A-Z Resources

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ABI/INFORM Trade & Industry

In-depth coverage of companies, products, executives, trends and other topics, providing the ability to study and compare specific trades and industries, including telecommunications, computing, transportation, construction, petrochemicals and many others. Coverage from 1971 to present.

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Acceda Noticias Newspapers

Full-text articles of more than 90 Spanish-language news sources from the U.S. and around the world. The interface can be customized for use in Spanish or English.

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Adult Learning Center

Live tutors available 2 p.m. - 11 p.m., practice tests, and online resources. Get help preparing for high school equivalency tests, resume writing, Microsoft Office programs, career resources, and the citizenship test. Ask a question or upload writing samples any time to hear back via email.

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Ancestry Library Edition

A genealogy resource containing billions of census, vital, church, court and immigration records, and historical photos. Coverage spans from the 1500s - 2000s, and includes the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Europe and Australia. 

Available only inside the library. Temporary remote access has ended.

Watch a tutorial, opens a new window.

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Biography in Context

A collection of biographies for people from around the world and throughout history. Search for people by name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates/places, or gender. Provides authoritative reference content alongside videos, audio selections, images, primary sources, and magazine and journal articles from hundreds of major periodicals and newspapers.

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Black Freedom Struggle

A collection of primary source documents related to critical people and events in African American history intended to facilitate learning about the foundation of ongoing racial injustice in the U.S. – and the fights against it.
Grades 6 - adult

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BookBrowse for Teens

Reviews, recommendations, read-alikes, books by theme, author bios and interviews, resources for book clubs, and more, all for teens and young adults.



BookPage

Monthly book review publication that highlights the best new books across all genres, to help you discover your next great read.

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BrainHQ

Online brain-training system designed by an international team of neuroscientists. Improve your brain health with fun exercises and games that continuously adapt to your unique performance. Think faster, focus better, and remember more.
Alternate title: brain hq
Watch a tutorial, opens a new window.

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Cameron’s Collection

Nearly 40 e-books from the Gale Virtual Reference Library that provide targeted resources and guidance for teens and young adults on mental health and wellness. Download PDF chapters to your computer or mobile device.


Career Preparation

Part of the LearningExpress Library online learning platform. Guidance for starting a new career or advancing in your current field. Prepare for entrance, occupational, and military exams, learn job search and workplace skills, and prepare for the WorkKeys Assessments. [alternate title: test prep]

Watch a tutorial, opens a new window.

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Chilton Library

Search the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners. Provides step-by-step repair procedures, troubleshooting guides, diagnostic trouble codes, photos, illustrations, diagrams and multimedia (videos and animations) to simplify even the most complicated tasks.

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College Students

Part of the LearningExpress Library online learning platform. Resources in this learning center help students achieve their undergraduate goals and prepare for future success. Now includes School Finder and Scholarship Finder.

Watch a tutorial, opens a new window.[alternate title: test prep]

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Colorado Grants Guide

A comprehensive database of local foundations and trusts, corporations, national funders and government agencies that support Colorado nonprofit organizations. Research funders and find critical information like giving interests, application criteria, guidelines, deadlines and past grantee information.

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Colorado Newspapers Newspapers

Full-text articles of Colorado newspapers, including: Arvada Press, Broomfield Enterprise, Brush News Tribune, Canyon Courier, Columbine Courier, Daily Camera, Daily Sentinel, Denver Post, Fort Collins Coloradoan, Fort Morgan Times, Gazette, High Timber Times, Journal-Advocate, Lakewood Sentinel, Lamar Daily News, Moffat County Morning News, Rio Blanco Herald Times, Rocky Mountain News.

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Consumer Health Complete

Comprehensive health and medical information covering all key areas of health and wellness, from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary and holistic medicine. Content includes videos, fact sheets, images and diagrams, evidence-based reports and a medical dictionary.

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CultureGrams

Concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on countries across the globe. Country reports go beyond mere facts and figures and include the background, customs, and lifestyles of the world's people. Contains maps, images, statistics, flags, and more.
World Edition: Grades 6-12
Kids and States Editions: Grades 4-6 Alternate title:  culture grams

Watch a tutorial, opens a new window.

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Daily Life Through History

More than 9,000 primary and secondary sources to help students discover the everyday details about past eras that make historical accounts relevant and meaningful. Explore the domestic, economic, intellectual, material, and recreational life of individuals throughout history. Research topics such as food, fashion and holidays.

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Elementary in Context

Authoritative, curriculum-aligned, age-appropriate digital content that covers a broad range of educational topics, including current events, arts, sciences, health, people, government, sports, history, animals, geography, literature, social studies, technology, and more. Formerly Kids InfoBits.
Grades K-5

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Ethnic Diversity Source

Full-text articles from peer-reviewed journals, magazines, e-books, biographies and primary source documents, covering the culture, traditions, social treatment and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America.

