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eSpotlight Alert - RBdigital eAudiobooks will Transfer to Overdrive/Libby on Monday, August 17

RBdigital eAudiobooks will be moving to Overdrive & Libby on Monday, August 17.

Megan Hicks
08/07/2020 - 5:30 PM

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eSpotlight - High Demand Antiracist Titles Available with No Waiting for a Limited Time

Access top antiracist titles with no holds for a limited time with Overdrive's Black Lives Matter: Community Reads initiative.

Megan Hicks
06/26/2020 - 4:30 PM

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Popular eResources: for the Week Ending May 29

Online Resources are more popular than ever with our libraries closed. Check out these popular eResources.

Megan Hicks
05/29/2020 - 3:00 PM

eSpotlight - Hockey at Home

Are you missing watching our San Jose Sharks and the hockey playoffs at this time of year? Let's take a look at some eBooks that will entertain your hockey-loving heart from the comfort of your home.

Anna Fox
05/26/2020 - 7:00 AM

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eSpotlight - Always Available eBooks & eAudiobooks

Learn about eBooks, eAudiobooks, and more that are always available to check out at your Library

Megan Hicks
04/29/2020 - 9:00 AM

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RBdigital: Need a Computer or Technical Magazine?

Reviews RBdigital and how to use its site.

Traci Engel
04/29/2020 - 8:00 AM

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eSpotlight - May the 4th Be With You

Prepare for your own Star Wars Day celebration from the comfort of your home with lots of eResources from a galaxy far, far away.

Anna Fox
04/21/2020 - 7:00 AM

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Safari Tech Books: Need a Technical, Computer, or Science Book Right Away?

Reviews Safari Tech Books, an eBook resource for computer-related learning available through SJPL.org.

Traci Engel
04/15/2020 - 8:00 AM

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Lynda.com: Your Library Card is Your Key to Learning New Skills

This post provides a review of the online learning platform, Lynda.com with visuals that illustrate how to access the site through SJPL.org and the content of the site.

Traci Engel
04/12/2020 - 8:00 AM