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Palace Project

Browse, borrow, and read eBooks and eAudiobooks in one app. Includes titles from OverDrive, Audible, and more—no switching between apps.

BiblioBoard

California Indie-Authors, Indie Author Project Select, and local content.
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BiblioBoard HistoryLab

HistoryLab is BiblioBoard’s chief historical database. It contains 400 Anthologies with 14K+ full-text eBooks and 24K+ primary source items.

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Asian Life in America

Explore and gain a deeper understanding of the Asian American experience as recorded by the news media, from the 18th century through today.

Transparent Language Online

Transparent Language Online supports learners anytime, anywhere in 110+ languages.

BBC Literary Adaptations in Video

This collection comprises a treasure trove of BBC productions of famous literary works. From Alexander Street.

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Tutorials and Training

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eLibrary Quick Start Guides

Check out our Quick Start Guides for getting-started help.
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Use our tutorial to learn everything you need to know about managing your Kindle eBooks at OverDrive.

Genealogy Corner

Genealogy eResources

Ancestry Library Edition

IN LIBRARY USE ONLY -Ancestry Library Edition includes thousands of sources for family history researchers, genealogists, and more.

My China Roots

My China Roots is a genealogy resource for researching Chinese ancestry. Users can research ancestral villages, surname origins, and more.

HeritageQuest Online

HeritageQuest Online provides a comprehensive collection of genealogical and local history resources.
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