Start Learning With Easton Area Public Library E-Resources
Auto Repair:
Auto Repair Source
Discover the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls.
Small Engine Repair Source
Find detailed repair guides for all types of small engines. Offers assistance in providing routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service) as well as extensive repairs such as engine and transmission disassembly. Search by product type, brand, model/engine type, specific area of model/engine type and model numbers.
Black Culture and History:
Black Freedom Struggle in the United States
The Black Freedom Struggle resource is provided complimentary by ProQuest. It features select primary source documents related to critical people and events in African American history. By centering on the experiences and perspectives of African Americans, it is hoped that this collection imbues the study of Black history with a deeper understanding of the humanity of people who have pursued the quest for freedom, and the significance of movements like Black Lives Matter. The Black Freedom Struggle website presents primary source documents from several of the time periods in American History, and contains approximately 1,600 documents focused on six different phases of Black Freedom.
Introduction to U.S. History: Slavery in America
This collection includes over 600 documents with over 75,000 pages covering key aspects of the history of slavery in America from its origins in Africa to its abolition, including materials on the slave trade, plantation life, emancipation, pro-slavery and anti-slavery arguments, the religious views on slavery, etc. Date range: 1760-1910.
Citizenship:
ProCitizen (English)
ProCitizen is an online course that helps people prepare for the civics, reading, and writing portions of the US Naturalization Test, which is required to become a US citizen. The course is self-paced and interactive, and includes videos, practice exercises, and quizzes. Topics covered include American history, American democracy, geographic symbols, Holidays, vocabulary, rights and responsibilities, and system of government. ProCitizen is part of Pronunciator, our language-learning database.
ProCitizen (Spanish)
ProCitizen is an online course that helps people prepare for the civics, reading, and writing portions of the US Naturalization Test, which is required to become a US citizen. The course is self-paced and interactive, and includes videos, practice exercises, and quizzes. Topics covered include American history, American democracy, geographic symbols, Holidays, vocabulary, rights and responsibilities, and system of government. ProCitizen is part of Pronunciator, our language-learning database.
Pronunciator
Transparent Language Online - KidSpeak English
Genealogy:
Ancestry (Library Edition)
Heritage Quest Online
Discover the amazing history of you with HeritageQuest Online. With more than 4.4 billion records, it delivers an essential collection of genealogical and historical sources—with coverage dating back to the 1700s—that can help people find their ancestors and discover a place’s past.
HeritageHub
HeritageHub provides access to hundreds of years of obituaries and death notices from thousands of newspapers across the United States from 1824 to today. This one-of-a-kind collection helps patrons and family historians uncover new family members and understand family relationships on a deeper level than ever before.
My Heritage (Library Edition)
Discover history. Whether you need to research a well-known person or learn about a famous city—this database pulls together billions of historical documents from 48 countries, millions of historical photos, public records, indexes, and additional resources that span the past five centuries. MyHeritage Library Edition is one of the largest, most internationally diverse genealogy databases.
History: US & Local:
Introduction to U.S. History: Slavery in America
This collection includes over 600 documents with over 75,000 pages covering key aspects of the history of slavery in America from its origins in Africa to its abolition, including materials on the slave trade, plantation life, emancipation, pro-slavery and anti-slavery arguments, the religious views on slavery, etc. Date range: 1760-1910.
Introduction to U.S. History: The American Revolution
Consisting of 450 titles totaling 94,000 pages of text, Introduction to U.S. History: The American Revolution documents the revolution and war that created the United States of America, from the earliest protests in 1765 through the peace treaty of 1783. The collection examines the political, social, and intellectual upheaval of the age, as well as the actual war for American independence through its eight long years of conflict. Date range: 1700-1910.
Introduction to U.S. History: The Civil War
Consisting of nearly 500 titles totaling about 90,000 pages of text, Introduction to U.S. History: The Civil War documents the war that transformed America, ending slavery, and unifying the nation around the principles of freedom. This collection examines the war in all its complexity; its battles and campaigns, its political and religious aspects, the experiences of its leaders and common soldiers, the home front, and the military campground, from its causes to its consequences. Date range: 1858-1911.
