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A research resource for students in junior high, high school
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Modern,
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History Ancient/Medieval, United States at War) in the
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Ancestry® Library Edition
Genealogical coverage of the United States and the
United Kingdom,
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records, as well as
record collections from Canada and other areas.
Includes thousands of
databases and billions of names.
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Auto Repair Reference Center
Provides clear, concise repair information for professionals and
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Auto
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browsing by
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chat with your
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Biography and Genealogy Master Index
A one-stop index that
identifies in which reference book you can find
biographical or
genealogical information. Searching is by name with
coverage of over
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the online version of
BIOBASE microfiche index.
BusinessDecision
BusinessDecision
provides consumer, market segmentation,
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covering Los Angeles and Orange counties presented in
geographically-based, customized reports and maps.
California Gold Library (Westlaw)
Classes Available
The California Gold Library includes four components:
California cases,
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periodicals, and
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California analytical library; and 9th Circuit personal
injury jury verdicts.
(This subscription is presented in partnership with
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Library.)
California Libraries Catalog
(OCLC Worldcat database)
The
California Libraries Catalog includes collections from libraries
throughout California, and access to many of the libraries'
catalogs.
Use it to search collections from libraries all over the world through
the
WorldCat Catalog, sponsored by the Online Computer Library
Center
(OCLC).
The CQ Researcher
Search the Congressional
Quarterly Researcher for the most current
and controversial issues,
insight into all sides of the issues,
bibliographies and more.
Digital Library (available for all Pasadena/Glendale Library card holders)
The
Digital Library
collection includes eBooks, Audio eBooks, and
eMusic.
A valid library card
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Help guide for using Digital Library
HeinOnline
Full-text, image-based database, of over 350 legal journals
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Los Angeles County Law Library.)
HeritageQuest Online
Combines
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InfoTrac OneFile
Locate
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This is a general interest database which includes articles from
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Learning Express Library
The
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LegalTrac
Index of articles in legal periodicals. (This subscription is
presented in
partnership with the Los Angeles
County Law Library.)
Library Catalog
Our
catalog contains the combined collections of all Pasadena and
Glendale Public Library locations. Search
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Literature Resource Center
Find criticism, articles and
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Los Angeles Times (1985-Current)
Search the Los Angeles Times
full-text database via ProQuest.
Los Angeles Times,
historical
(1881 -
1985)
Full page and article images with searchable full text back
to the first
issue. The collection includes digital reproductions
providing access to
every page from every available issue.
National Trade Data Bank
Find
out essential import and export data, current and historical
trade-related information,
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Novelist Plus
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OnLaw
OnLAW offers a collection of California Continuing Education of the
Bar
core titles (including forms) in particular areas of
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Estates and
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presented
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Angeles County Law Library.)
Online Book Clubs
Join an online book club and preview a new book
each week via email.
The Orange County Register
(1987-Current)
The Orange
County Register has covered Orange County since 1906.
Today, its daily circulation is nearly 380,000, while Sunday
circulation
tops 435,000. With 12 bureaus, The Orange County Register
covers
national and international news, metro and business news,
topical issues
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Pasadena Community Calendar
Explore events in and
around Pasadena: classes, city meetings, support
groups, fundraisers and more. Try the Arts & Culture version
for concerts,
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using the
"Search" button.
Pasadena Community Directory
Looking for local organizations and programs? The directory can help
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are trying
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your child,
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Pasadena News Index
Locate
citations to both current and historical newspaper articles about
Pasadena.
Rand California
An online source for public policy and
economics with an emphasis on
statistics.
Reference USA
(Business/Residential Information)
Locate
information on over 14 million U.S. companies, including
address, telephone number, key contact,
number of employees and
sales figures. This commercial database also includes
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Sanborn California Cities Maps, 1867-1970
Historic, digitized fire
insurance maps including outline of each building
with measurements and materials; street names; street and
sidewalk
widths; property boundaries; building use; and house and
block numbers.
Primarily commercial properties.
Selected Internet Resources
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education, literature and the arts
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Small Business Resource Center
NEW!
Small Business Resource
Center makes finding the best entrepreneurial
information available quick and easy. This comprehensive
database covers
all major areas of starting, operating and maintaining a business
from
financing, management, marketing, accounting, taxes and more.
Social Studies Fact Cards - California Edition
A research resource for students in
grades 4 - 8. Social Studies Cards
provides facts and figures about topics for California, the
United States
and the world that are included in the social studies
curriculum in
California. The California Units are: Indians, Ranchos,
Explorers,
Governors, Missions, Counties, and Governors.
Surrounding Area Libraries
Connect to other local
library sites to satisfy your information needs.
USA Trade Online
Search for import and export
data by country or commodity. Data is
provided by Foreign Trade
Division, U.S. Census Bureau and
complements the National Trade and Data
Bank database.
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