LIBRARY & RESEARCH

Welcome AP Students!

I'm glad you're here! As you tackle your summer work, this page can assist you in accessing research databases and other digital resources. If you are struggling with any aspect of the research process, I am available to answer your questions via my email (comlyl@readingsd.org).

We have access to phenomenal research databases through POWERlibrary. Before you use them, check out a short introduction to research databases (including how to use POWERlibrary) below:

Introduction to Research Databases.pptx

POWERlibrary Access

You are ready to head to start your research! Click on the POWERlibrary icon to access the databases. Because you will not be accessing POWERlibrary through a district IP address, you will be prompted to register for an e-card before you begin your research. This process is simple to follow and takes about 30 seconds. Be sure to save your e-card number in a safe place.

Web-Based Research

RefSeek is a web search engine for students and researchers that aims to make academic information easily accessible to everyone. RefSeek searches more than five billion documents, including web pages, books, encyclopedias, journals, and newspapers.

RefSeek's unique approach offers students comprehensive subject coverage without the information overload of a general search engine—increasing the visibility of academic information and compelling ideas that are often lost in a muddle of sponsored links and commercial results.

Evaluating Claims in the News/Media