Today’s resource of the day is one that might prove intriguing to our adult non-fiction readers out there. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many academic and publishers of scholarly works have opened up access to thousands of e-books and articles for FREE through Project MUSE. You can find a list of publishers and begin browsing here: https://about.muse.jhu.edu/resources/freeresourcescovid19/
Category Archives: Reference Links
Aquarium of the Pacific Webcams
After the Sunday break, I’m back and ready to provide you with new online resources! Today’s resource is super fun for everyone! It’s the Aquarium of the Pacific’s webcams! Check out the various animal habitats with these live video streams! (I really enjoyed the penguins): http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/exhibits/webcams
Biblioboard
Looking for more ebooks? Check out Biblioboard, a free e-book service that anyone standing in the state of Illinois can access! You do not even need a library card! There are no wait times; everything in it is readily available. You can browse through the Recovering the Classics collection or explore new indie books with the limited-time offerings in the Pop-up Picks collection. There’s a little something for everyone on Biblioboard.
FREE Practice Driving Tests
You can now access Free Illinois DMV driving tests from Driving-Tests.org through Schmaling Memorial Public Library. Just click on the “Start Now” button above (or the image located on the left hand side of the library’s home page) and you will be directed to Driving-Tests.org’s range of practice driving tests covering everything from car and motorcycle tests to CDL tests and driving handbooks. Whether you’re a new driver just getting your license or you just need to bone up on those obscure road signs, you’ll find tools to prepare before that big exam!