You probably are familiar with the NCS Libraries, and Destiny, which allows you to put library items on hold. You can also install the Chrome Extension for Destiny, to streamline the process of finding books.
However, you might have research needs that cannot be fulfilled by the books we have in our libraries. Fear not! Mrs. Kelly curates credible resources for your research projects on this site.
Are you having trouble finding resources for your project, or have you found a good resource? Contact Mrs. Kelly with your questions, or your resource! You can also verify that your resource is Best, Medium, or Weak, by comparing it to this Source Evaluation rubric.
Getting Started with Your Research
These research guides will help you to jump start your research projects. Select your subject area; scroll all the way down for more focused topics.
WORKING OFF CAMPUS?!
You can also use these databases; if you are accessing them from off-campus, find the login information here (you will be able to access the doc with your school Gmail):
School & Educators Complete (eBooks!) – eBook subscription database (over 12,000 titles) to support multiple subject areas (English Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, Information Literacy and Technology).
CultureGrams – Concise cultural information on countries around the world.
eLibrary – General reference aggregation of periodical and digital media content with editorial guidance for novice researchers. Two unique interfaces available.
Alexander Street Platform - Performing Arts Audio and Video collections. Search through a truly remarkable and diverse collection of Music, Dance and Theatre content, covering hundreds of genres and a wide range of content types, from instruction to performance.
SIRS Discoverer – Selected content for novice researchers, especially elementary and middle school students and educators.
SIRS Issues Researcher – Curriculum-aligned database of content organized by complex issues, ideally for middle and high school students and educators.
ProQuest Central Student –Millions of articles from more than 10,000 full-text scholarly journals.
Britannica School - Online encyclopedia for general reference.
Escolar - Online encyclopedia for general research in Spanish.
To save and share content, create an Individual “My Britannica” Account:
1. While already in the product (You see the 3 trees), click ‘Sign In to My Britannica’ at the top right of the screen.
2. Click ‘Create an account’ and enter the requested information.
3. Create a unique username/password (different from your school log-in.)
4. Choose if you’re an Educator or Student, click “Create Account’ and your personal account with be created.
TeachingBooks - Connect books with author interviews, readings, videos, lessons, and so much more! Take a brief video tour of this resource.
Username: natomascharter - Password: teachingbooksK12charter
Teachers: click Educator Login and use your work email
Gale In Context: Environmental Studies - Understand environmental issues that affect people globally through topic overviews, journals, news, and multimedia content.
Gale Interactive: Science - Manipulate 3D interactive models to visualize and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth, and space science.
National Geographic Kids - Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. (Content aimed at Elementary and Middle School Students)
The Sacramento Public Library is an invaluable resource to help you with your research projects or class assignments.
Anyone with a Sac Public Library card can access the databases through https://www.saclibrary.org/Education/Students-Educators/Homework-Help/Homework-Resources. The card information (card barcode and PIN) will be needed to access the databases.
For students who do not have a Sac library card, complete the online application via this link and you will receive a temporary card number that can be used immediately to access the digital library. You will also receive an email explaining the steps for upgrading to a full library card.
Need help outside of school hours? Use Sac Library's Homework Help! Tutors, online help, help in the library building, etc.!
A good resource for high schoolers is this phrasebank, which allows you to use academic phrases in your research papers and dissertations!