Homework Help

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eResources for Homework Help

Articles

Articles - Basic Search

Search newspapers, magazines, and other trustworthy sources for articles on any topic.

Articles - In Depth Search (For high school level and up.)

Search multiple sources to find articles from magazines, journals, newspapers, books, and primary sources. Includes Academic Search Complete.

EBSCOhost Basic

EBSCOhost offers high-quality articles licensed from reputable publishers recognized by library professionals, chosen to meet the specific needs of researchers.

Gale OneFile: News

Provides access to more than 2,300 major U.S. regional, national, and local newspapers, as well as leading titles from around the world. It also includes thousands of images, radio and TV broadcasts and transcripts.

New York Times Online (In-Library Use)

Full access to current news and limited access to archives.  New York Times digital website.

New York Times Online Home Access

Full access to current news and limited access to archives from the New York Times (NYT) digital website.

Newsbank

Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events from news sources spanning the U.S., including the San Jose Mercury News Historical and Current Collection.

San Jose Mercury News Online

Unlimited access to the Mercury News - In Library only

Wall Street Journal Home Access

Full access to current news and limited access to archives (4 years). Wall Street Journal digital website

College and Career

Career Preparation - LearningExpress Library

Offers preparation for professional exams, information about occupations, and skill-building for the workplace.

College Admission & Test Preparation - LearningExpress Library

Getting into college is an important step to building a strong future. Use this center to explore your options and prepare for tests including ACT®, AP®, IELTS™, PSAT/NMSQT®, SAT®, and TOEFL iBT®.

College Blue Book

44thed. 2017. Guide to thousands of 2-and 4-year schools in the U.S. and Canada. Covers the expected listings and detailed descriptions, degree programs offered, scholarships, and occupational education programs.

Coursera

Access to over 5,000 courses and certifications led by top businesses, universities and organizations.

Gale Presents: Peterson's Test Prep

A valuable online tool students of all ages can use for standardized test preparation, researching and selecting college and graduate schools, finding tuition assistance, and exploring careers.

HelpNow

Offers live homework help (kindergarten through college), tutorials, test prep, and FAFSA assistance.

High School Equivalency Center - LearningExpress Library

Prepare for the GED® or HiSET® exam with practice tests, interactive tutorials, and eBooks.

Job & Career Accelerator - LearningExpress Library

Explore occupations, take a career match quiz, learn resume-writing and interview skills, and search for jobs.

Tuition Funding Sources

Find scholarships, loans and financial aid.

General Reference

Britannica Escolar

Britannica Escolar es una enciclopedia en dos partes con portales para estudiantes de primaria y secundaria.

Britannica School

Britannica School is a three part encyclopedia with portals for elementary, middle, and high school students.

EBSCOhost Basic

EBSCOhost offers high-quality articles licensed from reputable publishers recognized by library professionals, chosen to meet the specific needs of researchers.

Explora for Elementary School Students (Grades K-5)

Search by keyword or by topic to find magazines, reference books, photos, videos, images, and flags.

Explora for High School Students (Grades 9-12)

Research help for high school students.

Explora for Middle School Students (Grades 6-8)

Research help for middle school students.

Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL) - eBooks

Search or browse eBooks on Business, Cooking & Food, Kids interest, and more!

Scholastic Teachables

Easy to print lesson plans, worksheets, and activities on a wide variety of subjects for PreK - 8 educators.

History and Biography

Biography in Context

Hundreds of thousands of biographical entries, past and present, from around the world

Defining Documents in American History - LGBTQ+ (1923-2017)

Offers analysis of primary source documents drawn from the ongoing movement to achieve recognition and equality for members of the LGBTQ+ community. 

Global Encyclopedia of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) History

Covers LGBTQ topics in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East, as well as North America, and takes an interdisciplinary approach to the subject.

Library of Congress Digital Collections

Take advantage of all the Library of Congress offers - from home! Digital Collections features thousands of items in hundreds of subject areas.

Missions of California eBooks

Over 20 full-color browser-based eBooks for students to read about California missions. Each eBook includes history of the mission, the mission today, and a project. Perfect for school reports.

U.S. History in Context

Articles & more about U.S. History.

World History in Context

Articles & more about history around the world.

Language Learning

HelpNow

Offers live homework help (kindergarten through college), tutorials, test prep, and FAFSA assistance.

Mango Languages

Learn conversation skills for over 60 different languages.

Pronunciator

Learn conversational skills and grammar in over 80 languages.

Reading and Literature

Beanstack

Awesome book and app recommendations, hand-picked for your child by librarians. Participate in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.

Elementary & Middle School Skill Center - LearningExpress Library (Grades 4-8)

Offers test preparation, homework help, and skill building for elementary and middle school students.

HelpNow

Offers live homework help (kindergarten through college), tutorials, test prep, and FAFSA assistance.

