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​Library Databases


Not everything you see online is true. That is why it is important to use quality information.

What Are Library Databases, and Why Do You Need Them?
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Why Should I Use a Library Database Instead of the Internet? 


Strategy. It is important that you are familiar with all the contrasting ways of finding information: (1.) a regular search bar, (2.) advanced search, (3.) or a visual search. When you commence your research often the most effective way to begin is a visual search with the “Topic Finder & Wheel.” In that way, you may see all the possibilities you never knew or thought of.


Academic One File
A Good Place to Start Your Research
& Two Ways to Search

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Over 700,000 Biographies Updated Daily. Username: saugus, Password: patriot

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Middle School Resources 
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Databases A-Z

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Databases by Subject

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Sign up for a free ecard

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National Center for Biotechnology
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CREDO an excellent place to start your research - BPL free login

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Access provided by Boston Public Library
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Transparent Language Online provides a fun, engaging, and interactive language-learning environment. More than just a language course, Transparent Language Online contains full courses and dozens of resources, while also providing extensive reference information, vocabulary building, relevant culture learning, and guidance for learning over 110 languages (including English).

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BIOGRAPHIES

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Ken Burns and his collaborators have been creating historical documentary films for more than forty years. Known for a signature style that brings primary source documents, images, and archival video footage to life on screen, these films present the opportunity to pose thought-provoking questions for students, and introduce new ideas, perspectives, and primary sources. Lesson Plan (46), Video (322), Media Gallery (92), Interactive (1), Image (26), Document (15) for Grades 4-13+

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Find What You Need on the World's Largest Library

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Physical Sciences, Engineering, Chemical, Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Energy, Engineering, Materials Science, Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy

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Foreign information by country

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The Statesman's Yearbook includes reliable information on all 194 countries in the world plus states and dependencies, covering key historical events, population…

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Amazing online brain anatomy in 3-D
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Ebsco and other databases available through the Saugus Public Library

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Boston Public Library - Get free access to thousands of movies with your free Boston Public Library card

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Full-text of Boston Globe from 1980-present. Username: saugus, Password: patriot

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Full-text of The New York Times from 1985- searchable as a standalone file (also included in Academic OneFile and Genera. Username: saugus, Password: patriot

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Color full-page and article reproductions of thousands of U.S. and international newspapers and magazines from the last three months.


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Please login with your Saugus public library card

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Please login with your Saugus public library card

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Gale Training Tutorials

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The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the nation's record keeper. Of all documents and materials created in the course of business conducted by the United States Federal government, only 1%-3% are so important for legal or historical reasons that they are kept by us forever. Those valuable records are preserved and are available to you, whether you want to see if they contain clues about your family’s history, need to prove a veteran’s military service, or are researching an historical topic that interests you.

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Why Should I use Library Databases?

+Using quality information in your research paper reflects well on you, and your work

+Library databases contain credible and reliable sources – on the internet the information is not evaluated for accuracy and may be incorrect, misleading, or biased

+Many of the best articles are not available for free on the Internet, but when you use library databases you have access to articles worth millions of dollars.

+Library database articles are written by experts in their field - on the Internet any one can create a website or blog

+Library databases offer options to quickly limit or expand your search - the Internet is a vast ocean of information with no organizational structure 

+Library databases contain many useful tools such as Citation help

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Child Labor Is On the Rise.

United States Government

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National Center on Family Homelessness

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US Statistics by Subjects

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Mass Labor Statistics

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National Human Trafficking

Mass Government 

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Massachusetts Public Health

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Massachusetts Environmental

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Educational Resources On Nearly Every Topic

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With a Boston Public Library Card you can also use - The Commonwealth Catalog which allows BPL cardholders access collections at other libraries across Massachusetts. Once you request an item through the Commonwealth Catalog it will take a few days for your local library to receive it and notify you.

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"The web's premier collection of original military records." "Free access to the Constitutional Convention Papers, Continental Congress Papers, George Washington Correspondence, Lincoln Assassination Papers."

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Works Cited
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Becker, Bobby. Pinterest, www.pinterest.com/pin/90001692530915872/. Accessed 25 Oct. 2016.
Marcui, David. Romania. unsplash.com/search/mirror?photo=p_HYA_T-1WU. Accessed 25 Oct. 2016.


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  • Home
  • Databases & Disciplines
    • Art
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    • Science & Technology
    • Social Studies >
      • Civil War >
        • Andersonville Prison
      • Great Depression
      • Imperialism-Colonialism
      • Pre-Civil War America
      • Whaling America
      • World War One
      • World War Two
      • Vietnam War
  • Library Stuff
    • Audio & eBooks >
      • Spanish & Portuguese Audio eBooks
    • Boston Public Library eCard
    • Citation, Copyright & Plagarism
    • Copyright Free & Tools
    • Creating Graphic Novels/Comix
    • Evaluating Sources
    • Media Literacy & Propaganda
    • Primary Sources
    • Storytelling
  • Teacher Resources
  • Elementary
  • Contact
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