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EBSCOhost offers a broad range of full text and bibliographic databases designed for research. This includes:
Auto Repair Reference Center Beta | Biography Reference Center | Business Book Summaries | Business Research | Consumer Health Complete | Criminal Justice | eBook Collection | eBook Poetry & Short Story Reference Center | Explora | Explora for Elementary School Students | Explora for Public Libraries | Explora for Secondary Schools | Explora Educator's Edition | Health & Medical | History & Culture | History Reference Center | Legal Collection | Legal Information Reference Center | Literary Reference Center | Miltiary Intelligence & ISCTRC | Military Transition Support Center | Newspaper Research | Periodical Search | Points of View Reference Center | Points of View | Rehabilitation Reference Center | Science & Technology Collection | Science Reference Center | Small Business Reference Center | Small Engine Repair Reference Center | Social Science

EBSCO eBook Cricket Media Collection includes 700 e-books suitable for children grades Pre-K through 8th. Cricket is an internationally recognized education company with award winning print content for children, families and educators. Cricket is focused on engage children in a wide variety of subjects and disciplines helping them explore and expand their worlds. Unlimited simultaneous checkout. Most eBooks available from this library can be downloaded and read offline on your computer or mobile device.

EBSCO eBook Public Library Collection is a collection of nearly 41,000 titles chosen specifically for public libraries, this general reference collection features fiction titles for both adults and juveniles, as well as best-selling and highly-recommended titles from industry leading publishers. Unlimited simultaneous checkout. Most eBooks available from this library can be downloaded and read offline on your computer or mobile device.

Designed to meet the unique needs of its users, Explora supports both student research and classroom instruction with rich, reliable content and easy-to-use functionality.

Fold3 Library Edition allows users to access to US military records, including the stories, photos and personal documents of those who served from the Revolutionary War onward.

FreedomFlix is a digital literacy resource that brings history to life by capturing the dramatic and defining moments in American history. It features dynamic e-books of the Children Press best-selling Cornerstones of Freedom series that include embedded popup features such as maps, timelines, virtual tour clips primary source videos and audio clips.

Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. These reference materials once were accessible only in the library, but now you can access them online from the library or remotely 24/7. Because each library creates its own eBook collection, the content you see may vary if you use the database at different libraries (your school, your public library, or your office).

The three million images consist of high-quality photographs, maps, and drawings of nearly everything in the world: from ladybugs to Lady Gaga, from Stonehenge to the Rolling Stones. The images come from 45 respected and diverse sources, including the British Library, DK Images, Getty Images, and the National Portrait Gallery, as well as Encyclopedia Britannica. All are rights cleared for noncommercial, educational use. The photographs are curated carefully, making this database a reliable, safe source for students of all ages.

Freegal Music is an ad-free streaming music service. Download up to three songs a week. Please log on to the Navy Digital Library at https://www.navymwrdigitallibrary.org Under Music choose Freegal and complete your registration. After your Freegal account has been established, you may access this resource from outside the Navy Digital Library by visiting: https://www.freegalmusic.com. Mobile app (Google Play or iTunes) available after registering for a Freegal account.

Kanopy is an ad-free on-demand streaming video platform for libraries that offers viewers a large collection of award-winning films and inspiring documentaries. View up to 10 movies per month per patron account. Visit your MCCS installation Library for more information and account creation username and password to create your unique account. To view content go to http://dod.kanopy.com. You can access your account with the Kanopy app on phones, tablets, TV apps and online. Kanopy Kids features a diverse selection of curated educational and entertaining content that inspire and inform. The collection ranges across Movies, TV Series, Animated Storybooks, Live Action, and Animated favorites. The focus is on Kids age 2-8. Parents can also choose to implement parental controls to enable them to stay within the dedicated Kanopy Kids area for age-appropriate content. Enjoy unlimited plays in Kanopy Kids.

Gale In Context: Elementary, formerly Kids InfoBits, gradually lets elementary school children gain comfort with research by delivering age-appropriate, reliable, curriculum-related content covering a broad range of subjects taught in the classroom like animals, arts and music, social studies, and more. Unlike other classroom databases, Elementary offers kids through grade 5 a platform with rich visuals that will encourage their natural curiosity and get them excited about learning.

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The EBSCO LearningExpress DoD Test Prep supports active military, military families, guard and reserve personnel, and military affiliated civilians and retirees, providing access to educational resources that foster academic advancement, and strengthen job and career readiness. Access a variety of eLearning centers with related grouped content, such as helpful academic resources for every family member from elementary school through college-level skills. Core academic, computer and workplace preparation skills are incorporated to help service members and their families achieve personal goals in school, life and career.

Mango Languages is a digital language learning program for learners of all levels, with courses in over 70 different foreign languages, 21 English Language Learning courses, and 44 specialty courses designed to celebrate world cultures. Each Mango lesson incorporates four key learning components: Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Grammar, and Culture. Mango’s language-learning methodology is designed to simulate the way people learn a foreign language when actually immersed in everyday, practical conversation. Furthermore, the organic style of Mango’s system allows students to build upon what they’ve learned as they progress. Mango Languages also offers over 40 streaming international movies via their Mango Premier feature. Mango Premier takes the rich cultural input of film and uses it as a medium to teach students language and cultural lessons.

Investment resource specialized in fund investing. Offers news, commentary, fund information, tutorial, tools and forums.