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Explora for Kids Magazines

Search across several EBSCO databases at once. Find information for school assignments from videos, magazines, reference books, and primary source documents relating to animals, arts and music, biographies, geography, language arts, math, science and health, and social studies.
Grades K-6

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Explora for Teens Magazines

Search across several EBSCO databases at once. Find information for school assignments from magazines, newspapers, videos, encyclopedias, primary source documents, images and biographies. Topics include arts and literature, business and government, current issues, geography, health, history, science, and math.
Grades 7-12

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Exploring Race in Society

Essays, articles, reports and other reliable sources provide an in-depth look at the history of race and provide critical context for learning more about topics associated with race, ethnicity, diversity and inclusiveness.

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Genealogy – Featured Guide

A variety of resources handpicked by Jeffco librarians on the topic of genealogy. Resources include online databases, reading lists, local resources and websites.

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Generations Online

Interactive program that provides step-by-step email, internet, and device guides for seniors with no computer experience. Website not available from home, but the apps are available for home use. Includes "Memories: Generation to Generation," a feature specially designed to link school children with seniors.
Website available only inside the library.

Found In: Only available at Jefferson County Public Library



Grades 4 – 8 Educator Resources

Part of the LearningExpress Library online learning platform, with skill-building resources for classroom and homework success. Helps students in elementary and middle school prepare for important tests, get extra help with assignments, and boost their skills in important subjects. Previously part of School Center.

Watch a tutorial.

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HelpNow – Live Tutors

Online homework help, with tutors available 2 p.m. - 11 p.m. Get help in English, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Studies and Adult Education topics. Services include a writing lab, skill building lessons, language lab, virtual study rooms, and flashcards.
alternate title: tutoring
Watch a tutorial, opens a new window.lternate keywords: tutoring

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HeritageHub

Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. Easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. Formerly America's Obituaries & Death Notices

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High School Students

Part of the LearningExpress Library online learning platform, with skill-building resources for classroom and homework success. Helps high school students prepare for important tests, get extra help with assignments, and boost their skills in important subjects. Previously part of School Center.

Watch a tutorial.

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Indie Author Project

Submit your book to the Indie Author Project (IAP), a publishing community that includes public libraries, authors, curators, and readers working together to get more than 12,000 indie authors into their local libraries. After submission, your book can be shared with patrons of participating libraries across your region. It can then be vetted by industry and regional library editorial partners, which can lead to expanded discovery, distribution, and networking opportunities.

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JobNow

Online job search help, with live help available between 2 p.m. and 11 p.m. Get help with job search resources and career assessment tools. Services include job interview coaching, resume reviews, and award-winning resume creation software from SkillsFirst (formerly called Optimal Resume).

Watch a tutorial, opens a new window.

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Kids Can Code Interactive E-books

Interactive e-books from the Spotlight on Kids Can Code series. Readers are introduced to essential coding terms and concepts, including graphical user interface (GUI), open source resources, and robotics.
Grades 3-8

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Legal Information Source

Full-text articles from many top consumer legal reference books, as well as thousands of legal forms. Includes NOLO books with legal how-to information. Subjects include business law, financial planning, family law, property and real estate, patents, copyright and trademarks, and rights and disputes.

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Lexile.com

Web-based search tool for finding books that match a Lexile Measure. Search by author, title or ISBN number to find the Lexile text measure of that book.

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LibraryAware

Have reading recommendations delivered right to your inbox. Choose from 24 genres or topics.Alternate title: Library Aware

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Literature Resource Center

Up-to-date literary criticism, work overviews, biographical information, reviews, analysis, primary sources, literary works, and images on more than 150,000 writers in all disciplines, time periods, and regions of the world.

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Middle Search Plus Magazines

Full-text articles from over 140 popular middle school magazines as well as reference books, primary source documents and images. Covering subjects such as history, current events, science and sports, it also includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents, plus over a million photos, maps and flags.
Grades 6-8

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MyHeritage

Access to billions of historical documents, millions of historical photos and other resources in thousands of databases that span the past five centuries.
"Patron ID" is your library card number.
Alternate title: My Heritage

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MyJCPL Mobile App

Access the library on the go with the mobile app. With the MyJCPL app you can:

  • Search for books, movies and other materials
  • Scan ISBN barcodes of books, wherever you see them, to see if they are in our collection
  • Leave your library card at home and use your digital card in app to check out in the library
  • Check out items with your device's camera
  • View and renew your checkouts and manage your holds
  • Manage your Shelves
  • Find the nearest library and easily see open hours
  • Find events and classes to attend

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Native Americans Interactive E-books

Interactive e-books from the Spotlight on Native Americans series. This series provides a narrative history of Native American peoples from all corners of North America, from before European explorers ever set foot on American soil to modern life on reservations today.
Grades 3-8

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NewsBank Newspapers

Comprehensive collection of print and online-only newspapers, blogs, newswires, journals, broadcast transcripts and videos. Ideal for issues and events at the local, regional, national and international level. Search in geographic sections, or use Find a Topic to access articles arranged by category.

