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Databases

Why is it a good choice to use library databases to conduct research for your assignment?

Library Databases are useful for Authority, Accuracy and Access.

  • Authority:  Library databases contain works from professionally published sources and information that is more likely to come from an expert on a particular topic.  Unlike a website where it may be hard to tell who is responsible for the content, a library database clearly indicates the author and source.
  • Accuracy:  Information in library databases are checked for accuracy and always include the date of publication.
  • Access:  Library databases offer options like related terms, search options to broaden or narrow the search and other tools that support your research.

Research Databases – Alfred Box of Books Library

ProQuest SIRS

Find credible research using ProQuest Educational Database.

Gale eBooks (Gale eBooks)

Enjoy unlimited access to top reference eBooks.

Global Issues (Gale In Context)

International academic perspectives on global issues

Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context)

Continuously updated information and opinions cover hot issues

High School (Gale In Context)

An engaging student experience merges magazines, news, multimedia and more.

U.S. History (Gale In Context)

Academic articles, videos, primary documents, and more on topics in U.S. history

Black History 365

The Black History 365 curriculum is informed by a collection of more than 3,000 documents and artifacts (oldest piece dated 1553), owned by The Freeman Institute Black History collection.

World History (Gale In Context)

Academic articles, videos, case studies, and more on topics in world history

MEL e-resources

Michigan electronic Library [MeL] has additional resources eResources and eBooks that are available to use for your assignments.

Britannica School

Use Britannica School as a reference resource to find out more about your topic.

Library of Congress

The Library of Congress offers reliable classroom materials to help teachers use primary sources in their classrooms. Be sure to check out the getting started with primary sources resource for teachers.

Digital Public Library of America

The Digital Public Library of America empowers people to learn, grow, and contribute to a diverse and better-functioning society by maximizing access to our shared history, culture, and knowledge

National Geographic

Monthly subscription contact Mrs. Kreucher, [email protected] for username and password

PBS

Contact Mrs. Kreucher for username and password

College Admissions Test Prep

Get ready to achieve your college goals. Explore college and practice for ACT®, PSAT/NMSQT®, SAT®, AP®, TOEFL iBT® and more.

Subcollection (Gale eBooks)

Drama For Students Vols. 1 - 25

Gale eBooks (Gale eBooks)

Enjoy unlimited access to top reference eBooks.

Subcollection (Gale eBooks)

Poetry For Students Vols. 1 - 29

Art 21

Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated content about contemporary art, and the go-to place to learn first-hand from the artists of our time.

How to With Google Arts and Culture

Learn more about Google Arts and Culture

Google Arts and Culture

Google Arts and Culture is a massive collection of videos and images of cultural artifacts from over 2,000 museums around the world. You can explore places around the world and gather vetted resources for lessons and activities for your classroom.

DemographicsNow (Gale Business)

Robust U.S. demographic data delivers consumer and market insight.

Gale eBooks (Gale eBooks)

Enjoy unlimited access to top reference eBooks.

U.S. History (Gale In Context)

Academic articles, videos, primary documents, and more on topics in U.S. history

World History (Gale In Context)

Academic articles, videos, case studies, and more on topics in world history

Black History 365

The Black History 365 curriculum is informed by a collection of more than 3,000 documents and artifacts (oldest piece dated 1553), owned by The Freeman Institute Black History collection.

Britannica School

Use Britannica School as a reference resource to find out more about your topic.

Gale eBooks (Gale eBooks)

Enjoy unlimited access to top reference eBooks.

How to With Google Arts and Culture

Learn more about Google Arts and Culture

National Archives

Browse the vast collection National Archives to create lessons using primary sources. Using DocsTeach (a FREE tool available on the website) you can create and share activities or browse from the activity library.

National Geographic

Monthly subscription contact Mrs. Kreucher, [email protected] for username and password

PBS Learning Media US History Collection

The PBS Learning Media US History Collection enables teachers and students of U.S. History (Grades 6–12) to use media to teach and learn the topics and themes covered in most standard middle and high school U.S. history classes, and spans 16 eras of U.S. history, from Pre-Colonial America to the 21st century.

Smithsonian History Exporer

The Smithsonian History Explorer has hundreds of free American History resources for your students. You can search by keyword or filter by resource type, grade level, historical era and cross-curricular connections.

The Map as History

THE MAP AS HISTORY is the largest online collection of animated historical maps. Approved by the French Ministry of National Education and authorized to us the "tools of pedagogical interest" label.

Subcollection (Gale eBooks)

World Literature and Its Times: Profiles of Notable Literary Works and the Historic Events ...

Subcollection (Gale eBooks)

Literary Newsmakers For Students Vols. 1 - 3

New York Times

See Mrs. Kreucher for username and password.

WSJ - The Journal

The most important stories, explained through the lens of business. A podcast about money, business and power.

MEL e-resources

Michigan electronic Library [MeL] has additional resources eResources and eBooks that are available to use for your assignments.

AAAS Science

Science Magazine

APS Physics

Physics is a free, online magazine from the American Physical Society. The publication primarily reports on papers from the Physical Review journals, focusing on results that will change the course of research, inspire a new way of thinking, or spark curiosity.

Britannica School

Use Britannica School as a reference resource to find out more about your topic.

Environmental Studies (Gale In Context)

Academic articles, videos, case studies, and more on topics in environmental studies

Gale eBooks (Gale eBooks)

Enjoy unlimited access to top reference eBooks.

High School (Gale In Context)

An engaging student experience merges magazines, news, multimedia and more.

National Geographic

Monthly subscription contact Mrs. Kreucher, [email protected] for username and password

C-SPAN Classroom

C-SPAN Classroom provide free video-based materials for social studies teachers. Videos are embeddable or can be shared with a link. Check out the lesson plans and bell ringers that you can search through by time it takes to complete. There is also a C-SPAN in the classroom podcast!

Library of Congress

The Library of Congress offers reliable classroom materials to help teachers use primary sources in their classrooms. Be sure to check out the getting started with primary sources resource for teachers.

Newsela

Newsela is Social Studies. Science. ELA. SEL. 20+ content types. Tons of product updates. The learning platform the best way for students to master nonfiction in any subject. Each Newsela text is offered at multiple tiers, for every student, no matter their level. Students can study the same content and learn at their own pace—while teachers save time and headaches. It’s the definition of working smarter.

France-Amerique

France-Amerique is a monthly, bilingual magazine, published in French and English, France-Amreique appeals to anyone interested in French culture and French-American friendship.

France Today Magazine

France Today is the world’s leading travel and lifestyle title about France, with a magazine and website written for a truly international audience of educated Francophiles.

National Geographic

Monthly subscription contact Mrs. Kreucher, [email protected] for username and password

AAAS Science

Science Magazine

journal (Gale OneFile)

Michigan History Magazine