LHS Library--Online Research Resources

Electronic Database Subscriptions
and Online Resources

Books | Quick Answers | In Depth Info | Websites | Local

Books?

Destiny Online Catalog

Internal Link Click here if you are using a school computer.

External Link Click here if you are not using a school computer.

To search for books and audiovisual materials available in the school library.

Quick Answers?

	Britannica Encyclopćdia Britannica, Inc., headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a leading provider of learning and knowledge products. One of the world's most trusted sources of information on every topic imaginable - from the origins of the universe to current events and everything in between.
	Answers.com Answers.com is an advertising-supported, free website. Answers.com's collection of over three million answers is drawn from over 60 titles from brand-name publishers, as well as original content created by Answers.com's own editorial team. The site offers useful answers in categories like business, health, travel, technology, science, entertainment, arts, history and many more.
	World Geography To find information on any country in the world. Has special sections on cultural and environmental data.
	Fact Cite Lincoln Library of: Sports Champions, Greek and Roman Mythology, Shapers of Society, American History, Biographies and Essential Information.
	Wikipedia Wikipedia has rapidly grown into the largest reference website on the Internet. This website is a wiki, which means that anyone with access to an Internet-connected computer can edit, correct, or improve information throughout the encyclopedia, simply by clicking the edit this page link.

In Depth Info?

	Marvel To search for award-winning and full-text articles from hundreds of periodicals. Search for people based on one or more personal facts such as birth and death year, nationality, ethnicity, occupation, or gender, or combine criteria to create a highly-targeted custom search. ProQuest - Newspapers Mas Ultra - Magazines
	Infotrac To search for a magazine or newspaper article on a current topic.
	Opposing Viewpoints in Context To access topic overviews, viewpoint articles, primary documents, links to websites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles, based on the Opposing Viewpoints Series published by Greenhaven Press.
	Biography in Context To search for award-winning and full-text articles from hundreds of periodicals. Search for people based on one or more personal facts such as birth and death year, nationality, ethnicity, occupation, or gender, or combine criteria to create a highly-targeted custom search.
	Science e-Books Encyclopedia of Bioethics Encyclopedia of Science; Technology; and Ethics Mathematics Biology Environmental Encyclopedia Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z World Earth Science UXL Encyclopedia of Biomes Chemical Elements: From Carbon to Krypton Drugs and Controlled Substances: Information for Students
	Science in Context Full Text Science Articles - Books, Magazines, Journals and Newspapers.
	Biomes of The Earth Online Science Articles - Test, Pictures and Videos.
	Facts on File - History Modern World History Ancient And Medieval History
	History Reference Center Full Text History Articles - Books, Magazines, Journals and Newspapers.
	U.S. History in Context A variety of resources by topic, event and/or curriculum standards
	World History in Context A variety of resources by topic, event and/or curriculum standards
	Exploring Career Clusters Online A variety of resources by topic, event and/or curriculum standards
	CQ Political Reference Suite Congress A to Z The Supreme Court A to Z The U.S. Constitution A to Z The Presidency A to Z Elections A to Z
	MLA Citation Guides (MLA Style Guide from the College of William and Mary) (Duke University Libraries Citing Sources)

Web Sites?

Librarian's Index to the Internet

To search an annotated subject directory of more than 14,000 Internet resources selected and evaluated by librarians for their usefulness. The guide is searchable by subject.

"Deep" Web

To search the huge number of up-to-date, authoritative web sites that are virtually "invisible" to, and therefore not searchable by, the common search engines and directories.

Search Engines

To select the BEST search tool, take a look at the excellent Search Engine comparison chart on the Cape Elizabeth H.S. Library website.

Local?

	Life After High School To find the best Internet websites for post-high school plannning, selecting and applying to college, financing a college education, and choosing a career path.
	City of Lewiston To search for information relating to the city, its departments, and elected officials.
	Other Libraries Find and read about a large amount of libraries in the area and some that are not from around here. Lewiston Public \| Auburn Public \| Bates \| Maine Statewide Catalog \| CMCC Library \| Maine Franco-American Genealogical Collection \| USM L/A Library \| Internet Public Library
	Ask Your Librarian E-mail Mrs. Lynch if you have a question or are having trouble finding something. jlynch@lewnet.avcnet.org

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