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Stuff I Can Do: Get a Library Card

Castro Valley Library High School Library Card

You're all set!

CVHS Students use their Student ID as their library card. 

Access to CVHS e-resources varies by resource. Check the "Access" information entry for each database. Typically a CVUSD email account will get you in.

Apply for Alameda County eCard

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Alameda County Library eCard

https://alam1.aclibrary.org/selfreg

Instructions for Getting an Alameda County eCard

  1. Enter your birthdate
  2. Enter your name, home address (in Alameda County), phone and student email (CVHS Gmail account or other)
  3. You will instantly receive an account number. Save it somewhere!
  4. Test your access to the eLearning resources.
The first time you use your eCard, set up a PIN. Create a contact on your phone and save it there.
 
For more information, visit the Alameda County Library's FAQ on library cards and eCards. 
https://aclibrary.org/faq/library-cards-ecards/

Try it out

1. Visit the Alameda County Public Library homepage. https://aclibrary.org/ 

2. Go to "Learn and Connect" and "E-Library"

AC Library Learn and Connect eLibrary

3. Select the A-Z List of e-Resources.

A-Z List E-Resources

4. Find the Gale-in-Context: Biography database listed alphabetically under "G".

Gale in Context: Biography database

5. In the Gale-in-Context: Biography database, search for a famous person.

You did it! It worked!

Gale Biography Search

Need Help?

Phone (510) 537-5910 x 3817