E-Media and Digital Content | Los Angeles Public Library
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E-Media and Digital Content | Los Angeles Public Library
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E-BOOKS & AUDIOBOOKS
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Libby
hoopla
MUSIC & PODCASTS
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Freegal
Aloud
hoopla
ONLINE LEARNING
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Universal
Gale
LinkedIn Learning
MOVIES, TV & VIDEO
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hoopla
Kanopy
Digitalia Film
NEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES
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NY Times
Pressreader
Wall Street Journal
LANGUAGE LEARNING
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Mango
Transparent Language
Cell-Ed
Digital Content Collections
LAPL has specially curated free digital books, videos and tutoring providers for many of our patrons, including:
CHILDREN
STUDENTS
JOB SEEKERS
EN ESPAÑOL
Free E-media Providers
Click the provider links below for full descriptions, links to help and contacts, mobile apps and a direct link to the provider's content site.
E-BOOKS, AUDIOBOOKS & COMICS
LIBBY | OVERDRIVE
E-BOOKS • AUDIOBOOKS • MAGAZINES • CHILDREN'S • MULTILINGUAL
Libby
is an innovative in-browser and mobile app from
OverDrive
designed to make borrowing and enjoying e-books, magazines, streaming services and audiobooks from the library easier than ever. Libby is available on your
browser
and for
Android
and
iOS
devices.
HELP
CONTACT
MOBILE APPS:
BIBLIOBOARD
E-BOOKS • AUDIOBOOKS • COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS • CHILDREN'S
BiblioBoard
features books, articles, images, photographs, maps, pamphlets, and documents as well as streaming audio and video content on a wide variety of topics including Literature, History, Philosophy, Religion, Science, Nature, Native American Studies, Sports, Drama, Games, Crafts, Cooking, Music and Children's Literature. Local Author Collection
: This collection represents the best independently published titles submitted by local Los Angeles authors to the SELF-e
program, as selected by staff at Library Journal magazine. All content is available on an unlimited multi-user basis with no checkouts or returns. You can access BiblioBoard content from the web or various mobile devices using your library card number. Download the free app using these links: Web, iPad, Nexus, Kindle Fire HD Just choose "Los Angeles Public Library" from the Library Credentials drop down, then enter your library card # and pin.
HELP
CONTACT
MOBILE APPS:
DIGITALIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
E-BOOKS
Digitalia Public Library
offers Spanish language e-books that can be read online or downloaded to devices, as well as language courses for Spanish, English, and "Quick Languages", a course in simple words and phrases in 12 languages. Also offers multimedia sections with art, music and PC instruction.
HELP
CONTACT
TRAVEL EBOOK COLLECTION
E-BOOKS
Travel E-book Collection
offers over 300 Premier Travel Reference e-books that include DK Eyewitness Travel Guides and Rough Guides to Countries and Cities. These e-books can be translated into a number of different languages and sections downloaded to your electronic device.
hoopla
E-BOOKS • AUDIOBOOKS • COMICS
hoopla
is a digital media platform that gives access to digital entertainment content from either mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets and/or via any browser. hoopla offers e-books, e-comics, full length feature movies, episodic television programming, full musical albums and unabridged audiobooks.
*You will be prompted to create a user account the first time you access this provider's content.
HELP
CONTACT
MOBILE APPS:
COMICS PLUS
E-BOOKS • COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Comics Plus
offers unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from a variety of library-friendly publishers. Patrons use their library card to download items.
MOBILE APPS:
THE PALACE PROJECT
E-BOOKS • AUDIOBOOKS
The Palace Project
is an app that makes it easy to browse and access library e-books and audiobooks. The app aggregates content from LAPL's Libby and Biblioboard collections along with digital content provided by the State of California.
MOBILE APPS:
VLUME
E-BOOKS • AUDIOBOOKS • MULTILINGUAL
Vlume
is the largest Armenian digital library and provides access to e-books, audiobooks, and animation series. Vlume offers content from 12+ publishers from well over 300 classical and modern authors and the app supports Eastern and Western Armenian and English. Vlume’s library holds over 800 titles and 1,000 hours of audio content.
Android
and
iOS
devices.
HELP
MOBILE APPS:
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MOVIES, TV & VIDEOS
DIGITALIA FILM
MOVIES • MULTILINGUAL
Digitalia Film Library
offers streaming films available to watch online, mostly foreign language but also has some classic American cinema. Includes feature films as well as documentaries. Choose the language icon up top to view the site in Spanish.
CONTACT
LA IN FOCUS VIDEOS
OTHER VIDEO
LA in Focus Videos
is a series of lectures presented by Photo Friends and the Photo Collection of the Los Angeles Public Library, spotlighting images from the Library's collection and unique stories of L.A. history.
CONTACT
BIBLIOBOARD
OTHER VIDEOS
BiblioBoard
features books, articles, images, photographs, maps, pamphlets, and documents as well as streaming audio and video content on a wide variety of topics including Literature, History, Philosophy, Religion, Science, Nature, Native American Studies, Sports, Drama, Games, Crafts, Cooking, Music and Children's Literature. Local Author Collection
: This collection represents the best independently published titles submitted by local Los Angeles authors to the SELF-e
program, as selected by staff at Library Journal magazine. All content is available on an unlimited multi-user basis with no checkouts or returns. You can access BiblioBoard content from the web or various mobile devices using your library card number. Download the free app using these links: Web, iPad, Nexus, Kindle Fire HD Just choose "Los Angeles Public Library" from the Library Credentials drop down, then enter your library card # and pin.
HELP
CONTACT
MOBILE APPS:
hoopla
MOVIES • TV • OTHER VIDEO
hoopla
is a digital media platform that gives access to digital entertainment content from either mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets and/or via any browser. hoopla offers e-books, e-comics, full length feature movies, episodic television programming, full musical albums and unabridged audiobooks.
*You will be prompted to create a user account the first time you access this provider's content.
HELP
CONTACT
MOBILE APPS:
KANOPY
MOVIES
Kanopy
is a video streaming platform with one of the largest collections in the world (five times that of Netflix), with over 30,000 feature films and
documentaries and
featuring over 1,000 producers and distributors, including Criterion Collection, Kino Lorber, BBC, and more.
HELP
CONTACT
medici.tv
VIDEOS
medici.tv
is the world’s leading classical music channel with on-demand streaming. It boasts a catalog of over 1,800 videos including concerts, ballets, operas, documentaries, master classes, behind-the-scenes footage, and artist interviews. Each year, a selection of exclusive events are broadcast live from the world’s most prestigious concert halls, opera houses, festivals, and competitions at
medici.tv
. Replays are available on-demand after the event.
