On-Line Resources
MyLibraryDV - Introducing MyLibraryDV - a unique video-on-demand service created by Recorded Books and your library. Anywhere you have a broadband internet connection you can have access to hundreds of DVD-quality videos covering a wide range of interests. CLICK HERE for instructions on connecting to MyLibraryDV service.
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
Academic
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
BASIC SKILLS SUCCESS
CIVIL SERVICE
COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS
COSMETOLOGY
EMS
ESL (SPANISH) SKILLS IMPROVEMENT COURSES
FIREFIGHTER
GED
GRADUATE SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAMS
LAW ENFORCEMENT
MILITARY
NURSE AIDE
REAL ESTATE
SAT 2005 PREPARATION
SKILLS IMPROVEMENT COURSES
TEACHER CERTIFICATION
TECHNICAL AND CAREER COLLEGE
TOEFL
U.S. CITIZENSHIP