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Subscription Databases A-Z
Your Jefferson County Public Library card gives you access to more than 70 subscription databases from your home, office or school. These high-quality online resources are selected by librarians and provide access to newspapers, magazines, reference works, multimedia and more. More Info

Database of the Month

Optimal Resume
A comprehensive online resource for job seekers. Once you set up an account, you can create resumes and cover letters and save them in a variety of formats. You can also create a website to share with potential employers that shows your resume, cover letter and other documents. In addition, there are many tools to help you prepare for a job search, including practice interviews, skills assessments and more. Licensed from OptimalResume.com. Guide

ResearchPro Quick Search

Search multiple databases for magazine, newspaper and journal articles, encyclopedia entries, images and more!

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Subject Guides

Art/Architecture/Design
Books/Literature
Business/Economy/Investments
Citizenship
Colorado
Computer Basics
Consumer
Community Links
Current Events
Directories/Locators
Disabilities
Do-It-Yourself
Education
Entertainment
Environment
For Parents
Front Range Recreation
Government
Health/Medicine
History/Genealogy/Biography
Holidays
Internet Search Engines
Jobs/Careers
Language/Literacy/ESL
Law
Music
Natural Disasters/Weather Emergencies
News/Media
Religion/Philosophy
Research/Reference
Science/Math
Seniors
Sports/Recreation
Travel/Geography/Maps
Web Tools

News

Live News feeds keep you up to the minute. We've chosen a variety of news and sources for you. Use the arrows to move through the 8 feeds offered. Use the scroll bar or up and down arrows on the right side of the player to move through the items. "Menu" lists the available feeds. Adobe Flash player required.

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