HELP
CONTACT
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MUSIC & PODCASTS
FREEGAL
MUSIC • MUSIC VIDEOS
Freegal
allows users to download up to 5 music track downloads a week from the Sony Music catalog. All selections are DRM-free in mp3 format. Patrons use their library card to download items.
HELP
CONTACT
MOBILE APPS:
BIBLIOBOARD
MUSIC • MUSIC VIDEOS
BiblioBoard
features books, articles, images, photographs, maps, pamphlets, and documents as well as streaming audio and video content on a wide variety of topics including Literature, History, Philosophy, Religion, Science, Nature, Native American Studies, Sports, Drama, Games, Crafts, Cooking, Music and Children's Literature. Local Author Collection
: This collection represents the best independently published titles submitted by local Los Angeles authors to the SELF-e
program, as selected by staff at Library Journal magazine. All content is available on an unlimited multi-user basis with no checkouts or returns. You can access BiblioBoard content from the web or various mobile devices using your library card number. Download the free app using these links: Web, iPad, Nexus, Kindle Fire HD Just choose "Los Angeles Public Library" from the Library Credentials drop down, then enter your library card # and pin.
HELP
CONTACT
MOBILE APPS:
ALOUD
PODCASTS
Aloud
podcasts are recorded live in Los Angeles Central Library's Mark Taper Auditorium as part of the award-winning ALOUD at Central Library speaker series presented by the Library Foundation of Los Angeles.
CONTACT
MOBILE APPS:
CAREER CONVERSATIONS
PODCASTS
Career Conversations
is a series presented by Teen'Scape. Teens and adults are able to listen to guests discuss their chosen career and the path it took to get there. These relaxed conversations are a great insight into your dream career.
CONTACT
MOBILE APPS:
hoopla
MUSIC
hoopla
is a digital media platform that gives access to digital entertainment content from either mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets and/or via any browser. hoopla offers e-books, e-comics, full length feature movies, episodic television programming, full musical albums and unabridged audiobooks.
*You will be prompted to create a user account the first time you access this provider's content.
HELP
CONTACT
MOBILE APPS:
Top
NEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES
NY TIMES DIGITAL
NEWSPAPERS
NY Times Digital
offers access to the New York Times digital site. Your library card gives you 72-hour complimentary, unlimited access to the digital edition of The New York Times. You must create an account for access.
HELP
GUIDE (PDF)
CONTACT
MOBILE APPS:
WALL STREET JOURNAL
NEWSPAPERS
Your library card gives you access to unlimited Wall Street Journal articles and a digital version of the daily paper. Click
here
to create your account. Your access will be available for the next 3 days. At the conclusion of the 3-day period you may click the above link again to renew your access by logging in as an existing user with the same username and password you originally created. If you are using a library computer you will not need to sign in or create an account.
WASHINGTON POST
NEWSPAPERS
Your library card gives you 7 days of complimentary, unlimited access to the digital edition of
The Washington Post
.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS GROUP
NEWSPAPERS
The Los Angeles Public Library provides free online access to newspaper titles from the
Southern California News Group
.
LOS ANGELES TIMES VIA PROQUEST DATABASE
NEWSPAPERS
The Los Angeles Public Library provides free online access to the database version of the Los Angeles Times through ProQuest.
Los Angeles Times via Proquest Database
.
LIBBY | OVERDRIVE
E-BOOKS • AUDIOBOOKS • MAGAZINES • CHILDREN'S • MULTILINGUAL
Libby
is an innovative in-browser and mobile app from
OverDrive
designed to make borrowing and enjoying e-books, magazines, streaming services and audiobooks from the library easier than ever. Libby is available on your
browser
and for
Android
and
iOS
devices.
HELP
CONTACT
MOBILE APPS:
BIBLIOBOARD
MAGAZINES
BiblioBoard
features books, articles, images, photographs, maps, pamphlets, and documents as well as streaming audio and video content on a wide variety of topics including Literature, History, Philosophy, Religion, Science, Nature, Native American Studies, Sports, Drama, Games, Crafts, Cooking, Music and Children's Literature. Local Author Collection
: This collection represents the best independently published titles submitted by local Los Angeles authors to the SELF-e
program, as selected by staff at Library Journal magazine. All content is available on an unlimited multi-user basis with no checkouts or returns. You can access BiblioBoard content from the web or various mobile devices using your library card number. Download the free app using these links: Web, iPad, Nexus, Kindle Fire HD Just choose "Los Angeles Public Library" from the Library Credentials drop down, then enter your library card # and pin.
HELP
CONTACT
MOBILE APPS:
PRESSREADER
NEWSPAPERS • MAGAZINES
PressDisplay by PressReader
offers instant access to 2000 plus newspapers from 100 countries in 60 languages languages (use their menu to select your preferred reading language). In addition to being able to read them online, users who install the PressReader app on their mobile device, and connect through any Branch Library wi-fi, can download papers for offline reading without subscribing. For the website, click on Sign In and then select the library card option (not necessary at library computers). After you sign in with your card, you can finish creating an account that can be used on the app. You will need to sign into the site every few days to keep the app account active.
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CONTACT
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LAPL DATABASES
HISTORICAL PERIODICALS
Los Angeles Public Library's Research and Homework Databases
are an extensive collection of newspaper and magazine archives, professional and trade associations and certifications, science and technology resources, cultural and genealogical exploration tools, visual art repositories, legal and business reference databases and substantially more.
CONTACT
MOAZINE
KOREAN LANGUAGE MAGAZINES
Moazine
is a Korean language E-magazine platform that provides access to more than 215 Korean language magazines in politics, economics, lifestyle, fashion, travel, sports, etc Download or read on-line on any electronic device with internet access.
HYREAD
MAGAZINES • MULTILINGUAL
With
HyRead
you can access Chinese language e-magazines on a variety of topics including current events, science, technology, beauty, health, and many more.
HyRead
提供各種電子雜誌：如時事，科學，技術，美容，健康等。
MOBILE APPS:
Top
ONLINE LEARNING & INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
GALE COURSES
GENERAL • CAREER
Gale Courses
offers a wide range of highly interactive online courses. All of the courses are free, and led by expert instructors. Courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin every month. Subjects offered are Career and Professional, Computers and Technology, Personal Development and Writing and Publishing.*These courses have been designed for learners over 13 years of age.
