- Encyclopedias
Credo – easily search hundreds of ebooks; see Ms. Jackson Sanborn for login and password.
WorldBook Encyclopedia – a great place to start when you’re trying to narrow down your question or thesis. Connect from home.
International Encyclopedia of Social Sciences – see Ms. Jackson Sanborn for the password.
Find Articles and Other Online Sources
Pro Tip: many databases have a “Full Text” box on the left to narrow it down to the online articles
Student Resources in Context – another large general article database that can be used at different stages of your research. ‘Browse topics’ to find collections of research on common topics. Connect from home.
Academic One File – a general database with thousands of academic and higher education articles, many of them full text online (click the full text box on the right to find only those). Use ‘Related Subjects’ on right or ‘Related Resources’ at top of article to find similar articles. Connect from home.
Newspapers
New York Times Connect from home
Bangor Daily News Connect from home
Other Maine newspapers Connect from home
Major US Newspapers through US Newsstream Connect from home
Maine history, and even more resources!
Maine history at Maine Memory Network and Digital Maine Repository.
Other online sources in specific subject areas including literature, psychology, history, politics, education, science, and technology.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context – Full text database with multiple sides of controversial issues. Connect from home.
Can’t find what you need? Having problems? Email or come see Ms. Jackson Sanborn.
Get Books
Request books, find ebooks and audiobooks
NoveList – recommends books based on books you’ve read and like. Connect from home.
Gale Books and Authors – book lists by genre. Connect from home
You can request books from other libraries across the state.
Search for Images and Videos
Make sure you have permission to use images and videos you find on the web. Use Google’s Tools – Usage rights to find free-to-use media. Other places to find even more images and media.