Provides basic consumer information about the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), including information about the stages of the disease and about how it is transmitted.

This exclusive collection of theatre, dance and music includes videos from The Royal Shakespeare company, Broadway and The National Theatre as well as audio from L.A. Theater Works, Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries. This database is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

Through extensive FBI documentation, this collection provides unparalleled insight into the motives, actions, and leadership of the American Indian Movement and the development of Native American radicalism.

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Digitized reproduction of Antelope Valley Press, a local newspaper covering Lancaster, Palmdale, Quartz Hill, Littlerock, Pearblossom, Lake Los Angeles, and more.
Archive is not complete run of newspaper.

Archival documents since 1940 that present important aspects of LGBTQ+ life in the second half of the twentieth century and beyond.

Presents topically-focused digital collections of historical documents that support the research and study needs of scholars and students.

Discover local content from self-published authors, top indie eBooks, and community-submitted collections. No holds, checkouts, or lending limits.

Contextual information on the world's most influential people. Browse to find people based on occupation, role, or historical period, or search based on name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, or gender, as well as by keyword and full text.

Learning tools for all ages and levels! Homework Help provides free online K-12 tutors in math, science, English, social studies, essay review, and standardized test prep, available in English, Spanish, and Chinese. Adults can receive live job coaching, real-time interview practice, full-service resume review, and interview Preparation—choose JobNow from the main menu to get started.

K - 12 research available in 3 databases - Elementary, Middle, or High. Offers thousands of up-to-date, curated, and curriculum-relevant articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, recommended websites.

Knowledge-building resource with accurate and age-appropriate content in Spanish, made for native Spanish speakers, bilingual students, and students learning Spanish.

Recursos de desarrollo con contenido preciso y apropiado para cada nivel en español. Hecho para hablantes nativos de español, estudiantes bilingües y estudiantes aprendiendo español.

Information on companies, industries, and more in the context of timely news, statistical data, and in-depth reports.

The Self-Help Center will help you find assistance and information, work better with an attorney, and represent yourself in some legal matters.

Access to car, motorcycle, and commercial driver's license practice tests and online manuals in English and Spanish.

Searchable full text California Law codes on the California Legislative Information website.

California Franchise Tax Board Forms and Publications Search, filterable by tax year, taxpayer type, or form number and/or keywords.

Provides in-depth information on 112 known chemical elements, plus coverage of recently discovered elements 113 through 116 and 118.

Detailed information for vehicle maintenance and repairs, including step-by-step service instructions, photographs, illustrations, wiring diagrams, diagnostic trouble codes, recall information, and maintenance and specification tables. Covers domestic and import vehicles up to current model year.

Free access to millions of historic American newspaper pages from the Library of Congress. Quickly get started by using the topics page.

Primary source reference for concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on the countries of the world.

Digitized reproduction of The Daily Breeze newspaper between 1904 and 1998. Archive is not complete run of newspaper. This database is only available inside the library.

The leading source for business and residential data in the United States. Select U.S. Businesses for detailed business information. Select U.S. Consumers / Lifestyles to conduct market research or locate friends and relatives. Select U.S. Jobs / Internships to browse millions of job openings.

Business information on brands and their companies including contacts of multinational, national, and regional groups and listings for radio, television, cable, and print media. Search multiple directories at one time.

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Broadens student understanding of environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content.

Dedicated resource covering the culture, traditions, social treatment, and lived experiences of different ethnic and cultural groups in America. Provides full text from a growing list of sources including peer-reviewed journals, magazines, eBooks, biographies, and primary source documents.

General interest magazines and newspapers, featuring many full text.

Part of the Records of the War Relocation Authority, rosters consist of alphabetical lists of evacuees resident at the relocation centers

Ad-free, unlimited streaming of over 11 millions of songs — including the vast Sony Music Entertainment catalog. In addition, download 5 songs per week for you to keep and share. Enjoy Freegal on the go with their app from Apple and Google. Learn more about Freegal with this video.

A wide range of interactive courses, led by expert instructors, can be taken entirely online. As a library cardholder in good standing, you can take 6 courses per calendar year at no cost.

Browse eBooks on art, business, education, the environment, health, history, law, literature, social sciences, science, and technology.

Allows students to manipulate 3D interactive models to visualize and understand biology, chemistry, earth, and space science concepts.

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Search US Federal Census records, City Directories, Freedman's Bank Records for African American genealogy research, and US Indian Census rolls. Your library card number is your barcode ID.

Free streaming digital videos, music, and audiobooks on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Enjoy hoopla on the go with their app from Apple, Google, and Amazon.

Collection reflects case files, testimonies, and other historical records of the Indian Claims Commission (ICC) including petitions, findings of fact, and decisions.

Provides in-depth critical essays on important men and women inventors of all time, from around the world.

Popular tax-related forms, instructions, and publications from the Internal Revenue Service.

This digital collection of Japanese relocation camp newspapers records the concerns and day-to-day life of interned Japanese-Americans.

