Presents information on authors and literature, including biographies, book reviews, book overviews, literary criticism, primary sources, and literary works.

 Search newspapers, such as the Orange County Register, magazines, and journal articles. Great for school and personal research. See a list of publications and newspapers. 

Browse and search complete issues of Consumer Reports magazines and articles for reviews and recommendations before you make a purchase. (See "How Do I Access Consumer Reports from Home?")
 

Explore easy-to-understand encyclopedia articles, as well as links to related websites and magazine articles. An atlas is also included. Entries incorporate sounds, pictures, videos, and animations to make the information come alive. This resource is great for students of all ages.
 

 The California State Library is pleased to offer the New York Times online for California Public Libraries. This link features direct access to world class journalism from 1851 to right now, including all articles, multimedia, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese translations, mobile apps and much more. For access outside of the library's premises, please click on the lock symbol underneath the logo.

Selected reference and encyclopedias are available including: Novels for Students, Encyclopedia of Medicine, Encyclopedia of World Biography,Encyclopedia of Film, Encyclopedia of Religion and more! To access the Gale Online ebooks use your library card number for the password.

 Search for people and businesses in the United States.  Useful for market research and job seekers.  

Full-text biographical articles from Salem Press reference books; Great Lives from History and The 1980s in America.