College Admission Test Preparation (LearningExpress)
Prepare for important exams like the ACT®, SAT®, AP® Tests, and more. Offered thanks to the California State Library.
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
College Students (LearningExpress)
Featuring comprehensive sections such as Math Skills Review, Reading Skills Review, Grammar and Writing Skills Review, Science Skills Review, Prepare for Graduate School Admissions Exams, Prepare for College Placement Exams, and Prepare for the CL
County of Ventura Employment Opportunities
Coursera (CSL)
Coursera’s mission is to help individuals build the skills they need for in-demand jobs.
CultureGrams (CSL)
A reference resource for reliable cultural information on the countries of the world.
Digital Public Library of America
The Digital Public Library of America brings together the riches of America’s libraries, archives, and museums, and makes them freely available to the world.
EBSCOhost eBooks
eBooks on business, technology, and other subjects. Searchable, viewable, and downloadable.
Family History Books
Family History Books is a collection of more than 150,000 digitized genealogy and family history publications.
Federal Student Aid Forms
Gale Directory Library
Includes Ward's Business Directory, Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media, Encyclopedia of Associations, and National Directory of Nonprofit Organizations.
Gale eBooks
A database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.
Gale Power Search
Cross searches multiple Gale resources at once: General OneFile, Biography In Context, all the resources in Gale Virtual Reference Library, Global Issues in Context, Opposing Viewpoints In Context, and Literature Resources.
General OneFile
Find articles on current events, popular culture, business and industry trends, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more.
GetSetUp (CSL)
GetSetUp has a catalog of over 500 classes exclusively for older adults; 40 live classes every day.
Global Issues (in Context)
Essential and balanced information regarding crucial international issues.
Health and Wellness
Provides access to carefully compiled and trusted medical reference materials. Material contained in this Resource Center is intended for informational purposes only.
Heritage Hub (Newsbank)
Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today.
High School Equivalency Center (LearningExpress)
Guided support and preparation to help you earn a high school equivalency credential.