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Whether you want a reliable research website to check out, or you want to learn more about databases and how to use them, check out these resources to help you!

Evaluated by approved selection criteria, these websites are purposeful, accurate, accessible, updated, and inclusive. Whether government websites or private, they are suitable for elementary research.

This pathfinder can be used for a research project on Civil Rights. It contains databases, websites, books, and other resources to guide students through researching this topic.

These research databases are available through MackinVIA or Howard County Library. All Howard County Public School System students have a library card and can login to these databases. Please ask a librarian for login details.

CultureGrams is a database for students to use for research on geography, culture, history, people, U.S. states or Canadian provinces. Please view this screencast for details on how to use this resource.

Information about Howard County Public School System's library and media policies can be found here. Additionally, there is a Freedom to Read statement and resources on ethical Fair Use and copyright policies.

Please visit this page to learn about many amazing resources our county library has to offer.

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