LAPL Databases

Education & Homework Gateway

A gateway to links, databases, eBooks, book lists and other resources for Education and Homework Help.

Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgo

La Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos está organizada de modo que los estudiantes puedan encontrar información rápida y fácilmente.

Gale Virtual Reference Library (Reference eBooks)

A collection of reference eBooks on a wide variety of topics. Portions of the books can be downloaded onto eReader devices.

General OneFile (Gale)

News and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology with many full-text articles.

Jobs and Careers Gateway

A gateway to links, databases, eBooks, book lists and other resources for Jobs and Careers.

Junior Edition (Gale)

Periodical database designed for students in junior high and middle school, with magazines, newspapers and reference books on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, government, sports and more.

Los Angeles Times (ProQuest)

Extensive coverage of national, international, and local news, 1985-current.

Los Angeles Times Historical Archives (ProQuest)

Digitized reproduction of the Los Angeles Times from its beginnings. Currently contains 1881-1988. Searchable by (keywords, author's names, articles, dates, etc.) or browseable by full page or issue. Includes photos, graphics and advertisements.

Opposing Viewpoints In Context

Pro and con arguments with contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues drawn from news articles, journals, primary source documents, statistics, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites.

ProQuest Newsstand

Full text of over 300 U.S. and International news sources, including the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Daily News, Sentinel, Orange County Register, Chicago Tribune, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Christian Science Monitor, USA Today, Boston Globe, Atlanta Journal/Constitution, Sacramento Bee, and the Times of London.

Research Library (Proquest)

General interest magazines on a broad range of subjects from arts, business, children, health, humanities, international, law, military, psychology, social sciences, women's interests and more.

Testing & Education Reference Center

Over 300 practice tests and courses, information on over 4,000 accredited schools, eBooks containing study materials and practice tests, scholarship search, resume builder, and career modules with subjects from career change to salary negotiations.

World Book Encyclopedia

Offers information on a range of topics.

Student Multi-Subject Resources

ProCon.org

Pros and Cons of controversial issues in a nonpartisan pro-con format. Provides link to Spanish version.