How to Use Online Tools: Special School District Resources
How to Use Online Tools: School District Resources
Online resources such as
databases and encyclopedias are collections of information that are
available online through Internet browsers by purchasing access to them. There can be encyclopedias
or subject databases on all kinds of subjects. Many online resources require a password for users to log on because
the company that provides them has user fees to support their business.
For example, OSLIS provides access for all students in Oregon to use
the EBSCO periodical databases. They are used by accessing
Searchasuarus,
KidSearch
or Student Research Center from the box to the right of this screen.
These databases include encyclopedias,
newspapers, images, thousands of magazine articles, and other subject-area information sources. They can be
accessed at all Oregon schools without a username. However, if you want
to use them from outside of school, you will need a password to log in.
Passwords are available from your library media specialist or teacher.
Each online school resource your district subscribes to will have its own help section to guide you in searching. Be sure to check it out!
Student Research Center
OSLIS Tutorials
NewsBank Oregonian
L-Net: Chat with a Librarian
Quick Links
Oregon Association of School Libraries