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need to find sources for an assignment?
need to find sources for an assignment?
Looking for a great article or primary source?
Looking for a great article or primary source?
This is the place!
This is the place!
The Digital Maine Library provides every resident of Maine with access to online resources that include a collection of full text articles and abstracts from magazines, newspapers, journals and reference. This is a great starting point for any academic search for any class. For more advanced resources, try here.
The Digital Maine Library (DML) may be accessed from any public, school or academic library in Maine.
To access from home, you will need to set up an account with DML. Use this form to do this.
Databases for any class or subject:
Databases for any class or subject:
General resources: includes 18 collections
Content is tailored to fit the needs of high school students.
Academic resources: includes 27 collections
Content is tailored to fit the needs of high school students in college prep courses.
High quality collection of popular full-text magazines, reference books, videos and other sources covering virtually every subject area. Titles include Consumer Reports, The Atlantic, U.S. News & World Report, People, TIME, and Scientific American. (This is part of "Explora for College Prep.")
Current U.S. and regional newspapers as well as archives back to the 1980s. Includes many Maine newspapers, as well as The New York Time, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and other major dailies.
Databases Ideal for English and History:
Databases Ideal for English and History:
A database containing thousands of classic and contemporary poems, short stories, biographies, essays, lesson plans and learning guides.
Covering topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century, this research database contains full-text journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary source documents.
Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this database of rich content can help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays and better understand controversial issues
Read It! is English Language Learners who need adapted reading material for a variety of subjects. It offers resources to help build background knowledge, conduct research and improve study skills.
For the HISTORY databases below, you will need the username & password.
American History is an indispensable resource for student research. Spanning our nation’s history—from prehistory to the present day—American History was developed and curated by leading editors and scholars in the study of American history. It is composed of a variety of learning assets, including articles, images, primary source documents, timelines, videos, and slideshows.
Modern World History offers a comprehensive look at world history from the mid-15th century to the present. Thousands of subject entries, biographies, images, videos and slideshows, maps and graphs, primary sources, and timelines combine to provide a detailed and comparative view of the people, places, events, and ideas that have defined modern world history.
Ancient and Medieval History provides thorough coverage of world history from prehistory through the mid-1500s, with special Topic Centers on key civilizations and regions, including the ancient Near East, ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, ancient and medieval Africa, ancient and medieval Asia, the Americas, medieval Europe, and the Islamic World. Each civilization’s history is brought to life through articles, videos and slideshows, primary sources, and more.
American Indian History offers fast access to more than 15,000 years of culture and history, covering more than 600 Native American groups, through tablet/mobile-friendly videos and slideshows, images, biographies of key people, event and topic entries, primary sources, maps and graphs, and timelines. This comprehensive database allows for an interactive, multifaceted look at the indigenous peoples of the Americas.
Databases Ideal for Science and Technology
Databases Ideal for Science and Technology
Science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos, plus science experiments, curriculum-aligned lesson plans and a vast image collection. Titles include Discover, Scientific American, and Science News.
Includes the top environment journals covering ecosystem ecology, energy, environmental policy, sustainability and other related subjects.
Additional Databases and Resources
Additional Databases and Resources
An easy-to-use online test prep resource that helps people improve their academic skills, earn a high school equivalency, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more. Lots of sample AP tests to take online and get instant results.
You will need to create an account in order to use the resources.
Reading recommendations to help readers of all ages find information on books. Includes expert recommendations, read-alikes, reviews, articles, lists and more. Also provides audiobook information and recommendations
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