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.
Journal and Newspaper Articles
Research in Context – articles, videos, and news stories specifically for middle schoolers!
Newspapers at US Newsstream and Maine News. Connect from home.
Maine history at Maine Memory Network and Digital Maine Repository.
African-American History – email Ms. Jackson Sanborn for login details.
Other online sources in specific subject areas including literature, psychology, history, politics, education, science, and technology.
Connect directly to Digital Maine Library. Connect from home.
Advanced Google Search – limit the domain to .gov or .edu
Books
Order books, find ebooks and audiobooks
NoveList – recommends books based on books you’ve read and like. Connect from home.
Taking notes and formatting citations, or writing papers in MLA Style.
Any questions? Email or come see Ms. Jackson Sanborn!