Watch a tutorial, opens a new window.

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Niche Academy

Brief video tutorials for many of our online resources, such as e-books and research databases.

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NoveList K-8 Plus

A trusted source of read-alike recommendations specifically for younger readers. Find new authors and titles, reading recommendations, reviews, book discussion guides, book talks and school resource materials.
Grades K-8

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Plains to Peaks Historic Newspapers Newspapers

Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection combined with Wyoming Newspapers, containing more than 340 digitized newspapers published in Colorado and Wyoming between 1849 and 1922. Includes papers published in English, German, Italian, Japanese, Slavic, Spanish, Serbian, or Swedish. Provided by the Colorado State Library, Wyoming State Library and the University of Wyoming.

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Points of View Reference Center

Full-text magazines articles, newspapers, radio and television news transcripts, reference books, and primary source documents present multiple sides of current issues, which can be used to develop persuasive arguments and essays and better understand controversial issues. Subjects include citizens’ rights, earth and environment, global issues, health and medicine, media and communications, national debate topics, people and society/culture, sports, women’s issues and many more. 

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Prepare for College

Part of the LearningExpress Library online learning platform. Explore colleges and prepare for important exams like the ACT, SAT, PSAT/NNMSQT, AP Tests, TOEFL iBT, IELTS, and college placement tests. Now includes School Finder and Scholarship Finder.

Watch a tutorial, opens a new window.alternate title: test prep

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Prospector

Search and borrow materials from a group of academic, public and special libraries in Colorado and Wyoming.

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Recursos para Hispanohablantes

Herramientas de aprendizaje, carrera y ciudadanía en español. Este centro ofrece a los adultos que están muy ocupados los recursos para mejorar sus habilidades básicas, ganar sus credenciales de GED® o ser ciudadano estadounidense.

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Reference Solutions

Business and residential directories. Use business and residential data to find area competitors and create lists of potential customers. Access information from about 24 million US businesses and 260 million consumers to search for jobs, research U.S. businesses, create marketing and small business plans, locate specific people and more. Formerly ReferenceUSA.

Watch a tutorial, opens a new windowAlternate title: Reference USA, ReferenceUSA

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Scholastic GO!

Searchable content on almost every core curricula subject through nonfiction texts, world newspapers, videos, maps, dictionaries and thesauruses. Includes America the Beautiful, Amazing Animals of the World, Encyclopedia Americana, Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, Lands and Peoples, New Book of Knowledge, New Book of Popular Science.
Grades 2-12

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Science in Context

Full-text articles and books, videos, news, experiments, and projects. Explore how scientific disciplines relate to real-world issues. Subjects include biographies, biology, chemistry, earth and environmental science, health and medicine, math, engineering and technology, and physics and astronomy.

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ScienceFlix

Curriculum-driven leveled content is integrated with interactive features and intuitive navigation in this highly engaging mobile-ready science resource. Emphasizing the latest STEM thinking and the Next Generation Science Standards, ScienceFlix provides students with a better understanding of science concepts and ideas through hands-on projects, videos, multiple text types and so much more.
Grades 5 - 10.

Watch a tutorial.

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Social Studies – Interactive E-bookshelf Interactive E-books


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Teen Health & Wellness

Teen-friendly articles provide students with comprehensive curricular support and self-help tools on topics including diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, fitness, mental health, diversity, family life, and more.

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TOPICsearch Magazines

Full-text articles on current events, social, political and economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics. Sources include periodicals, government publications, biographies, book reviews, international newspapers, and public opinion polls.
Grades 9-12

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Alternate title:  topic search

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Weiss Financial Ratings New!

Important financial literacy tool including independent, unbiased financial strength ratings of banks, credit unions and insurance companies, conservative buy-hold-sell ratings of thousands of stocks, mutual funds and exchange traded funds, plus a Medicare supplement insurance guide. Create your own personal account to create a watchlist, get upgrade/downgrade notifications and log in from anywhere.

Watch a tutorial.

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World History in Context

A comprehensive world history resource covering the ancient world through today’s headlines. Includes primary sources, reference, and multimedia content about cultures and societies that have formed the history of the human race. 

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