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TexShare Databases In-Library Use Only

Includes thousands of full-text magazines and newspapers, WorldCat (35 million library records), Science and Literature databases, on-line encyclopedias, etc.

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SimplyE In-Library Use Only

SimplyE is a free e-reader app that makes it easy to borrow e-books. It is available on the App Store or Google Play.

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EBSCO eBooks In-Library Use Only

Downloadable eBooks: reference, biographies, non-fiction, classic literature and full text academic and professional journals.

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Learning Express In-Library Use Only

New version! Review skills and prepare for tests.

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Learning Express — Adult Learning Center In-Library Use Only

This center offers busy adults the resources to improve their basic skills, earn a GED Test credential, or become a U.S. citizen.

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Learning Express — Career Center Plus In-Library Use Only

Are you preparing for a professional exam? Are you curious about a particular occupation or looking to improve your workplace skills? Begin exploring your future here.

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Learning Express — Computer Skills Center In-Library Use Only

Video courses are the fastest and easiest way to learn how to use a computer. Use the materials in this center to learn the basics of a computer, from searching the Internet to using popular programs for word processing, creating spreadsheets and databases, implementing design, and more.

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Learning Express — Job and Career Accelerator In-Library Use Only

Powerful tools and expert guidance to help you find a great job.

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Chilton Auto Repair In-Library Use Only

These comprehensive automotive manuals have complete and detailed repair information on thousands of car, truck, van and SUV by year, make and model combinations.

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Health Source - Consumer Edition In-Library Use Only

Consumer health information from over 180 full-text consumer health magazines or books.

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HeritageQuest In-Library Use Only

HeritageQuest genealogy resource

Logo for Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center

Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center In-Library Use Only

Want to try a new craft or learn more about your current hobby?- dig in!

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Home Improvement Reference Center In-Library Use Only

HIRC provides detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering all manner of home improvement/repair projects. HIRC features full-text content from leading home improvement magazines, images not found anywhere else online, and videos of popular home repair projects.

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Legal Information Reference Center In-Library Use Only

Providing exclusive online full-text for many of the top consumer legal reference books, Legal Information Reference Center contains hundreds of publications and thousands of multi-state legal forms, with more content added on a regular basis.

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Legal Forms In-Library Use Only

Access to most legal forms for all 50 states.

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Military & Government Collection In-Library Use Only

EBSCO - Provides full text from over 330 military and general interest publications. This database also offers indexing and abstracts for over 370 magazines. Some titles included are Military Review

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Newspaper Source Plus In-Library Use Only

Newspaper Source Plus

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LearningExpress PrepSTEP Academic Center In-Library Use Only

PrepSTEP for College is packed with online test preparation, tutorials, e-books and articles to help university students achieve academic success and readiness for the workplace. It has skill building in English, math and science, college success skills tutorials, popular computer software tutorials and much more.

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LearningExpress PrepSTEP High School Center In-Library Use Only

PrepSTEP for High Schools provides online access to a unique and extensive collection of academic, college preparation and career-related tutorials, practice tests, articles, e-books and flashcards. It includes tools for academic skill-building, college and career exploration, college admissions test preparation, military exploration and preparation, workplace skills development and more.

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Referencia Latina In-Library Use Only

Referencia Latina

Logo for Small Engine Repair Reference Center

Small Engine Repair Reference Center In-Library Use Only

SERRC offers assistance in providing routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service, etc.) as well as extensive repairs (engine and transmission disassembly) and allows users to search by product type, brand, model/engine type, specific area of model/engine type, and model numbers.

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General OneFile In-Library Use Only

Comprehensive general-interest resource providing periodical and news information. Newspapers and even travel guides.

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Udemy In-Library Use Only

Learn and improve skills across business, tech, design, and more. Includes 10,000+ on-demand video courses in multiple languages.

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