eRESOURCES
Our Library offers access to great digital content for all your mobile devices! All you need is your library card, a device, and Internet access.
eBooks
Libby by OverDrive
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kindle ereader!
It’s free and easy to get started for new users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users. Learn more.
Login with your library card number and pin (typically your phone number).
Getting Started & FAQs
Digital Magazines
The magazines you know and love, available digitally through your library.
Access Flipster online using a computer or mobile device.
Offline viewing available via the Flipster apps for Apple devices, Android devices, and Kindle Fire.
Search by title and keyword or browse by category.
Login with your library card number
Getting Started & FAQs
Video Streaming
Kanopy is a video-streaming platform dedicated to thoughtful and thought-provoking films. Kanopy delivers a diverse collection of 30,000+ enriching films, available to stream anytime and anywhere — from desktop to TV to tablet. With an ideal platform for showcasing independent films that fuels lifelong learning, we are on a mission to ensure that everyone has access to enriching films that bridge cultural boundaries, spark discussion, and expand worldviews.
Login with your library card number and pin (typically your phone number) and create an account.
Kanopy Kids
Kanopy Kids features a collection of films and TV series that inspire and inform, helping children develop social-emotional skills and reinforcing valuable learning topics, such as history, science, and new languages. Kanopy Kids has a diverse selection of educational and entertaining content that ranges across Movies, TV Series, Animated Storybooks, Live Action, and Animated favorites.Kanopy Kids is appropriate for children ages 2 and up, with a focus 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.
Getting Started & FAQs
- Visit www.imperiallibrary.kanopy.com or click the button above
- Select the "Add Library Card"
- Enter your library card and password (typically your phone number)
- Create an account using your preferred email
- Begin streaming!
Kanopy is available via an array of apps on the TV, phone, tablet, and computer.
TV Apps include: Apple TV and Airplay, Amazon Fire, TVAndroid, TVSamsung, Smart TV, Roku, Telstra TV, Chromecast. If you do not have access to any of the above devices, you can also view Kanopy on your television by connecting your computer to your television via HDMI cable.
MOBILE APPS: iOS devices, Android devices, Amazon Fire tablets.
Our content team is endlessly scouring the globe to grow our diverse collection of thoughtful films that tell stories about who we are and the world around us. We aim to bring viewers new content on a weekly basis.
Just as libraries purchase books for their patrons to borrow, they also offer a variety of digital resources. Kanopy is able to provide its viewers with free access because the public library or university covers the associated costs, allowing patrons to watch for free, with no advertisements.
Need help with creating your Kanopy account, setting up a watchlist, or downloading the Kanopy app? Click here for more help.
Homework Help
Homework stress? Stuck on a problem? Writing in circles?
Tutor.com provides on-demand tutoring, homework help, test preparation and writing assistance for students in grades K-Adult in over 60 subjects.
No appointment necessary!
Tutors are available
3pm to 10pm
Sunday through Saturday
You can also use their drop-off reviews, practice quizzes, video lessons, and The Princeton Review® GMAT®, GRE®, LSAT® and MCAT® Practice Tests for self-study, 24/7.
Login to the library catalog with your library card number and pin (typically your phone number) then click on Tutor.com
NYTimes Online
Enjoy complimentary unlimited access to NYTimes.com!
This offer features direct access to NY Times from 1851 to right now, including:
- All regular newspaper content (articles, editorials, etc.)
- All multimedia, including video, photography, VR features and all new multimedia to come
- Spanish and Mandarin Chinese versions of nytimes.com
- Personalized access, including e-mail newsletters such as California Today, mobile apps* for phones and tablets, with customizable news feeds, and article recommendations based on topics you most commonly read about.
Instructions to Access NYTimes.com
STEP 1
Connect to the library’s Wi-Fi or use one of the library’s public access computers
STEP 2
Register or log in at: nytimes.com/register
STEP 3
Now enjoy unlimited access from the library’s computers or any personal device connected to the library’s Wi-Fi
STEP 1
Click on this link:
STEP 2
Click Redeem and register or log in to enjoy unlimited access for 24 hours
STEP 3
To enjoy access on a regular basis, revisit the link in Step 1 and login with your registered username and password
Resources for K-12
California K-12 Digital Resources
Online content from Encyclopaedia Britannica, ProQuest research databases, and Book Connections are available — at school, at home, in libraries, on laptops, on phones — to all.
These three databases are provided for all California students from the California State Library.
Encyclopaedia Britannica (PreK-12)
A comprehensive interactive resource for research and learning for grades K-12. Includes correlations to California Content Standards and other valuable teacher resources. Post links directly to each school level, elementary, middle or high.