HELP
CONTACT
LINKEDIN LEARNING
GENERAL • CAREER • COMPUTERS
LinkedIn Learning
is an award-winning online learning site taught by recognized industry experts, offering more than 3,000 courses and 150,000 videos on business, technical and creative skills. When using the LinkedIn Learning
app the Library ID to enter is LAPL.
HELP
MOBILE APPS:
CRAFTSY
CRAFTS • EDUCATION
Craftsy
is an online resource for all creative makers that includes over 3,000 hours of diverse video instruction for patrons that are just getting started or looking for advanced techniques.
DIGITALLEARN.ORG
CAREER • COMPUTERS
DigitalLearn.org
offers computer basics videos. If you are new to computers or want to learn how to send an e-mail, search the Internet, etc.
*You will be prompted to create a user account the first time you access this provider's content.
CONTACT
UNIVERSAL CLASS
CAREER • ACADEMICS
Universal Class
Over 500 online non-credit Continuing Education Courses. These courses are led by expert instructors and are provided for your personal enrichment. Business, Career Training, Cooking, Real Estate, Crafts and Hobbies and Psychology are a few of the subjects covered by these courses. *These courses have been designed for learners over 13 years of age.
HELP
CONTACT
LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY
CAREER • ACADEMICS
LearningExpress Library
offers online interactive practice exams covering adult basic, academic, job related, civil service and more. Now includes ESL Spanish Basic Skills Course.
HELP
CONTACT
SCIENCEFLIX
ACADEMICS
ScienceFlix
combines curriculum-driven, leveled content, interactive features, and intuitive navigation into a single, highly-engaging digital resource for students in grades 4 through 9. ScienceFlix is available for use on PCs, Macs and most tablets and mobile devices
HELP
CONTACT
PETERSON'S TEST & CAREER PREP (formerly known as Testing and Education Reference Center)
ACADEMICS
Testing & Education Reference Center
offers over 300 practice tests and courses, information on over 4,000 accredited schools, e-books containing study materials and practice tests, scholarship search, resume builder, and career modules with subjects from career change to salary negotiations.
HELP
CONTACT
Top
LANGUAGE LEARNING & ESL
MANGO LANGUAGES
LANGUAGE LEARNING
Mango Languages
offers free, online language learning in languages that include Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Arabic, Korean, Russian, Tagalog, Greek, Latin and more. Mango has English language courses for speakers of 19 different languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and Russian. Learn on the go with the Mango Mobile app for iPhone and Android.
*You will be prompted to create a user account the first time you access this provider's content.
HELP
CONTACT
MOBILE APPS:
DIGITALIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
LANGUAGE LEARNING • ESL
Digitalia Public Library
offers Spanish language e-books that can be read online or downloaded to devices, as well as language courses for Spanish, English, and "Quick Languages", a course in simple words and phrases in 12 languages. Also offers multimedia sections with art, music and PC instruction.
HELP
CONTACT
TUMBLEBOOK LIBRARY
LANGUAGE LEARNING • CHILDREN'S
Tumblebook Library
is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love.
HELP
CONTACT
TRANSPARENT LANGUAGE ONLINE
LANGUAGE LEARNING • ESL
Available in 110+ languages, including ESL,
Transparent Language Online
gives learners the flexibility they need to learn a new language anytime, anywhere.
Support
LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY
ESL
LearningExpress Library
offers online interactive practice exams covering adult basic, academic, job related, civil service and more. Now includes ESL Spanish Basic Skills Course.
HELP
CONTACT
UNIVERSAL CLASS
ESL
Universal Class
Over 500 online non-credit Continuing Education Courses. These courses are led by expert instructors and are provided for your personal enrichment. Business, Career Training, Cooking, Real Estate, Crafts and Hobbies and Psychology are a few of the subjects covered by these courses. *These courses have been designed for learners over 13 years of age.
HELP
CONTACT
¡LEAMOS!
ESL
¡Leamos!
(Let's Read) is a simple and easy-to-use pre-ESL online literacy course that teaches non-literate Spanish-speaking adults to read and write in Spanish. Contact Adult Literacy at 213-228-7037 to join our tutoring program and have access to this offering.
*You will be prompted to create a user account the first time you access this provider's content.
HELP
CONTACT
CELL-ED
ESL
Cell-Ed
mobile program allows you to learn English anywhere, anytime, by using your cell phone. You need unlimited minutes and texting. It’s very easy and free for students. Just dial this number: (213) 223-7330 and provide the pin code 5275. For further information call (213) 228-7037.
Top
CHILDREN'S
LIBBY | OVERDRIVE
E-BOOKS
Libby
is an innovative in-browser and mobile app from
OverDrive
designed to make borrowing and enjoying e-books, magazines, streaming services and audiobooks from the library easier than ever. Libby is available on your
browser
and for
Android
and
iOS
devices.
HELP
CONTACT
MOBILE APPS:
BIBLIOBOARD
E-BOOKS
BiblioBoard
features books, articles, images, photographs, maps, pamphlets, and documents as well as streaming audio and video content on a wide variety of topics including Literature, History, Philosophy, Religion, Science, Nature, Native American Studies, Sports, Drama, Games, Crafts, Cooking, Music and Children's Literature. Local Author Collection
: This collection represents the best independently published titles submitted by local Los Angeles authors to the SELF-e
program, as selected by staff at Library Journal magazine. All content is available on an unlimited multi-user basis with no checkouts or returns. You can access BiblioBoard content from the web or various mobile devices using your library card number. Download the free app using these links: Web, iPad, Nexus, Kindle Fire HD Just choose "Los Angeles Public Library" from the Library Credentials drop down, then enter your library card # and pin.
HELP
CONTACT
MOBILE APPS:
BOOKFLIX
E-BOOKS
BookFlix
lets kids read, watch and listen to books and book videos! This fun Scholastic website reinforces reading skills for early readers, reluctant readers and English language learners for grades preK-3.
HELP
CONTACT
TUMBLEBOOK LIBRARY
E-BOOKS • LANGUAGE LEARNING
Tumblebook Library
is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love.
HELP
CONTACT
hoopla
MUSIC
hoopla
is a digital media platform that gives access to digital entertainment content from either mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets and/or via any browser. hoopla offers e-books, e-comics, full length feature movies, episodic television programming, full musical albums and unabridged audiobooks.*You will be prompted to create a user account the first time you access this partner's content.
