Databases:
SIRS--(Social Issues Researcher Database) A current issues database with full text periodical (magazine, journal & newspaper) articles. See description under tab for "Library Databases". Password needed when accessing from off-campus; please see librarian.
EBSCO Online Research-- A broad research database with full text articles from periodicals, reference books, primary sources, photos, maps, etc. Password needed when accessing from off campus; please see librarian.
Newspapers.com--Search over 10,000 Newspapers online.
Citing Sources:
Citation Machine--Online Citation website to help you cite your resources.
KnightCite--Calvin College citation source.
OWL--Purdue University's Online Writing Lab gives in-depth help with citations, general writing, grammar, spelling, punctuation and more. Very informative for citing sources and homework help as well.
Homework Help:
LA County Library Tutor-- Free service of LA Country Libraries. You must have a Library card and login.
Don't have a library card? Print an application here and bring it to your nearest branch. Library Card Application
OWL--See description above.
High School Ace--This Academic Homepage for High School students offers homework help.
Government:
FirstGov.gov--Search Government websites from the U.S. Government's Official Web Portal. Anything and everything you need to know about all things government!
Thomas—from the Library of Congress and in the “spirit of Thomas Jefferson” this website is a valuable gateway to Congress; including Bills & Legislation, Activity in Congress, Congressional Records, Presidential Nominations, Government Resources and more.
Selective Service System—It’s a requirement for all 18 year old males to register with the selective service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. This is also a good place to find out about military careers.
History:
Salem History--Great Events From History - The complete resource for worldwide events. A hard copy set is available in the VCHS Library. Password needed when accessing from off-campus; please see librarian.
LOCAL LIBRARIES
Below is a list of the libraries in the area. You may want to get a library card for your own community library for material check out. However, you don't need to have a library card to use any of these libraries for research. Click on a link below to search a library's catalog.
Alondra Public Library
11949 E. Alondra Blvd., Norwalk
(562) 868-7771
http://colapublib.org/libs/alondra/
Anaheim Public Library
500 W. Broadway, Anaheim
(714) 765-1880
http://www2.anaheim.net/article.cfm?id=119
Anaheim/Euclid Public Library
1340 S. Euclid, Anaheim
(714) 765-3625
http://www2.anaheim.net/article.crm?id=117
Artesia Public Library
18722 S. Clarkdale, Artesia
(562) 865-6614
http://colapublib.org/libs/artesia/
Brakensiek Public Library
9945 E. Flower, Bellflower
(562) 925-5543
http://colapublib.org/libs/brakensiek/
Buena Park Public Library
7150 La Palma Ave., Buena Park
(714) 826-4100
http://www.buenapark.lib.ca.us/
Carson Regional Public Library
151 E. Carson St., Carson
(310) 830-0901
http://colapublib.org/libs/carson/
Cerritos College Library
11110 E. Alondra Blvd., Cerritos
(562) 860-2451 x 286
http://www.cerritos.edu/library/
Cerritos Public Library
18025 Bloomfield Ave., Cerritos
(562) 916-1350
http://www.ci.cerritos.ca.us/
Compton Public Library
240 W. Compton Blvd., Compton
(310) 637-0202
http://colapublib.org/libs/compton/
CSU-Dominguez Hills
1000 E. Victoria, Carson
(310) 243-3700
http://library.csudh.edu/
CSU-Fullerton
800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton
(714) 278-2633
http://library.fullerton.edu
CSU-Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach
(562) 985-8472
http://www.csulb.edu/library/
Cypress College Library
9200 Valley View St., Cypress
(714) 484-7125
http://www.cypresscollege.edu/~library/
Cypress Public Library
5331 Orange Ave., Cypress
(714) 826-0350
http://www.ocpl.org/45brnch.asp
Downey Public Library
11121 Brookshire Ave., Downey
(562) 904-7360
http://www.downeylibrary.org/
East Rancho Dominguez Public Library
4205 E. Compton Blvd., E. Rancho Dominguez
(310) 632-6193
http://colapublib.org/libs/dominguez/
Fullerton College Library
321 E. Chapman Blvd., Fullerton
(714) 992-7061
http://library.fullcoll.edu
Fullerton Public Library
353 W. Commonwealth, Fullerton
(714) 738-6334
http://fullertonlibrary.org/
Garden Grove Regional Library
11200 Stanford Ave., Garden Grove
(714) 530-0771
http://www.ocpl.org/26brnch.asp
George Nye Public Library
6600 E. Del Amo, Lakewood
(562) 421-8497
http://colapublib.org/libs/nye/
Huntington Beach Public Library
7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach
(714) 842-4481
http://www.hbpl.org/
Iacoboni Public Library
4990 N. Clark, Lakewood
(562) 866-1777
http://colapublib.org/libs/iacoboni/
La Mirada Public Library
13800 S. La Mirada Blvd.,La Mirada
(562) 943-0277
http://colapublib.org/libs/lamirada/
La Palma Public Library
7842 Walker St., La Palma
(714) 523-8585
http://www.ocpl.org/23brnch.asp
Long Beach City College
4901 E. Carson, Long Beach
(562) 938-4232
http://lib.lbcc.edu/
Long Beach Public Library
101 Pacific Ave., Long Beach
(562) 570-7500
http://www.lbpl.org/
Los Alamitos/Rossmoor Public Library
12700 Montecito, Seal Beach
(562) 430-1048
http://www.ocpl.org/42brnch.asp
Mary Wilson Public Library
707 Electric Ave., Seal Beach
(562) 431-3584
http://www.ocpl.org/41brnch.asp
Norwalk Public Library
12350 E. Imerial Hwy., Norwalk
(562) 868-0775
http://colapublib.org/libs/norwalk/
Paramount Public Library
16254 Colorado Ave., Paramount
(562) 630-3171
http://colapublib.org/libs/paramount/
University of Calif.-Irvine
University of California, Irvine, Irvine
(714) 824-6836
http://www.lib.uci.edu/
South Whittier Public Library
14433 Leffingwell Rd., Whittier
(562) 946-4415
http://colapublib.org/libs/swhittier/
Yorba Linda Public Library
18181 Imperial Hwy., Yorba Linda
(714) 777-2873
http://www.ylpl.lib.ca.us/