High School Equivalency Center - LearningExpress Library

Prepare for the GED® or HiSET® exam with practice tests, interactive tutorials, and eBooks.

High School Skill Center - LearningExpress Library

Offers test preparation, homework help, and skill building for high school students.

Literary Reference Center

Literary criticism, plot summaries, author biographies, poems, short stories, and reviews.

NoveList K-8 Plus (Grades K-12)

Find out what books to read next based on your favorite books and topics.

NoveList Plus

Book recommendations based on what you like.

Poetry & Short Story Reference Center

Complete poems and short stories, and information about poets and authors.

Recursos Para Hispanohablantes - LearningExpress Library

LearningExpress Library apoya a aquellos que buscan mejorar sus habilidades de lectoescritura y matemáticas y obtener un diploma equivalente a la escuela secundaria en California.

TeachingBooks.net

TeachingBooks.net provides original, in-studio movies of authors and illustrators, and a wealth of multimedia resources on K–12 books to support reading and library activities for all grades and content areas.

Science

Gale Interactive Science

A virtual lab that gives students in middle and high school grades the power to see beyond static text and embrace learning outside of the classroom.

HelpNow

Offers live homework help (kindergarten through college), tutorials, test prep, and FAFSA assistance.

High School Equivalency Center - LearningExpress Library

Prepare for the GED® or HiSET® exam with practice tests, interactive tutorials, and eBooks.

High School Skill Center - LearningExpress Library

Offers test preparation, homework help, and skill building for high school students.

O'Reilly for Public Libraries

Use online learning content and tools to learn new technologies and research business trends. O'Reilly provides access to eBooks, videos, learning paths and case studies.

Treehouse (Technology Learning)

Learn coding for the Internet and apps.

Social Studies

AtoZ the USA

Facts and news about each state, including history, maps, symbols, climate, economy, pictures, and statistics. Great for travel planning and for school state reports.

AtoZ World Travel

Get information on major cities worldwide, including current news, info about currency, culture, language, electricity & phone, and other important information for travelers. 

Elementary & Middle School Skill Center - LearningExpress Library (Grades 4-8)

Offers test preparation, homework help, and skill building for elementary and middle school students.

Global Issues in Context

Many perspectives on current global issues.

HelpNow

Offers live homework help (kindergarten through college), tutorials, test prep, and FAFSA assistance.

High School Equivalency Center - LearningExpress Library

Prepare for the GED® or HiSET® exam with practice tests, interactive tutorials, and eBooks.

High School Skill Center - LearningExpress Library

Offers test preparation, homework help, and skill building for high school students.

Opposing Viewpoints in Context

Opinions on all sides of an issue.

United States Census Bureau

The Census Bureau's mission is to serve as the nation's leading provider of quality data about its people and economy.

Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life

3rd ed. 2017. Covers cultural groups in Asia, Europe, the Americas & Africa. Covers history, politics, customs, religion, education, human rights issues, teen life, and more.

Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations

14th ed. 2017. Offers information on more than 200 countries and dependencies from around the world. Also includes biographical essays on national leaders.

Test Prep and Online Learning

ABCmouse Home Checkout (4-week checkout)

ABCmouse is designed to teach children ages 2-8+.

ABCmouse In-Library Use

ABCmouse is designed to teach children ages 2-8+. For use within SJPL branches or King Library.

Career Preparation - LearningExpress Library

Offers preparation for professional exams, information about occupations, and skill-building for the workplace.

College Admission & Test Preparation - LearningExpress Library

Getting into college is an important step to building a strong future. Use this center to explore your options and prepare for tests including ACT®, AP®, IELTS™, PSAT/NMSQT®, SAT®, and TOEFL iBT®.

Coursera

Access to over 5,000 courses and certifications led by top businesses, universities and organizations.

Driving Tests

Practice tests for the California driving permit.

Elementary & Middle School Skill Center - LearningExpress Library (Grades 4-8)

Offers test preparation, homework help, and skill building for elementary and middle school students.

Gale Presents: Peterson's Test Prep

A valuable online tool students of all ages can use for standardized test preparation, researching and selecting college and graduate schools, finding tuition assistance, and exploring careers.

HelpNow

Offers live homework help (kindergarten through college), tutorials, test prep, and FAFSA assistance.

High School Equivalency Center - LearningExpress Library

Prepare for the GED® or HiSET® exam with practice tests, interactive tutorials, and eBooks.

High School Skill Center - LearningExpress Library

Offers test preparation, homework help, and skill building for high school students.

LinkedIn Learning (Formerly Lynda.com)

Online video courses on creative, business, and technology topics.

Recursos Para Hispanohablantes - LearningExpress Library

LearningExpress Library apoya a aquellos que buscan mejorar sus habilidades de lectoescritura y matemáticas y obtener un diploma equivalente a la escuela secundaria en California.

Tutor.com

Get help from a live certified tutor, access practice tests and videos.