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Magazines and Newspapers

General OneFileMillions of magazine and newspaper articles and images on a wide range of topics. 11,000 MAGAZINES
Academic OneFileAcademic OneFile is the premier source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources. With extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects, Academic OneFile is both authoritative and comprehensive.
InformeMagazine articles in Spanish. Una colección de revistas hispánicas con textos completos. Abarca negocios, salud, tecnología, cultura, temas de actualidad y otras materias.
InfoTrac Custom NewspapersComplete articles from hundreds of newspapers includingThe New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Seattle Times, Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service,Australian, Financial Times,Guardian, and Times of London.
Kids InfoBitsInformation for elementary school students on current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more from magazines, newspapers and reference books.
Monterey County HeraldFull text articles from the Monterey County Herald (2002- )
Monterey County Herald / Obituary IndexAn index to articles, obituaries and other local features published in the Monterey County Herald from January 1995 through June 2003, and obituaries only beginning July 2003.
NewsBank Special Reports and MagazinesCurrent events information and full text articles from 10 magazines along with the Monterey County Herald.

Auto Repair

ALLDATA Available in the Library only. Automotive diagnostic and repair information, including Technical Service Bulletins and ready-to-print wiring diagrams. IN LIBRARY ONLY

Books and Literature

Books & AuthorsCombining over 140,000 titles, 50,000 authors, and thousands of read-alike, award winner and librarian's favorites lists, Books & Authors helps bring readers and literature together.
Book Index with ReviewsA comprehensive database that provides information on 4 million book titles, over 500,000 music titles, and over 200,000 video titles, in a wide range of formats.
Literature Resource CenterBiographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of more than 120,000 novelists, poets, essayists,journalists, and other writers, with in-depth coverage of 2,500 of the most-studied authors. Includes Contemporary Authors and Contemporary Literary Criticism.
LitFinderIndexes to poems and stories in anthologies and collections with author biographies, explanations, and other special features. Includes the full text of thousands of poems and stories.
NovelistA guide to fiction for adults, teens, and children. Find books that are similar to books you enjoyed, choose books by subject, or browse theme and award lists.
Novelist K-8NoveList K-8 allows you to discover fiction titles that are popular with young readers as well as titles to use in the classroom.

Business

Business and Company Resource CenterCompany profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and periodicals. Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information.
ReferenceUSA Detailed information on more than 13 million U.S. businesses and telephone directory information on 120 million U.S. households.
Small Business Resource Center Search this database to learn how to start, finance or manage your small business. Resources include sample business plans, how to guides, articles and websites.

EBooks and Audiobooks

Northern California Digital LibraryAudiobooks, text eBooks, and music you can download and play on your computer or digital audio player. Audiobooks are now iPod compatible!
TumbleBooksAn online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love.

General Reference

Biography Resource CenterBiographies from Gale Group reference books and full-text biographical articles from hundreds of periodicals.
Gale Directory LibraryIncludes the 2009 Encyclopedia of Associations: International Organizations, Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the U.S, Encyclopedia of Associations: Regional, State and Local Organizations, and National Directory of Nonprofit Organizations NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Gale Virtual Reference LibraryIncludes the full text and page images from the following popular reference books:Arts and Humanities Through the Eras, College Blue Book, Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans, Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource, Bowling, Beatniks, and Bell-Bottoms: Pop Culture of 20th-Century America, West's Encyclopedia of American Law, Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Cultures, Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Holidays, and Gale Encyclopedia of Science
Opposing Viewpoints in ContextA one-stop source for information on current social issues. Drawing on the acclaimed series published by Greenhaven Press, OVIC features viewpoint articles, topic overviews, full-text magazine and newspaper articles, primary source documents, statistics, images, podcasts, and links to Web sites
Student Resources in ContextThousands of documents, biographies, topical essays, background information, primary sources, critical analyses, articles, photographs and illustrations, and more than 8 hours of audioand video clips designed for student research.
World Book OnlineThe World Book Encyclopedia, with web links, periodical articles, videos, animations, sounds,interactive maps, and bubble views.

Health

Health and Wellness Resource CenterJournals, newspapers, definitions, directories, and information on a wide variety of health and medical topics. The material contained in this Resource Center is intended for informational purposes only.

History and Geography

Ancient and Medieval History OnlineExplores the pre-modern world with in-depth focus on Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
U.S. History in Context4,000 historical documents, articles from more than 30 reference titles and over 110 full-text journals covering themes, events, individuals and periods in U.S. history from pre-Colonial times to the present.
World History in ContextA comprehensive collection of award-winning reference sources, full-text articles from scholarly publications, primary sources, images, maps and charts which provide extensive geographic and chronologic research materials for the study of world history.
World Geography & Culture OnlineReproducible maps, statistics and an overview of geography, history, culture and government for the countries of the world and the states of the U.S. EXPANDED!

Homework Help

Homework HelpNowTutoring services designed for a range of homework and academic needs, whether it’s tackling a tough homework problem, learning an academic skill, or writing a term paper. Available every day from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. LIVE 3 P.M. - 10 P.M.

Jobs and Careers

Career TransitionsCareer Transitions employs a step-by-step approach to help people: 1) explore new career possibilities; 2) assess their interests and experience; 3) identify ways to improve their prospects, including networking and education; 4) prepare for a job search; and 5) search and apply for jobs.

Language Learning

Powerspeak LanguagesInteractive instruction in Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, German, and ESL for Spanish speakers using a variety of teaching methods. NEW!

Science

Science in ContextThousands of topic overviews, experiments, biographies, pictures and illustrations with the latest scientific developments covered in articles from over 200 magazines and academic journals and links to quality web sites. The database covers curriculum-related science topics and offers teachers an easy-to-use tool to identify content directly correlated to state and national standards.

Monterey Public Library and Pacific Grove Public Library cardholders have access to different databases. Pacific Grove Public Library databases are available here.