Resources for Research


Databases 

To access databases outside of school login through OPAC

SIRS is useful for finding magazine and news articles. It also contains a full encyclopedia, an almanac, and WebFind sites. 

HOW TO USE SIRS

Gale Research in Context is useful for finding magazine and newspaper articles,  images, videos and other sources of information.

HOW TO USE GALE Research in Context 

Facts On File contains online reference materials, news service databases and streaming video focusing on core subject areas, such as history, science, literature, geography, health, and more. 

HOW TO USE Facts on File

Primary edition    Secondary edition  Explora is a huge, comprehensive database including magazine, journal and reference articles, primary sources, audio and video clips.  

 HOW TO USE EXPLORA   

  

Articles about your classic reads
Encyclopedia Britannica is an excellent resource for general or background information.

HOW TO USE Britannica Online 

Points of View Reference Center contains information about controversial issues in over 30 categories

HOW TO USE Points of View Reference Center