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Download ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from the Library2Go collection and listen or read on your computer or personal device.

Learning Express

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Create a personal LearningExpress account to prepare for tests and learn computer skills through online courses and practice tests. 

Collections For:

  • General Business Resources
  • Agriculture & Environment
  • Criminal Justice
  • Educators & Librarians
  • Nursing and Allied Health
  • Science & Technology
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General Business Resources


Business Insights Global

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The first online resource that empowers students and business professionals alike to not just research topics, but to interpret their research. Deep business intelligence powered by statistical data means less time spent searching for data – and more time connecting their discoveries to practical applications.

 Gale Business Entrepreneurship

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Includes sample business plans and information about how to start, buy, sell, finance, market, expand, or locate your business. 

Gale OneFile: Economics and Theory

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Entries from academic journals and magazines focusing on topics in economics and related fields. Emphasis on titles indexed in the American Economic Association's EconLit bibliography.

Gale OneFile: LegalTrac

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Indexing and selective full-text for all major law reviews, law journals, specialty law and bar association journals and legal newspapers. Also coverage of federal and state cases, laws and regulations, legal practice and taxation, as well as British Commonwealth, European Union, and international law.

NOLO Law for All

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Available to all Oregonians, NOLO provides access to full-text legal reference publications written for consumers. Topics include adoption, child custody, criminal law, divorce, estate planning, family law, property and real estate, and small claims court. Note NOLO Guides are not specific to Oregon and do not replace formal legal advice. To login, enter 'lake' for your Patron ID and 'oregon' for your password. Click here for more information about using NOLO guides from the State of Oregon Law Library.


FastCase

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Available to all Oregonians, the Fastcase collection includes the United States Code, United States Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Cases; and  cases, statutes, regulations, court rules, constitutions, attorney general opinions, and session laws for Oregon, Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and Washington. Oregon users will create their own username and password for the site. Click here for more information about using Fastcase from the State of Oregon Law Library.

State of Oregon Law Library

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One of the missions of the State of Oregon Law Library (SOLL) is to afford all Oregonians access to legal information. SOLL provides access to NOLO legal guides and Fastcase (above) as well as a robust website with research guides, frequently asked questions, and Oregon legal records.

Oregon Legal Research

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The Oregon Legal Research gateway is powered by Oregon public law librarians and their Access to Justice partners. Their goal is to promote justice by providing all Oregonians with access to legal information and legal research assistance. The site offers legal research guides, help for pro se litigants, and frequently asked questions.

Gale OneFile: Insurance and Liability

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Entries from academic journals and trade publications covering the insurance industry and topics such as labor relations, mortgage banking, legal issues, and more of interest to individual property owners and multinational corporations alike.

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Agriculture & Environment


Gale OneFile: Agriculture

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Entries provide a comprehensive view of agriculture and related fields with current and authoritative content that spans the industry -- from practical aspects of farming to cutting edge scientific research in horticulture.

Gale OneFile: Gardening and Horticulture

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Entries from academic journals and magazines focused on both the practical aspects as well as the scientific theory of horticulture studies. Offers biotechnologists, farmers, hobbyists, and landscape architects alike access to important content relevant to their pursuits.

Gale OneFile: Environmental Studies and Policy

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Entries from scholarly journals, magazines, and other reference sources covering environmental issues and policies. Includes diverse perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policymakers, and corporate interests.

Gale In Context: Environmental Studies

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Global Reference on the Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources provides authoritative reference content in the area of the environment, energy, and natural resources for environmental studies students.

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Criminal Justice


Gale OneFile: Criminal Justice

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Entries from academic journals and magazines on topics in criminal justice and related fields including law, law enforcement, security, and terrorism.

Gale OneFile: LegalTrac

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indexing and selective full-text for all major law reviews, law journals, specialty law and bar association journals and legal newspapers. Also coverage of federal and state cases, laws and regulations, legal practice and taxation, as well as British Commonwealth, European Union, and international law.

Gale OneFile: War and Terrorism

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Entries from academic journals and magazines of interest to analysts, risk management professionals, and students of military science, history, and social science. Offers balanced coverage of both historic and contemporary topics in the fields of war and terrorism.

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Educators & Librarians


Gale Books and Authors

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Explore fiction and essential non-fiction fun! Find out what to read next by getting titles that comes with a BIG recommendation. 

LitFinder

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Provides access to literary works and authors throughout history and includes more than 150,000 full-text poems and 800,000+ poetry citations, as well as short stories, speeches, and plays.

Gale OneFile: Educator's Reference Complete

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Entries from academic journals, reports, and many premier reference sources in the field of education. Includes content in key subject areas including administration, bilingual education, child development and psychology, funding, health education, technology, and testing. The majority of the full-text titles included are also found in the ERIC database.

Gale OneFile: Information Science

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Entries from scholarly journals and trade publications essential for librarians, information professionals and other knowledge workers. 

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Nursing and Allied Health


Gale Health and Wellness

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Medical reference information for all levels of health research. Information from nearly 400 journals, pamphlets, and books as well as health-related videos are gathered here.

Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine

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Find entries from medical and professional periodicals, health and fitness magazines, and reference books and pamphlets here. Designed for both nursing and allied health students as well as consumer health researchers. 

Gale OneFile: Nursing and Allied Health

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Entries covering all aspects of the nursing profession, from direct patient care to health care administration offer current and authoritative content for professionals already working in the field as well as students pursuing a nursing-focused curriculum

Gale OneFile: Physical Therapy and  Sports Medicine

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Find entries from academic journals and magazines covering the fields of fitness and sports, offering a wide spectrum of information, including proven treatment techniques, experimental research, and more.

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Science & Technology


Gale OneFile: Computer Science

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Entries from leading business and technical publications in the computer, telecommunications, and electronics industries. Includes computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications, and the application of technology.

Gale OneFile: Science

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Entries from scholarly journals and magazines covering the latest scientific developments. Key subjects covered include biological sciences, computing, engineering, and technology.

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Get Help


Contact Your Local Library


Your local library staff are ready to help! 

Click here to find hours and phone numbers to call or visit.

Click here to email Lake County Library District staff

Answerland

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At Answerland, librarians from around the state of Oregon answer your questions via live chat, email or text message. For free! They are great at helping if you get stuck on research for homework. 

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