YOLO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - Every Yolo County Library cardholder now has access to over 5,000 theater, music, and dance performance videos, as well as audio performances, along with over 3,000 world music albums. These resources are available online at no charge through their library account.

 These video and audio recordings are part of the Alexander Street platform by ProQuest, found in collections titled “Performing Arts Multi-Media” and “Performing Arts Video.” These additions are the latest enhancements to the online resources accessible to Yolo County Library cardholders at www.YoloCountyLibrary.org/Learning. The California State Library, in collaboration with the Riverside County Office of Education, has made this resource available to public libraries and public K-12 schools.

The Performing Arts collections showcase performances from various California arts organizations and artists. Examples include international dance recordings produced in Berkeley, CA; jazz performance videos and international music audio recorded in California; lectures on acting techniques by California-based professionals; and over 430 full-length audio plays produced by L.A. Theatre Works.

“This collection is valuable for arts educators, local artists, and students of any age in Yolo County,” said Yolo County Librarian and Chief Archivist Diana Lopez. “These resources augment the ability of all Yolo County residents to access, learn, and be inspired by the arts. I propose that the most valuable card in your pocket may well be your Yolo County Library card!”

For more information, please visit the library’s website at www.YoloCountyLibrary.org. Stay connected with Yolo County Library on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/YoloCountyLibrary.org) and on Instagram and TikTok at @yolocountylibrary.