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Academic OneFile (Gale)
Easily search over 17,000 publications from scholarly journals and other authoritative sources covering biology, chemistry, criminal justice, economics, environmental sciences, history, marketing, political sciences, and psychology. Access articles from Nature, the Economist, the New York Times, and thousands of podcasts and transcripts from NPR and CNN as well as videos from BBC Worldwide Learning.
College: Gale In Context
Access a wide array of multidisciplinary content by searching scholarly journals, newspapers, periodicals, images, and videos.
Gale ebooks Virtual Reference Library
Gale eBooks is a Virtual Reference Library of reliable nonfiction eBooks that are always available.
The Encyclopedia of Life is a collaborative project for scientists and lay-people whose goal is to document the nearly 2,000,000 living species on the planet. Over the last eight years, some one million species have earned their own encyclopedia page featuring such information as a complete taxonomy, description, images, videos and sound files.
Gale Power Search
A cross-search platform that enables users to do one search across multiple Gale databases. This includes Gale OneFile's family of databases, Gale In Context's family of databases, Gale Literature, and Gale eBooks.
General OneFile (Gale)
Access general interest magazines and key serials in a single resource. Best for general research.
International Wildlife Encyclopedia
Thousands of species of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians, and invertebrates are discussed as well as major biomes and habitats. Fact file boxes provide scientific classification and physical data
High School Edition OneFile (Gale)
Search magazines, journals, newspapers, and reference on a range of topics. Best for middle- and high-school students.
High School: Gale in Context
Explore thousands of topics across subjects including literature, science, history, and social issues using different sources.
New Handbook of Texas Online
Search or browse through articles on Texas history, geography, culture, and biographies of famous Texans.
Texas State Directory
Texas State Directory Press provides information on state, county and city officials and staff in Texas to connect users to Texas government through authoritative print handbooks and guides, online directory, and downloadable mail lists. Limited access available from any location; visit one of our branches for full access.
Texas State Historical Association Handbook of Texas Online
Search or browse through articles on Texas history, geography, culture, and biographies of famous Texans.
TexShare/Texas State Library Databases
Databases available to Texas public library patrons through the Texas State Library & Archive Commission.
Most of the databases available via the TexShare portal are also available here on Nueces County Libraries' Databases pages. A password is required to use the databases via the TexShare portal if you are NOT in the library. After clicking on "TexShare/Texas State Library Databases" above, select Nueces County Libraries from a drop-down list. To get the password, call 361-387-3431 during library hours or just have your library barcode number handy and ask for the TexShare password.
World Book Advanced
Expanded topics and world resources for advanced understanding: grades 9+
World Book Kids
Image-driven content for curious kids to explore; grade K+
Biography in Context (Gale)
A comprehensive database that offers authoritative reference content alongside magazine and journal articles, primary sources, videos, audio podcasts, and images. Covering a vast array of people from historically significant figures to present-day newsmakers, it’s continuously updated to ensure researchers have access to the very latest information.
New Handbook of Texas Online
Search or browse through articles on Texas history, geography, culture, and biographies of famous Texans.
World Book Student Biography Center
Fascinate student researchers with thousands of articles and multimedia aligned to curriculum. Contains numerous tools to engage users in 21st-century education and blended-learning practices. World Book Student features responsive design, daily current events, assessment tools for educators, and dedicated resource guides.
Books & Authors (Gale)
Search and match reading interests to books, authors, genres, or topics.
Book Connections
Resources about children's and young adult books from TeachingBooks, including exclusive Meet-the-Author movies and recordings, book trailers, and Reader’s Advisory to help you choose the right boo
Gale eBooks Virtual Reference Library
Gale eBooks is a Virtual Reference Library of reliable nonfiction eBooks that are always available.
hoopla
Stream movies, music, and audiobooks or check out comics and eBooks from your computer or in an easy-to-use app on your mobile device. All selections are always available!
