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Auto Repair Source contains information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles, with repair information for most vintage makes starting as far back as 1974.
Chilton Library represents the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners. There are thousands of year, make and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models.
Small Engine Repair Source provides users with detailed, yet user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines.
Academic Search Premier contains full-text coverage in biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, psychology, religion & theology, etc.
Brainfuse HelpNow provides one-on-one tutoring and homework help in any subject. Also explore online lessons, writing assistance, flashcards, and more.
EBSCO offers a broad range of full-text and bibliographic databases, including Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier, Novelist and the Auto Repair Reference Center.
GreenFile offers information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on the environmental effects of individuals, corporations and local/national governments, and what can be done at each level to minimize these effects. Topics covered include global climate change, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
MAS Ultra - School Edition is specifically designed for high school students with full text for popular high school magazines. All full -text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles).
MasterFILE Premier contains full text for periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more.
Middle Search Plus contains full text for popular, middle school magazines. All full-text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles). Full text is also available for thousands of biographies and historical essays. Additionally, Middle Search Plus contains primary source documents, including Essential Documents in American History, reference books including the Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia and American Heritage Dictionary, the Encyclopedia of Animals, and an image collection of photos, maps, and flags.
Point of View Reference Center is a full-text database containing essays and articles that present multiple sides of an issue. It includes essays, leading political magazines from both sides of the aisle, newspapers, radio & TV news transcripts, primary source documents and reference books.
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection is a database covering information concerning topics in emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry & psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational and experimental methods.
Science Reference Center contains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other sources.
TOPICsearch allows researchers to explore social, political & economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics discussed in today's classrooms, including controversial opinions and viewpoints.
Udemy provides access to over 7,000 video-based courses in business, technology, software, and personal development. There are also thousands of courses taught by instructors in Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and Portuguese.
NEW - Ebsco is providing free access to the eBook Public Library Collection. This collection includes high-quality e-books covering a wide range of topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies and cooking. This general reference e-book collection features titles for both adults and juveniles, as well as best-selling and recommended titles from leading publishers.
Front Range Downloadable Library provides 24/7 convenient online access to e-books, audiobooks, and digital magazines. To check out materials, patrons browse the collection, select a title, and then enter a valid library card number to download the digital book. If a title is not immediately available, users can place a hold and will receive an email notification when it is ready for checkout.
NoveList Plus is a fiction and nonfiction database that provides subject heading access, reviews, annotations, and much more for over 135,000 fiction titles. It also includes other content of interest to fiction readers, such as author read-alikes, book discussion guides, booktalks, and annotated book lists.
NoveList K-8 allows you to discover the fiction and nonfiction titles that are popular with young readers as well as titles to use in your classroom.
The Broomfield Veterans Museum Collection Browse over 4,000 objects, photos, and archival items relating to Colorado's military history from the Collection of the Veterans Museum of Broomfield.
Historical photos, objects, and archives relating to the history of Broomfield and the Depot Museum.
Business Searching Interface provides an easy way to both browse and search for country economic data, company profiles, industry information and market research, and then use the results as limiters in a keyword search.
Business Source Premier features the full text articles provided back to 1886, and searchable cited references back to 1998. Additional full text, non-journal content includes market research reports, industry reports, country reports, company profiles and SWOT analyses.
Consumer Reports Online access to a comprehensive archive of expert, unbiased reviews.
EBSCO offers a broad range of full-text and bibliographic databases, including Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier, Novelist and the Auto Repair Reference Center.
Regional Business News This robust database provides ultimate coverage for full-text business publications, on a regional level, for the United States and Canadian provinces. Whether searching for information about presidential candidates, franchise restaurants, the retail industry, business planning, or political participation.
Brainfuse HelpNow provides one-on-one tutoring and homework help in any subject. Also explore online lessons, writing assistance, flashcards, and more.
National Geographic Kids Learn about animals, places, and get fun facts! Play games, watch videos, and read popular nonfiction books.
NoveList K-8 allows you to discover the fiction and nonfiction titles that are popular with young readers as well as titles to use in your classroom.