HELP
CONTACT
MOBILE APPS:
MAKEMAKE
E-BOOKS
MakeMake
es una plataforma de libros digitales, interactivos y animados que ofrece acceso a una colección de literatura infantil y juvenil única, proveniente de América Latina. En MakeMake encontrarás más de 300 cuentos ilustrados, historietas, novelas, mitos y leyendas para lectores desde los 3 años en adelante.
Top
STUDENTS
TUTOR.COM (LIVE HOMEWORK HELP)
TUTORING & HOMEWORK HELP
Tutor.com (Live Homework Help)
offers free one-on-one online homework help provided by expert tutors from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. every day. Provides assistance in English & Spanish for students in grades K-12, college intro and adult learners covering Math, Science, English, Social Studies, and Proof Point (writing review). The SkillsCenter Resource Library, available 24/7, offers worksheets, tutorials, study guides, plus an Adult Education and Career Center!*You will be prompted to create a user account the first time you access this partner's content.
HELP
CONTACT
MOBILE APPS:
TESTING & EDUCATION REFERENCE CENTER
ONLINE LEARNING & INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Testing & Education Reference Center
offers over 300 practice tests and courses, information on over 4,000 accredited schools, e-books containing study materials and practice tests, scholarship search, resume builder, and career modules with subjects from career change to salary negotiations.
HELP
CONTACT
SCIENCEFLIX
ONLINE LEARNING & INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
ScienceFlix
combines curriculum-driven, leveled content, interactive features, and intuitive navigation into a single, highly-engaging digital resource for students in grades 4 through 9. ScienceFlix is available for use on PCs, Macs and most tablets and mobile devices
HELP
CONTACT
LAPL DATABASES
DATABASES • DOCUMENTS • ART/IMAGES • HISTORICAL PERIODICALS
Los Angeles Public Library's Research and Homework Databases
are an extensive collection of newspaper and magazine archives, professional and trade associations and certifications, science and technology resources, cultural and genealogical exploration tools, visual art repositories, legal and business reference databases and substantially more.
CONTACT
Top
JOB SEEKERS
TESTING & EDUCATION REFERENCE CENTER
ONLINE LEARNING & INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Testing & Education Reference Center
offers over 300 practice tests and courses, information on over 4,000 accredited schools, e-books containing study materials and practice tests, scholarship search, resume builder, and career modules with subjects from career change to salary negotiations.
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HELP
CONTACT
GALE COURSES
ONLINE LEARNING & INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Gale Courses
offers a wide range of highly interactive online courses. All of the courses are free, and led by expert instructors. Courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin every month. Subjects offered are Career and Professional, Computers and Technology, Personal Development and Writing and Publishing.*These courses have been designed for learners over 13 years of age.
HELP
CONTACT
LinkedIn Learning
ONLINE LEARNING & INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
LinkedIn Learning
is an award-winning online learning site taught by recognized industry experts, offering more than 3,000 courses and 150,000 videos on business, technical and creative skills.
HELP
MOBILE APPS:
DIGITALLEARN.ORG
ONLINE LEARNING & INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
DigitalLearn.org
offers computer basics videos. If you are new to computers or want to learn how to send an e-mail, search the Internet, etc.
*You will be prompted to create a user account the first time you access this provider's content.
CONTACT
LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY
ONLINE LEARNING & INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
LearningExpress Library
offers online interactive practice exams covering adult basic, academic, job related, civil service and more. Now includes ESL Spanish Basic Skills Course.
HELP
CONTACT
Top
EN ESPAÑOL
LIBBY | OVERDRIVE
LIBROS ELECTRÓNICOS • REVISTAS
Libby
es una aplicación innovadora disponible en el navegador y en tu móvil designada para que el préstamo de libros electrónicos, revistas, servicios de
streaming
y audiolibros de la biblioteca sea más fácil que nunca. Libby está disponible en tu navegador y en dispositivos
Android
y
iOS
.
AYUDA
CONTÁCTENOS
CELULAR:
DIGITALIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
LIBROS ELECTRÓNICOS • APRENDIZAJE EN LÍNEA • ESL
Digitalia Public Library
ofrece libros electrónicos en español para descargar o leer en línea, así como cursos para aprender inglés, español y otros idiomas. Además ofrece una sección multimedia con arte, música, cuentos infantiles y cursos de computación.
AYUDA
CONTÁCTENOS
PRESSREADER
PERIÓDICOS • REVISTAS
PressReader
ofrece acceso a más de 4000 periódicos de 100 países en 60 lenguas.
AYUDA
CONTÁCTENOS
CELULAR:
NY TIMES DIGITAL
PERIÓDICOS
NY Times Digital
acceso gratuito a la edición digital de The New York Times.
AYUDA
CONTÁCTENOS
CELULAR:
MOBILE APPS:
DIGITALIA FILM
PELÍCULAS
Digitalia Film Library
ofrece una cuidada y variada selección de películas para ver en línea y de forma instantánea. Incluye películas y documentales en lenguas extranjeras y clásicos del cine americano.
CONTÁCTENOS
FREEGAL
MÚSICA • VIDEOS MUSICALES
Freegal
—con su tarjeta de la biblioteca puede descargar gratis hasta cinco canciones por semana en formato mp3. Las canciones forman parte del catálogo de Sony Music y están libres de DRM (derechos digitales).
AYUDA
CONTÁCTENOS
CELULAR:
MANGO LANGUAGES
APRENDIZAJE DE IDIOMAS • ESL
Mango Languages
—recurso interactivo en línea para el aprendizaje de idiomas que incluye lecciones para aprender español, francés, italiano, chino, árabe, coreano, ruso, filipino, griego y latín, entre otros.
AYUDA
CONTÁCTENOS
CELULAR:
MAKEMAKE
LIBROS ELECTRÓNICOS • NIÑOS
MakeMake
es una plataforma de libros digitales, interactivos y animados que ofrece acceso a una colección de literatura infantil y juvenil única, proveniente de América Latina. En MakeMake encontrarás más de 300 cuentos ilustrados, historietas, novelas, mitos y leyendas para lectores desde los 3 años en adelante.
GALE COURSES
APRENDIZAJE EN LÍNEA • ESL
Gale Courses
ofrece más de 300 clases en línea impartidas por instructores expertos en cada tema. Los temas incluyen contabilidad, finanzas, administración de negocios, preparación para los estudios superiores, programas de computadora, diseño gráfico, cuidado de la salud, ESL (inglés como segundo idioma), artes, leyes, desarrollo personal, educación y tecnología. Todos los cursos son impartidos en inglés y tienen una duración de seis semanas.
