College Bound
Unsure whether college is right for you? Nervous about costs, the application process, or finding a place you fit in? The library can help. College may seem like years away, but it’s right around the corner for many students. Check out our college bound resources for answers to all your college-related questions.
Student OneCard
Through the Student OneCard initiative, students can use their school ID numbers to access resources in support of their education. Students in participating school districts automatically have library accounts via this initiative. Read more about the Student OneCard here.
Our Student OneCard partnership provides students access to library resources using their student ID number. See the list of participating schools and learn more about Student OneCards.
eResources
These resources are free with your Sonoma County Library card.
Find eBooks and eAudiobooks about college or vocational schools. Or try these resources to learn new skills, and find textbooks from credible academic resources.
Learning Express Library
Explore careers, get information on colleges and technical schools, and practice entrance exams. You can even take a free online class to prepare for the SATs.
Tutor.com Learning Suite
Free online SAT prep resources, and much more.
Palace Bookshelf
More than 11,000 eBooks that are free to download, including classics, children's books, textbooks and world language titles. Adults/School-Age Children (5-12)/Teens (12-17)/Preschool Children (0-5) -- More info
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
LinkedIn Learning for Libraries provides Sonoma County Library cardholders access to the complete LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) collection of courses and award-winning video tutorials taught by industry experts covering a variety of topic and skill areas including office productivity applications, databases, spreadsheets, Photoshop, multimedia production, business savvy, specialized applications, organizational skills and Adobe Acrobat. Adults/Teens (12-17) -- More info
eBooks
The list below is an example of titles available through the library's eBook collections (Enki and OverDrive), which you can access with your library card.
- Everything College Checklist Book - Cynthia Muchnik
- Everything College Survival Book - Susan Fitzgerald
- Getting Ready for College - Adams Media
- SAT DeMYSTiFieD - Alexandra Mayzler
- Up Your Score: SAT - Larry Berger
- Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook: College - David Borgenicht
Useful Links
Vocational & Trade Schools in California
Apply for Aid Using the FAFSA Form
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact your local reference librarian.