Homework Tips
There are loads of resources to help you with your homework. Library databases have lots of useful information that’s not necessarily available through Google. Plus, you know you can trust this information. Many websites can also help you with your homework, but make sure you’re safe while surfing the Internet, that the websites you find are from reliable sources, and learn how to cite those sources.
Library Databases
The “databases” here have lots of information not typically available through the Internet. You’ll need your library card to log into some of them.
EBSCO Magazines & Periodicals: Search the content of more than 10,000 popular and academic magazines, reference books, plus images, covering all subject areas, from current events and history to the arts and sciences. Many Canadian titles are included. Narrow results by date, subject, publication, etc.
Explora: EBSCO’s interface for Schools and Public Libraries, it supports both student research and classroom instruction with simple searches that quickly deliver relevant results, easy-to-browse categories, topic overviews, and much more.
Websites
Can You Trust That Website?
Internet Safety
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Check our Teens page for more information on library programs for teens and other websites to help support teens as they grow up.