Electronic Resources

Using These Resources

You can use these resources inside the library, at home, or on your mobile devices. Most of these databases require a Clayton County-issued library card number when accessing them outside of the library buildings.
 
Trades Skills Training with Interplay Learning

The Clayton County Library System provides patrons FREE access to Interplay Learning, the leading provider for digital training simulations and VR develop on-the-job skills quickly and efficiently, building better careers and better lives for the essential skilled trades.

Interplay Learning is the world’s FIRST online, on-demand skilled trades training catalog featuring VR and 3D simulations. The organization strives to prepare the next generation of skilled workers with SkillMill™, the world’s leading skilled trades training platform. Digital training simulations and VR develop on-the-job skills quickly and efficiently, building better careers and better lives for the essential skilled trades.
Click here to learn more about the program.

Research Databases and Online Training

Brainfuse  Live, online tutoring for children, teens, and adults in popular topics – math, science, social studies, Microsoft Office, and more. Practice tests and test preparation for GED, SAT, ACT, US Citizenship test, and more. Assistance is available in English and Spanish.
Weiss Financial Ratings America’s only 100% independent ratings, free of any conflicts of interest. Click the link above or the logo to learn more about stocks, banking institution and investing.
Brainfuse JobNOW Receive live job coaching, real-time interview practice, full-service resume lab, 24/7 access to local job resources and more!
Chilton Automotive Manuals Auto repair manuals for thousands of vehicles.
Gale Virtual Reference Library Encyclopedias, specialized reference resources, and business plans.
Mango Languages Online, self-paced courses to learn Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, or English.
Reference Solutions is a robust tool that not only provides rich data but helps users better understand the information through its mapping and visualization features.
Mergent Intellect  Powered by Hoover’s™, a Dun & Bradstreet Solution, Mergent Intellect is a flexible web-based application that features a deep collection of worldwide business information that enables companies to generate business intelligence. Additionally, through Mergent’s partnership with WhitePages Pro, clients now have immediate access to contact information for over 250 million U.S. consumers.
ImmigrationHelp.org is a nonprofit that provides free immigration services for Work Permits, DACA, and Citizenship.

Universal Class is the place to continue your education online and fulfill all your lifelong learning goals.  With your Clayton County Library Card you have complete access to over 600, online continuing education courses!  Click here or watch below to view a brief tutorial video here to sign up for a new account and start learning today! 

Click www.libbyapp.com

It should ask you if you have a library card. Click “Yes”. 

Once you click yes, it will ask you to search for your library.

Type “Clayton County” in the search box and click on the magnifying glass to begin the search

“Georgia Download Destination Clayton County Library System” should pop up as an option. Click on it.

That takes you to the GADD homepage (See below)

Scroll down until you see Universal Class “Extras” (See screenshot)

Click “Get”. This will take you to next steps for signing up for access.



You may also click here to go directly to the CCLS Universal Class site if you’ve already registered!!



GALILEO Databases and Online Training

GALILEO, also known as Georgia’s “Virtual Library,” provides access to over 100 research databases that include magazine and newspaper articles, online books, scholarly reports, government documents, historical records, and more for researchers and students on a wide variety of topics.

The password to the GALILEO databases changes every few months. If you know your PINES password, you can log in to your PINES Account and click the GALILEO Link in the bottom right hand corner of the page. You may also call us at any of our branch locations during business hours for assistance.

GALILEO
Use this link to log into the main GALILEO page. Use the tabs to search or browse by subject, by type of publication, by the name of a particular database, or by the name of a particular magazine.

A few of the most popular and useful databases included in GALILEO are:

Learning Express Library
Online resources, tutorials, and practice tests for official exams such as the SAT, GED, ASVAB, Firefighter, Police Officer, U.S. Citizenship, Postal Worker, Cosmetology, Job & Career Accelerator, Real Estate Exams, and more. Also includes resources to improve reading, writing, math and grammar skills.

Newspapers and Magazines:

Atlanta Business Chronicle (Jan. 10-16, 2020)

ProQuest Newspapers
Atlanta Journal-Constitution (1990-),Los Angeles Times (1985-), New York Times (1980-), Wall Street Journal (1984-), Washington Post (1987-), Christian Science Monitor (1988-).

MasterFILE Elite
Articles on all topics; hobbies, reviews health, business, and more.

Academic Search Complete
Similar to MasterFile but includes over 9,000 scholarly journals in addition to general magazines.

Clayton News Daily (Search 2003-Current)
Find local and state information including community issues and events, business, education, government, sports and more.

America’s News
Find information on topics related to business, current events, education, government, health, politics and more from a variety of news media including newspapers, videos and web-only content featuring the Clayton News Daily, Union Leader and USA Today.

General Encyclopedias and Reference Materials

New Georgia Encyclopedia
Online encyclopedia of Georgia history, culture, geography and more.

Specialized Reference Materials:
NoveList
Fiction book lists, guidance on choosing books to read that match your interests.

Merck Manual
Standard, easy to use medical reference books.