Online Resources
The San Bruno Library offers a number of online resources. To access library resources from home, you will need your library card number. Don't have a library card? Apply for one online!
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Home access with a library card from the Peninsula Library System. |
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Access for anyone with a San Bruno library card. |
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Access for anyone with access to the Internet. |
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In library use only, due to licensing agreements. |
| General (Includes a wide variety of topics) | |
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Search across a number of databases with just one click! |
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Academic Onefile: Coverage of the sciences, technology, medicine, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects. |
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Gale Virtual Reference: Database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources. |
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General OneFile: News and periodical articles on a wide range of topics. |
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Full Text Newspapers: Collection of magazines, newspapers, journals and other periodicals. |
| Arts / Music | |
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Fine Arts & Music: Information on drama, music, art history, and filmmaking. |
| Biographies | |
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Biography Resource: Biographical entries from the history and geography fields. |
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Books & Authors: Explore the lives of various authors. |
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Lit Finder: Learn about the lives of authors and other individuals, the contexts in which they wrote, and overall critical reception of their works. |
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Literature Resource: Biographies on authors and their works. |
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Science In Context: Biographies on individuals related to the science field. |
| Booklists / Book Reviews | |
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Books & Authors: Explore books, genres and authors. |
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Computer Database: Computer-related product introductions, news and reviews. |
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Good Reads: Looking for something new to read? Browse a selection of highly acclaimed titles that are bestsellers or award winners. |
| Business / Economics | |
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Business & Company Resource: Information on companies and industry news. |
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Gale Directory: Multiple directories provide information such as financial information for companies, circulation figures for publications, and much more. |
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Small Business Collection: Perfect for business schools and entrepreneurs, this compilation provides insights, tips, strategies and success stories. |
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Small Business Resource: Offers complete small business management resources. |
| Career | |
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Vocation, Careers & Technical Education: Provides content from general career guides to highly specialized industry journals. |
| Communications | |
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Communications & Mass Media: Journals focus on all aspects of the communications field: key subjects covered include advertising and public relations, linguistics, and literature. |
| Computer Science | |
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Computer Database: Computer-related product introductions, news and reviews. |
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Safari Tech Books : eBooks geared specifically toward programmers and IT professionals. |
| Culinary Arts | |
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Culinary Arts: Includes 250 major cooking and nutrition magazines. Coverage includes thousands of searchable recipes, restaurant reviews, and industry information. |
| eBooks | |
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EBSCOhost: Large selection of audiobooks and eBooks. |
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Safari Tech Books: eBooks geared specifically toward programmers and IT professionals. |
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California Missions: eBooks describing the various California missions. |
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Cliffs Notes: Study guides to help with homework and tests. |
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OverDrive: Download audiobooks and eBooks that can be used on a variety of devices. |
| Education | |
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Educators 200: Perfect for educating future teachers and administrators. This set covers the latest technologies, developments, instruction and coaching breakthroughs as well as background information on child health and development. |
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¡Informe!: Cubre las noticias y eventos más corrientes, temas de cultura popular y muchas otras materias incluidas en las revistas hispánicas más populares. |
| Health / Medicine | |
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Health & Wellness Resource: Instant access to carefully compiled and trusted medical reference materials. |
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Nursing & Allied Health: Information for the nursing and allied health fields. |
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Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine: Citations, abstracts and articles relating to the subjects of physical therapy and sports medicine. |
| History | |
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Military & Intelligence: Articles on the U.S. military and intelligence. |
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Pop Culture: Periodicals that cover popular culture. |
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U.S. History: Information on U.S. history from pre-Colonial times to the present. |
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War & Terrorism: Collection for students of history, social science and current events, providing insight into conflicts and their multiple causes. |
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World History: Collection of award-winning reference, full-text articles on world history. |
| Home Improvement | |
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Gardening, Landscape & Horticulture: Journals focused on key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture. |
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Home Improvement: Home-improvement focused titles covers such topics as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and many more. |
| Homework Help | |
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Search across a number of databases with just one click! |
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Academic Onefile: Coverage of the sciences, technology, medicine, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects. |
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Biography Resource: Biographical entries spanning history and geography. |
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California Missions: eBooks describing the various California missions. |
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Cliffs Notes: Study guides to help with homework and tests. |
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Gale Virtual Reference: Database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources. |
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General OneFile: News and periodical articles on a wide range of topics. |
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Kids InfoBits: Database developed especially for children in Kindergarten through Grade 5. |
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Literature Resource: Research on literary topics, authors, and their works. |
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Opposing Viewpoints: Social issues, with viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, and links to websites and articles. |
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Science In Context: Information from earth science and life science, to space, technology, mathematics and science history and biography. |
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Student Resources (Grades 6-12) : Biographies, essays, full-text magazines, glossaries, historical overviews, photographs, audio files. |
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U.S. History: Information on U.S. history from pre-Colonial times to the present. |
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World History: Collection of award-winning reference, full-text articles on world history. |
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Tutor.com: Free live homework help and tutoring! |
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World Book: Contains every article from the 22-volume print set plus thousands more. |
| Information Science / Library Science | |
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Information Science & Library Issues: Information professionals and other knowledge workers will find information on topics such as information infrastructure, data processing techniques, metadata architectures, and more. |
| Law / Government | |
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Criminal Justice: Information from Criminal Justice and law publications. |
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Environmental Studies & Policy: Coverage of environmental issues and policies. |
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Insurance & Liability: Covers such topics as labor relations, mortgage banking, and legal issues. |
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LegalTrac: Coverage of major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association journals and international legal journals. |
| Literature / Language | |
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LitFinder: Full-text literary works, including poems, short stories, novels, essays, plays and speeches. |
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Literature Resource: Research on literary topics, authors, and their works. |
| Product Reviews | |
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Bay Area Consumers Checkbook: Consumer information to help people get high quality services and products at the best possible prices. |
| Psychology | |
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Psychology: Study of the mind, emotions and how the human mind develops and diminishes over time. |
| Religion / Philosophy | |
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Religion & Philosophy: Citations, abstracts and articles on the subjects of philosophy and religion. |
| Science | |
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Agriculture: Information focused on agriculture and its related fields. |
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Environmental Studies & Policy: Robust coverage of environmental issues and policies. |
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General Science: Popular science journals offering in-depth information for general scientific research. |
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Science In Context: Information from earth science and life science, to space, technology, mathematics and science history and biography. |
| Social Issues | |
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Diversity Studies: Citations, abstracts and articles on the subject of cultural diversity in various social contexts. |
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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Issues: Coverage on such topics as gender studies, sexual behavior surveys, family and marital issues, conversion therapy, gay and lesbian rights, homophobia, health aspects and more. |
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Opposing Viewpoints: Social issues, with viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, and links to websites and articles. |
| Travel | |
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Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure: Coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism fields. |