ONLINE RESOURCES

Passwords can be obtained in the library

Databases

Gale Group:  Database includes original reference, full-text periodicals, journals, and a test prep center (This database is provided by Timberview High School)

K-12 Databases: These resources are provided by the State of Texas. Come by the library to get the username and password.

Recommended Search Tools

Ask.Com : Offers alternative search terms - rarrow, related, and broader

Intelways.com: Offers a variety of focused search through tabs. Do a Reference search for History (Social Studies) and English and an Academic search for Science. Notice how the sites searched change with the different tabs. **Always check the box (on upper right side of screen) - Open in new window.

Internet Public Library: Good general resource

American Medical Association : Atlas of the body, human body, pictures and diagrams included

CIA World Factbook:   Information about countries

Library Spot ;  http://libraryspot.com/

Merck Medical:  Information on health and medicine

Occupation Outlook Handbook:  Use it to learn about Jobs--The type of work, education and training requirements and placement possibilities, earnings, job outlook, and related occupations.

Testing and Education Reference Center:  Taking a college entrance or licensing exam?  Looking for a college or graduate school?  Need help with finding scholarships?  Use this database to search thousands of college and graduate school entries.  Identify scholarships that meet their financial needs.  Take on-line practice tests and use test prep eBooks to obtain your education goals. TAKS practice and strategies are included. This resource is located at the bottom of the Common Menu of the Gale Database.