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Articles & Publications
Consumer
Consumer Reports
Read issues of the Consumer Reports magazine online for expert independent product reviews and ratings.
Consumer Reports Annual Buying Guide Now Available Online
Need help deciding which product to buy? Now you can access CR's trusted annual guide online with your library card.
Genealogy
Ancestry (In-Library Access Only)
Discover your family's story. Research your genealogy through censuses, vital records, photos, maps, and more. Available only in library.
HeritageHub
Explore your family history with this collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today.
Genealogy: Ethnic Heritage Links
Expand your genealogical research with this list of links to selected websites, compiled by the National Archives.
Local History
Anne T. Kent California Room
Discover local history with the California Room's research guides, newsletter articles and digital collections.
Anne T. Kent California Room Digital Archive
Search or browse all collections on the California Room's Digital Archive.
California Digital Newspaper Collection
Access full image scans of selected historical California newspapers from 1846 to the present.
Jobs & Business
VetNow
Get expert help and resources for veterans and job seekers, including live job coaching and resume lab.
Reference Solutions
Search business listings to find new business opportunities, research companies, conduct job searches, conduct market research and more.
Homework Resources
HelpNow: Free Online Tutoring for All Ages
Live online help in a range of subjects. Available in several languages.
