Covers the arts and sciences, theology, literature, and other academic subjects. Has some journals and publications not found in iCONN’s other resources including many non-English publications. |
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Use this comprehensive database to retrieve in-depth reference content for the core curriculum areas of literature, history, biographies,science and social studies. This is an iCONN database. |
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This collection of more than 1,100 periodicals and 200 reports is a great resource for any educator -- from the school teacher and administrator to those studying in the field at the collegiate and graduate level. Content included in the database is almost entirely full-text, with the majority of the titles also covered in the ERIC database. This database covers multiple levels of education from preschool to college, and every educational specialty -- such as technology, bilingual education, health education, and testing. Educator's Reference Complete also focuses on issues in administration, funding and policy. |
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This is a very user-friendly general reference tool -- the perfect resource for your reference needs. Research is made easy -- no matter the user's age or skill level. Find the answers you need from more than 2,000 full-text magazines, newspapers, books, and transcripts, plus thousands of maps, pictures, web links, and audio/video files. To connect from home you will need to type 86-45156 in the username box and the word bigchalk in the password box |
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A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images and updated daily. This is an iCONN database. |
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| A general interest database that integrates a variety of sources in one easy-to-use interface. Use this database to find articles from newspapers, reference books, and periodicals, many with full text and images. Find the latest current events, popular culture, business and industry coverage, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more. This is an iConn database. | ||
Designed for High School ages and up. Covers U.S. History from colonial times to the present. This integrates articles, reference works, primary sources, timelines, historical maps and more. This is an iCONN database. |
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| History Resource Center: World | Designed for High School ages and up. Extensive coverage of the 20th century, and also covers Ancient Mediterranean, Ancient Near East and Asia as well as the Middle Ages. Moves chronologically from the antiquity to the present and geographically around the world. This is an iCONN database. | |
This database is designed for junior high and middle school students. Resources include magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more. This is an iCONN database. |
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This database is designed for high school students, with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, health, government, history and more. This is an iCONN database. |
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A database that meets the research needs of Kindergarten through Grade 5. It features a visually graphic interface, a subject-based topic tree and full-text, age-appropriate content from magazine, newspaper and reference sources in the fields of the arts, science, health, people, history, sports and more. This is an iCONN database. |
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| Learning Express Library | Unlimited free Internet access to practice tests based on such official exams as the ACT, SAT, GED, ASVAB, Firefighter, Police Officer, Paramedic, EMT Basic, U.S. Citizenship, Postal Worker, Cosmetology, Real Estate Agent & Broker Exams. Will need to create a username and password the first time you log in. Use your Trumbull Library Barcode as your username. | |
The Literature Resource Center is an excellent database for information about writers and their works.Users will find both biographical sketches of authors and criticism of their novels, short stories, poetry, plays, and nonfiction. |
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| Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center | As its name suggests, Opposing Viewpoints presents both sides of current social and political issues and controversies. This database is ideal for both students with research assignments and anyone who wants to stay better informed about today's "hot button" issues. TRUMBULL RESIDENTS LOG IN HERE WITH YOUR LIBRARY CARD BARCODE TO ACCESS. | |
High School ages and up. Focuses on key concepts taught in school classrooms including biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, etc. This is an iCONN database. |
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| Universal Class |
The Universal Class database offers more than 500 online Continuing Education courses facilitated by real instructors. Learn something new every day! | |
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Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) information plus information on planning for college, finding the right college, getting into college and financing a college education. |
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U.S. Dept. of Education website provides information for students, parents & families, teachers, principals, higher education administrators & institutions, and grantees & technical assistance providers. |
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A comprehensive collection of information about student financial aid. Find out about loans, scholarships and other types of financial aid that may be available for continuing your education. |
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This site brings together all kinds of information and services that students and their families need to make important decisions about furthering a student's education. |
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Rankings for the best undergraduate & graduate schools, find distance education opportunities through E-learning and help to master the application process amongst other pertinent information. |
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