Research Tools by Subject: Education

Education Database

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Access to over 1,090 top educational publications, including more than 800 titles in full text.

Tags: Early Childhood, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Home Schooling, Higher Education, Special Education

eLibrary: Academic

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General reference collection of periodical and digital media content specifically tailored for K-12 schools and libraries of all kinds, covering a variety of subjects including business, education, general interest, health, language arts, sciences, social sciences, and many other curriculum-specific subject areas.

Tags: Elementary, Middle School, High School, Curriculum, General Reference

eLibrary: Guided Research Interface

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Provides access to eLibrary’s periodical and digital media collection through a user interface specifically designed for student researchers.

Tags: Elementary, Middle School, High School, Curriculum, General Reference

ERIC

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The Educational Resources Information Center database is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education to provide extensive access to education-related literature.

Tags: Teachers, Educators, Higher Education, Special Education, Continuing Education

GetSetUp

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GetSetUp is a powerful learning platform designed specifically for older adults. It offers thousands of live and on-demand classes that promote digital literacy, wellness, creativity, and social connection taught by older adults, for older adults. Classes are paced and designed specifically for learners 55+.

Topics like using smartphones, Zoom, online safety, and even watercolor painting or cooking for one are covered. All sessions are moderated, ad-free, and built for interaction, not just passive viewing.

Click Sign Up tab and enter your email address. Make up a password. Fill in name and date of birth to access peer-led instruction with a wide range of classes like Digital literacy, Mental and physical well-being and everyday know-how.

The Great Courses: Library Collection

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The Great Courses: Library Collection gives you access to the best college and university courses from around the world. Learn new skills; build your knowledge of history, philosophy, and science; and improve your life. To access The Great Courses, look under the “Extras” category of Libby and click on “The Great Courses Library Collection.” For more information on downloading the Libby app to your preferred device, click here. Click on the link below to access Libby in your browser.

Tags: Continuing Education, Online Classes, Careers, Job Skills

Hiveclass

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A browser-based resource for movement, mindfulness, fitness and keeping active for all ages. Includes over 2000 two-minute videos covering details of many sports and physical activities. Avoid gym memberships. Use for homeschooling. Indoors/outdoors. Link your children’s body literacy with their mind literacy with the Reading Hive. Learn about proper nutrition, too. Includes Español.

Learning Express Library

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An interactive database with practice tests and tutorials for many standardized academic and licensing tests, such as the GED, SAT, Nursing, Real Estate, etc. Access: Sign in as new user and create personal account using your library card number as your user name.

Tags: ACT, SAT, Test Preparation, GED, College Admission, Jobs, Employment