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.

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

Search our catalog for the books in our library.  You can request books from other libraries, see the bottom of the library homepage  for more information.

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!

Get Help From the Writing Center

The new Writing Center is located in the Library!  They can help with any and all writing assignments for every subject. They accept walk ins and scheduled sessions during W1 (2nd half), W2, W4, M2, and after school on Wednesdays. Their Tutors are here to help brainstorm ideas, improve writing skills, and help tutees understand assignments. 

Book a coaching session HERE!