OverDrive & Libby
Enjoy eBooks and eAudiobooks in your browser or in OverDrive's easy-to-use "Libby" mobile app. OverDrive eBooks can be downloaded in Kindle format.
Literature Resource Center (Gale)
In addition to critical analysis, primary sources, and detailed work overviews, this database brings together in-depth biographical, bibliographical, and contextual information. There are more than 165,000 complete entries from popular literature series, including two award-winning series, Gale Literature: Contemporary Authors and Gale Literature: Dictionary of Literary Biography.
LitFinder: Gale Literature
LitFinder provides access to literary works and authors throughout history and includes more than 130,000 full-text poems and 650,000+ poetry citations, as well as short stories, speeches, and plays. The database also includes secondary materials like biographies, images, and more.
Scribner Writer Series: Gale Literature
Browse original scholarly essays on authors from around the world. Places authors and their works in personal and historical context.
Twayne's Author Series: Gale Literature
Find in-depth critical introductions to the lives and works of major writers. Includes influences of literary movements.
TeachingBooks.net
TeachingBooks.net -- Bring to life childrens and YA books with video trailers, author interviews, discussion questions, and much more. Great for book clubs, choosing books, and homework help!
WorldCat's free library catalog website
A database of library materials owned by libraries around the world, WorldCat is the world's largest library catalog.
Business Insights: Global (Gale)
Compare global economies, countries, and industries with in-depth analysis on over 400,000 companies.
Business: Entrepreneurship (Gale)
Learn how to start, finance, or manage your small business. Includes sample business plans, how to guides, articles, and more.
Brainfuse Adult Learning Center
Dedicated to the unique needs of an adult population, the Adult Learning Center offers a comprehensive and integrated suite of services, including the GED prep, 24/7 Writing Lab, Live Tutoring, Skills Building, Career Resources, U.S. Citizenship Prep, Microsoft Office Essential Skills Series, Resume Writing assistance, and 24/7 Question Center.
Brainfuse Online Writing Assistance
The Adult Learning Center offers two types of writing assistance for business and personal needs: live assistance from expert writing tutors and the 24/7 Writing Lab. Our 24/7 Writing Lab is ideal when an extended analysis is required and the writing is more than 1-2 pages. Brainfuse 24/7 Writing Lab is designed to help users produce a better written work through targeted, structured feedback. Users submit documents through our secure file sharing portal and check for document return status on the personalized and secure Message Center.
Brainfuse Skillsurfer
This service helps students address academic needs that run deeper than homework help. With Skills Building, Brainfuse tutors help students master core academic skills through state-aligned lessons, covering various grade levels and academic topics. In addition to live help, the SkillSurfer learning library contains thousands of video lessons, quizzes, and tests to help students master academic concepts.
Job & Career Accelerator
LearningExpress Library’s Job & Career Accelerator helps job-hunters create professional resumés and cover letters, get detailed and current information on a variety of occupations, match personal interests and skills with a desired career, improve interviewing skills, and much more.
Not in Library: To sign up, click on "Register," and complete the registration form
LearningExpress (Career Center Plus)
Explore potential careers (including military service), build workplace skills, and prepare for the ACT® WorkKeys® Assessments, the ASVAB test, the TOEIC® test and career licensure exams.
LearningExpress Library (Practice Tests)
LearningExpress Library is an easy-to-use e-learning platform featuring online tutorials, practice tests, and e-books to help you achieve your educational and professional goals. In addition to helping you improve your skills in reading, writing, math, and basic science, LearningExpress Library offers tools and resources to help you search for jobs, build workplace skills, and prepare for career certification exams. You'll also find college and grad school admissions test prep, GED® test prep, and much more.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a publication of the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics that includes information about the nature of work, working conditions, training and education, earnings and job outlook for hundreds of different occupations in the United States.
Learning Express (Adult Core Skills)
Visit the Adult Core Skills section and click on "Become a U.S. Citizen" or the "Recursos para Hispanohablantes" for help in Spanish.
