The Montecito Branch book drop will be closed May 3rd - 6th due to parking lot repaving

18477

Help shape the future of Santa Barbara's Waterfront! Respond to our survey at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/WaterfrontSurvey.
¡Ayúdanos a dar forma al futuro de la zona costera de Santa Bárbara! Responde a nuestra encuesta en SantaBarbaraCA.gov/WaterfrontSurvey.

18380

All SBPL locations will be closed on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (5/5/26) for a staff training.

Eastside and Montecito Libraries will close at 2pm on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (5/6/26) for a staff training.

18362
Title

Gale

Body

Access a variety of databases from Gale:

Archives Unbound: Gain access to rare primary source documents with these topically focused digital collections. Supports academic research.

Gale in Context-Environmental Studies: Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content.

Gale Interactive-Science: Manipulate 3D interactive models to visualize and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth, and space science.

National Geographic Kids: Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14.

Tips for Using Gale

  • Access the help menu from the bottom of the page
  • Explore Topics: Click or tap a research Topic from the Home Page to explore the relevant collections available from your library.
  • Explore Collections: Click or tap the Collections option from the Home Page toolbar to explore the available collections within the archive
  • Search Box: Explore primary sources by performing a Basic Search and click or tap the magnifying glass to view results
  • Get Link: Use the Get Link tool to generate a reliable permalink back to search results, individual articles, publications, and media content