Research
A-Z list of resources. Find online resources by age on our learning page.
Archives Unbound*: Access primary source material for 296 archival collections covering topics of importance to U.S. and California history.
Book Connections – Children’s Books & Author Resources: A collection of movies, read-alongs, meet-the-author recordings, plus assignments and activities for over 12,000 books.
Book Connections – Teen Books & Author Resources: Find the right book for you, hear authors pronounce their names, watch movies of authors in their studies and more.
Career Preparation*: Prepare for Nursing, Real Estate, Teaching, Military, Emergency Medical, Firefighting, Electrician, Plumbing, Culinary Arts, and other careers.
College Admissions Test Prep: Learn to write a College Admissions Essay. Prepare for the: ACT, SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, AP, TOEFL and IELTS tests.
Coursera*: A learning platform that offers access to world-class, job-relevant content and credentials from 200+ business, government, and university partners, including Yale, Johns Hopkins, and Google.
CultureGrams*: Unique, concise and reliable cultural information, multimedia, and vital statistics on the countries of the world, U.S. states and Canadian provinces.
Driving Tests: Free practice tests for the CA DMV including cars, motorcycles, and CDL (commercial drivers). Spanish and Russian translations included.
Ebook Central*: All-in-one ebook platform for research, teaching, and learning.
Encyclopedia Britannica*: Learn more about any subject, whether you are a child, teen, or adult.
Environmental Studies*: Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content.
Escolar*: Un excelente recurso digital en español que ayuda a enriquecer el aprendizaje de los estudiantes de primaria y secundaria. Incluye más de 15.000 artículos de la encyclopedia, 9.000 elementos multimedia (imágenes, videos, audio y mapas detallados) y 65 juegos educativos.
Explora*: Find information on thousands of topics including resources for teachers and students, popular magazines, professional journals, reference books, images, AP news video clips, and primary sources. Contains full-text access to Consumer Reports from 1991 – present.
HelpNow*: offers live tutor access for homework help, skills building and test preparation.
Homework Central – Research Companion*: Authoritative information on a variety of topics to assist student research.
Interactive Science*: Manipulate 3D interactive models to visualize and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth, and space science.
Learning Express Library*: Free online popular software tutorials. Brush up on your reading, writing, and proofreading skills. Find business writing, citizenship, public speaking courses, practice tests, study guides, and more. Recursos en español.
LinkedIn Learning*: Over 16,000 expert-level video tutorials on everything including C++ Coding training, Excel Essentials, Graphic Design, Photography. If you want to learn or master a skill, LinkedIn Learning compiles high-quality how-to series, put together by some of the most successful industry experts.
Mango Languages: Learn a new language. Choose from 71 different languages, including Spanish, French, Arabic, Japanese and English.
National Geographic Kids*: Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6 -14.
The New York Times Online*: Click on the “REDEEM” button, then create an account or log in with your email address and password. If you have questions about accessing the NYT, please contact NYT@library.ca.gov.
Northstar Digital Literacy*: Northstar Digital Literacy defines basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online. Online, self-guided modules assess the ability of individuals to perform tasks based on these skills. Included are basic computer digital literacy standards and modules in three main areas: Essential Computer Skills (Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows OS, Mac OS), Essential Software Skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs), Using Technology in Daily Life (Social Media, Information Literacy, Career Search Skills, Supporting K-12 Distance Learning, Your Digital Footprint).
NoveList: Read-alike recommendations, series information, book reviews, reading lists, and more.
PBS Video Collection*: A collection of over 1,500 streaming videos which provide full-episode access to PBS documentary series and documentaries. Content topics range from art and Shakespeare to business and economics.
TeachingBooks.net – Diverse books*: A collection of engaging resources about authors, books, and reading. Identify exceptional books that reflect diverse cultural experiences, interests, and ability levels.
TeachingBooks.net – Book Guides and Lesson Plans*: For teachers; ready-to-use activities, reading lists, book, and author resources for grades PreK- 12, a growing list of authors hosting free events, and more.
TumbleBook Library: Animated books, audiobooks, puzzles, and games in English and Spanish for children 0 – 12 years old.
USA Learns: Practice English speaking, reading, writing, listening, grammar, vocabulary, and more.
Value Line Investment Research: Access in-depth financial information, research, commentary, and analysis for stocks.
VetNow*: Features live online assistance, resume lab help, and wide range of academic tools to help veterans and job-seekers reach their goals. Enter your library card barcode number and connect with tutors, job coaches, and veteran navigators.
Virtual Career Workshops: Explore career pathways, create resumes, develop interviewing skills. Learn about communication, budgeting and time management. Find out more at www.Yoloworks.org, by phone: 530-490-3780 or by email: yoloworksworkshop@yolocounty.org
Yolo County Historical Collection: The Yolo County Historical Collection is comprised of 11,000 objects which date from approximately the 1830s to the 1930s.
