All of our current databases are provided through the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL). TEL offers more than databases. They offer homework help, test prep, and so much. Click the image above to check them out!
The Tennessee State Library & Archives offer Tennessee residents access to genealogy research, maps, historical documents, and more as part of their virtual archive. Click on the image above to check them out!
The Dickson County Public Library & Lifelong Learning Center is the public library for our school district. The library offers many resources, both in print and online. Click the image above to access the library's website.
Smithsonian Open Access allows you to "download, share, and reuse millions of the Smithsonian’s images—right now, without asking. With new platforms and tools, you have easier access to more than 4.9 million 2D and 3D digital items from our collections—with many more to come. This includes images and data from across the Smithsonian’s 21 museums, nine research centers, libraries, archives, and the National Zoo."
Access both a dictionary and thesaurus through Merriam-Webster's Word Central. Click on the image above to access the website, then select either "dictionary" or "thesaurus" before beginning your search.
Access free eBooks and Audiobooks through the Tennessee Electronic Library and our public library. Click the image to open the website. Select "Dickson County Public Library & Lifelong Learning Center" for your library. You can sign in with your public library card if you have one already or sign up for a free digital library card.
Gale offers ebooks through the Tennessee Electronic Library. Click the image to access the website and search through the available titles.
Access hundreds of ebook titles through World Book Online offered through the Tennessee Electronic Library. Click the image to access the website and search for available titles.
AudioFile Sync offers two free audiobooks a week throughout the summer. Click on the image above to be redirected to the website where you can register for title alerts to be sent to your phone or email account.
The Dickson Post is Dickson County’s local newspaper. Published every Wednesday, it came out as a new paper by Main Street Media of Tennessee in August 2018.
Read full-text news articles from over 2000 worldwide publications. Click the image above and click on "Publication Search" to locate a specific publication, including the New York Times and The Tennessean.
Read full-text magazines from over 1300 worldwide publications. Click the image above and click on "Publication Search" to locate specific magazine titles.
World Book Student is an online encyclopedia you can use to complete research or locate information of interest to you.
World Book Discover is an online encyclopedia you can use to complete research or locate information of interest to you.
The Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture is an online encyclopedia you can use to complete research on any topic related to the state of Tennessee.
Transparent Language is an online language learning program. It offers over 100 languages including American Sign Language. When you open the program you will be asked to create an account so that your learning can be tracked and you don't lose any progress.
Search Gale in Context: Middle School for materials to help you complete any research assignment. Ask the librarian if you need help locating specific items.
The Digital Library of Tennessee offers reference materials connected to Tennessee history and related topics.
The Digital Public Library of America offers reference materials connected to the history of the United States, including access to primary source documents.
Search Creative Commons to find free images to use in your presentations or visual creations.
Access thousands of non-fiction ebooks and quality reference materials through Gale Databases. You can print, copy/paste, email, or download portions of books and cite them automatically.
Access thousands of non-fiction ebooks and quality reference materials through Gale Databases. You can print, copy/paste, email, or download portions of books and cite them automatically.