eResources: Find Articles and More
All electronic resources and databases are available in the library. They can be accessed remotely, from home or elsewhere, with a valid library card and PIN.
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Alphabetical List of Resources
How to access these resources from home:
All resources are accessible from home or elsewhere unless otherwise labeled. Just log in with your SRPL library card and PIN, and you're good to go! Of course, you can also access these all in the library too. We'd love to see your smiling face!
Magazines & Newspapers
America's News
Full text of local, California, and national newspapers including the Marin Independent Journal, Press Democrat, San Francisco Examiner, Sacramento Bee, and hundreds more.
Articles from Magazines, Newspapers, and Journals (EBSCOhost)
Full text articles from tens of thousands of popular and scholarly magazines, journals, and newspapers from 1975 to the present, including Newsweek, Consumer Reports, and many other titles.
Articles from Newspapers
The ProQuest database of over 500 national and international newspapers including the San Francisco Chronicle, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal.
Academic Search Complete
Full text articles from 8,600+ scholarly and multidisciplinary periodicals, including more than 7,500 peer-reviewed journals.
Bay Area Consumers' Checkbook Online
Help for consumers to get high quality services and products at the best possible prices. In-library use only. This subscription is a courtesy of Mr. Dee Stuever.
California History
A quarterly journal published by California Historical Society since 1922. It features illustrated articles by leading scholars and writers focusing on California and the West from pre-Columbian to recent times.
Computers and Applied Sciences Complete
Technology and computer world journals and magazines.
360 Search
With a single query this search engine will search many (but not all) of the library's electronic resources at once.
Books & Literature
BookLetters
Email newsletters with author and book recommendations.
Literary Reference Center
Author biographies and literary criticism.
Literature Resource Center
Author biographies and literary criticism.
NoveList
The single best place to look for book recommendations. Find new favorite books and authors based on your old favorites.
NoveList K-8
Book recommendations for children grades K-8. It's so easy to find good books to read!
Business
Consumer Health Complete
Designed to support patients' information needs and foster an overall understanding of health-related topics. Covers all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to alternative, holistic and integrated medicine.
EBSCO's Business Source Complete
Business Source provides comprehensive coverage in all disciplines of business. Includes market research, industry reports, and company profiles.
JobScout
An online learning platform that will teach you the basic Internet skills you need to find a job.
Morningstar
Access Morningstar financial data on stocks, funds and industries. It also includes analyst reports, portfolio screenings and other tools.
Reference USA
U.S. business and residential telephone directories, with detailed business information.
Small Business Reference Center
Start-ups, business plans, industry information, and more.
ThomasNet-Thomas Register of Manufacturers
The most comprehensive resource for industrial information.
Encyclopedias
Grolier Online Encyclopedias
Online versions of La Nueva Enciclopedia Cumbre, Lands and People, and America the Beautiful (use this link inside the Library).
Virtual Reference Library by Gale
Dozens of online encyclopedias and other research titles in arts, biography, business, education, scholarships, environment, history, law, literature, medicine, multicultural studies, world nations, religion, science and social science.
World Book Online:
Early World of Learning
An interactive learning resource ideal for preschool and early elementary aged youth. Includes narrated stories, interactive games, and videos that teach critical early childhood themes, such as numbers, letters, colors, and more. Designed to help pre- and early readers develop and strengthen phonics, vocabulary, phonemic awareness, and reading comprehension.
World Book Kids
An encyclopedia and learning tool created for early readers. Includes short and simple articles with colorful images and fun, educational games. Kids can look up a specific subject, or browse topics of interest.
Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
Access to World Book articles for early readers in Spanish. Includes articles, activities, a visual dictionary, beautiful images and videos, and more.
World Book Student
The trusted encyclopedia, available online. Provides a comprehensive set of articles and research tools to support K-12 students and other learners.
World Book Advanced
A powerful reference and research tool designed to meet the needs of high school and college students, as well as other learners. Includes the entire World Book Encyclopedia, atlas, dictionary, ebooks, links to primary source documents, and more!
Genealogy
Ancestry Genealogy Search
Billions of records of census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more. In-library use only.
Heritage Quest Genealogy Search
Additional resources for genealogical and historical research, including the U.S. Federal Census, the PERSI index, Freedmans bank records, local and family histories, and more.
Government and Legal
Legal Information Reference Center
Legal guides and eBooks from Nolo on topics from divorce to real estate law, business, wills, and more.
Municipal Code, City of San Rafael, California
Codified through Ordinance 1873, Feb. 2, 2009. (Supplement No. 14, Update 1)
Rand California Statistical Database
California and U.S. statistics and public policy issues.
