Research & Learning

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Academic Search Elite

Need a scholarly journal article for your research paper? Search articles from academic and professional journals covering the social sciences, humanities, general science, multicultural studies, education, and more. This resource is great for college students or anyone conducting in-depth research.

Adult Core Skills

Part of LearningExpressLibrary. Become a better reader, improve math skills, study for the citizenship exam.

Chilton Car Repair

This database provides repair information for thousands of car, truck, van, and SUV make and model combinations. It includes photographs and wiring diagrams in addition to troubleshooting and diagnostics tools.

College Students Skill Review

College Students Skill Review provides interactive online practice tests and a tutorial course series designed to help users succeed on academic tests. It offers immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of results.

Computer Skills

Part of LearningExpressLibrary. Video courses to learn popular software and computer basics.

Digital Literacy

Get empowered with digital citizenship skills to navigate today’s virtual landscape. Interactive activities include project-based learning activities using digital tools to create podcasts, multimedia presentations, social media campaigns, and more.

EducateStation

Pre-K – 5th Grade Curriculum for Homeschooling families.

Elementary & Middle School Students Skill Review

Skill-building lessons and practice for guiding young learners.

Explora – General Research and Public Library

Search here for research on current and popular topics.

Explora – Educator’s Edition

A teacher’s companion to the various Explora databases, searching across content such as ERIC and Academic Search Premier. It highlights lessons plans, curriculum standards, and other professional development resources.

Explora – Elementary

Explora for Kids is a great place for students to do research on current and popular topics.

Explora – Middle School

A great place for middle school aged students to do research on current and popular topics.

Explora – High School

A great place for high school aged students to do research on current and popular topics.

Financial Literacy

Financial Literacy makes economics and personal finance easy to understand. Explore personal and household finance as well as macro-, micro-, and global economics.

The Great Courses Library Collection (Available through Libby “Extras”)

The Great Courses Library Collection video streaming service is brought to you by The Great Courses—the leading global media brand for lifelong learning and personal enrichment. This collection includes more than 250 courses, led by the world’s top experts, covering a broad range of subjects, such as science, mathematics, philosophy, history, literature, fine arts and music, travel, business, and personal development.

High School Students Skills Review

Offers skill-building resources for classroom and homework success.

LearningExpress Library

LearningExpress Library provides interactive online practice tests and a tutorial course series designed to help users succeed on academic and licensing tests. It offers immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of results.

Lerner Maker Lab

Lerner Maker Lab is a database for hands-on fun, like a digital makerspace. From cooking to crafting to chemistry projects, Lerner Maker Lab offers a variety of active nonfiction projects while also supporting digital literacy and research skills. Clear step-by-step instructions along with photos and illustrations invite readers to craft, experiment, cook, build, and celebrate through hands-on projects.

Research & Learning