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Library Research Resources
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Library Research Resources
“SPARKING CURIOSITY, CREATING CONNECTIONS, EMPOWERING LEARNERS”
Please check our library Google Site for tutorials, reading recommendations and more!
If you have any questions about our resources, use your student email to contact Mr. Pollock or check your student planner, page 32. Find the following on this page:
- Book Search
- Citation Resources
- Databases
Books
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Online Catalog: To find hard-copy books, go to destiny.pinerichland.org, or use the box below:
Pine Center: A branch of the Northern Tier Public Library is open in our library after school
Mon-Thurs. 2:30-5:30 PM. Students with a library card from Allegheny County Library System
may request any library materials from within the county. Search for materials here.If you need a library card, sign up for free with this document.
Citation Resources
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NoodleTools
Noodle Tools: Build MLA or APA citations; create virtual notecards; & more. Syncs with Google Docs & saves citations as you work. Import citations using book ISBN to automatically cite work.
Databases
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Database Password Access
Review and download this Library Resource Research Guide with an overview of resources and information on logging into the databases.
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How to use an advanced, or "Boolean" search
Learn how Boolean operators AND, OR and NOT can refine your search by combining or limiting terms.
General Databases
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InfoTrac Newsstand
InfoTrac Newsstand provides access to full-text newspapers and allows users to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, newspaper section, or other fields. The database offers a one-stop source for current news and searchable archives.
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Gale General One File
General OneFile is a one-stop source for news, magazine, and periodical articles across a wide range of general interest topics and academic disciplines. With millions of articles available in both PDF and HTML full-text, General OneFile serves a wide audience of readers.
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Gale Academic One File
Academic OneFile is the premier source of peer-reviewed full-text scholarly content across the academic disciplines. With millions of articles available in both PDF and HTML full-text, Academic OneFileis both authoritative and comprehensive.
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EBSCO HOST
Use EBSCO Host to search for periodical references, including: newspaper, magazine, and scholarly journal articles on a topic. Select the databases of your choice, including “Academic Search Main Edition” second from the bottom.
Debate Databases
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GALE OPPOSING VIEWS
Gale's Opposing Viewpoints In Context is an online resource for debaters and includes pro/con viewpoints, reference articles, interactive maps, infographics, and more.
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SIRS Issues Researcher
SIRS: A general reference database of news, magazine, and journal articles. SIRS also includes special articles on pros and cons of current event political issues.
Social Studies & History Databases
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ABC-CLIO
ABC-CLIO is a resource for academic reference works and periodicals primarily on topics such as history and social sciences.
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GALE US HISTORY IN CONTEXT
US History in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in U.S. History.
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GALE WORLD HISTORY IN CONTEXT
World History In Context reaches back to the ancient world — and forward to today's headlines — to deliver a chronicle of the great cultures and societies that have formed the history of the human race.
Literature, Art & Music Databases
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BLOOM'S LITERARY REFERENCE
Bloom’s Literature contains a wide range of reference essays and scholarly criticism examining great authors—from William Shakespeare to J. K. Rowling—and their works.
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GALE LITERATURE CRITICISM
This series provides unparalleled access and navigation through centuries of literary analysis—spanning all time periods, genres, and regions of the world.
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OXFORD (GROVE) ART
Oxford (Grove) Art offers access to the most authoritative, inclusive, and easily searchable online art resources available today.
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OXFORD (GROVE) MUSIC
Oxford Music Online is the gateway offering users the ability to access and cross-search multiple music reference resources in one location.
Science Databases
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GALE SCIENCE IN CONTEXT
Science In Context is an engaging online resource that provides contextual information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics.
Nonfiction & Reference E-Book Databases
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GALE ARTEMIS
Artemis provides an unprecedented, seamless research experience that helps students find a starting point, search across a wide array of materials and points in time, and discover new ways to analyze information.
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GALE ARCHIVES UNBOUND
Archives Unbound presents topically-focused digital collections of historical documents that support the research and study needs of scholars and students.
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GALE STUDENT RESOURCES IN CONTEXT
Student Resources In Context offers cross-curricular content aligned to national and state curriculum standards and reinforces the development of skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
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GALE VIRTUAL REFERENCE LIBRARY
GALE Virtual Reference Library (GVRL) provides acccess to more than 12,000 eBooks from over 100 industry-leading publishers for every discipline.
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INFOBASE LEARNING E-BOOKS
Infobase eBooks are Web-based versions of Infobase Publishing's outstanding print reference books.
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GALE BIOGRAPHIES IN CONTEXT
Biography In Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on the world's most influential people.
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SALEM PRESS REFERENCE E-BOOKS
Salem Press Reference E-Books offers , e-books, and online databases designed for use at schools.
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WORLD BOOK ONLINE
The World Book Online offers an encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas, homework help, study aids, and curriculum guides.
Career Resources
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Naviance
Naviance by Hobsons is a comprehensive K-12 college and career readiness platform that enables self-discovery, career exploration, academic planning, and college preparation for millions of students across all ages and around the globe.
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Ferguson's Career Center
The award-winning Ferguson's Career Guidance Center is a comprehensive resource for career exploration and planning that allows users to quickly find valuable career info (industry/professions articles/school planning resources/skills & career advice).
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor is the principal federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy.