On-Line Resources
Expert SAT, PSAT and ACT test preperation. A revolutionary suite of online, video-based study programs.
This program offer patrons the opportunity to improve SAT, ACT, and PSAT scores without paying the excessive fees associated with private tutoring or classroom courses. Entry to the website will require the use of a "code" word that you will need get in person from a library staff member.
Global Road Warrior - Become a roving globetrotter without leaving your desk chair, or spending a dime. Global Road Warrior is a database with information on 175 countries
available for free use by patrons through this website. Think this is just another database?
Think again. Using this database is like getting a boarding pass for a trip around the
world.
If you are not inside the library you will need to use a username and password.
The username is: spanishpeaks
The password is: Library (don't forget the uppercase L)
EBSCO - A powerful online reference system. Featuring the Auto Repair Reference Center, Searchasaurus, EBSCOhost Web, and Business Searching Interface. Great tutorials are available from EBSCO SUPPORT
FirstSearch - An online collection of reference databases .
LearningExpress Library - Practice tests and tutorials for academic or licensing exams.
These services are available only to active library patrons or persons visiting the library.
If you would like to access one of these on-line databases, please contact the library circulation desk to obtain the necessary USERID and PASSWORD
Also available:
Colorado's Historic Newspaper Collection - Covering Colorado from 1859 to 1923
EBSCO is a powerful online reference system accessible via the Internet. The comprehensive databases range from general reference collections to specially designed, subject-specific databases for public, academic, medical, corporate and school libraries. For more information go to: http://epnet.com/public/default.asp
Great tutorials are available from EBSCO SUPPORT
Available at this library through EBSCO are:
EBSCOhost Web is a collection of reference databases designed for use in public libraries are now made available via the user-friendly search system. Available in English, Spanish, French, and German.
Searchasaurus is EBSCO Publishing's user search experience for users in elementary or middle schools. Complete with erupting volcanoes, dinosaur guide and compass.
Auto Repair Reference Center database includes automotive repair information supplied by Nichols Publishing, the former publisher of the Chilton information and information from Delphi Integrated Service Solutions . It contains information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles, with repair information for most vintage makes starting as far back as 1954.
Business Searching Interface (BSI) provides an easy way to both browse and search for country economic data, company profiles, industry information and market research, and then use the results as limiters in a keyword search, if desired.
FirstSearch is an online service that gives you access to a rich collection of reference databases. FirstSearch offers seamless electronic access to dozens of databases and more than 10 million full-text and full-image articles. Offer a broad range of databases and full text collections or a select list that fits the needs of your users. Underlying FirstSearch is the WorldCat database, the most comprehensive and up-to-date bibliographic resource available. Your users will find relevant records quickly and the location of resources with the click of a button. For more information go to: http://www.oclc.org/firstsearch/
LearningExpress Library- LearningExpress Library provides a completely interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help patrons, students, and adult learners succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results. Click on a category to the right so that you can start on your path to success right now. For more information and a list of frequently asked questions go to: LearningExpress Library Help
Online Test and Course Resources available at LearningExpress Library
Advanced Placement
Business Writing Skills Success
Civil Service
College Entrance Exams
Cosmetology
E-BOOKS
Elementary School Skills Improvement
EMS
Firefighter
GED
Graduate School Entrance Exams
Health Careers
High School Skills Improvement
Job Search and Success Skills
Law Enforcement
Math Skills Improvement
Middle School Skills Improvement
Military
Nursing
Reading Skills Improvement
Real Estate
Resume and Interviewing Success Skills
Skills Improvement Courses
Skills Improvement with Spanish Instructions
Teaching
Technical and Career College Skills
TOEFL Preparation
U.S. Citizenship
Writing Skills Improvement