Need help from Britannica? See our support page. (800) 621-3900 x 7160 | edsupport@eb.com
Book Connections
Personalize and enjoy digital connections to books for kids and teens.
Need help from Book Connections? See our support page. 510-239-7391 | accounts@bookconnections.org
ProQuest (Grades 3-12)
- CultureGrams - Concise social, cultural, and political information on countries, U.S. states, and provinces around the world. (Grades 3-12)
CultureGrams Off-Campus Access - SIRS Discoverer - A general reference database providing safe, reliable, curriculum-aligned content and features for use by students and educators. (Grades 3-9)
SIRS Discoverer Off-Campus Access - SIRS Issues Researcher - Pros and cons on 360+ (and growing) complex social issues with relevant, credible information that tells the whole story on the major questions of the day. (Grades 6+)
SIRS Issues Researcher Off-Campus Access - eLibrary - Guided Research edition delivers one of the largest general reference collections of periodical and digital media content including more than 11,000 Research Topics (Grades 6+)
eLibrary Guided Research Off-Campus Access - eLibrary - Database Edition General reference aggregation of periodical and digital media content with editorial guidance for novice researchers. (Grades 6+)
eLibrary Database Edition Off-Campus Access - ProQuest Research Companion - a self-guided product that supports information literacy, writing, and research skills instruction.(Grades 8+)
Research Companion Off-Campus Access - Schools & Educators Complete - eBook subscription database of over 13,000 titles that supports English Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, Information Literacy and Technology. (Grades 9+, possibly some content for Middle School, also includes professional development content for faculty)
Need help from ProQuest? See our support page. 800-521-0600 | customerservice@proquest.com
Research Guides
Click on the links below for information and resources on each topic. Connect with library staff for any additional information and support.
- Citizenshipworks Provides help filling out citizenship application.
- Civics Practice Test Video Video goes through 100 civics questions with answers.
- American Immigration Lawyers Association Search for available immigration lawyers.
- Immigration Law Help Legal help for low income immigrants.
- Preparing for the Oath Activities about US history to help answer civics questions.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Provides flash cards, worksheets, and other booklets to help prepare for the citizenship interview.
- USA Learns Provides practice for the citizenship interview.
- Botanical.com Provides an index of natural herbs with information on medicinal properties.
- Henriette's Herbal Homepage FAQ on medicinal herbs.
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Federal government agency provides scientific research and practices for alternative medicine.
- Quackwatch Provides information on health fraud and serves as a guide in making health decisions.
- Epicurious Provides articles on healthy eating and over7,000 searchable recipes.
- Food and Nutrition Information Center Provides credible nutrition facts and research for professionals and the public.
- The Physicians Committee Provides research, health, and nutrition information.
- American Medical Asociation List of physicians by state and specialty.
- American Board of Medical Specialties Site has an index to look up doctors that are certified.
- American Hospital Directory Provides information on hospitals.
- SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator Helps locate behavioral health services in the country.
- Find the Best Hospital for You Provides information on the best hospitals for specific procedures and diseases.
- Medical Board of California Website provides information on the status of doctor’s medical license.
- California Board of Registered Nursing Information on licenses for nurses.
- Hearing Loss Association of America Information and current news about people with hearing loss.
- National Rehabilitation Information Center Provides information on disabilities and rehabilitation.
- TASH Provides information for parents that have children with disabilities.
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention Website includes information on diseases and healthy living.
- Familydoctor.org Health information for families.
- MedicineNet.com Provides health news information
- Merck Provides information on diseases and medicines.
- Centers for Desease Control and Prevention Website provides information on different vaccines.
- RxList Provides health news and information on different types of drugs.
- AMA Provides information on becoming a physician and offers resources to practice with patients.
- Covered California Website provides information on covered California health insurance.
- healthfinder.gov Provides reliable information on health issues.
- HHS.com Website provides information on health care coverage.
- KidsHealth Provides information for kids, teens, and parents on different health issues.
- Patient Care and Health Information Provides information on symptoms of diseases and allows you to request an appointment at one of their locations.
- Medline Plus Provides health information on diseases and their symptoms.
- Medscape Provides medical news.
- National Institutes of Health Provides information on clinical trials and health resources.
- National Organization for Rare Disorders Information on rare diseases for families and physicians.
- National Institure on Aging Provides health information and news.
- PubMed Central Website provides articles on biomedical and life sciences for free.
- Science.gov Website is a database that provides information on authoritative federal science research.
- Science.govProvides information on politics with the most accurate information possible.
