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Articles & Publications
ProQuest Academic
Combination of several databases with over 20,000 publications that range from scholarly journals to popular magazines.
ProQuest Newsstand
Find articles from current major national and international newspapers.
Black Life In America
Explore the experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media.
Hispanic Life In America
Explore the experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.
Access World News
A wide range of newspapers, and transcripts from radio and television news programs, from around the world.
Marin IJ Collection
Browse the image version of the Marin Independent Journal online or search full-text articles.
San Francisco Chronicle Collection
Browse the image version of the SF Chronicle online or search full-text articles.
San Francisco Community Coverage
Search current and archived issues to explore news and events from across the Bay Area.
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, including many Marin County newspapers.
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
Britannica School Edition
Learn more about any subject—for all grades and all reading abilities. Articles, images, videos, primary sources, research tools, and more.
CultureGrams
Concise cultural information on countries around the world for grades 3-12.
Gale Presents: National Geographic Kids
Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14.
Gale In Context: Environmental Studies
Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content.
HelpNow: Free Online Tutoring for All Ages
Live online help in a range of subjects. Available in several languages.