ParentTV offers hundreds of on-demand videos with content from childcare experts designed to support those who care for children, from infancy through the teenage years. To login please enter library card number and leave PIN field blank. *ParentTV cannot be accessed with a Student 1 card.
Primary Search contains full text for more than 70 popular, elementary school magazines. All full-text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles). Additionally, Primary Search includes the Encyclopedia of Animals, and features theFunk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia, which provides students with easy-to-read encyclopedic entries written specifically for kids. This database also provides the American Heritage Children's Dictionary and an Image Collection of photos, maps, and flags.
TOPICsearch allows researchers to explore social, political & economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics discussed in today's classrooms, including controversial opinions and viewpoints.
Tumblebooks animated talking picture books, chapter books, videos, non-fiction titles, playlists, books in languages other than English such as French and Spanish, graphic novels and math stories. *Tumblebooks cannot be accessed with a Student 1 card.
Tumblemath If you love Tumble Books you will love Tumble Math. You will find books, quizzes and lesson plans on all of the math categories taught during the school year. *Tumblemath cannot be accessed with a Student 1 card.
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia for students and adults alike covering an array of topics.
Ancestry Library Edition provides access to a wide range of unique resources for genealogical and historical research. Please note remote access to this resource has ended. Ancestry can only be accessed within the library.
MyHeritage is the leading global destination for discovering, preserving and sharing family history and genealogy.
Consumer Health Complete provides content covering all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to holistic and integrated medicine. This full-text database covers topics such as aging, cancer, diabetes, drugs & alcohol, fitness, nutrition & dietetics, children's health, men & women's health, etc.
MedlinePlus (web resource) Brings together authoritative information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This database has extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health news. En español: MedlinePlus - Información de Salud para Usted
EBSCO offers a broad range of full-text and bibliographic databases, including Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier, Novelist and the Auto Repair Reference Center.
History - Broomfield Library Read about the history of the Broomfield Library.
Historical photos, objects, and archives relating to the history of Broomfield and the Depot Museum.
History Reference Center features full text for more than 1,990 reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books from leading history publishers.
The Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection (CHNC) includes newspapers published in Colorado from 1859 to 1923 and is a joint endeavor of the Colorado State Library, the Colorado Historical Society, and generous donors throughout the state.
Kanopy On-demand streaming video platform for public libraries that offers viewers a large collection of award-winning films and documentaries. Available online, through the Kanopy mobile app and streaming devices.
Brainfuse JobNow provides online resources and live interactive online help for job searching, resume, and interview support.
Duolingo (web resource) A free, interactive language learning tool with lessons in Latin American Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Irish and Swedish courses for English speakers, as well as American English for Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Turkish, Hungarian, Romanian. You can create an account using your email address or Facebook account and Duolingo will track your progress through lessons.
Gale Courses consists of more than 2,100 top colleges, universities, and other organizations covering every topic from accounting to Web Design.
Kanopy On-demand streaming video platform for public libraries that offers viewers a large collection of award-winning films and documentaries. Available online, through the Kanopy mobile app and streaming devices.
Pronunciator Learn a new language with this interactive resource that provides step by step lesson plans for 138 different languages. *First-time users must create an account in order to access the resource. ¡Aprenda un idioma nuevo! Este programa ofrece lecciones interactivas y detalladas para aprender 138 idiomas diferentes. *Usuarios nuevos tienen que crear una cuenta para acceder a este recurso.
Udemy provides access to over 7,000 video-based courses in business, technology, software, and personal development. There are also thousands of courses taught by instructors in Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and Portuguese.
Legal Information Source contains full-text publications and legal forms. The full-text legal reference books are provided through Nolo, a respected provider of legal information for consumers and small businesses.
Legal Forms (Gale): Gale Legal Forms offers a wide selection of essential state-specific (and some multi-state) legal forms that may be customized for the most common legal procedures. Includes real estate contracts, wills, premarital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and many others. Also includes Legal Definitions, Legal Q&A, Helpful Topics, and more. (Not a substitute for professional legal advice)
Kanopy On-demand streaming video platform for public libraries that offers viewers a large collection of award-winning films and documentaries. Available online, through the Kanopy mobile app and streaming devices.
