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LESP HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY CATALOG

LESP HIGH SCHOOL ONLINE CATALOG
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ONLINE DATABASES

 The Library has a list of passwords for free access to all of the databases and  encyclopedias. Ask a Librarian for the list so that you may search these databases for free.

 The databases, and encyclopedias, may also be searched from home. Passwords are  required for remote access.

ONLINE ENCYCLOPEDIAS

SEARCH THE INTERNET

NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC LIBRARIES

HOMEWORK HELP

 

ONLINE DATABASES

 An online database is a collection of articles from magazines, journals  and newspapers on all subjects. Use a keyword search. Copy the full web  address (URL) to add to your bibliography.

Please ask the LESP Librarian for help with your research.

PASSWORDS ARE NECESSARY. Pick up the password list from  the Library.

The online databases may be searched from school or home.

EBSCOHOST

EBSCOhost graphic EBSCOHOST

KIDS SEARCH

An online database is a large collection of articles from magazines, journals and newspapers. We can search these databases for information by doing a keyword search. Sometimes, a small paragraph only summarizes the information. DO NOT USE THE SUMMARY. Choose full text (the complete work) of an article. Be sure to get the full web address (URL) to add to your bibliography.

GALEGROUP DATABASES

Start searching Health Reference Center Academic (HRCA)HEALTH REFERENCE CENTER ACADEMIC

Start searching Junior Edition - K12 (K12J) INFOTRAC JUNIOR K12 

Start searching National Newspaper Index (NNI)NATIONAL NEWSPAPER INDEX

SIRS KNOWLEDGE SOURCE

SIRS Knowledge Source

Full text magazine and newspaper articles on all subjects. Also search for  government reports and documents. Use WebSelect to find reliable  websites for internet searching.

*Click on SIRS

DECADES        

CULTUREGRAMS        

 

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COLLECTION

 A large collection of magazines and journals on education and  psychology.

ONLINE ENCYCLOPEDIAS

ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA

 Search an online encyclopedia for information and links to authoritative websites. The  Britannica has four different reading levels in their online encyclopedia.

 Encyclopedia Britannica Online high school level

 Comptons’ Encyclopedia middle school level

 Britannica Elementary Encyclopedia elementary school level

 Concise Britannica Encyclopedia

 

SEARCH THE INTERNET

MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY

 Use this well organized public library website to find links to good  websites for homework and research assignments.

INTERNET PUBLIC LIBRARY

 Links to reliable websites for internet searching.

THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARIES

THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY

BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY

QUEENS PUBLIC LIBRARY

All of the New York City Libraries provide links to online databases, both in the libraries, and from your home. Use the bar code number on your library card for free access to these online databases.

Ask the LESP Librarian for help in using these online databases.

 

HOMEWORK HELP

www.homeworkNYC.org

 Click on this link to find online homework help and help with  research projects. This new website provides access to  some Math textbooks, an online calculator, and online  databases. You will need your public library card to access  the online databases. Check out the section on Research  Guides for information on specific subjects.

DIAL – TEACHER

1-212-777-3380

 You can receive help with your homework assignments by  calling Dial – a Teacher. New York City school teachers are  ready to help you when you call 1 – 212 – 777 – 3380.

 Dial – a – Teacher has copies of textbooks so the teacher  can look at the same page as you are when helping you with  your homework assignments.

 Chinese speaking teachers are available.

 The telephone help is available free of charge from the UFT,  the NYC teachers’ union.