Learning Resources - Library Card Required

Information about Learning Resources that do not require a library card can be found here or here; the following links on this page need a library card. Research Resources like ProQuest, JSTOR, and more can be found here. Brainfuse HelpNow & VetNow can be found here.

learningexpress logoLearningExpress supports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass the GED, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, become a U.S. citizen, and much more. Links to LearningExpress are only available after you sign into your account through www.plumaslibrary.org (it will be a clearly marked link on the left-hand side.) 

Please note, that to access a tutorial, take a test, or download an eBook, all new users must register a personal account by providing their first name, email address, and password. (You can also create an alternate account without the name/email address requirement by clicking on the “Register without Email” option.) 

El programa LearningExpress apoya a aquellos que buscan mejorar las habilidades académicas, aprobar el GED, prepararse para la universidad, inscribirse a las fuerzas armadas, obtener una certificación ocupacional, encontrar un trabajo, cambiar de carrera, convertirse en ciudadano estadounidense y mucho más. Los enlaces de LearningExpress solo están disponibles después de iniciar sesión en su cuenta a través de www.plumaslibrary.org (estará claramente marcado en el lado izquierdo). 

Tenga en cuenta que para acceder a un tutorial, tomar una prueba o descargar un libro electrónico, todos los nuevos usuarios deben registrar una cuenta personal proporcionando su nombre, dirección de correo electrónico y una contraseña. (También puedes crear una cuenta alternativa sin el requisito de nombre y correo electrónico haciendo clic en la opción "Registrarse sin Correo Electrónico").


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LinkedIn Learning provides unlimited, cost-effective access to great content from Lynda.com. It gives users of any skill level bite-size tutorials or comprehensive courses on hundreds of topics.  


Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica offers a comprehensive interactive resource for research and learning for grades K-12. Includes correlations to CA Content Standards and other valuable teacher resources. Click on the link and it offers you versions aimed at Elementary School kids (also available in Spanish), Middle School kids (also available in Spanish), and High School kids.

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Need help from Britannica? See our support page. (800) 621-3900 x 7160 | edsupport@eb.com

Encyclopedia Britannica ofrece un recurso interactivo integral para los estudios y el aprendizaje de los grados de jardín de infantes a duodécimo. Incluye correlaciones con los Estándares de Contenido de California y otros recursos valiosos para maestros. Haz clic en el enlace “Britannica Escolar” y te ofrecerá el sitio web para los niños de primaria o secundaria en Español.



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Gale Archives Unbound  - Offers topically-focused digital collections of historical documents that support the research and study needs of scholars and students at the college and university levels. Collections cover a broad range of topics from the Middle Ages to twentieth-century political history.

Gale In Context: Environmental Studies -  Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content.  

Gale Interactive Science -  Manipulate 3D interactive models to visualize and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth, and space science.  

Gale National Geographic Kids - Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14.  


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The Alexander Street Collection covers a truly remarkable and diverse collection of Music, Dance, and Theatre content, covering hundreds of genres and a wide range of content types, from instruction to performance. Leading content providers include the National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Qwest TV, Smithsonian, L.A. Theatre Works, Broadway On-Demand, and many more.  (This was purchased by the California State Library in partnership with ProQuest, part of Clarivate, under the California K12 Online Content Project.)

The Alexander Street Main Platform includes:

*Note: Accessible with your library card.*

CA State Library LogoThese databases are supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.