America's News: Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S.
Broomfield Enterprise from 1999 to present or historic issues.
The Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection (CHNC) includes newspapers published in Colorado from 1859 to 1923 and is a joint endeavor of the Colorado State Library, the Colorado Historical Society, and generous donors throughout the state.
Denver Post Collection: Explore Denver history through local news, events, and people with Denver Post Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online.
Front Range Downloadable Library provides 24/7 convenient online access to e-books, audiobooks, and digital magazines. To check out materials, patrons browse the collection, select a title, and then enter a valid library card number to download the digital book. If a title is not immediately available, users can place a hold and will receive an email notification when it is ready for checkout.
Newspaper Source provides cover-to-cover full text for 45 national (U.S.) and international newspapers.
New York Times online access. For remote access, click redeem button (for access code) and sign in or create an account.
Wall Street Journal online access. For remote access, click redeem button (for access code) and sign in or create an account.
Community Resource Center Grants Guide is the most comprehensive database of funders (grants) that support Colorado-based community organizations.
Gale Courses consists of more than 2,100 top colleges, universities, and other organizations covering every topic from accounting to Web Design.
Kanopy On-demand streaming video platform for public libraries that offers viewers a large collection of award-winning films and documentaries, as well as the Great Courses series. Available online, through the Kanopy mobile app and streaming devices.
Udemy provides access to over 7,000 video-based courses in business, technology, software, and personal development. There are also thousands of courses taught by instructors in Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and Portuguese.
Brainfuse HelpNow provides one-on-one tutoring and homework help in any subject. Also explore online lessons, writing assistance, flashcards, and more.
Middle Search Plus contains full text for popular, middle school magazines. All full-text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles). Full text is also available for thousands of biographies and historical essays. Additionally, Middle Search Plus contains primary source documents, including Essential Documents in American History, reference books including the Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia and American Heritage Dictionary, the Encyclopedia of Animals, and an image collection of photos, maps, and flags.
NoveList K-8 allows you to discover the fiction and nonfiction titles that are popular with young readers.
Primary Search contains full text for more than 70 popular, elementary school magazines. All full-text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles). Additionally, Primary Search includes the Encyclopedia of Animals, and features the Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia, which provides students with easy-to-read encyclopedic entries written specifically for kids. This database also provides the American Heritage Children's Dictionary and an Image Collection of photos, maps, and flags.
TOPICsearch allows researchers to explore social, political & economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics discussed in today's classrooms, including controversial opinions and viewpoints.
Writing Center provides one-on-one writing consultations in person and virtually. Experienced consultants are trained to help with a variety of writing projects. This can include assistance with how to get started, outlining, interpreting assignment instructions, brainstorming ideas, coaching past self-doubt and anxieties, addressing questions about logic and language, and working with writers on citing and referencing sources.
Academic Search Premier contains full-text coverage in biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, psychology, religion & theology, etc.
EBSCO offers a broad range of full-text and bibliographic databases, including Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier, Novelist and the Auto Repair Reference Center.
GreenFile offers information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on the environmental effects of individuals, corporations and local/national governments, and what can be done at each level to minimize these effects. Topics covered include global climate change, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
National Geographic Kids Play games, watch videos, learn about animals, places, and get fun facts!
Science Reference Center contains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other sources.
TOPICsearch allows researchers to explore social, political & economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics discussed in today's classrooms, including controversial opinions and viewpoints.
Alphabetical List of Resources
Click on a letter below to jump straight to a resource, or search by topic.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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Academic Search Premier contains full-text coverage in biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, psychology, religion & theology, etc.
America's News: Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S.
Ancestry Library Edition provides access to a wide range of unique resources for genealogical and historical research. Please note remote access to this resource has ended. Ancestry can only be accessed within the library.
Auto Repair Source contains information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles, with repair information for most vintage makes starting as far back as 1974.
B
Brainfuse HelpNow provides one-on-one tutoring and homework help in any subject. Also explore online lessons, writing assistance, flashcards, and more.
