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Online Databases & Other eResources 
FAQs about eResources Subscription databases shown with an "*" are provided thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library. Subscription databases shown with an "**" are provided thanks to assistance received from the California Public Library Fund. PLEASE NOTE: DATABASE ACCESS "AT THE LIBRARY" INCLUDES BOTH "WIRED" PUBLIC STATIONS AND "WIRELESS" PERSONAL LAPTOPS.
FAQs about the Online Databases and eResources: - What is an online database?
An online database is an organized source of rich information containing thousands of full-text materials that previously were only available in print. The information found in these databases may include magazine and newspaper articles, encyclopedia articles, almanacs, or pamphlets. The articles have been stored in a digital format so that you can easily search them using keywords, subjects, authors and titles. - Why does the Library subscribe to electronic databases?
The Library subscribes to these databases to give you 24/7 access to copyrighted information that is not usually found for free on the Internet. - Why should I use a database instead of just using Google or some other search engine?
If you’re a frequent Internet user, you may find that websites are charging for viewing a complete copy of just the very information or article that you need. You may find conflicting or incomplete information since anyone with a computer and some web skills can put just about anything they want up on the Internet. By subscribing to these databases, the Library is providing you with a wealth of solid information in electronic format just as it continues to do in the more traditional way by purchasing books and other materials for you to consult or check out for home use. - How do I get started using the Online Databases?
Just click on one of the links at the top of this page for the online database you choose and you will be redirected to the instructions for accessing the database from within the Library or from outside the Library. From within the Library, access is automatic and library card login is not required. To use the databases remotely, from home or work, have your Arcadia Public Library card handy and follow the instructions provided for each database on how to type in your Library card barcode letters and numbers. - Can I setup an RSS Feed for any of the databases?
Our Gale databases, which include General Reference Center Gold, Health and Wellness Resource Center, Opposing Viewpoint Resource Center, Literature Resource Center, and Business and Company Profile ASAP, now have new and improved search alert functionality. This means that you can sign up to have notices sent to either your email or rss-feed aggregator whenever new articles are added to the database that meet whatever search criteria you have previously defined. It's a great tool for staying current with topics without having to continually re-enter a database and re-run searches, and it's easy to find the option: just look at the top of your search results for an orange link that says "Create a Search Alert." For example, if you are interested in Los Angeles real estate, do a search in Business and Company Profile ASAP. At the top of your search results click on the "Create a Search Alert" link. Fill out the requested information, and the next thing you know you will start to receive notices in your inbox or rss-feed aggregator whenever new articles about Los Angeles real estate, in any of potentially hundreds of periodicals, are added to the database. Problems Accessing eResources or Online Databases from Home
- Check to make sure you are entering your library card bar code correctly:
1 Using or not using capital letters depending on the instructions
for the specific database
2 Entering all the characters of your library card bar code including
the "parc" prefix
3 Not putting in spaces between any part of the library card bar code
- Check to make sure the firewall on your personal computer isn't blocking access. Visit http://www.etxupp.com/firewalls for firewall and browser configuration instructions
- Check configuration on popup blocker software to make sure the resource site window isn't being blocked from opening
- To ensure successful access of the HeritageQuest site click on this link for Browser Health check: http://support.proquest.com/techsupport/docs/health_check.shtml
-- Still having problems call the Adult Reference Desk: 626-821-5569
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 HeritageQuest Online, the genealogy database from ProQuest, allows searching through Census, war, and bank records, as well as related books and articles, to trace family lineage and history. Find your ancestors by searching U.S. Federal Census records from 1790-1930.
Heritage Quest Online at HomeWhen the login box appears on the screen, enter your library card bar code including all characters in CAPS, but no spaces.
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 The world's most respected online encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas and reference resource for students and educators. Designed just for children, it has the full text of The Book of Knowledge (an encyclopedia), Lands and Peoples (an encyclopedia about all the countries in the world), and America the Beautiful (an encyclopedia with state by state information).
