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A database is an organized electronic collection of many sources, including print sources.
Okay...so what does that mean?
It means that you can search thousands of magazines, journals, newspapers, and books (among other kinds of sources) all from the comfort of your computer.
Pretty nifty, eh?
Here at Antelope High School, we have four databases. We also have several electronic resources to help make your researching a little easier.
Take note! These databases and some of the electronic resources are password protected. You can find the password here.
Databases vs. Open Web - A Comparison
Why should you search Databases vs. the Open Web? Click on the document below to find out and make your next research project your BEST EVER!
Gale: The Basics Tutorial
Gale: Search Results Tutorial
Gale: Topic Pages and Documents Tutorial
Gale: Where to Start When Finding a Research Topic Tutorial
Gale: Narrowing Your Research Topic Tutorial
The Gale databases have information about all kinds of subjects--kind of like an encyclopedia. They are great for researching all kinds of information.
There are two you can search:
Student Resource Center Good for general research on a whole host of topics. You might consider starting any research project here!
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center This database contains information mostly about controversial topics. If you're looking for sources that help construct an argument or for different points of view about a topic, this is the one for you.
PowerSearch Gale PowerSearch is a search platform unlike any other, providing libraries with a sophisticated yet simple solution for managing a wealth of periodical, reference, multimedia and primary source information.
The ABC-Clio database is fantastic for research about historical and social science issues.
We subscribe to four:
American Government Database
American History Database
World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras
World History: The Modern Era
Sacramento Library Databases:Click on the link and then select Students K-12. Once you choose the database you would like to search, enter your Sacramento Library Card Number and PIN. You can search all of their databases, which include the Science. Literary, Point of View, Biography and History Reference Centers as well as Academic Journals, the Student Research Center, and the Virtual Reference Library, plus more.
is the go-to site for learning more about any subject - offering thousands of up-to-date, curated, and curriculum-relevant articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, and recommended Web sites. The high school database offers:
quick facts and in-depth information on a wide variety of subjects.
help to start research projects with multiple resources in one place.
Curriculum-aligned database of content organized by complex issues, ideally for middle and high school students and educators.
School & Educators Complete – eBook subscription database (over 12,000 titles) to support multiple subject areas (English Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, Information Literacy and Technology).
Electronic Resources
The Sacramento Bee (class id: panthers, password: 2401) This is more than just the Sac Bee's website--it's an electronic version of the actual paper. You can browse through the pages, search for articles, and print them out effortlessly.
Need help with vocabulary, finding another way to say something in a paper? Merriam-Webster.com has a dictionary, thesaurus, Spanish-English dictionary, and more all in one spot.
The World Digital Library (WDL) makes available on the internet, free of charge and in multilingual format, significant primary materials from countries and cultures around the world.
DPLA, Digital Public Library of America, aims to create a national digital library. DPLA offers millions of photographs, manuscripts, books, sounds, moving images, and more. DPLA allows you to search by timelines, maps, and exhibits from museums.
Need access to art images and information from around the world? The Museum of Online Museums houses online exhibits from museums around the world. They not only have current exhibitions but also archived exhibitions from museums like The Met and The Musee d’Orsay.
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the nation's record keeper. Of all documents and materials created in the course of business conducted by the United States Federal government, only 1%-3% are so important for legal or historical reasons that they are kept by us forever.
Those valuable records are preserved and are available to you, whether you want to see if they contain clues about your family’s history, need to prove a veteran’s military service, or are researching an historical topic that interests you.
The next AP US History exam will be in May. But it is never too early to jump-start your studying.
America’s History through our nation’s art is what you will find on this site. PicturingAmerica is an exciting new initiative from the National Endowment for the Humanities that brings masterpieces of American Art into classrooms and libraries nationwide.
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires us to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity. The website is the digital face of their brick and mortar building. Explore the online encyclopedia, search through useful teaching materials and lesson plans, as well as delve into reference services and so much more.
The TeenHealth & The Media website is a virtual meeting place for teens, parents, educators, health professionals, and others who share a strong commitment to teen health. Using the power of media literacy, we encourage young people to make healthy choices and to interact with the media both as critical viewers and creators.
KidsHelpPhone is based in Canada but has a lot of useful information on a variety of topics including bullying, cyberbullying, emotional health and well-being, dating, and more….
TeensHealth.org, run by the non-profit Nemours Centers for Children’s Health Media, is a safe, private place for teens who need honest, accurate information and advice about health, emotions, and life.
Above the Influence is the official website created for the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign, a program of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. This campaign is inspired by teens and how they deal with the daily influences that shape their decisions.
Want to be healthy? The AmericanHeart Association’s Get Healthy Website is making daily health a priority! Healthy For Good is a revolutionary movement to inspire you to create lasting change in your health and your life, one small step at a time. The approach is simple: Eat smart. Add color. Move more. Be well.
Addressing Japanese or Chinese History in a research project? Click here to access images of every sort. VisualizingCultureswas launched at MIT in 202 to explore the potential of the Web for developing innovative image-driven scholarship and learning. The VC mission is to use new technology and inaccessible visual materials to reconstruct the past as people of the time visualized the world or imagined it to be. Topical units to date focus on Japan in the modern world and early-modern China. The thrust of these explorations extends beyond Asia per se, however, to address “culture” in much broader ways – cultures of modernization, war and peace, consumerism, images of “Self” and “Others”, and so on.
Einstein Archive Online is a digital archive of Einstein’s writings on topics from science to travel and more.
The Nelson Mandela Digital ArchiveProject aims to locate, document, digitize, and provide access to all archival materials related to Nelson Mandela’s Life Work.
Learn where to find answers to the most requested facts about the United States of America. Business laws, code of federal regulations, database search of laws and regulations... Libraries Local, federal, and national libraries; online library databases; & more.
Free Online/Internet Legal Resources Taxpedia: a searchable database of laws, regulations, excise tax advisories, ... and Federal Register; CommerceBusiness Daily; congressional bills, calendars, & more.
YALSA Book FinderNeed a great book but don’t know where to start. Search 4,000+ books, audiobooks, and films from YALSA's book awards and book lists in order to find the best teen picks. You can search by genre, author, title, and more and begin your reading journey.
100 Milestone DocumentsThis is more than just an American History Resource – it’s an electronic version of the most important documents in American History. You can explore, print, or save these documents in pdf format. The documents reflect America’s diversity and unity, America’s past and future, and mostly America’s commitment as a nation to continue to strive to "form a more perfect union."
Want direct links to websites on particular topics to save yourself some research time. Search the Dewey Catalog by topic and be linked to apps and/or websites like the Smithsonian, PBS, etc… What is Dewey you ask? The Dewey Decimal System, named after Melvil Dewey, is how Libraries organize all of their books by topic. Want a book on History or Geography, look in the 900s. Want a book on Law, look in the 340s. This website gives you all of the topics! Just Do the Dewey with this link.
Want access to the FREE nonfiction texts, primary sources, biographies, famous speeches, and more? This is a great electronic resource for you. You can search their Library, News for front page headlines, or access text sets.
Need teen directed news articles on a variety of topics. This is a great resource. Articles are available in Spanish as well.
Lots of great stuff here! Your nearest branch is the Riley Library at the corner of Woodcreek Oaks Blvd. & Pleasant Grove. It's a great place to hang out, relax, and even play video games.
Super cool and very awesome! Your nearest branch is the North Highlands-Antelope Library at the corner of Antelope Road & Walerga. Only about one mile away from Antelope High!