Brainfuse JobNow provides online resources and live interactive online help for job searching, resume, and interview support.
Broomfield Enterprise from 1999 to present or historic issues.
The Broomfield Veterans Museum Collection Browse over 4,000 objects, photos, and archival items relating to Colorado's military history from the Collection of the Veterans Museum of Broomfield.
Business Searching Interface provides an easy way to both browse and search for country economic data, company profiles, industry information and market research, and then use the results as limiters in a keyword search.
Business Source Premier features the full text articles provided back to 1886, and searchable cited references back to 1998. Additional full text, non-journal content includes market research reports, industry reports, country reports, company profiles and SWOT analyses.
C
Chilton Library represents the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners. There are thousands of year, make and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models.
Colorado DMV Practice Tests Online FREE CO DMV Permit Practice Test.
The Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection (CHNC) includes newspapers published in Colorado from 1859 to 1923 and is a joint endeavor of the Colorado State Library, the Colorado Historical Society, and generous donors throughout the state.
Colorado Virtual Library (web resource) is a cooperative project of the Colorado State Library and the Colorado library community to provide access to other libraries collections, resources for kids and teachers.
Community Resource Center Grants Guide is the most comprehensive database of funders (grants) that support Colorado-based community organizations.
Consumer Health Complete provides content covering all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to holistic and integrated medicine. This full-text database covers topics such as aging, cancer, diabetes, drugs & alcohol, fitness, nutrition & dietetics, children's health, men & women's health, etc.
Consumer Reports Online access to a comprehensive archive of expert, unbiased reviews.
Consumer Reports articles from Ebsco and archive.
D
Denver Post Collection: Explore Denver history through local news, events, and people with Denver Post Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online.
Duolingo (web resource) A free, interactive language learning tool with lessons in Latin American Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Irish and Swedish courses for English speakers, as well as American English for Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Turkish, Hungarian, Romanian. You can create an account using your email address or Facebook account and Duolingo will track your progress through lessons.
E
EBSCO offers a broad range of full-text and bibliographic databases, including Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier, Novelist and the Auto Repair Reference Center.
NEW - Ebsco is providing free access to the eBook Public Library Collection. This collection includes high-quality e-books covering a wide range of topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies and cooking. This general reference e-book collection features titles for both adults and juveniles, as well as best-selling and recommended titles from leading publishers.
F
Front Range Downloadable Library provides 24/7 convenient online access to e-books, audiobooks, and digital magazines. To check out materials, patrons browse the collection, select a title, and then enter a valid library card number to download the digital book. If a title is not immediately available, users can place a hold and will receive an email notification when it is ready for checkout.
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia for students and adults alike covering an array of topics.
G
Gale Courses consists of more than 2,100 top colleges, universities, and other organizations covering every topic from accounting to Web Design.
GreenFile offers information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on the environmental effects of individuals, corporations and local/national governments, and what can be done at each level to minimize these effects. Topics covered include global climate change, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
H
History - Broomfield Library Read about the history of the Broomfield Library.
Historical photos, objects, and archives relating to the history of Broomfield and the Depot Museum.
History Reference Center features full text for more than 1,990 reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books from leading history publishers.
K
Kanopy On-demand streaming video platform for public libraries that offers viewers a large collection of award-winning films and documentaries. Available online, through the Kanopy mobile app and streaming devices.
Khan Academy Learn how to program drawings, animations, and games using JavaScript or learn how to create webpages with HTML & CSS. (This is a free web resource)
L
Legal Forms (Gale): Gale Legal Forms offers a wide selection of essential state-specific (and some multi-state) legal forms that may be customized for the most common legal procedures. Includes real estate contracts, wills, premarital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and many others. Also includes Legal Definitions, Legal Q&A, Helpful Topics, and more. (Not a substitute for professional legal advice)
Legal Information Source contains full-text publications and legal forms. The full-text legal reference books are provided through Nolo, a respected provider of legal information for consumers and small businesses.
M
MAS Ultra - School Edition is specifically designed for high school students with full text for popular high school magazines. All full -text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles).
