Niche Academy
Instructional video tutorials for digital library resources, such as Hoopla Digital, Gale, BrainFuse, Overdrive; Tutorials in social media applications such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter; and for software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Instructional video tutorials for digital library resources, such as Hoopla Digital, Gale, BrainFuse, Overdrive; Tutorials in social media applications such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter; and for software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Hoopla Digital
Hoopla Digital
A service offered by your local public library that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. We have hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. hoopla is like having your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere. (Help Guide)
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A service offered by your local public library that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. We have hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. hoopla is like having your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere. (Help Guide)
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(PIN #= Last 4 digits of phone number)
Automotive Repair
ChiltonLibrary.com Automotive Repair
Authoritative automotive repair information. Thousands of year, make and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models. (Help Guide)
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Language Learning
Transparent Languages
The fast, easy, and most effective way to learn to speak a foreign language! An online language learning system that teaches real conversation skills for practical communication using fun and engaging interactive lessons. (Help Guide)
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eBooks & eAudiobooks
BRIDGES - eBooks & eAudiobooksThe library has a growing collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks that can be downloaded to eReaders, mobile devices, and personal computers. Titles automatically expire at the end of the lending period or you can return them early and check out another. Either way, there are no late fees! (Help Guide)
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Online Help for Job Seekers, Veterans and their Families
Brainfuse JobNow & VetNow
Brainfuse is a digital resource for career services and test preparations. Practice Tests and Tutorials for tests including the GED, GRE, ASVAB, Real Estate, Civil Service and many more. Also includes software tutorials. (Help Guide) (NO password required)
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Online Video Arts and Crafts Workshops and Techniques
CreativeBug
An online video arts and crafts workshops and techniques. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print, ... (Help Guide)
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Articles, News & Current Events
Gale Resources
Indexes academic, general interest, business and health magazines with many full text articles. More than 20+ databases are included, including two full-text Spanish language databases. (Help Guide)
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Literature Reading
Novelist
A fiction database designed for readers in all genres. Describe a plot with author readalikes, find reviews, and much more for over 135,000 fiction titles. Other content of interest to fiction readers includes 'What We're Reading', Book Discussion Guides, BookTalks, and Annotated Book Lists. (Help Guide)
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Library Digital Newspapers
Clarinda, Iowa Newspapers 1858 to 2013
This database contains more than 250,000 historical newspaper pages from Clarinda Herald Journal. The full-page newspapers, dating back to 1858, are searchable by keyword and date, making it easy for you to quickly explore historical content. (in library use only)
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Credo Reference!
Credo is an easy-to-use tool for research, homework, and other reference needs. Gather background information on your topic from over one thousand full-text encyclopedias and subject handbooks, as well as 500,000+ images and audio files and over 1,000 videos.
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Foundation Online Directory
More than 140,000 grant-makers and tools to help you find the perfect grant.
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Online Tutoring & Homework Help
Brainfuse – on demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning for all ages and levels. Brainfuse HelpNow offers a personalized homework help in core subjects (math, reading, writing, science and social studies) including SAT preparation. The Adult Learning Center is included in the HelpNow suite. Brainfuse will be made available to all library patrons. (Help Guide)
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