As journalism's most trusted name in exploration and discovery, National Geographic Virtual Library(NGVL) supports a range of scholarly research needs in the areas of science, history, technology, the environment, cultures, and more. NGVL brings the National Geographic Society to the library in a cross-searchable platform that fits the way today's students and patrons conduct their research.

Sometimes you know what you want to read—everyone is reading it and talking about it, or it’s your book club assignment, or it’s the sequel of the last book you loved. But sometimes you want to look around and be surprised by something new.
We’ve added a new service to our Library catalog. NoveList, an interactive database that specializes in readers’ advisory. NoveList Plus has reading recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction, for all ages. NoveList's expertise in books and reading means that you'll always get the best help for finding just the right books.

The MCCS Library Program is now offering Universal Class to eligible library patrons. This program provides a unique online education experience with a growing catalog of over 540 courses. Visit your library to set up an account, then use it anywhere.

Opposing Viewpoints in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues. Drawing on the acclaimed Greenhaven Press series, the solution features continuously updated viewpoints, topic overviews, full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, statistics, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience.

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center is a one-stop source for information on today's hottest social issues. Drawing on acclaimed series published by Greenhaven Press and other Gale imprints, OVRC features viewpoint articles, topic overviews, full-text magazine and newspaper articles, primary source documents, statistics, images and podcasts, and links to Websites.

O'Reilly Online Learning is a comprehensive and updated collection of technology books, tutorials, and live training, now on a new learning platform. Please log on to the Navy Digital Library at https://www.navymwrdigitallibrary.org. Under Audio and eBooks choose Safari and complete your registration. User seats are limited. If there are none available or you need to reactivate your account, email dod@oreilly.com to join waiting list (generally a one or two day wait). Accounts close in 90 days if not used. After your O'Reilley account has been established, you may access this resource from outside the Navy Digital Library by visiting: https://learning.oreilly.com or downloading the O’Reilly app.

Downloadable eBooks & Audio Books, including Bestsellers and CMC Professional Reading titles.
Please log on to the Navy Digital Library at https://www.navymwrdigitallibrary.org. Under Audio and eBooks choose OverDrive and complete your registration. After your OverDrive Navy account has been established, you may access OverDrive from outside the Digital Library by visiting: https://navy.libraryreserve.com/ or the OverDrive app.

PressReader Digital Newspapers delivers unlimited digital access to over 7,000 newspapers from 120 countries in more than 60 different languages. These newspapers are provided in full-color, full-page format, and appear on your screen exactly as they appear on the news stand, many providing instant translation and audio.

Bringing the film-festival experience to you!

Indieflix offers a world of independent award-winning shorts, features and documentaries from more than 50 countries! Classic TV shows are also available. Unlimited, streaming access to film-festival hits, including Sundance, Cannes, Tribeca and more! No checkouts needed! Indieflix is available on all internet-enabled computers, tablets (including iPad and Android), and smart phones through the Web browser. You can also watch films on TV with Roku devices and Xbox. Library patrons can search for films by title, or browse films by channel. You can limit films according to length, country of origin, festival, genre, or age range. These films are not rated by the MPAA, so viewer discretion is advised. Please visit your installation library for access.

The MCCS Library Program is now offering patrons access to digital versions of over 260 magazines. RBdigital Magazines, the world's largest newsstand, offers full-color digital magazines for anytime, anywhere reading on desktops, mobile devices, and apps. Your library's collection of popular digital magazines includes both new and backlist titles with no holds, no checkout periods, and no limits.

Created specifically for middle-schoolers, Research in Context combines the best of Gale's reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more. Students will find outstanding support to complete assignments in core subjects including literature, science, social studies, and history.

BookFlix is a digital literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction titles to reinforce early reading skills and develop real-world knowledge. This cultivates key reading skills, supports reluctant readers and ELL students, and builds fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.

Offering dozens of units to supplement social studies and science core curricula learning, TrueFlix helps students improve literacy skills, build content-area knowledge, and cultivate the critical skills necessary for academic success and college and career readiness.

A selection of math, science, reading comprehension, STEM and writing printables. Users can download printable lesson plans, reading passages, games/puzzles, clip art, bulletin board ideas, and skills sheets, book guides with step-by-step lessons, vocabulary builders, comprehension questions, graphic organizers, and writing activities.

Offering dozens of units to supplement social studies and science core curricula learning, TrueFlix helps students improve literacy skills, build content-area knowledge, and cultivate the critical skills necessary for academic success and college and career readiness.

Spanish Reference Center is the only dual Spanish-language database that offers age-appropriate research content for everyone, from elementary students to those who are ready for more advanced work. Students can progress seamlessly from one database to the next, making it easy to find information that matches their reading level. It’s the perfect resource for native Spanish speakers, bilingual students, and students learning Spanish.

Student Resources In Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on a wide array of subjects. The solution merges Gale's authoritative and continuously updated reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience.

The World Book web site offers an encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas, homework help, study aids, and curriculum guides.

Weiss Financial Ratings provides access to financial literacy tools on retirement planning, home and mortgage, insurance strategies, and saving for your child’s education.

The MCCS Library Program offers Universal Class through the Navy Digital Library DoD OverDrive platform site for MWR Libraries. Universal Class provides a unique online education experience with a growing catalog of over 540 courses. Please visit your MCCS Library for access instructions to the Navy Digital Library and OverDrive account and Libby app setup. Library patrons with no MCCS library available, please contact usmclibraries@usmc.mil to request remote access instructions to Universal Class. Please include name, rank or USMC affiliation and duty station in your request.

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