MasterFILE Premier contains full text for periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more.
MedlinePlus (web resource) Brings together authoritative information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This database has extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health news. MedlinePlus Información de Salud para Usted
Middle Search Plus contains full text for popular, middle school magazines. All full-text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles). Full text is also available for thousands of biographies and historical essays. Additionally, Middle Search Plus contains primary source documents, including Essential Documents in American History, reference books including the Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia and American Heritage Dictionary, the Encyclopedia of Animals, and an image collection of photos, maps, and flags.
MyHeritage is the leading global destination for discovering, preserving and sharing family history and genealogy.
N
National Geographic Kids Learn about animals, places, and get fun facts! Play games, watch videos, and read popular nonfiction books.
Newspaper Source provides cover-to-cover full text for 45 national (U.S.) and international newspapers.
New York Times online access. For remote access, click redeem button (for access code) and sign in or create an account.
NoveList Plus is a fiction and nonfiction database that provides subject heading access, reviews, annotations, and much more for over 135,000 fiction titles. It also includes other content of interest to fiction readers, such as author read-alikes, book discussion guides, booktalks, and annotated book lists.
NoveList K-8 Plus allows you to discover the fiction and nonfiction titles that are popular with young readers as well as titles to use in your classroom.
P
ParentTV offers hundreds of on-demand videos with content from childcare experts designed to support those who care for children, from infancy through the teenage years. To login please enter library card number and leave PIN field blank. *ParentTV cannot be accessed with a Student 1 card.
Point of View Reference Center is a full-text database containing essays and articles that present multiple sides of an issue. It includes essays, leading political magazines from both sides of the aisle, newspapers, radio & TV news transcripts, primary source documents and reference books.
Primary Search contains full text for more than 70 popular, elementary school magazines. All full-text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles). Additionally, Primary Search includes the Encyclopedia of Animals, and features theFunk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia, which provides students with easy-to-read encyclopedic entries written specifically for kids. This database also provides the American Heritage Children's Dictionary and an Image Collection of photos, maps, and flags.
Pronunciator Learn a new language with this interactive resource that provides step by step lesson plans for 138 different languages. *First-time users must create an account in order to access the resource. ¡Aprenda un idioma nuevo! Este programa ofrece lecciones interactivas y detalladas para aprender 138 idiomas diferentes. *Usuarios nuevos tienen que crear una cuenta para acceder a este recurso.
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection is a database covering information concerning topics in emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry & psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational and experimental methods.
R
Front Range Downloadable Library Magazines (Formerly RBDigital): Digital magazines are now available through the Front Range Downloadable Library! Access online or through the Libby App.
Regional Business News This robust database provides ultimate coverage for full-text business publications, on a regional level, for the United States and Canadian provinces. Whether searching for information about presidential candidates, franchise restaurants, the retail industry, business planning, or political participation.
S
Science Reference Center contains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals and other sources.
Small Engine Repair Source provides users with detailed, yet user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines.
T
TOPICsearch allows researchers to explore social, political & economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics discussed in today's classrooms, including controversial opinions and viewpoints.
Tumblebooks animated talking picture books, chapter books, videos, non-fiction titles, playlists, books in languages other than English such as French and Spanish, graphic novels and math stories. *Tumblebooks cannot be accessed with a Student 1 card.
Tumblemath If you love Tumble Books you will love Tumble Math. You will find books, quizzes and lesson plans on all of the math categories taught during the school year. *Tumblemath cannot be accessed with a Student 1 card.
U
Udemy provides access to over 7,000 video-based courses in business, technology, software, and personal development. There are also thousands of courses taught by instructors in Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and Portuguese.
Please note: Users will need a Google or Microsoft account to access Udemy.
W
Wall Street Journal online access. For remote access, use this access link and you'll be redirected to a new page to create an account and redeem your 72-hour digital access pass to WSJ.com.
IMPORTANT: It is required that you not share your sign-on credentials with any other person whatsoever. Any violation of this clause will result in Dow Jones terminating access for our library.