Not in Library: To sign up, click on "Register," then complete the registration form.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context (Gale)
Viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to websites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles for information on social issues and current events.
Transparent Language Online
Transparent Language Online provides a fun, effective, and engaging experience for learners of all levels looking to build their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a foreign language. Combining robust courses, supplemental vocabulary, and grammar resources, Transparent Language Online is the most complete language-learning system. With over 110 languages to choose from, including English for speakers of over 30 languages, there is something for every learner. Best of all, with mobile apps for iOS and Android devices, learners can enjoy the freedom to learn at home, in the library, or on the go.
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services
Visit the U.S. Government's Citizenship Resource Center.
Explora Elementary and Middle School (EBSCO)
A research database for elementary and middle school students, featuring encyclopedias, a dictionary, magazine articles, pictures, and more.
World Book's World Newspapers Database
Link to up-to-date websites of newspapers from Texas and around the world! Visit "World Book Advanced" and click on "Research and Resources" then select "World Newspapers" to select any state or country you would like to virtually visit today.
Chilton's Online Auto Repair Manuals
Chilton DIY from Gale provides exclusive photographs, step-by-step repair procedures, wiring diagrams, recalls and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for automobiles and light trucks in one easy-to-use website. A vehicle Selector lets you search thousands of combinations of year, make and model covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, as well as coverage of specialty models.
Home Improvement: Gale OneFile
Search home improvement topics such as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and more.
Boundless
Discover a world of possibilities with Boundless, an extensive collection of ebooks, audio and digital media. Whether you’re an avid reader or someone who listens to audio at 2x speed, Boundless is your gateway to the best in digital content and programming.
Access our digital library from the comfort of your own device, so you can read, learn and explore wherever you are. The My Shelf feature is a personalized page for all of your checkouts. You can also view specially curated carousels and content based on your reading activities and interests. With insights, goals and badges, you can set personal reading goals, track your progress and earn badges!
Boundless makes it easy for the whole family to get involved in reading. Once you download the app or use the web version, you can create user profiles within your account. Sign up all members of your family with teen and kid friendly experiences!
Key Features
- Ebooks and audio access
- Streaming videos
- PDF activities as well as video books
- Hit your personal reading goals and earn badges!
- View specially curated carousels and digital content based on reading activity and interests!
All you need to access Boundless is your library card! Download the app in your preferred app store today!
Gale ebooks Virtual Reference Library
Gale eBooks is a Virtual Reference Library of reliable nonfiction eBooks that are always available.
hoopla digital
Stream movies, music, and audiobooks or check out comics and eBooks from your computer or in an easy-to-use app on your mobile device. All selections are always available!
Overdrive/Libby
Enjoy eBooks and eAudiobooks in your browser or in OverDrive's easy-to-use "Libby" mobile app. OverDrive eBooks can be downloaded in Kindle format.
World Book Early World of Learning
Interactive stories, games and videos for preschool and early-elementary age children that reinforce literacy skills such as phonics, colors, shapes and numbers.
Brainfuse Adult Learning Center
Dedicated to the unique needs of an adult population, the Adult Learning Center offers a comprehensive and integrated suite of services, including the GED prep, 24/7 Writing Lab, Live Tutoring, Skills Building, Career Resources, U.S. Citizenship Prep, Microsoft Office Essential Skills Series, Resume Writing assistance, and 24/7 Question Center.
Brainfuse Live Homework Tutoring
Live help from 2-11 PM and 24/7 access allow students to receive live, one-on-one assistance from tutors in English/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Skills-building sessions are also available for students who have academic needs that extend beyond homework help. Tutoring is available in English and in Spanish.
A new feature in the Live Tutoring section is the ability to add audio for a real-time conversation with the tutor. After selecting the grade level and subject, simply click on “Preferences” and select the box for audio. Upon connecting to a tutor, click the phone icon that appears beside the tutor's name, and choose the desired option. Please note, the "My Computer" option works best with a headset and microphone.