Stream films for free from a large collection of independent, documentary, foreign language, and art films. Watch Kanopy on all your devices with their app for Apple, Google, and Amazon. Learn more with our videos about Kanopy and Kanopy Kids.

Khan Academy provides free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. Learners can study at their own pace wherever they are. Subjects include, math, science, computer programming, humanities, and more.

Kid-friendly eBooks covering popular subjects including history, geography, religion, and science. Designed for children in upper elementary school.

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Digitized microfilm of periodicals and newspapers, from as early as the 1600’s, periodicals from the Chicano Movement including La Raza, Con Safos, and Aztlan, covering the major events in the Chicano Movement.

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Digitized reproduction of a local paper covering the happenings in the Crescenta Valley between 1925 and 1978.
Archive is not complete run of newspaper.

Practice tests, tutorials, and eBooks for school and career, including college entrance, civil service, and citizenship.

Search full-text legal self-help reference works and get free legal forms. Topics covered include business law, financial planning, family law, property and real estate law, and rights and disputes.

Downloadable and streamable audiobooks, eBooks, and magazines. To enjoy OverDrive on the go, download the Libby app from Apple or Google. Questions? Visit Libby Help

LinkedIn Learning provides a vast library of streamable online instructional videos covering the latest software, creative, and business skills. Taught by accomplished teachers and recognized industry experts, LinkedIn Learning is a high-quality resource for anyone looking to learn new skills from a wide range of subjects including photography, animation, music, web development, software, and project management. You can take an unlimited number of courses with 24/7 access on your computer or smartphone. Create an account with your library card number & PIN to learn at your own pace.

Find literary criticism, biographies, overviews of literary topics, and works from all genres, disciplines, time periods, and regions of the world.

The Los Angeles County Code is a compilation of County ordinances of a general nature which have been codified, chaptered, and indexed.

Includes digital reproductions of pages, article images, and full text searching.

A digital reproduction of pages, articles, and images of Southern California's first newspaper, The Los Angeles Star 1851-1879.

Includes digital reproductions of pages, article images, and full text searching.

Full text from 1985 to present.

Free, online language-learning in many languages — including Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Tagalog, and Greek — as well as English language courses for speakers of Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, and more. Learn on the go with the Mango app for Apple, Google, and Amazon. Click here for more information.

Health information from the National Library of Medicine.

Información de salud para usted. Esto es un servicio de la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina de EE.UU.

Thousands of topics in all medical fields, authored by hundreds of top medical experts, with photos, videos, animations, and more.

Mergent Archives is an online database providing you with access to a vast, indexed collection of corporate and industry related documents.

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Allows students to adventure in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space.

Get free, unlimited access to the New York Times. Click here , then click redeem for digital access. You will be prompted to create or log in to your New York Times account. Redeem a new code for access every 72 hours.

If you are inside an LA County Library location, click here to create or log in to your New York Times account and get immediate access.

On a mobile device? Click the link on this page, redeem your code, and log in to your New York Times account. Then download the New York Times app for mobile access. You will have to return to the library website every 72 hours to renew your access.

National and local papers including over 60 Los Angeles County papers such as the Long Beach Press-Telegram and Orange County Register.

National, international, and regional papers plus television transcripts.

Contains millions of searchable historic California newspaper pages. Archives are not complete runs of newspapers.

A guide to reading for children grades K - 8. A resource for children, parents, and teachers.

A guide to fiction and nonfiction reading for all ages.

ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives at the USC Libraries is the largest repository of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) materials in the world.

Essays, articles, and primary sources on contemporary social issues.

A collection of the testimony and documents from more than 750 witnesses including Japanese Americans, former government officials who ran the internment program, public figures, and more.

Access popular newspapers and magazines, including La Opinion, Variety, and Newsweek, via your browser or mobile app. Log in with your library card and PIN to enjoy unlimited access. Enjoy PressReader on the go with their app from Apple and Google. Learn more about PressReader with this video.

Provides access to a large collection of scholarly journals, eBooks, dissertations, news, and video.

This general reference tool delivers a large reference collection of periodical and digital media content for elementary students, college-prep and college-level researchers, and professional educators.

General reference database for upper elementary and middle school learners, researchers, and educators covering curriculum areas such as reading, language arts, science, social studies, history, health, and technology.

This resource offers balanced content selections from more than 2,000 global sources.

A one-stop shop solution for completing your Social Security business without the need to visit a Social Security office.

TeachingBooks provides enhanced content to children's and young adult books including author videos, teaching content, and reader's advisory.

Audiograbaciones y libros animados para niños.

Animated and talking children's books.

Access the 10 most respected major national and regional newspapers including the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Christian Science Monitor, and USA Today.

Over 500 online continuing education courses taught by real instructors covering a diverse range of subjects including computers, business, home & garden, health and medicine, and more.

Consists of the letters received by and sent to the War Department, including correspondence from Indian superintendents and agents, factors of trading posts, Territorial and State governors, military commanders, and more.