Biography In Context
Biographical information on people throughout history as well as the present.
Library closure notices November 27-29
All Ventura County Libraries will close early at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27.
All Ventura County Libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29.
Todas las bibliotecas del condado de Ventura cerrarán temprano a las 5:00 p. m. el miércoles 27 de noviembre.
Todas las bibliotecas del condado de Ventura estarán cerradas el jueves 28 y el viernes 29 de noviembre.
eResources
CultureGrams (CSL)
A reference resource for reliable cultural information on the countries of the world.
Encyclopedia Britannica - Escolar (CSL)
Encyclopedia Britannica Escolar offers a primary school encyclopedia with 2,000 articles, images, and videos in Spanish and learning materials in Spanish designed specifically for students.
Encyclopedia Britannica - School Edition
Britannica Online School Edition offers teachers and students instant access to four complete encyclopedias and other resources.
Gale In Context: Environmental Studies
Explore topics and events within Earth systems, global change, pollution, populations, and more.
Gale Interactive: Science
Going beyond textbooks and the traditional science curriculum, Gale Interactive: Science is a highly visual online learning tool that takes visual-spatial learning to the next level by bringing the lab to the classroom.
HelpNow (brainfuse)
Get live real-time homework assistance is available 24 hours a day by laptop, tablet, or phone from qualified tutors using state curriculum and standards.
Lessonface - Music Lessons
Lessonface is a platform that connects students with great teachers for live online lessons and classes. Sign up for live music lessons in a variety of instruments through your library.
Missions of California eBooks
Each of the 21 missions is covered in a separate ebook that can be viewed online.
National Geographic Kids (CSL)
Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14.
ProQuest eLibrary
eLibrary is a user-friendly general reference tool that provides content, context, and pathways to beginning users as they research a topic.
ProQuest Research Companion
Selected content for new researchers, especially elementary and middle school students and educators, covering a wide range of topics in a simple-to-navigate interface.
School Center (LearningExpress)
Skill-building resources for classroom and homework success. Offered thanks to the California State Library.
SIRS Discoverer
A general reference database providing age-appropriate, authoritative, curriculum-aligned content and features for use by students and educators in Elementary and Middle/Intermediate Schools.
TeachingBooks.net
Browse or search author interviews, lesson plans, discussion guides, readings, and videos. Thousands of resources about fiction and nonfiction books.