gale)
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Computer Database
Not as computer savvy as you would like to be? Learn the ins and outs of computers by accessing information from titles such as Byte, Information Age, PC Games, and Computers & Security. (Gale)
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Tourism, Travel & Hospitality
Discover the world around you! But before you pack your bags and passport, gain an inside look at the best destinations, hotels, and deals from over 500 Fodor's travel guides and articles from Travel & Leisure, National Geographic Traveler, and Business Traveler.(Gale)
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Last Updated: 4/19/2011
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