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Acorn TVUnlimited access to the world-class mysteries, dramas, and comedies from Britain and beyond. This selection of Acorn TV offerings is provided by Hoopla Digital.
America's News (NewsBank)Find local, regional and national perspectives on virtually any topic. Search from over 1800 sources to find information on issues and events related to business, economics, genealogy, health, controversial issues, the environment, crime, education, the arts, literature and more. Includes the archives of newspapers, newswires, broadcast transcripts, blogs, periodicals, videos and web-only content from 1977 - current day.
Art Full TextA comprehensive resource covering fine, decorative and commercial art, as well as photography, folk art, film, architecture and much more.
Art Index RetrospectiveCovering content for more than 55 years of art journalism, this retrospective resource includes articles, interviews, reviews and much more from over 600 publications.
ARTbibliographies ModernThe only specialist bibliography available for the study of modern and contemporary art. Covers all art forms, from painting, sculpture and photography to video, body art and graffiti. Full abstracts and indexing from the late 1960s onwards.
Artemis Literary SourcesArtemis Literary Sources helps you research authors and their works, literary movements and genres. Search across your library's Literature databases to find full text of literary works, journal articles, literature criticism, reviews, biographical information and overviews.
Associations UnlimitedSearch, find and monitor trends of organizations in all fields from around the world.
BiblioboardDiscover books from local authors, timeless classics and Library Journal's Top Indie Picks. Supported by the Friends of the Beverly Hills Public Library.
Biography and Genealogy Master IndexAn index of biographical reference resources.
BookFlixAn interactive literacy resource that builds a love of reading and learning online. BookFlix pairs classic fictional video storybooks from Weston Woods with nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to reinforce reading skills and develop essential real-world knowledge and understanding.
Britannica Escolaris the leading knowledge-building resource, universally trusted for accurate and age-appropriate content in Spanish, made for native Spanish speakers, bilingual students, and students learning Spanish.
Britannica School Editionis the go-to site for K-12 research. Fifty-three thousand schools throughout the country use Britannica School to build essential information literacy skills, differentiate instruction, and support STEM education. We have access for the Elementary, Middle, and High School versions.
Business GatewayTo start a business, you need three important things: a great idea, the research and strategy to get it done, and a strong support system. With BHPL's Business Gateway, your library can provide all the support, information and planning tools local businesses and would-be business owners need.
California Digital Newspaper CollectionThe California Digital Newspaper Collection has more than 500,000 pages and is one of the largest freely available newspaper archives in the country, a great resource for searching early California newspapers.
Career CruisingCareer Cruising is an online career guidance and planning system. Find the right career, explore education and training options, and build your own portfolio.
City of Beverly Hills Municipal CodeSearch Beverly Hills City ordinances.
CultureGramsReports on more than 200 countries, each U.S. state and Canada
Discovering CollectionDatabase for students with content covering national curriculum standards
Driving TestsRealistic practice tests based on the California DMV driver handbook.
Enki Libraryis a California eBook platform created by librarians, where you will find popular indie fiction and nonfiction genres including romance, mysteries, graphic novels, crafts, encyclopedias, cookbooks, short stories, essays, study guides as well as classic literature with new, original book jacket art. Indulge your curiosity!
Film & Television Literature Index with Full TextA comprehensive bibliographic and full-text database covering the entire spectrum of television and film. Subject coverage includes film & television theory, preservation & restoration, screenwriting, production, cinematography, technical aspects, and reviews
FlipsterComplete magazines available digitally. Supported by the Friends of the Beverly Hills Public Library
Gale Archives UnboundArchives Unbound addresses students and scholars' pressing need to see primary, unpublished archival documents. There is no better way to study the past than through consultation of primary source documents. Archives Unbound presents topically-focused digital collections of historical documents that support the research and study needs of scholars and students at the college and university level.
Gale Biography In ContextA database of current and historic biographies of people from all fields and endeavors.
Gale Business: Demographics NowAccess a demographic report on any geography - or compare multiple geographies - for information including income, housing, race, age, education, retail spending, consumer expenditures, businesses and more
Gale Business: EntrepreneurshipThere are many different types of small businesses in the United States. How you choose to legally structure and set up the ownership of your business might be one of the first decisions that you will have to make as a business owner.
Gale Business Insights: GlobalResearch and analyze companies, industries, and economies around the world. Features the tools you need to interpret a global business landscape.
Gale CoursesGale Courses offers a variety of online classes availabe anyplace, anywhere. Free to valid library card holders
Gale General OneFileA one-stop source for news, magazine, and periodical articles across a wide range of general interest topics and academic disciplines. With millions of articles available in both PDF and HTML full-text, General OneFile serves a wide audience of readers.
Gale Health and WellnessHealth and Wellness Resource Center and Alternative Health Module. A comprehensive resource that provides integrated access to medical, statistical, health, and related information.
