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Art & Literature
- Alexander Street
A resource with thousands of videos, audio recordings, and writings, including full performances of plays and albums from around the world (video direct link) - AskART
This database can only be used at the library
AskART is an online database containing over 350,000 international artists, biographies, and art auction records - ComicsPlus ComicsPlus offers over 20,000 graphic novels, comics, and manga for all ages. Titles are always available and you may check out as many as you like (ComicsPlus recommendations)
- Gale Literature Resource Center
A literature reference database designed for both the undergraduate and graduate student as well as the sophisticated casual user - Novelist Plus*
A fiction and non-fiction database that provides author, title, subject, and series information, and more. Unabridged and abridged audiobooks can also be searched (Novelist Plus guide) - Novelist K-8 Plus*
Specializes in book information geared towards children and young adults (Novelist K-8 information) - OverDrive eBooks & Audiobooks
Wide selection of downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, magazines and streaming video for all ages
Business and Investments
- ABI/Inform**
Business oriented resources for large, small and privately owned companies - AtoZ Databases**
Offers 30 million business & executives profiles, 220 million residents, 2.3 million job/internship opportunities, interview tips, resume templates, and more - Business Plans Handbook
Digital version of the Business Plans Handbook series - Gale Directory Library
Provides full access to Encyclopedia of Associations, Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media, and Ward's Business Directory - Hoover’s Company Records**
Find up to date proprietary editorial content covering more than 40,000 public and non-public companies and 225,000 key executives - Morningstar
A resource for insightful information on stocks, mutual funds, variable annuities, closed-end funds and more. - Rand California
This database can only be used at the library
Provides state and local level statistical information - Realquest
This database can only be used at the library and requires staff assistance
Online property information and values - Reference Solutions**
Provides directory information for U.S. businesses and residents - ValueLine**
Online version of The Value Line Investment Survey
Genealogy
- Ancestry Library Edition This database can only be used at the library
- AtoZ Databases** The database offers demographic studies, genealogy, background searching, finding friends, and relatives and more
- HeritageQuest Online Genealogy research with coverage dating back to the late 1700s. Provided by the generous support of the Friends of the Library
Genealogy research database which includes billions of names. Provided by the generous support of the Friends of the Library
Job Seekers
- Brainfuse VetNow and HelpNow
Learning center with live help for resume and interview preparation, resources for job seekers, and more. Veteran resources are front and center, but anyone can take advantage of this set of tools (Brainfuse navigation information)
Legal Reference
- Legal Information Reference Center*
Browse and download popular legal forms and full text Nolo Press Guides (Legal Information Reference Center instructions)
Lifelong Learning Tools
- ArtistWorks
Provides world-class instruction for the most popular string and band instruments through self-paced video lessons from professional musicians. Available through the Libby app. Look for "Extras" to get started (ArtistWorks highlight) - Exploring Race in Society
Aimed at high school and undergraduate researchers, this database provides access to thousands of full-text articles and other scholarly resources related to race, diversity, and inclusiveness in a solutions-oriented context - Gale eBooks
Search full-text ebooks on a wide variety of topics, including arts, business, history, science, social science and more - New! LinkedIn Learning
Formerly known as Lynda.com, LinkedIn Learning offers free online courses on a number of topics. Download the app on Google Play or in the App Store and use "newportbeachpubliclibrary" as the Library ID when prompted. - Rosetta Stone
Learn languages from home using the Rosetta Stone online database (Rosetta Stone information and how to install the Rosetta Stone app)
Magazines and Newspapers
- Consumer Reports**
Online version of the Consumer Reports magazine - Flipster*
Access popular digital magazines on your mobile device with Flipster. Download and read magazines anytime and anywhere for free with the Library's subscription to this digital newstand - Historical Newspapers
- Los Angeles Times Historical*
Contains electronic versions of the Los Angeles Times starting in1881 - New York Times Historical*
This database contains issue of the New York Times starting in 1851 - Historical Newspapers through ProQuest
Provides access to several high profile newspapers beginning in 1849
- Los Angeles Times Historical*
- Local Newspaper Historical Records*
A digitized collection of local publications from the 1940's to the early 2000's, including Newport Beach Times, Newport Beach Ensign, and the Daily Pilot - National Geographic Magazine
Featuring the complete archive of the magazine from 1888 to present day, a People, Animals and the World module as well as access to NG Kids (learn about the National Geographic database) - NewsBank** (Orange County Register, Daily Pilot, and other newspapers)
Search more than 500 newspapers, including the Orange County Register and the Daily Pilot, and other newspapers throughout California and the United States (learn about NewsBank) - OverDrive Magazines*
- ProQuest Newspaper, Magazine, and Journal articles**
Full text articles from over 20,000 magazines, newspapers, and journals, including current issues of the Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times (learn to use Proquest) - Wall Street Journal Online
Access The Wall Street Journal from anywhere by creating an account that provides access for three days. When the three days are up, just visit the link and log in again (how to use Wall Street Journal Online)
Student Resources
- ABC Mouse*
The award-winning ABCmouse curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2-8+) build a strong foundation for future academic success. (ABC Mouse guide) - Brainfuse HelpNow
Learning center with live help for homework, practice tests, digital flash cards, and more (learn more) - Britannica School Edition
Britannica offers up to date information on a wide variety of subjects for Elementary, Middle, and High School ages (guide to searching Britannica) - CultureGrams**
Provides concise cultural and statistical snapshots of every country recognized by the United Nations - Gale Archives Unbound
Archives Unbound presents topically-focused digital collections of historical documents that support the research and study needs of scholars and students at the college and university level - Gale in Context: Biography
Includes full-text articles from hundreds of periodicals - Gale in Context: Elementary
A database developed especially for beginning researchers in Kindergarten through fifth grade - Gale In Context: Environmental Studies
Focuses on global environmental issues with up to date journals, topic overviews, multimedia content, and more - Gale Interactive: Science
An interactive resource encouraging the use of dynamic 3D models to visualize and understand major scientific concepts - Gale eBooks
Search full-text eBooks on a wide variety of topics, including arts, business, history, science, social science and more - National Geographic Kids
Research people, cultures and animals using resources from National Geographic - Opposing Viewpoints
Collects researched "for" and "against" articles based on social issues - Tumblebooks*
An online collection of animated, talking picture books (guide to Tumblebooks) - World Book Encyclopedia
Access to the online version of the World Book Encyclopedia, including:- World Book Kids: Offers simpler navigation, thousands of colorful illustrations, diagrams, and maps, and dozens of activities tied to national curriculum standards
- World Book Student: Designed for elementary and middle-school students, this popular resource includes built in features and tools to help make learning accessible
- World Book Advanced: For the advanced student and adults, Advanced offers deeper comprehension and up to the minute access to worldwide news
- World Book Timelines: Search more than 650 pre-generated timelines and 14,000 event in a highly interactive and customizable database. Investigate the chronological significance of world events and the lives of notable historical figures
- World Book eBooks: Over 2,500 titles, including World Book exclusive content and classic literature (novels, plays, poems, and nonfiction)
- World Book Activity Corner: Contains thousands of cross-curricular, low-cost, fun yet educational projects for the classroom, after school programs, and library programming
- World Book Discover: Assist differentiated learners and older adults with a research database that offers a practical Life Skills section. A collection of unique videos, featuring expert answers to often asked questions, and a visual dictionary make content more accessible for readers of all levels
- World Book Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos: This dedicated Spanish-language database contains videos, compare-and-contrast features, selected articles, and a visual dictionary to allow ESL students and Spanish-learners the chance to learn. Integrated with World Book Kids for parallel English-language content
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