1. Contra Costa County Library Resources for Students
Amy Mockoski Library Specialist- Youth Services

2. Libraries & Library Cards
26 libraries throughout Contra Costa County.
Library cards are free and available to any CA resident with proof of address.
Institutional library cards available for teachers- longer check-outs and no fines.
In 2015 we had over 4 million library visits and over 6 million items checked out.
Card allows you access to all of our materials including books, DVD’s, CD’s, e- books, use of library computers and research databases.
New libraries opening in San Pablo & Brentwood. Remodeled library opening in San Ramon. Funding established for new library in Pleasant Hill.
Contra Costa County is a County system with full service locations in 26 buildings throughout CCC and in two of our juvenile detention centers.
You do not need to live in our County to get a library card. You just need to verify your address.
E-cards allow pre-registration for a full service card and access to databases and the ability to place a hold on a book.
Holds- can get books from any of our locations delivered and held. There is no limit on the number of holds you can place.
Teens can get a card without parent signature after they turn 13. Address verification is still required.

3. Online Visual Catalog

4. ccclib.org

5. Databases & Online Resources

6. CA Drivers Education Free online practice tests.
Access to handbooks in English and Spanish.
CA Drivers Education

7. Has local, state, national and even some international news articles
Full text
Special Reports- collect new articles on specific topics
Can search by topic and browse by date.
News Bank

8. Overdrive
Checkout and download on to all mobile devices e-books and audio books.
Three week checkout period
Can have 5 items checked out at a time.
Can be added to a waitlist and when it your turn it can be automatically checked out to you.
Overdrive

9. Safari Technical Books
Technical- beginning programming
Books and videos
Other e-book services we offer include:
Enki- emphasizes independent publishers
Virtual Reference Library- with encyclopedia resources
Tumblebooks
Cliff Notes
Mission Books
Links to Project Gutenberg titles for classics
All e-books are cataloged in our catalog with links to the platform.
Safari Technical Books

10. Explora- EBSCO Point out the limiters on the side.
Create a folder with your research
Helps with citations
Explora- EBSCO

11. Almost all databases have an educator section so point this out to your teachers. They might find it useful for their own research or planning.

12. On-line magazines that allow you to flip through issues rather than just text versions of the articles.
Popular titles as well as some that might be useful for research.
Currently doesn’t contain any teen titles, but there are children magazines.
Recently added consumer reports.
Not really searchable so better for browsing.
Flipster

13. NoveList
Links to our catalog to check status
Lexile and AR ratings for many books
From our visual catalog you can connect directly to NoveList etc.
Visit: guides.ccclib.org/teenbooks/ for more book ideas for your voracious readers!

14. Points of View- EBSCO
Critical thinking
You also have access to EBSCO’s Literary Reference Center with your library card!

15. Pronunciator Lessons for all ages and skill level
Self-paced and it keeps your place as you progress
Online language learning tool available free to Library cardholders.
Design of the program encourages learning your way.
Good for anyone who wants to learn a new language, including travelers, healthcare providers going to a different country, citizenship course and ESL. Offers ESL curriculum with courses for 50 non-English languages.
*Set up an account with a library card. Need to have address. Remembers where you left off. Available from any device, mobile apps.
Takes a global approach. For example, Spanish speakers can learn Chinese.
Offers 80 languages. Contains almost 2 years of guided instruction. Includes Kid-friendly lessons (Early Learners: 3-6 and Young Learners: 7-12).
*Learn through activities, drills, and quizzes developed by language educators. Interface has different levels, units, and goals.
Pronunciator

16. Testing & Education Reference Center
Prepares students for specialized tests for high school college, graduate school and career. *Family College Planning Center – Advice, parents’ checklist, Prep tests, SAT, ACT Instead of paying for preparation tools, can take here for free. Get timed test
*High School – Advanced Placement – 2 Times and Scored Practice Tests per subject. Learn more about the test and how it’s scored. Need an account to save data and pick up where left off
Academic Skills Question Banks: For students in middle or high school
Drill and practice with grade-appropriate content in four subjects: Mathematics, Reading, Writing, and Science. College Prep – ACT, SAT Practice Tests, just updated.
Contains e-book copies of Peterson’s study guides.
College Search, Powered by Peterson’s – tuition assistance, scholarship
Research undergraduate and graduate programs
Pursue new career paths with test prep assistance for career certification exams, resumes, cover letters, interviewing and networking. eBook
Testing & Education Reference Center

17. Just a few additional services that might interest your students and their families
Career Online- High School
Be 19 years or older
Live in Contra Costa County
Be comfortable reading, writing and speaking English
Have basic computer and Internet skills
Have access to a desktop computer or laptop
Have completed at least the 8th grade
Program Quick Facts:
The program consists of 18 credits total (see Graduation Requirements).
You earn both your high school diploma and a certificate in your chosen career area.
Courses are taught in an online learning environment available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The program is self-paced but takes at least 8-10 hours each week to coursework; each credit is designed to be completed over the course of one month.
 It may be possible for you to transfer credits from previously completed accredited high school courses, shortening the completion time to as few as 5 months. You will be given up to 18 months to complete the program.
Each student is assigned an academic coach who offers ongoing support and connects you with additional instructional help when needed.
Project Second Chance (PSC), offers free, confidential, one-on-one basic literacy instruction to people who read or write below the 6th grade level. Students are over 16 years of age, out of high school, and speak English well enough to communicate over the telephone and in person. PSC students are both native and non-native English speakers.

18. Discover & Go How do I get museum passes online?
Discover & Go provides instant online access to free and low-cost tickets to museums, science centers, zoos, theatres and other fun local cultural venues.
HOW DO I GET A PASS?
Log in with your library card and last name on the  Discover & Go site
Browse for passes by date or by venue.
Make a reservation.
Print your pass.
Partnership between libraries and museums offering library cardholders from every community, age group and economic background, free and low-cost tickets to museums, theatres, zoos, and science centers.
Contra Costa County Library developed this product with a vendor to provide instant online access to passes.
Browse for tickets online by date or by venue.
Passes are made available beginning every month to cardholders 16 years and up. Make reservations up to 3 months in advance.
2 active reservations at a time
Venues 88 venues and 45 library partners- mention some popular venues.
Access based on your zip code no matter which library card you’re using

19. Other Services for Teens
Programming- including Teen Tech Week & Teen Read Week
Volunteer opportunities and Teen Advisory Boards/Groups
Summer Reading and the Library
After school programming and “study” space
Lunch at the Library locations- ANT, PIT, CON, MTZ, SPL, CRO, ROD, ESL

20. Thank you! Any questions?
Feel free to contact me for any reason.
I’m also happy to help you connect with your local community library if you’d like a Librarian to visit your school.
Amy Mockoski