HKHS Library: Haddam Killingworth's High School's collection of print, ebooks and digital materials. 

ResearchIT CT: The Connecticut Digital Library is a massive, state-funded collection of databases. It provides access to thousands of full-text journals, magazines, newspapers, and wire services.

• Key Feature: Includes Academic Search Premier, the largest database for general research.

• Bonus: You also get access to specific resources like the Biography Reference Center, Science Reference Center, and History Reference Center. (Accessible on campus or from home with your public library card.)

NewsStand (ProQuest): A one-stop portal for full-text journalism from the world's leading news sources. It includes current and archival access to major papers like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The Los Angeles Times.

• Local Highlight: Includes the Hartford Courant and Hartford Courant Historical for Connecticut-specific research.

JSTOR: A digital library for scholars, researchers, and students. JSTOR is highly specialized and focuses on the humanities and social sciences. It is the best place to find high-level academic journal articles, books, and primary sources.

• Best for: History, Literature, and advanced academic research where you need peer-reviewed sources rather than general news.

Global Issues- Gale: Look beyond the U.S. perspective. This database offers international viewpoints on a broad spectrum of global topics and current events. It aggregates news, videos, podcasts, and country portals to help you understand how different nations view the same major issues.

• Best for: Current events, Model UN, and understanding international relations.

World History- Gale: A chronicle of the human experience from ancient times to the present. This database moves beyond the textbook with rare primary sources, reliable reference articles, and multimedia content. It covers vast cultures, major religions, and significant historical figures.

• Best for: Deep dives into specific eras (like the Renaissance or Ancient Rome) and biography reports.

Opposing Viewpoints- Gale:The ultimate tool for debate and argumentative essays. This database presents "pro" and "con" viewpoint articles on today’s hottest social issues (e.g., climate change, gun control, artificial intelligence). It helps you explore all sides of an issue to develop strong critical thinking skills.

• Best for: Persuasive writing, debate prep, and controversial topics.

Google Scholar:A specialized version of Google that strips away commercial websites and social media to search only scholarly literature. It finds articles, theses, books, abstracts, and court opinions from academic publishers and universities.

• Tip: While great for finding citations, you may hit "paywalls" for full text. Check if our library has the article in one of our other databases if you can't open it here.

Avoiding Fake News-Gale:

• AllSides.com

• Factcheck.org