Educator's Reference Complete: Gale OneFile
Gain insight on issues in administration, funding, and policy. Best for educators, administrators, and education students.
Learning Express Library (Practice Tests)
Study for and practice the GED, ASVAB, SAT, ACT, and TASP tests, STAAR and TAKS, occupation exams, and many more. Create a personalized account to use these and other resources, like the Computer Skills Center featuring Microsoft Office tutorial videos, and to keep track of your progress in courses and practice tests.
Not in Library: To sign up, click on "Register," then complete the registration form.
STARR - TEA Student Assessment Division
Review released STAAR tests and information booklets, on this Texas Education Agency website.
TeachingBooks.net
TeachingBooks.net can help educators add a multimedia dimension to the reading experiences of children's and middle grades books. The online database includes thousands of resources about fiction and nonfiction books used in the K–12 environment.
A username and password are required to use this database if you are NOT in the library. Click on View Resource, then click on Sign In and select the Student tab.
Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division
Released STAAR and TAKS tests, Exit Level tests, and End-of-Course Examinations - for use as practice tests; answer keys are included.
THEA - Texas Higher Education Assessment (formerly known TASP)
Find registration information, a practice test, and more.
Fuente Academica
Base de datos en español que contiene revistas académicas y especializadas de editores latinoamericanos y españoles.
GCF Aprende Libre
Desde Microsoft Office y correo electrónico hasta lectura, matemáticas y más, GCFLearnFree.org ofrece más de 90 tutoriales, que incluyen más de 1,000 lecciones, videos e interactivos, completamente gratis. Vea un tutorial o complete una clase completa --- LearnFree está abierto las 24 horas del día y ha estado ofreciendo educación en línea durante más de 10 años. Un programa de Goodwill Community Foundation® y Goodwill Industries of Eastern NC, Inc.®
KHAN Academy en Espanol
Aprende cualquier cosa, gratis
MedicLatina
Base de datos en español que contiene revistas especializadas en la investigación médica de Hispanoamérica.
Recursos Para Hispanohablantes - Learning Express
Herramientas de aprendizaje, carrera y ciudadanía en español. Este centro ofrece a los adultos que están muy ocupados los recursos para mejorar sus habilidades básicas, ganar sus credenciales de GED® o ser ciudadano estadounidense.
Texas Online en Espanol
Texas Online en Espanol
El sitio web oficial del Estado de Texas.
Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet
More than 41,700 links, categorized and cross-referenced, in more than 100 categories.
HeritageQuest Online
Resource for genealogy and family-history research. Includes online and film products dating back to the late 1700s, including digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records, and the digitized version of the popular UMI Genealogy & Local History collection.
Texas Digital Sanborn Maps
Find large-scale maps of Texas towns and cities dated from 1867-1970.
CIA World Factbook
The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. Includes: maps of the major world regions, as well as Flags of the World, a Physical Map of the World, a Political Map of the World, a World Oceans map, and a Standard Time Zones of the World map.
Military and Intelligence: Gale OneFile
Search scholarly journals, magazines, and reports covering all aspects of past and present military affairs. Updated daily.
New Handbook of Texas Online
Search or browse through articles on Texas history, geography, culture, and biographies of famous Texans.
Opposing Viewpoints Context (Gale)
Viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to websites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles for information on social issues and current events.
Psychology: Gale OneFile
Find authoritative periodical content supporting research in all fields of psychology.
Religion and Philosophy: Gale OneFile
Research the impact of religion on culture throughout history, including literature, arts, and language. Updated daily
Texas State Historical Association Handbook of Texas Online
Search or browse through articles on Texas history, geography, culture, and biographies of famous Texans.
World Book Timelines
Dive in to history with this unique, interactive view! Timelines offers hundreds of pre-generate timelines across eight broad topics, which cover various time periods in history or span the life of historical public figures. Users can also create their own timelines from scratch, adding events, descriptions, and media.