AYUDA
CONTÁCTENOS
UNIVERSAL CLASS
APRENDIZAJE EN LÍNEA • ESL
Universal Class
ofrece más de 500 cursos de educación continuada para el enriquecimiento personal de los estudiantes. Las clases son impartidas en inglés por instructores expertos en cada tema. Los temas incluyen administración de negocios, capacitación técnica, cocina, bienes raíces, manualidades, cuidado de animales y mascotas, medicina alternativa, computadoras y tecnología, desarrollo de sitios web, jardinería, psicología, entre otros.
AYUDA
CONTÁCTENOS
LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY
APRENDIZAJE EN LÍNEA • ESL
LearningExpress Library
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AYUDA
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ESL
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E-BOOKS, AUDIOBOOKS & COMICS
LIBBY | OVERDRIVE
E-BOOKS • AUDIOBOOKS • MAGAZINES • CHILDREN'S • MULTILINGUAL
Libby
is an innovative in-browser and mobile app from
OverDrive
designed to make borrowing and enjoying e-books, magazines, streaming services and audiobooks from the library easier than ever. Libby is available on your
browser
and for
Android
and
iOS
devices.
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BIBLIOBOARD
E-BOOKS • AUDIOBOOKS • COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS • CHILDREN'S
BiblioBoard
features books, articles, images, photographs, maps, pamphlets, and documents as well as streaming audio and video content on a wide variety of topics including Literature, History, Philosophy, Religion, Science, Nature, Native American Studies, Sports, Drama, Games, Crafts, Cooking, Music and Children's Literature. Local Author Collection
: This collection represents the best independently published titles submitted by local Los Angeles authors to the SELF-e
program, as selected by staff at Library Journal magazine. All content is available on an unlimited multi-user basis with no checkouts or returns. You can access BiblioBoard content from the web or various mobile devices using your library card number. Download the free app using these links: Web, iPad, Nexus, Kindle Fire HD Just choose "Los Angeles Public Library" from the Library Credentials drop down, then enter your library card # and pin.
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CONTACT
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DIGITALIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
E-BOOKS
Digitalia Public Library
offers Spanish language e-books that can be read online or downloaded to devices, as well as language courses for Spanish, English, and "Quick Languages", a course in simple words and phrases in 12 languages. Also offers multimedia sections with art, music and PC instruction.
HELP
CONTACT
TRAVEL EBOOK COLLECTION
E-BOOKS
Travel E-book Collection
offers over 300 Premier Travel Reference e-books that include DK Eyewitness Travel Guides and Rough Guides to Countries and Cities. These e-books can be translated into a number of different languages and sections downloaded to your electronic device.
hoopla
E-BOOKS • AUDIOBOOKS • COMICS
hoopla
is a digital media platform that gives access to digital entertainment content from either mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets and/or via any browser. hoopla offers e-books, e-comics, full length feature movies, episodic television programming, full musical albums and unabridged audiobooks.
*You will be prompted to create a user account the first time you access this provider's content.
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COMICS PLUS
E-BOOKS • COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Comics Plus
offers unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from a variety of library-friendly publishers. Patrons use their library card to download items.
MOBILE APPS:
THE PALACE PROJECT
E-BOOKS • AUDIOBOOKS
The Palace Project
is an app that makes it easy to browse and access library e-books and audiobooks. The app aggregates content from LAPL's Libby and Biblioboard collections along with digital content provided by the State of California.
MOBILE APPS:
VLUME
E-BOOKS • AUDIOBOOKS • MULTILINGUAL
Vlume
is the largest Armenian digital library and provides access to e-books, audiobooks, and animation series. Vlume offers content from 12+ publishers from well over 300 classical and modern authors and the app supports Eastern and Western Armenian and English. Vlume’s library holds over 800 titles and 1,000 hours of audio content.
Android
and
iOS
devices.
HELP
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MOVIES, TV & VIDEOS
DIGITALIA FILM
MOVIES • MULTILINGUAL
Digitalia Film Library
offers streaming films available to watch online, mostly foreign language but also has some classic American cinema. Includes feature films as well as documentaries. Choose the language icon up top to view the site in Spanish.
CONTACT
LA IN FOCUS VIDEOS
OTHER VIDEO
LA in Focus Videos
is a series of lectures presented by Photo Friends and the Photo Collection of the Los Angeles Public Library, spotlighting images from the Library's collection and unique stories of L.A. history.
CONTACT
BIBLIOBOARD
OTHER VIDEOS
BiblioBoard
features books, articles, images, photographs, maps, pamphlets, and documents as well as streaming audio and video content on a wide variety of topics including Literature, History, Philosophy, Religion, Science, Nature, Native American Studies, Sports, Drama, Games, Crafts, Cooking, Music and Children's Literature. Local Author Collection
: This collection represents the best independently published titles submitted by local Los Angeles authors to the SELF-e
program, as selected by staff at Library Journal magazine. All content is available on an unlimited multi-user basis with no checkouts or returns. You can access BiblioBoard content from the web or various mobile devices using your library card number. Download the free app using these links: Web, iPad, Nexus, Kindle Fire HD Just choose "Los Angeles Public Library" from the Library Credentials drop down, then enter your library card # and pin.
HELP
CONTACT
MOBILE APPS:
hoopla
MOVIES • TV • OTHER VIDEO
hoopla
is a digital media platform that gives access to digital entertainment content from either mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets and/or via any browser. hoopla offers e-books, e-comics, full length feature movies, episodic television programming, full musical albums and unabridged audiobooks.
*You will be prompted to create a user account the first time you access this provider's content.
HELP
CONTACT
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KANOPY
MOVIES
Kanopy
is a video streaming platform with one of the largest collections in the world (five times that of Netflix), with over 30,000 feature films and
documentaries and
featuring over 1,000 producers and distributors, including Criterion Collection, Kino Lorber, BBC, and more.
HELP
CONTACT
medici.tv
VIDEOS
medici.tv
is the world’s leading classical music channel with on-demand streaming. It boasts a catalog of over 1,800 videos including concerts, ballets, operas, documentaries, master classes, behind-the-scenes footage, and artist interviews. Each year, a selection of exclusive events are broadcast live from the world’s most prestigious concert halls, opera houses, festivals, and competitions at
medici.tv
. Replays are available on-demand after the event.
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CONTACT
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MUSIC & PODCASTS
FREEGAL
MUSIC • MUSIC VIDEOS
Freegal
allows users to download up to 5 music track downloads a week from the Sony Music catalog. All selections are DRM-free in mp3 format. Patrons use their library card to download items.
