Below is a list of databases to use for research. Please access the Destiny (avonps.follettdestiny.com) home page for the direct links to the databases or go to Classlink and find the library resources folder. Passwords for all databases and ebooks are posted in ClassLink in the Library Resources Folder - see the AHS Electronic Resources document! There are hard copies of this handout in the LMC for students too.
ABC-CLIO (diverse array of content areas)
Gale (diverse array of content areas)
Fact Cite (a new database with strong factual and statistical information)
World Book Encyclopedia (general reference source)
Learn 360 (a video database)
ResearchIT (a great source from the CT State Library)Â
Culture Grams (a great source through Avon Free Public Library)
In Destiny Library Catalog, we also have 3000+ ebooks with current information! The various types of ebooks are listed below and all the access info/passwords are in the AHS Electronic Resources document referenced above.
Gale
Infobase
ABC Clio
Rosen
Follett Shelf
Additionally, you can access more ebooks at
EpointPlus and through the Avon free Public Library's offerings