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CHILDREN'S MAGAZINE GUIDE The Children's Magazine Guide is an index to magazine and web resources for Children and Teens. Browse by subject, web site or current issue to find information and locate articles on a wide range of topics. Once you have the magazine information from this unique database, try the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room magazine collection or InfoTrac databases for the full text of the article. Go to Top
NoveList is a fiction database that provides subject heading access, reviews, annotations, and much more for over 125,000 fiction titles. It also includes other content of interest to fiction readers, such as Author Read-alikes, and book discussion guides. NoveList at HomeEntering your library card barcode number in the box for Patron ID, including all characters in CAPS, but no spaces, and then click on "Login".
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GALE INFOTRAC DATABASES - At the Library -- click on any link below to access these databases.
- At Home -- click on any link below and enter your library card barcode number, including all characters in CAPS, but no spaces. When the login screen appears, click on "Proceed".
- Setting up an RSS Feed for these databases.
- Two new search tools to help you find information fast in the Gale InfoTrac Databases:
 GALE INFOTRAC General Reference Center Gold
Full text articles from general interest magazines, encyclopedias, almanacs, and newspapers. A database that integrates information from 1980 to the present from a variety of sources into one easy-to-use interface.
 GALE INFOTRAC Health & Wellness Resource Center
Use this Resource Center to find articles, definitions and other related information on health topics, diseases, and drugs from magazines, pamphlets, encyclopedias, journals, newspapers, and other resources.
 GALE INFOTRAC Opposing ViewPoints Resource Center
This database provides a complete one-stop source for information from all viewpoints about subjects such as capital punishment, gambling, and gun control, and other social issues.
 GALE INFOTRAC Literature Resource Center
This Resource Center provides access to biographies, bibliographies, and critical evaluations of authors, books and other literature. Click here for a short tutorial screencast.
 GALE INFOTRAC Business and Company ProFile ASAP
This is a comprehensive online resource of company data and business information.
NEW FREE "AccessMyLibrary" iPhone® app is now available for Gale Online Resources. AccessMyLibrary uses GPS to find public libraries within a 10-mile radius of the user's location, then gives them free, unlimited access to reputable, authoritative Gale online resources — without the need to login. Learn more about it »
Career Transitions Resource from Gale A guided, step-by-step approach to planning and making your next move. Click this link for this valuable resource: Career Transitions If you are thinking about a career transition, your research should include whether there is a projected increase in demand for any given occupation you might be considering. One simple way to research this is to go into Career Transitions Explore Careers section, target a career, click to learn more, and you will find a current projected growth figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. You will need to create an account to use this resource, but once logged in you will find sections for: Discover My Interests, Explore Careers, Prepare Resume, Improve My Chances, and Find Jobs. Discover. Explore. Prepare. Take the leap. Go to Top
This database combines factual accounts with explanations of opposing points of view on historical topics in American History. It includes biographies, timelines, arcticles, photographs and primary source materials.
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 The ProQuest Los Angeles Times Online offers complete full-text content from 1985 to present of local and regional news.
 The Rand California Website --A great resource for statistical information on California and the U.S. from the RAND Corporation, a leading national think tank.
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 Government Printing Office: large selection of government online databases and online documents, among them the US Government Budget, Congressional Hearing Reports, Congressional Records, Public Laws, US Code and the Federal Register.
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 Generations On Line
This is a special website for our senior patrons to help them learn how to use the Internet, to setup e-mail accounts to keep in touch with family and friends, and to find useful information. This service is only available in the Library.
LearningExpress Library is a comprehensive, interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help patrons—students and adult learners—succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results. Check out the dozens of tests that are available, including ACT, SAT, GED, ASVAB, CBEST, TOEFL, Firefighter, Police Officer, Paramedic, EMT Basic, U.S. Citizenship, and Postal Worker.
For a Demo of how this online resource works, please click here.
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