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| Auto Repair Reference Center (ARRC) database includes automotive repair information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles. ARRC User's Guide | |
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Biography Resource Center is your guide to 300,000 biographies on more than 200,000 people. Biography Resource Center User's Guide |
| Custom 1000 Periodicals | |
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EbscoHost magazine and newspaper index with approximately 1950 full text periodicals as well as Searchasaurus, a children's magazine index. EbscoHost User's Guide |
| Buscar en Espanol. - Esta base de datos multidisciplinaria ha sido especialmente diseñada para bibliotecas públicas. Abarca el texto completo de casi 1,950 publicaciones generales de referencia, con información desde 1975. | |
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EbscoHost Kids Search - Aa search interface designed specifically for elementary/middle school students. The Kids Search interface combines a state-of-the-art search engine with a child-friendly, graphically-rich design that is both powerful and fun to use. |
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EbscoHost Searchasaurus is an exciting and easy way for young researchers to experience online searching. It is an animated interface with a dinosaur theme that encourages young researchers to enhance and develop basic search methodologies. |
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Facts on File brings together complete content from the Facts On File World News Digest and a live newsfeed from Reuters® to answer questions about events, people, issues, facts, and figures from 1940 to the present. -- (AVAILABLE IN MODESTO LIBRARY ONLY) |
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Foundation Directory Online - Instant access to information on thousands of grantmakers and their giving interests. (AVAILABLE IN MODESTO LIBRARY ONLY) |
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Foundation Grants to Individuals Online - Online database of foundations and public charity programs that fund students, artists, researchers and other infividual grantseekers. (AVAILABLE IN MODESTO LIBRARY ONLY) |
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Health & Wellness Resource Center - Rely on the Health & Wellness Resource Center for instant access to carefully compiled medical reference and periodical materials that your users can trust. Featuring more than 900 health/medical journals, newsletters and hundreds of pamphlets. |
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Literature Resource Center - An easy to use search interface for more than 371,000 full-text journal articles, critical essays, work overviews, plot summaries and so much more. LRC lets users explore biographical and critical information, historical context, social implications and much more -- all in a single search query. Literature Resource Center User's Guide |
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NetLibrary Downloadable Audiobooks - Windows Media Player 9 or above is required and a high-speed Internet connection is perferred. E-Audioboooks are checked out for 21 days and there are never any late fees. The license simply expires after 21 days. E-Audiobooks can also be saved to some portable media devices. |
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Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center - A complete one-stop source for information on social issues. Access viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to websites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles Opposing Viewpoints User's Guide |
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Reference USA - Assists individuals in finding information on businesses using names, SIC numbers geographic locations and more... Reference USA User's Guide (AVAILABLE IN LIBRARIES ONLY) |
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Fact Cards are a series of research resources designed for quick reference for students in grades 4 - 8. The topics are California, United States and World topics included in the social studies curriculum in California. |
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Student Resource Center - Students and educators will find award-winning content based on national curriculum standards featuring original reference material, a massive archive of primary source documents and periodicals and newspapers that are updated daily. |
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Testing and Education Reference Center - Taking a college entrance or licensing exam? Looking for a college or graduate school? Need help finding scholarships? This is the database for you. |
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Kids, Teens & 55+
Kids Page
Teens Universe
55+ Services
Information, Services and Opportunities
for People 55 and over
Computer Classes -- Find the schedule.
Home Delivery Service -- A free service to homebound residents in Stanislaus County.
Call 558-7817 for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities -- At the library and at United Way.
Useful websites for 55 +
Modesto City Guide
available in large print, playaways, books-on-tape and cd's, and downloadable audio books. ADA Library Catalog
Readers Corner
New Popular Fiction - Staff picks and bestsellers, updated weekly.
Kids Picks - New books recommended by the children's librarians.
Reading Suggestions - Reading suggestions, reviews, discussion guides, series lists and book club suggestion guides.
Staff Picks - Materials enjoyed by the staff of the Stanislaus County Library.
Online Book Club - Receive chapters from popular books in your e-mail Monday thru Friday. E-book Resources - Free web site resources for eletronic books.
Stanislaus County Calendar
Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors
Stanislaus County MyTV
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