Nueces County Info Index Search
Searchable database containing official Nueces County public and court records
Legal Filing online: eFile Texas Self Help
File your legal paperwork online using this free tool
Legal Forms & More: Texas Law Help
Free legal information and sample, fill-in-the-blank style forms for low-income Texans. Links to article, websites, and forms are organized by topic, ranging from Divorce to Eviction to Civil Rights on the homepage. This site also includes a calendar of Legal Advice Clinics and Hotlines.
Legal Forms Library from Gale
This database has an extensive collection of free forms available to library patrons. Thousands of legal forms are already available, and more are being added daily. Official, state-specific, Federal, business, personal, real estate, and general forms covering hundreds of legal subjects and issues are included. if you are NOT in the library. To get the name and password, call 361-387-3431 during library hours and have your library barcode number handy.
Legal Forms: Nueces County Clerk Forms
Select from legal forms using this free forms library from the Nueces County County Clerk's Office, including Birth & Death, Marriage, DBA, Brands, Official Public Records and Civil, Juvenile, Misdemeanor and Probate Court.
Legal Forms: District Clerk Forms for Nueces County
Select from legal forms using this free forms library from the Nueces County District Clerk's Office, including Counsel in Death Penalty Cases, Civil/Family, Subpoena, Administrative Services Requests, and Board of District Judges Approved Forms regarding Bail, Minor Funds and Sealed Records.
Texas Association of Counties
A website improving the public's understanding of the value of county government and the essential services it provides Texans. A fun and educational tool that teaches about the essential services counties provide to Texans.
Texas Constitution and Statutes
Searchable and browsable database of all the Texas Constitution, all 27 Texas codes, and other statutes from the Texas Legislature.
Texas Court Help
Videos containing basic information about navigating the Texas courts system.
Texas Courts Online
Portal for Information and resources concerning Texas courts.
Consumer Health Complete
Consumer Health Complete provides comprehensive evidence-based reports and fact sheets on all aspects of consumer health and wellness. Topic specific reports covering all aspects of health offer valuable overviews on diseases, conditions, procedures and various treatments. The content found in this database includes a diverse collection of health related themes: first aid, infant/child care and illnesses, alternative medicine, aging and wellness.
Health Databases from EBSCO
One search box provides access to EBSCO’s Alt HealthWatch, Health Source Consumer Edition, and MEDLINE with MeSH. Find medical information from a wide range of sources, including nursing, allied health and medical journals, consumer-health magazines, pamphlets, newspaper articles, topical overviews, and reference books.
Health Reference Center Academic (GALE)
Medical information from a wide range of sources, including nursing, allied health and medical journals, consumer-health magazines, pamphlets, newspaper articles, topical overviews, and reference books.
MEDLINE Plus
The National Library of Medicine's site for consumer-health information. Find information on common diseases and conditions, dictionaries, and directories for finding health-care professionals.
Brainfuse Live Homework Tutoring
Live help from 2-11 PM and 24/7 access allow students to receive live, one-on-one assistance from tutors in English/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Skills-building sessions are also available for students who have academic needs that extend beyond homework help. Tutoring is available in English and in Spanish.
A new feature in the Live Tutoring section is the ability to add audio for a real-time conversation with the tutor. After selecting the grade level and subject, simply click on “Preferences” and select the box for audio. Upon connecting to a tutor, click the phone icon that appears beside the tutor's name, and choose the desired option. Please note, the "My Computer" option works best with a headset and microphone.
Brainfuse Online Writing Assistance
The Adult Learning Center offers two types of writing assistance for business and personal needs: live assistance from expert writing tutors and the 24/7 Writing Lab. Our 24/7 Writing Lab is ideal when an extended analysis is required and the writing is more than 1-2 pages. Brainfuse 24/7 Writing Lab is designed to help users produce a better written work through targeted, structured feedback. Users submit documents through our secure file sharing portal and check for document return status on the personalized and secure Message Center.