PA Photos and Documents
Explore millions of digitized photographs, documents, and newspapers from Pennsylvania's rich and varied history. The collections are provided by libraries and other organizations across the Commonwealth.
Jobs / Skills:
PA Job Resources
Discover job resources for Pennsylvania job seekers and employers. These Pennsylvania government-provided resources are designed to help you find a good career, review job openings, and match you with employers. Explore websites that provide career and college planning resources, education, training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.
PA Online Learning (Niche Public Academy)
PA Online Learning is a FREE (and growing) collection of tutorials on a variety of topics, including:
* using AI effectively
* navigating cybersecurity
* mastering Microsoft Office, include Excel and Word
* developing business resources
* improving management skills
* building employee development plans
* honing negotiation skills
* implementing social media
* writing grant applications
* improving employee scheduling and time management
* conductive effective meetings and more!
Language Learning:
Transparent Language Online
Whether you’re a true language learning beginner, dusting off your old high school Spanish, or eager to tackle your tenth language—Transparent Language Online will help you get started and stick with it! With this resource you can:
* Learn 120+ languages, including:
* American Sign Language
* English (ESL/ELL) learning content for speakers of over 30 languages 30+ endangered North American and world languages (with more added every year!)
* Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing/typing with interactive lessons and courses
* Build and maintain your vocab with vocab-focused lessons and a strategic review system that keeps it all fresh
* Learn anytime, anywhere with mobile apps that include offline and hands-free modes
* Explore a wide range of interests through courses focused on travel, workplace language, and beyond.
Pronunciator
Want to learn a new language? Try Pronunciator, a language-learning service featuring 163 languages with personalized courses, movies, music, and more! Learn how to speak a new language with the help of a variety of interactive techniques to meet the needs of both beginners and advanced learners. It also includes interactive ESL for 144 non-English home languages, citizenship preparation, and COVID-19 language courses. Apps for Android and Apple devices are also available.
Literature:
Contemporary Authors
Discover biographical and bibliographical information on more than 160,000 of today's most influential authors.
NoveList Plus
Looking for your next book? Want to find more from your favorite authors? As a comprehensive readers’ advisory resource, NoveList Plus will answer all your reading questions! With NoveList Plus, you can find read-a-like titles, explore your favorite genres, and fill up your reading list in no time!
Online Learning:
PA Online Learning (Niche Public Academy)
PA Online Learning is a FREE (and growing) collection of tutorials on a variety of topics, including:
* using AI effectively
* navigating cybersecurity
* mastering Microsoft Office, include Excel and Word
* developing business resources
* improving management skills
* building employee development plans
* honing negotiation skills
* implementing social media
* writing grant applications
* improving employee scheduling and time management
*conductive effective meetings and more!
Parenting:
ParentTV
ParentTV offers thousands of on-demand parenting videos and courses with content designed to support those who care for children, from pregnancy through to teenage years. ParentTV works with leading psychologists, pediatricians, mental health specialists, nutritionists, occupational therapists and parenting educators across the globe.
Search and find videos on general parenting, play, behavior, child development, mental health, sleep, nutrition, technology and more. Most videos are under 10 minutes in length and can be accessed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Research:
Academic Search Main Edition
Discover full-text scholarly content for major college courses. Designed specifically for academic institutions and college-level students, Academic Search Main Edition provides authoritative full-text and peer-reviewed journals from nearly 1,900 full-text journals and nearly 1,300 full-text peer-reviewed journals. Subjects covered include biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, psychology, religion and theology, and more.
Proquest eBook Central
This resource includes 112 titles on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and cover subjects such as business, education, fine arts, history, political science, social science, juvenile literature, and sports and recreation.
GreenFILE
This comprehensive e-resource draws on the connections between the environment and a variety of disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health and technology.
Library, Information, Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA)
This e-resource indexes more than 700 journals in library science & technology plus books, research reports and proceedings. Coverage extends back as far as the mid-1960's.
Science Reference Center
Perform research from hundreds of full text science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other reliable sources. View more than 280,000 high-quality science images from sources such as UPI, Getty, NASA, National Geographic and the Nature Picture Library.
Teacher Reference Center
This e-resource for teachers provides indexing and abstracts for 280 peer-reviewed journals.