HELP
CONTACT
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BIBLIOBOARD
MUSIC • MUSIC VIDEOS
BiblioBoard
features books, articles, images, photographs, maps, pamphlets, and documents as well as streaming audio and video content on a wide variety of topics including Literature, History, Philosophy, Religion, Science, Nature, Native American Studies, Sports, Drama, Games, Crafts, Cooking, Music and Children's Literature. Local Author Collection
: This collection represents the best independently published titles submitted by local Los Angeles authors to the SELF-e
program, as selected by staff at Library Journal magazine. All content is available on an unlimited multi-user basis with no checkouts or returns. You can access BiblioBoard content from the web or various mobile devices using your library card number. Download the free app using these links: Web, iPad, Nexus, Kindle Fire HD Just choose "Los Angeles Public Library" from the Library Credentials drop down, then enter your library card # and pin.
HELP
CONTACT
MOBILE APPS:
ALOUD
PODCASTS
Aloud
podcasts are recorded live in Los Angeles Central Library's Mark Taper Auditorium as part of the award-winning ALOUD at Central Library speaker series presented by the Library Foundation of Los Angeles.
CONTACT
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CAREER CONVERSATIONS
PODCASTS
Career Conversations
is a series presented by Teen'Scape. Teens and adults are able to listen to guests discuss their chosen career and the path it took to get there. These relaxed conversations are a great insight into your dream career.
CONTACT
MOBILE APPS:
hoopla
MUSIC
hoopla
is a digital media platform that gives access to digital entertainment content from either mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets and/or via any browser. hoopla offers e-books, e-comics, full length feature movies, episodic television programming, full musical albums and unabridged audiobooks.
*You will be prompted to create a user account the first time you access this provider's content.
HELP
CONTACT
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NEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES
NY TIMES DIGITAL
NEWSPAPERS
NY Times Digital
offers access to the New York Times digital site. Your library card gives you 72-hour complimentary, unlimited access to the digital edition of The New York Times. You must create an account for access.
HELP
GUIDE (PDF)
CONTACT
MOBILE APPS:
WALL STREET JOURNAL
NEWSPAPERS
Your library card gives you access to unlimited Wall Street Journal articles and a digital version of the daily paper. Click
here
to create your account. Your access will be available for the next 3 days. At the conclusion of the 3-day period you may click the above link again to renew your access by logging in as an existing user with the same username and password you originally created. If you are using a library computer you will not need to sign in or create an account.
WASHINGTON POST
NEWSPAPERS
Your library card gives you 7 days of complimentary, unlimited access to the digital edition of
The Washington Post
.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS GROUP
NEWSPAPERS
The Los Angeles Public Library provides free online access to newspaper titles from the
Southern California News Group
.
LOS ANGELES TIMES VIA PROQUEST DATABASE
NEWSPAPERS
The Los Angeles Public Library provides free online access to the database version of the Los Angeles Times through ProQuest.
Los Angeles Times via Proquest Database
.
LIBBY | OVERDRIVE
E-BOOKS • AUDIOBOOKS • MAGAZINES • CHILDREN'S • MULTILINGUAL
Libby
is an innovative in-browser and mobile app from
OverDrive
designed to make borrowing and enjoying e-books, magazines, streaming services and audiobooks from the library easier than ever. Libby is available on your
browser
and for
Android
and
iOS
devices.
HELP
CONTACT
MOBILE APPS:
BIBLIOBOARD
MAGAZINES
BiblioBoard
features books, articles, images, photographs, maps, pamphlets, and documents as well as streaming audio and video content on a wide variety of topics including Literature, History, Philosophy, Religion, Science, Nature, Native American Studies, Sports, Drama, Games, Crafts, Cooking, Music and Children's Literature. Local Author Collection
: This collection represents the best independently published titles submitted by local Los Angeles authors to the SELF-e
program, as selected by staff at Library Journal magazine. All content is available on an unlimited multi-user basis with no checkouts or returns. You can access BiblioBoard content from the web or various mobile devices using your library card number. Download the free app using these links: Web, iPad, Nexus, Kindle Fire HD Just choose "Los Angeles Public Library" from the Library Credentials drop down, then enter your library card # and pin.
HELP
CONTACT
MOBILE APPS:
PRESSREADER
NEWSPAPERS • MAGAZINES
PressDisplay by PressReader
offers instant access to 2000 plus newspapers from 100 countries in 60 languages languages (use their menu to select your preferred reading language). In addition to being able to read them online, users who install the PressReader app on their mobile device, and connect through any Branch Library wi-fi, can download papers for offline reading without subscribing. For the website, click on Sign In and then select the library card option (not necessary at library computers). After you sign in with your card, you can finish creating an account that can be used on the app. You will need to sign into the site every few days to keep the app account active.
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LAPL DATABASES
HISTORICAL PERIODICALS
Los Angeles Public Library's Research and Homework Databases
are an extensive collection of newspaper and magazine archives, professional and trade associations and certifications, science and technology resources, cultural and genealogical exploration tools, visual art repositories, legal and business reference databases and substantially more.
CONTACT
MOAZINE
KOREAN LANGUAGE MAGAZINES
Moazine
is a Korean language E-magazine platform that provides access to more than 215 Korean language magazines in politics, economics, lifestyle, fashion, travel, sports, etc Download or read on-line on any electronic device with internet access.
HYREAD
MAGAZINES • MULTILINGUAL
With
HyRead
you can access Chinese language e-magazines on a variety of topics including current events, science, technology, beauty, health, and many more.
HyRead
提供各種電子雜誌：如時事，科學，技術，美容，健康等。
MOBILE APPS:
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ONLINE LEARNING & INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
GALE COURSES
GENERAL • CAREER
Gale Courses
offers a wide range of highly interactive online courses. All of the courses are free, and led by expert instructors. Courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin every month. Subjects offered are Career and Professional, Computers and Technology, Personal Development and Writing and Publishing.*These courses have been designed for learners over 13 years of age.
HELP
CONTACT
LINKEDIN LEARNING
GENERAL • CAREER • COMPUTERS
LinkedIn Learning
is an award-winning online learning site taught by recognized industry experts, offering more than 3,000 courses and 150,000 videos on business, technical and creative skills. When using the LinkedIn Learning
app the Library ID to enter is LAPL.
HELP
MOBILE APPS:
CRAFTSY
CRAFTS • EDUCATION
Craftsy
is an online resource for all creative makers that includes over 3,000 hours of diverse video instruction for patrons that are just getting started or looking for advanced techniques.
