Science

Available for in-library use only

No library card required.

The Physical Review journals published by the American Physical Society (APS), offer high-quality research and review journals to advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics. APS provides free online access to all APS journals in U.S. public libraries. This initiative is offered by APS as a contribution to public engagement with the ongoing development of scientific understanding.

Getting Started Video

Focuses on the study of sustainability and the environment. Topics include ecosystems, global warming, food safety, and introductions to environmental disasters.

Includes sources such as topic summaries, scholarly articles, statistics, conference proceedings, news and magazine articles, podcasts, videos, industry reports, and consumer data.

Access to this resource is made possible by the California State Library.

Getting Started Video 

Allows students to manipulate 3D interactive models to visualize and understand biology, chemistry, earth, and space science concepts.

Interactive content is not supported on mobile devices. To access this content, please use a desktop web browser. 

Access to this resource is made possible by the California State Library.

Getting Started Video

In this resource you will find the National Geographic Kids magazine 2009-present (three-month embargo); more than 500 National Geographic Kids books; 900 kid-friendly, downloadable images; and more than 200 videos. It offers endless opportunities for kids to explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14.

Access to this resource is made possible by the California State Library.

Get started:

• Go to the New York Times account page.
• Enter your library card and 6-digit PIN if outside the library.
• Create Your New York Times Account or Log In if you already have an account with this provider.
• Off-site access is available through 72-hour passes. To continue using this resource, log in again.  (You will only be asked to create a user account the first time you access this content.)
• Enjoy from any location, on any web enabled device, by just logging into NYTimes.com with that same email and password.

Note:

• In-library use provides full-text online articles from 1981 – present. Due to publishing restrictions, articles from 1923 – 80 are not available for on-site access; however, patrons can access 5 articles per day from this date range via remote access.
• The Crosswords app is not included; however, crosswords from the past week, as well as a handful from the archive, are available in the Crosswords section. The Cooking app is not included, but patrons can access recipes via the Food section.

Access to this resource is made possible by the California State Library.