History and People
Biography Reference Center
Full text biographies for contemporary and historical people.
Biography Resource Center
Full text biographies for contemporary and historical people.
Facts on File American History Online
Spans more than 500 years of political, military, social, and cultural history, highlighting the important people and events of the American experience.
Facts on File Ancient and Medieval History Online
Explores the pre-modern world with in-depth focus on Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
Points of View Reference Center
Pro and con articles on popular controversial subjects.
Homework and Test Help
Articles from Magazines, Newspapers, and Journals (EBSCOhost)
Full text articles from tens of thousands of popular and scholarly magazines, journals, and newspapers from 1975 to the present, including Newsweek, Consumer Reports, and many other titles.
Articles from Newspapers
The ProQuest database of over 500 national and international newspapers including the San Francisco Chronicle, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal.
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Academic Search Complete
Full text articles from 8,600+ scholarly and multidisciplinary periodicals, including more than 7,500 peer-reviewed journals.
Biography Reference Center
Full text biographies for contemporary and historical people.
Biography Resource Center
Full text biographies for contemporary and historical people.
BookFlix
Scholastic BookFlix, for grades PreK - 3, features childrens' storybooks on video from Weston Woods paired with related nonfiction childrens' books on video from Scholastic.
Facts on File American History Online
Spans more than 500 years of political, military, social, and cultural history, highlighting the important people and events of the American experience.
Facts on File Ancient and Medieval History Online
Explores the pre-modern world with in-depth focus on Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
Grolier Online Encyclopedias
Online versions of Cumbre en Linea, Lands and People, and America the Beautiful (use this link inside the Library).
Learning Express
Online practice tests based on the official exams for SAT, GED, ACT, GRE, GMAT, Civil Service jobs, ASVAB and many more.
Literary Reference Center
Author biographies and literary criticism.
Literature Resource Center
Author biographies and literary criticism.
Mango Languages
Learn various languages online. Mango teaches you actual conversation skills for a wide variety of languages, including Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and English learning programs for Spanish and other language speakers.
Points of View Reference Center
Pro and con articles on popular controversial subjects.
Social Studies Fact Cards
Fact cards on California, the United States and the World. Useful for those reports on missions, Native Americans, or explorers.
Student Research Center
For Middle and High School students, the SRC searches for the best resources topics for students. Search results are divided into categories - Magazines, Newspapers, Books and Encyclopedias, Biographies, Country and State Reports, Radio and TV transcripts, photos, and more.
Tutor.com
Live online tutoring one-on-one from professional tutors. Includes math, science, social studies, and English at all levels including AP. Also includes tutors to help with testing (GED, Citizenship test) and job help (resumes, interview preparation). Check out the Writing Center for specific help with writing and proofreading reports, essays, and papers.
TrueFlix
eBooks, videos, project ideas, and more from Scholastic (use this link inside the Library).
Virtual Reference Library by Gale
Dozens of online encyclopedias and other research titles like Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia, West's Encyclopedia of American Law, Dictionary of American History, Gale Encyclopedia of Science, and Arts and Humanities Through the Eras.
World Book Online:
Early World of Learning
An interactive learning resource ideal for preschool and early elementary aged youth. Includes narrated stories, interactive games, and videos that teach critical early childhood themes, such as numbers, letters, colors, and more. Designed to help pre- and early readers develop and strengthen phonics, vocabulary, phonemic awareness, and reading comprehension.
World Book Kids
An encyclopedia and learning tool created for early readers. Includes short and simple articles with colorful images and fun, educational games. Kids can look up a specific subject, or browse topics of interest.
Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
Access to World Book articles for early readers in Spanish. Includes articles, activities, a visual dictionary, beautiful images and videos, and more.
World Book Student
The trusted encyclopedia, available online. Provides a comprehensive set of articles and research tools to support K-12 students and other learners.
World Book Advanced
A powerful reference and research tool designed to meet the needs of high school and college students, as well as other learners. Includes the entire World Book Encyclopedia, atlas, dictionary, ebooks, links to primary source documents, and more!
Language Learning
Little Pim
An online language learning system for children. Introduces children to foreign language in a way they can understand, even at the youngest ages. Ideal for youth ages birth to six years.
Mango Languages
Learn various languages online. Mango teaches you actual conversation skills for a wide variety of languages, including Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and English learning programs for Spanish and other language speakers.
Muzzy Online
Muzzy is an award-winning language learning program for kids. Available in eight languages, the Muzzy story is a captivating and entertaining way for kids to learn another language.