Gale LegalFormsA selection of California legal documents and forms.
Gale Sexuality & GenderArchives of Sexuality & Gender: LGBTQ History and Culture Since 1940
Gale Virtual Reference LibraryA database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. Subjects include: Arts, Biography, Business, Education, Environment, History, Publishing, Law, Literature, Medicine, Multicultural Studies, Religion, Science, Social Science, and Travel
Google BooksSearch the latest index of the world's books. Find millions of great books you can preview or read for free.
Great Courses Library Collection (via Libby)Award-winning lectures. Unlimited access to engaging professors covering a wide variety of topics
HooplaA new digital media service, offering access to a multitude of eBooks, comics & graphic novels, eAudiobooks, movies, TV shows and music albums. Enjoy them from your computer, tablet or smartphone!
IndieFlix (via Libby)Powered by IndieFlix. Watch high quality independent shorts, features, documentaries, and web-series from film festivals around the world. Supported by the Friends of the Beverly Hills Public Library.
Invaluable (ask a librarian)Invaluable is one of the largest and most comprehensive fine auction database service including unabridged upcoming and past auction catalogs and price results. Please ask a librarian to use.
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Learning Express LibraryA collection of practice tests, exercises, and information to enhance your career or advance in school. Includes practice tests for GED, U.S. Citizenship, school prep tests, TOEFL, SAT, GRE, vocational tests, and more
Legal FormsSearch and access California legal forms, definitions, and information.
Literature Criticism OnlineFeatures commentary on favorite books and plays by the scholars of the day. Draw comparisons and see how classic works have fared over the centuries via this resource's easy-searching capabilities.
NovelistReading recommendations and lists. Search by subject, age group, bestsellers, or award winners.
Overdrive - 90210 To Go (Audiobooks)Download digital audiobooks on your computer and mobile devices. The e-audiobook collection is supported by donations from Bette Harris and the Friends of the Beverly Hills Public Library
Overdrive - 90210 To Go (eBooks)Download digital books on your computer, e-reader, portable or mobile device. E-books collection is supported by donations from Bette Harris and the Friends of the Beverly Hills Public Library.
Overdrive - Screening Room (Video)Watch great videos from the library anytime, anywhere. Supported by the Friends of the Beverly Hills Public Library.
Oxford Art OnlineThis is a comprehensive reference work covering the visual arts from prehistory to the present with the ability to access and search the content of Grove Art Online, The Oxford Companion to Western Art, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms, and The Encyclopedia of Aesthetics. It provides access to Timelines of World Art and Thematic Guides.
Oxford English DictionaryGuide to meaning, history and pronunciation of English words.
P4A AntiquesUseful for searching for the value of antiques and collectibles.
PressbooksThis is an easy-to-use online writing software that allows authors to create professional quality eBooks in ready to publish formats. Use your BiblioBoard account to sign in.
Project GutenbergProject Gutenberg offers over 39,000 free ebooks: choose among free epub books, free kindle books, download them or read them online.
ProQuestFull text to Historical New York Times (1851- 2007), Current New York Times (1980- Current), Historical Los Angeles Times (1881- 1987), Wall Street Journal (1984- Current), & Local & Regional Coverage.
Qello (via Libby)Watch over 1500 full-length concerts and music documentaries. Enjoy live music experience with your library card! Supported by the Friends of the Beverly Hills Public Library.
Readers' Guide Retrospective: 1890-1982Offers full coverage of the original paper volumes. Includes all the information from 44 Readers' Guide annuals and access to over three million articles from approximately 375 leading magazines; many are peer reviewed.
Reference USA (Data Axle)Data for U.S. and Canadian Residences and Businesses as well as U.S. Healthcare and High-Tech companies. ReferenceUSA, now requires Captcha verification for all remote users.
Small Business Resource CenterOffers users complete small business management resources via a combination of unparalleled periodicals and reference content, from conducting industry research to financial planning, to marketing a product and franchising a business.
Transparent Language OnlineThe most comprehensive, effective, and engaging way to learn over 120 languages, including ESL. The most comprehensive, effective, and engaging way to learn over 120 languages, including ESL. Supported by the Friends of the Beverly Hills Public Library.
Tutor.comFree online help from real tutors. Tutor.com is open 1pm-10pm
U.S. History In ContextCovers U.S. history from pre-colonial times to the present.
World History In ContextComprehensive collection of world history sources, full text articles, primary sources, and images, maps and charts.
World Book OnlineWorld Book Online is a general encyclopedia based on the print version of World Book Encyclopedia. This resource is being provided by a donation from the Friends of the Beverly Hills Public Library in memory of Judy Smith.
World Book e-books World Book e-books are designed to engage, entertain, and educate across grades K-12.