DIGITALLEARN.ORG
CAREER • COMPUTERS
DigitalLearn.org
offers computer basics videos. If you are new to computers or want to learn how to send an e-mail, search the Internet, etc.
*You will be prompted to create a user account the first time you access this provider's content.
CONTACT
UNIVERSAL CLASS
CAREER • ACADEMICS
Universal Class
Over 500 online non-credit Continuing Education Courses. These courses are led by expert instructors and are provided for your personal enrichment. Business, Career Training, Cooking, Real Estate, Crafts and Hobbies and Psychology are a few of the subjects covered by these courses. *These courses have been designed for learners over 13 years of age.
HELP
CONTACT
LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY
CAREER • ACADEMICS
LearningExpress Library
offers online interactive practice exams covering adult basic, academic, job related, civil service and more. Now includes ESL Spanish Basic Skills Course.
HELP
CONTACT
SCIENCEFLIX
ACADEMICS
ScienceFlix
combines curriculum-driven, leveled content, interactive features, and intuitive navigation into a single, highly-engaging digital resource for students in grades 4 through 9. ScienceFlix is available for use on PCs, Macs and most tablets and mobile devices
HELP
CONTACT
PETERSON'S TEST & CAREER PREP (formerly known as Testing and Education Reference Center)
ACADEMICS
Testing & Education Reference Center
offers over 300 practice tests and courses, information on over 4,000 accredited schools, e-books containing study materials and practice tests, scholarship search, resume builder, and career modules with subjects from career change to salary negotiations.
HELP
CONTACT
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LANGUAGE LEARNING & ESL
MANGO LANGUAGES
LANGUAGE LEARNING
Mango Languages
offers free, online language learning in languages that include Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Arabic, Korean, Russian, Tagalog, Greek, Latin and more. Mango has English language courses for speakers of 19 different languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and Russian. Learn on the go with the Mango Mobile app for iPhone and Android.
*You will be prompted to create a user account the first time you access this provider's content.
HELP
CONTACT
MOBILE APPS:
DIGITALIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
LANGUAGE LEARNING • ESL
Digitalia Public Library
offers Spanish language e-books that can be read online or downloaded to devices, as well as language courses for Spanish, English, and "Quick Languages", a course in simple words and phrases in 12 languages. Also offers multimedia sections with art, music and PC instruction.
HELP
CONTACT
TUMBLEBOOK LIBRARY
LANGUAGE LEARNING • CHILDREN'S
Tumblebook Library
is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love.
HELP
CONTACT
TRANSPARENT LANGUAGE ONLINE
LANGUAGE LEARNING • ESL
Available in 110+ languages, including ESL,
Transparent Language Online
gives learners the flexibility they need to learn a new language anytime, anywhere.
Support
LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY
ESL
LearningExpress Library
offers online interactive practice exams covering adult basic, academic, job related, civil service and more. Now includes ESL Spanish Basic Skills Course.
HELP
CONTACT
UNIVERSAL CLASS
ESL
Universal Class
Over 500 online non-credit Continuing Education Courses. These courses are led by expert instructors and are provided for your personal enrichment. Business, Career Training, Cooking, Real Estate, Crafts and Hobbies and Psychology are a few of the subjects covered by these courses. *These courses have been designed for learners over 13 years of age.
HELP
CONTACT
¡LEAMOS!
ESL
¡Leamos!
(Let's Read) is a simple and easy-to-use pre-ESL online literacy course that teaches non-literate Spanish-speaking adults to read and write in Spanish. Contact Adult Literacy at 213-228-7037 to join our tutoring program and have access to this offering.
*You will be prompted to create a user account the first time you access this provider's content.
HELP
CONTACT
CELL-ED
ESL
Cell-Ed
mobile program allows you to learn English anywhere, anytime, by using your cell phone. You need unlimited minutes and texting. It’s very easy and free for students. Just dial this number: (213) 223-7330 and provide the pin code 5275. For further information call (213) 228-7037.
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CHILDREN'S
LIBBY | OVERDRIVE
E-BOOKS
Libby
is an innovative in-browser and mobile app from
OverDrive
designed to make borrowing and enjoying e-books, magazines, streaming services and audiobooks from the library easier than ever. Libby is available on your
browser
and for
Android
and
iOS
devices.
HELP
CONTACT
MOBILE APPS:
BIBLIOBOARD
E-BOOKS
BiblioBoard
features books, articles, images, photographs, maps, pamphlets, and documents as well as streaming audio and video content on a wide variety of topics including Literature, History, Philosophy, Religion, Science, Nature, Native American Studies, Sports, Drama, Games, Crafts, Cooking, Music and Children's Literature. Local Author Collection
: This collection represents the best independently published titles submitted by local Los Angeles authors to the SELF-e
program, as selected by staff at Library Journal magazine. All content is available on an unlimited multi-user basis with no checkouts or returns. You can access BiblioBoard content from the web or various mobile devices using your library card number. Download the free app using these links: Web, iPad, Nexus, Kindle Fire HD Just choose "Los Angeles Public Library" from the Library Credentials drop down, then enter your library card # and pin.
HELP
CONTACT
MOBILE APPS:
BOOKFLIX
E-BOOKS
BookFlix
lets kids read, watch and listen to books and book videos! This fun Scholastic website reinforces reading skills for early readers, reluctant readers and English language learners for grades preK-3.
HELP
CONTACT
TUMBLEBOOK LIBRARY
E-BOOKS • LANGUAGE LEARNING
Tumblebook Library
is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love.
HELP
CONTACT
hoopla
MUSIC
hoopla
is a digital media platform that gives access to digital entertainment content from either mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets and/or via any browser. hoopla offers e-books, e-comics, full length feature movies, episodic television programming, full musical albums and unabridged audiobooks.*You will be prompted to create a user account the first time you access this partner's content.
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MAKEMAKE
E-BOOKS
MakeMake
es una plataforma de libros digitales, interactivos y animados que ofrece acceso a una colección de literatura infantil y juvenil única, proveniente de América Latina. En MakeMake encontrarás más de 300 cuentos ilustrados, historietas, novelas, mitos y leyendas para lectores desde los 3 años en adelante.
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STUDENTS
TUTOR.COM (LIVE HOMEWORK HELP)
TUTORING & HOMEWORK HELP
Tutor.com (Live Homework Help)
offers free one-on-one online homework help provided by expert tutors from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. every day. Provides assistance in English & Spanish for students in grades K-12, college intro and adult learners covering Math, Science, English, Social Studies, and Proof Point (writing review). The SkillsCenter Resource Library, available 24/7, offers worksheets, tutorials, study guides, plus an Adult Education and Career Center!*You will be prompted to create a user account the first time you access this partner's content.