Brainfuse Skillsurfer
This service helps students address academic needs that run deeper than homework help. With Skills Building, Brainfuse tutors help students master core academic skills through state-aligned lessons, covering various grade levels and academic topics. In addition to live help, the SkillSurfer learning library contains thousands of video lessons, quizzes, and tests to help students master academic concepts.
Khan Academy
More than 1800 video tutorials for math, science, history, finance, and test preparation. The content is presented in 10-20 minute chunks especially designed for viewing on the computer, as opposed to longer videos presenting a conventional lecture.
Learning Express Library (Practice Tests)
Study for and practice the GED, ASVAB, SAT, ACT, and TASP tests, STAAR and TAKS, occupation exams, and many more. Create a personalized account to use these and other resources, like the Computer Skills Center featuring Microsoft Office tutorial videos, and to keep track of your progress in courses and practice tests.
Not in Library: To sign up, click on "Register," then complete the registration form.
STAAR - TEA STUDENT ASSESSMENT DIVISION
Review released STAAR tests and information booklets, on this Texas Education Agency website.
World Book Online
World Book Online delivers a progressive sequence of core databases supported by supplemental tools, such as language translation, graphic organizers, and unique Webquests. Moving from Early World of Learning to World Book Advanced, World Book Online aligns end-users with their appropriate learning levels. Each stand-alone site provides additional features to support the needs of users’ specific capabilities. Accessible 24/7, the content is available on a variety of devices.
Gale LegalForms
This database has an extensive collection of free forms available to library patrons. Thousands of legal forms are already available, and more are being added daily. Official, state-specific, Federal, business, personal, real estate, and general forms covering hundreds of legal subjects and issues are included.
Warning: Public users should consult an attorney in your state for serious legal matters. This resource is not a replacement for the advice of an attorney. Library staff cannot give legal advice or recommend specific forms.
Legal Forms & More: Texas Law Help
Free legal information and sample, fill-in-the-blank style forms for low-income Texans. Links to article, websites, and forms are organized by topic, ranging from Divorce to Eviction to Civil Rights on the homepage. This site also includes a calendar of Legal Advice Clinics and Hotlines.
Legal Forms: COUNTY CLERK Forms Library for Nueces County
Select from legal forms using this free forms library from the Nueces County Clerk's Office, including Birth & Death, Marriage, DBA, Brands, Official Public Records and Civil, Juvenile, Misdemeanor and Probate Court.
Legal Forms: DISTRICT CLERK Forms Library for Nueces County
Select from legal forms using this free forms library from the Nueces County District Clerk's Office, including Counsel in Death Penalty Cases, /Family, Subpeona, Administrative Services Requests, and Board of District Judges Approved Forms regarding Bail, Minor Funds and Sealed Records.
Texas Constitution and Statutes
Searchable and browseable database of all the Texas Constitution, all 27 Texas codes, and other statutes from the Texas Legislature.
Texas Court Help
Videos containing basic information about navigating the Texas courts system.
Texas Courts Online
Portal for information and resources concerning Texas courts.
Flipster
Check out and read full-color eMagazines in your browser or open in the Flipster app on your mobile device.
Gale OneFile: Popular Magazines
Access the most searched magazines across Gale OneFile focusing on current events, sports, science, and health issues.
General OneFile: (Gale)
Access general interest magazines and key serials in a single resource. Best for general research.
News: Gale OneFile
Access major U.S. and international newspapers online to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, or other fields.
World Book's World Newspapers Database
Link to up-to-date websites of newspapers from Texas and around the world! Visit "World Book Advanced" and click on "Research and Resources" then select "World Newspapers" to select any state or country you would like to virtually visit today.
hoopla digital
Stream movies, music, and audiobooks or check out comics and eBooks from your computer or in an easy-to-use app on your mobile device. All selections are always available!
