American Physical Society (APS) Journals (Available at SCCL locations ONLY)

Using this resource you can read full-text articles from all APS journals, from the most recent articles back to the first issue in 1893, a collection including over 400,000 scientific research papers. APS provides this access at no cost to participating public libraries, as a contribution to public engagement with the ongoing development of scientific understanding.

LinkedIn Learning 

LinkedIn Learning's online courses are taught by expert instructors and cover the latest software, creative, and business topics. New courses are added each week to help users learn the most relevant professional skills. Get access to over 16,000 courses in 7 different languages–English, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish. 

Patrons can watch courses on a web browser or take them on the go with LinkedIn Learning's mobile app (available for iOS and Android). 
For mobile app: Sign in with your library card link. Enter the Library ID: sclib Enter your Santa Clara City Library barcode number and PIN. Mobile app instructions.

NorthStar Digital Literacy Assessment 

The NorthStar Digital Literacy Assessment, offered through Santa Clara City Library, helps adults demonstrate that they have the basic computer literacy skills needed in today’s workplace. 

The assessments include self-guided modules: Essential Computer Skills (Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows, Mac OS), Essential Software Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Using Technology in Daily Life (Social Media and Information Literacy.) Anyone can take the assessments for free on the website. To earn a certificate, the test must be proctored online by library staff.
Please contact readsantaclara@santaclaraca.gov to set up a Learner Account and/or to schedule an online proctored test. Certificates and digital literacy badges will be awarded by the library to successful test takers.

O’Reilly for Public Libraries 

Unlimited access to 50K+ titles, 30K+ hours of video, case studies from top companies, learning paths, expert playlists, and more—with nearly 1,000 topics to explore in technology and business.

Video tutorial is available on Santa Clara City Library's YouTube channel.