Planning for retirement?
Want to reduce debt?
Re-thinking your investments?
Saving for college?

Whatever your goals are, it’s never too early or late to plan your financial future. But to invest and plan wisely, it’s important to do your homework. While there’s a wide range of resources on the Web, the challenge is to determine which are reliable. To help carry out your research, Santa Clara County Library has just launched its new Smart Investing @ the Library information center! It is a convenient one-stop guide to the many financial information resources SCCL offers and recommends to research your investment options. You’ll also find educational resources to begin your investment education or improve your investor IQ.

We’re also excited to announce that SCCL will participate in Money Smart Week 2012, April 21-28, which is sponsored by the Federal Reserve. We’ve planned many presentations for all age groups on different topics during this nationwide event. All SCCL libraries are participating, so check the calendar of events on Smart Investing for programs of interest to you. The calendar will be updated continuously so check back often for updates. Many programs will be taped and links to the recordings will be available on the portal.

Check out Smart Investing @ the Library to follow through on those financial resolutions for 2012!

The library is pleased to announce the integration of our eBook and eAudiobook collection from OverDrive with the library's online catalog. This provides the following advantages:

1. Checking a title out: You may now search and check out a title from within the catalog, without being redirected to our OverDrive site, or requiring a second log in.
2. Placing a hold: Place a hold on an OverDrive title from within the catalog. It works the same way it does for all other media. Provide or confirm your email address (Digital Notifications Email). Please note: if you need to modify your email check under "My Settings".
3. Viewing Holds and Checked Out OverDrive Materials: View your checked out OverDrive items and holds as you would all other materials, by viewing your account under "My SCCL."

If you have further questions about downloading digital content please ask at your library or use our online Ask a Librarian form to send your question.

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