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TESTING & EDUCATION REFERENCE CENTER
ONLINE LEARNING & INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Testing & Education Reference Center
offers over 300 practice tests and courses, information on over 4,000 accredited schools, e-books containing study materials and practice tests, scholarship search, resume builder, and career modules with subjects from career change to salary negotiations.
HELP
CONTACT
SCIENCEFLIX
ONLINE LEARNING & INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
ScienceFlix
combines curriculum-driven, leveled content, interactive features, and intuitive navigation into a single, highly-engaging digital resource for students in grades 4 through 9. ScienceFlix is available for use on PCs, Macs and most tablets and mobile devices
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LAPL DATABASES
DATABASES • DOCUMENTS • ART/IMAGES • HISTORICAL PERIODICALS
Los Angeles Public Library's Research and Homework Databases
are an extensive collection of newspaper and magazine archives, professional and trade associations and certifications, science and technology resources, cultural and genealogical exploration tools, visual art repositories, legal and business reference databases and substantially more.
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JOB SEEKERS
TESTING & EDUCATION REFERENCE CENTER
ONLINE LEARNING & INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Testing & Education Reference Center
offers over 300 practice tests and courses, information on over 4,000 accredited schools, e-books containing study materials and practice tests, scholarship search, resume builder, and career modules with subjects from career change to salary negotiations.
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GALE COURSES
ONLINE LEARNING & INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Gale Courses
offers a wide range of highly interactive online courses. All of the courses are free, and led by expert instructors. Courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin every month. Subjects offered are Career and Professional, Computers and Technology, Personal Development and Writing and Publishing.*These courses have been designed for learners over 13 years of age.
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LinkedIn Learning
ONLINE LEARNING & INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
LinkedIn Learning
is an award-winning online learning site taught by recognized industry experts, offering more than 3,000 courses and 150,000 videos on business, technical and creative skills.
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DIGITALLEARN.ORG
ONLINE LEARNING & INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
DigitalLearn.org
offers computer basics videos. If you are new to computers or want to learn how to send an e-mail, search the Internet, etc.
*You will be prompted to create a user account the first time you access this provider's content.
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LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY
ONLINE LEARNING & INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
LearningExpress Library
offers online interactive practice exams covering adult basic, academic, job related, civil service and more. Now includes ESL Spanish Basic Skills Course.
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LIBBY | OVERDRIVE
LIBROS ELECTRÓNICOS • REVISTAS
Libby
es una aplicación innovadora disponible en el navegador y en tu móvil designada para que el préstamo de libros electrónicos, revistas, servicios de
streaming
y audiolibros de la biblioteca sea más fácil que nunca. Libby está disponible en tu navegador y en dispositivos
Android
y
iOS
.
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DIGITALIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
LIBROS ELECTRÓNICOS • APRENDIZAJE EN LÍNEA • ESL
Digitalia Public Library
ofrece libros electrónicos en español para descargar o leer en línea, así como cursos para aprender inglés, español y otros idiomas. Además ofrece una sección multimedia con arte, música, cuentos infantiles y cursos de computación.
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PRESSREADER
PERIÓDICOS • REVISTAS
PressReader
ofrece acceso a más de 4000 periódicos de 100 países en 60 lenguas.
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CELULAR:
NY TIMES DIGITAL
PERIÓDICOS
NY Times Digital
acceso gratuito a la edición digital de The New York Times.
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MOBILE APPS:
DIGITALIA FILM
PELÍCULAS
Digitalia Film Library
ofrece una cuidada y variada selección de películas para ver en línea y de forma instantánea. Incluye películas y documentales en lenguas extranjeras y clásicos del cine americano.
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FREEGAL
MÚSICA • VIDEOS MUSICALES
Freegal
—con su tarjeta de la biblioteca puede descargar gratis hasta cinco canciones por semana en formato mp3. Las canciones forman parte del catálogo de Sony Music y están libres de DRM (derechos digitales).
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MANGO LANGUAGES
APRENDIZAJE DE IDIOMAS • ESL
Mango Languages
—recurso interactivo en línea para el aprendizaje de idiomas que incluye lecciones para aprender español, francés, italiano, chino, árabe, coreano, ruso, filipino, griego y latín, entre otros.
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CELULAR:
MAKEMAKE
LIBROS ELECTRÓNICOS • NIÑOS
MakeMake
es una plataforma de libros digitales, interactivos y animados que ofrece acceso a una colección de literatura infantil y juvenil única, proveniente de América Latina. En MakeMake encontrarás más de 300 cuentos ilustrados, historietas, novelas, mitos y leyendas para lectores desde los 3 años en adelante.
GALE COURSES
APRENDIZAJE EN LÍNEA • ESL
Gale Courses
ofrece más de 300 clases en línea impartidas por instructores expertos en cada tema. Los temas incluyen contabilidad, finanzas, administración de negocios, preparación para los estudios superiores, programas de computadora, diseño gráfico, cuidado de la salud, ESL (inglés como segundo idioma), artes, leyes, desarrollo personal, educación y tecnología. Todos los cursos son impartidos en inglés y tienen una duración de seis semanas.
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UNIVERSAL CLASS
APRENDIZAJE EN LÍNEA • ESL
Universal Class
ofrece más de 500 cursos de educación continuada para el enriquecimiento personal de los estudiantes. Las clases son impartidas en inglés por instructores expertos en cada tema. Los temas incluyen administración de negocios, capacitación técnica, cocina, bienes raíces, manualidades, cuidado de animales y mascotas, medicina alternativa, computadoras y tecnología, desarrollo de sitios web, jardinería, psicología, entre otros.
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LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY
APRENDIZAJE EN LÍNEA • ESL
LearningExpress Library
es una excelente herramienta para estudiantes de todas las edades que ofrece exámenes de práctica, ejercicios, cursos, libros electrónicos e información para ayudar a los usuarios a alcanzar sus objetivos en los estudios y en el trabajo. Ofrece una sección diseñada especialmente para hispanohablantes que incluye preparación para el GED y prácticas para mejorar las habilidades matemáticas y de lectura y escritura.
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¡LEAMOS!
ESL
¡Leamos!
es un curso en línea fácil de usar que enseña a adultos hispanohablantes a leer y escribir en español.
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