Subject Guides
Subject Guides let you explore a topic online using some of the best content available. All this great information is selected, organized, and presented by your librarians.

Sources for Subject Guides include articles, books, blogs, databases, podcasts, primary source documents, tutorials, videos, and any other tools we can get our hands on to make accessible for you.
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Business Resources
conference tableBusiness resources on topics such as networking and start-ups, and advice from successful entrepreneurs. Visit Guide
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College
college buildingChoosing, applying, preparing, and paying for college. Visit guide
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Digital Books Show & Tell
ebook readersThe latest information on devices, formats, sources of books, Library services, and news on digital reading.
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Find a Good Book
literary circleNot sure what to read next? Ready for something new? Browse these resources and you're sure to find something good! Visit guide
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Genealogy
family tree
Search tips, find records, connect with researchers, and put together your family's history. Visit guide
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Health
pill bottlesUp to date resources to help keep you healthy. Visit guide
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Jobs & Careers
pamphlets Resources for job seekers and career changers.
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Language-Learning Resources
speech bubblesFind tools to increase your fluency, help you start fresh, and build your skills.
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News Sources for Everyone
newspaperA guide to finding news on the web. Includes web-only news outlets as well as print/web news sources. Visit guide
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Reference Links
starA collection of some of our favorite links from around the web on topics not covered in any of the guides. Visit guide
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Surviving Difficult Times
piggy bankResources for those most effected by economic crisis. Visit guide
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Travel
globeTravel resources for destinations near and far. Visit guide
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Volunteer Resources
literacy volunteersResources for volunteer managers and volunteers. Visit guide
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Guides for Teachers & Classes
Are you an educator? At Monterey Public Library we offer a variety of services to assist you with your work.

Have an assignment coming up and want your students to successfully use the Library?
Send us an assignment alert and we'll put together material you can pick up or direct your students to use.

Would you like to bring your students to the Library on a field trip? Or bring a librarian to your classroom?
Fill out a class visit request and we will set up a visit.

Make sure to check out our Middle & High School Teacher's Guide for more resources and inspiration.
Middle & High School Teacher Resources
teacher reference center Information and resources for educators. Visit guide
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Art Profiles
paletteGuide for Monterey High students in Mr. Tibbitts World of MUD class. Updated for Fall 2011.
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History Day 2012
history day logoChoose your topic for History Day and conduct your research the right way.
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California Reads
executive order 9066Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston's Farewell to Manzanar and it's implications for Japanese internment and democracy in the 21st century. Visit guide
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Holidays, Festivals, & Celebrations
paletteGuide for Monterey High students in Mr. Sanders 21st Century Seminar. Updated for Fall 2011.
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Ceramics
vaseResources for Mr. Tibbitts research project on ceramic arts. Updated Spring 2013.
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Issues in Africa
africa mapGuide for Monterey High students in Mr. Sanders 21st Century Seminar. Updated for Fall 2012.
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