Research & Learning
Welcome to our Updated Online Resources List!
*Disponible en Español
*LinkedIn Learning and *The New York Times (We've Moved!)
Same access, now with their own webpages over in the Main Menu > Download it!
LinkedIn Learning (Download It)
The New York Times (Download It)
Check out all of our downloadable resources HERE.
*Brainfuse - HelpNow, CollegeNow, JobNow, and VetNow (We've Moved!)
Same access, now with their own webpage over in the Main Menu > Learn & Explore > Free Live Bilingual Tutoring.
Click HERE to learn more and to choose which portal works best for you.
**ABC Mouse - Early Learning Platform
Alexander Street: Watch BBC Classic Novel Adaptations & Drama Scripts
Alexander Street: Watch the BBC adaptations of classic literature like Pride and Prejudice, and access thousands of drama scripts from renowned playwrights.
Author Talk Series - Watch Live & On-Demand Interviews

Author Talk Series: Watch exclusive live and on-demand interviews with popular authors and thought leaders.
Past authors include (most recent of the list first):
- Matt Dinniman (Dungeon Crawler Carl)
- Charles Duhigg (Supercommunicator)
- Malala Yousafzai (Finding My Way)
- Leigh Bardugo (Grishaverse)
- Hannah Nicole Maehrer (Assistant to the Villain)
- John Stamos (If You Would Have Told Me)
*Britannica Ency / Escolar Research Collection - Homework Help
- Britannica School - this online library database from Britannica is aimed at the digital classroom. The entries are specially designed at different reading levels, allowing students to move easily to material of higher or lower comprehension levels as needed for K-6, middle school and high school (Grades K-9)
- Britannica Escolar - the Spanish digital learning portal for Elementary and Middle school students. (Grades K-9)
View Tutorial for Britannica Library
** Online content from Encyclopedia Britannica research databases are available — at school, at home, in libraries, on laptops, on phones — to all California students, provided by the California State Library**
*CA Revealed - View Digitized CA History
180k+ digitized materials of CA’s histories, arts, and cultures.
View Salinas Public Library's contributions HERE.
*Digital Learn - Learn Technology Basics
Use a computer to do almost anything! If you are new to computers, haven't used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, DigitalLearn.org has the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed. Self-paced courses are available to learn computer basics, cyber security, video conferencing, and more!
Supported by AT&T
Gale Sciences Collection - Homework Help
Access resources that empower curious minds, turn research into results, and foster lifelong learning.
Please note that none of these resources are compatible with ios/android.
Gale Science - Manipulate 3D interactive models to visualize and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth, and space science. (Grades 6-12)
Gale Environmental Studies - Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content. (Grades 6-12)
National Geographic Kids - Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. (Grades 1-8)
View the tutorial: Salinas Public Library Academy (nicheacademy.com).
** Online content from Gale research databases are available — at school, at home, in libraries, on laptops, on phones — to all California students, provided by the California K12 Online Content Project**
Niche Academy - Watch How to Use Our Resources
Learn how to access and use the library's online services at Niche Academy.
Novelist Plus - Book Recommendations
Novelist Plus: Offers recommendations and discovery tools for your next great reads. Available for books and audiobooks. All ages.
ProQuest Research Collection - Homework Help
CultureGrams - Summaries of social, cultural, and political information on countries, U.S. states, and provinces around the world. (Grades 3-12)
SIRS Discoverer - Easy access for younger students to premium newspapers, magazines, images, and other kinds of great content for their school assignments.
SIRS Issues Researcher - Pros/cons database on 360+ (and growing) complex social issues with relevant, credible information that tells the whole story on the major questions of the day. (Grades 6+)
eLibrary - Massive collection of credible content for reference by beginning and intermediate researchers.
ProQuest Research Companion - Self-guided instruction for writing skills, research skills, and other information literacy subjects. (Grades 8+)
Ebook Central*** - Hosts over 13,000 titles that support learning objectives for English Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, Information Literacy, and Technology. (Grades 9+)
***Previously known as 'Schools & Educators Complete'

Alexander Street Video - Leading video content in the performing arts, history, news, and drama texts featuring credible sources like PBS, the Smithsonian, and more. (Grades K-12+)

Black Freedom Struggle - Primary source content following the challenges and triumphs in the pursuit of equality faced by Black Americans.
View the Tutorial for ProQuest
** Online content from ProQuest research databases are available — at school, at home, in libraries, on laptops, on phones — to all California students, provided by the California State Library**
*Rosetta Stone - Language Learning
Rosetta Stone: Learn one of 30 languages with core lessons to build reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills with focused activities to refine grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and more.
Rosetta Stone Tutorial
En Español: Rosetta Stone Español
Salem Press - History Database
Featuring reliable information on American history, Ancient history, and major historical events:
*Teaching Books - Book Enrichment Activities
Teaching Books for Libraries
Best for students K-12
Explore exclusive extra content for a selection of award-winning books for kids and teens. Explore author and illustrator interviews, discussion guides, audiobook readalongs, and more.
Check out Teaching Book's FAQ.
Teaching Books
Best for teachers/tutors/parents
An engaging, one-stop resources for books you are reading and teaching, including author and illustrator interviews, lesson plans, and other enrichment content.
** Online content from TeachingBooks.net is available — at school, at home, in libraries, on laptops, on phones — to all California students, provided by the California State Library**
*World Book / aula Planeta - Homework Help

World Book Online Homepage (all resources)

World Book Kids(Elementary)
Features easy-to-read articles, engaging images, interactive games, and teacher resources.

World Book Student
Features science and math games, coverage of current events by the editors, a Biography Center full of 10,000 people, and more reference materials.

World Book Advanced (High School+)
A powerful reference tool that includes an online encyclopedia, multimedia, and primary source databases.

World Book Timelines
Hundreds of timelines that cover various periods in history or span the lives of historical figures. Users can create their own timelines from scratch, adding events, descriptions, and media.

aulaPlaneta: Banco de contenidos (High School+) (previously Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos)
Highly-visual articles provided at an advanced Spanish reading level. Navigate over 17,000 resources including articles, statistics, videos, images, and more.


























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