The ROC - Want to know if the library has a certain, book, dvd or cd? Want to see what books you've checked out? You can use the ROC, Rancho's Online Catalog, to see if the library has what you want, and check on what materials you have on loan.


Live Homework Help - Tutor.com offers free tutoring in Math, Science, Social Studies, and English for grades K-12 and College - Intro by connecting you online to a live tutor. This service is available every day from 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm (closed New Year’s Day, Easter Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day). Live Homework Help is made possible by a generous grant from .

Please email the Reference Desk with your name and valid library card number (located on the back of your library card) to receive passwords to access the databases from home.

Kids InfoBits is a database developed especially for students in kindergarten through 5th grade. You can find out about geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Infotrac Junior Edition is a magazine database geared towards junior high and middle school students. You can access a variety of magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Infotrac Student Edition is a magazine database designed for high-school students. You can access a variety of magazines, newspapers, podcasts, and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

Biography In Context - If you have to write a report about a famous person, a great place to start is Biography In Context. This database features full-text articles from hundreds of periodicals, as well as tens of thousands of images and links to hand-picked web sites.

SIRS Online is a general reference database containing thousands of full-text articles exploring social, scientific, health, historic, business, economic, political and global issues.

Read The Books - Check the library catalog to find out if the AR book you want is at the library.  Just click on your school's button to launch the reading list.  Browse through the list, then click the "Check the Catalog" button to see if your book is available. AR lists for most local schools. 

Bookflix
Scholastic BookFlix is a new online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration.

(From home, click here to access Bookflix.)