- Khan Academy Website offers videos on different school subjects to help students succeed in class.
- ProCon.org Provides the pros and cons of controversial issues in society.
- Shmoop Provides information on different topics for students. Includes videos and other resources.
- LearnFree.org Website provides guides on topics that the student is struggling with.
- Future Learn Offers free online courses.
- Varsity Tutors Provides multiple choice questions on different subjects to study.
- California Educator Credentialing Examinations Provides information on the CBEST, CSET, CPACE, CTEL, RICA, NES, and WEST exams. Includes preparation material and how to register.
- California Carrer Center Provides information and tools to help you choose a career path.
- CA Employment Development Department Provides information on finding jobs and any other information regarding employment in the state of California.
- CalJobs Website provides search engine to look for jobs.
- My Perfect Resume Provides guidance in searching for jobs, creating resumes, and career information.
- Carrer One Stop Website has information on trainings and jobs for certain careers.
- The Carreer Gateway Provides information on career trainings, placement services and tools to use for job searches.
- IM Diversity Website has a search engine to look for jobs anywhere in the country and also provides articles relating to employment topics.
- O net Online website provides information on searching for jobs by skills, abilities, education, and equipment knowledge.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics Provides information on different careers, their salaries, and skills.
- Teach California Website Provides information and guidance on how to become a teacher in California.
- Teaching Certification Provides information on requirements to become a teacher in each state.
- CA Educator Credential Examinations Provides information on the CBEST, CSET, CPACE, CTEL, RICA, NES, and WEST exams. Includes preparation material and how to register.
- Carrer Builder Website has a search engine to look for jobs and you can also submit a resume to have companies contact you for a job.
- Carrer Jet Website is a search engine to look for jobs.
- Indeed Provides a search engine to look for jobs and you can also upload your resume to have companies contact you for the job.
- Simply Hired Search engine to look for jobs. Has the capability to compare salaries across the nation for different positions.
- USA Jobs Website provides available federal employment positions across the country.
- The Balance Provides resume templates and resume builders for free.
- Jobing Website is a free resume builder for those seeking employment.
- US Bankrupcy Court, CA Website contains different claim forms and news.
- California Courts Self-Help Center Website provides a search engine with information on different legal topics.
- The State Bar of California Provides information on lawyers that you are seeking for help.
- Legal Information Institute provides information on legal issues and previous court cases.
- Find Your Lawyer Provides information on different laws and a search engine to look for lawyers based on topic.
- Search Laws Provides legal forms to fill out for free and information on previous court cases.
- Lexis Nexis Provides information on previous court cases for the past five years and Supreme Court cases since 1790.
- Martindale.com Provides a directory for law offices and lawyers.
- Legal Topics, Nolo Website has a dictionary where you can look up legal terms and provides articles on different topics.
- CA Public Law Libraries Provides information on California’s public law libraries and provides self help resources.
- Skipease A searchable database with information on public records.
- Justia Virtual Chase database to search people using public records. Also provides legal information.
- World Law Provides free legal advice and the ability to ask a lawyer any question.
- LII Supreme Court Information on Supreme Court cases and their decisions.
- Supreme Court of the U.S. supreme Court website with quick links.
- Bankrate Calculators Provides a calculator where you can calculate your monthly budget needs.
- CNN Money Provides tools and to help estimate monthly costs and tips to manage your money.
- Dinkytown.net Website has different types of calculators to estimate your expenses and needs.
- Kiplinger Provides tools and information on taxes and retirement.
- Smart About Money Website has information on how to manage your money better.
- Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Provides information and tools on making investments.
- MyMoney.gov Tools Website provides different tools like calculators, and spreadsheets to help manage finances.
- Social Security Calculators Provides different calculators to manage finances.
- MSN Money Provides stock market information and tips on managing money.
- USA.gov Provides information on a lot of topics including taxes and buying from government.
- Econedlink Provides lessons and tools to help beginners how to manage their money.
- GCF LearnFree.org Provides guides and step by step tools on managing money.
- Jump Start Coalition Provides information on how to manage money for beginners.
- 360 degrees Website provides information and tools on different financial topics.
- Bankrate Provides informational articles about mortgages and banking information.
- CNN Money provides step by step instructions and information on different financial topics.
- Consumer Action Provides financial information in several languages and easy to understand English.
- Consumer Reports Information on consumer reports.
- Dummies Personal Finance Provides some tips on how to manage your money.
- Practical Money Skills Provides resources and information about financial literacy.
Free eResources
Check out these free eResources from home. You don't need a library card to access them.