World Book Early World of Learning
Interactive stories, games and videos for preschool and early-elementary age children that reinforce literacy skills such as phonics, colors, shapes and numbers.
hoopla digital
Stream movies, music, and audiobooks or check out comics and eBooks from your computer or in an easy-to-use app on your mobile device. All selections are always available!
Brainfuse Adult Learning Center
Dedicated to the unique needs of an adult population, the Adult Learning Center offers a comprehensive and integrated suite of services, including the GED prep, 24/7 Writing Lab, Live Tutoring, Skills Building, Career Resources, U.S. Citizenship Prep, Microsoft Office Essential Skills Series, Resume Writing assistance, and 24/7 Question Center.
Brainfuse Live Homework Tutoring
Live help from 2-11 PM and 24/7 access allow students to receive live, one-on-one assistance from tutors in English/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Skills-building sessions are also available for students who have academic needs that extend beyond homework help. Tutoring is available in English and in Spanish.
Brainfuse Skillsurfer
This service helps students address academic needs that run deeper than homework help. With Skills Building, Brainfuse tutors help students master core academic skills through state-aligned lessons, covering various grade levels and academic topics. In addition to live help, the SkillSurfer learning library contains thousands of video lessons, quizzes, and tests to help students master academic concepts.
Computer Skills Center from LearningExpress Library
The Learning Express Computer Skills Center offers dynamic online multimedia tutorials that help users learn the fundamentals of the computer, the internet and popular software applications. Self-paced tutorials include Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, as well as Computer Graphics/Illustration and Understanding Your Operating System.
Driving-Tests.org
Free, ad-free and registration free DMV practice tests for car, motorcycle and CDL. Good for the permit test, driver’s license test and the senior citizens’ refresher test.
GCF Learn Free.org
From Microsoft Office and email to reading, math, and more, GCFLearnFree.org offers more than 90 tutorials, including more than 1,000 lessons, videos, and interactives, completly free. View one tutorial or complete an entire class --- LearnFree is open 24 hours a day and has been offering online education for more than 10 years. A program of the Goodwill Community Foundation® and Goodwill Industries of Eastern NC, Inc.®
Gale Presents: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.
LearningExpress Library (Adult Core Skills)
Visit the Adult Core Skills section and click on "Become a U.S. Citizen" or the "Recursos para Hispanohablantes" for help in Spanish.
LearningExpress Library (Practice Tests)
LearningExpress Library is an easy-to-use e-learning platform featuring online tutorials, practice tests, and e-books to help you achieve your educational and professional goals. In addition to helping you improve your skills in reading, writing, math, and basic science, LearningExpress Library offers tools and resources to help you search for jobs, build workplace skills, and prepare for career certification exams. You'll also find college and grad school admissions test prep, GED® test prep, and much more.
Miss Humblebee's Academy
Gale Presents: Miss Humblebee’s Academy is an award-winning online resource that gives kids ages 3–6 access to hundreds of guided lessons using videos, music, eBooks, hands-on activities, and more. It includes off-line lessons, too. View weekly progress and performance reports to track improvement toward kindergarten readiness. It’s serious learning fun!
Encyclopedia of Life
The Encyclopedia of Life is a collaborative project for scientists and lay-people whose goal is to document the nearly 2,000,000 living species on the planet. Over the last eight years, some one million species have earned their own encyclopedia page featuring such information as a complete taxonomy, description, images, videos and sound files.
Environmental Studies: Gale in Context
Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content.
Health & Wellness (Gale)
Search a full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to alternative medical practices.
International Wildlife Encyclopedia
Thousands of species of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians, and invertebrates are discussed as well as major biomes and habitats. Fact file boxes provide scientific classification and physical data.
Science in Context (Gale)
Research science topics with Science in Context, where you will find thousands of topic overviews, experiments, biographies, pictures, illustrations and the latest scientific developments covered in articles from more than 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.
Science: Gale Interactive
Manipulate 3D interactive models to visualize and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth, and space science.
Science: Gale OneFile
Access information on the latest developments across a range of scientific disciplines. Updated daily.