CultureGrams™ is the leading primary source reference for concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on the countries of the world. It goes beyond mere facts and figures to deliver an insider's perspective on daily life and culture, including the history, customs, and lifestyles of the world's people. ~From Proquest

One log-in to access EBSCO Research Databases, Explora products, Library of Virginia E-books, ReadIt for English Language Learners, and History Reference Center.

Browse by subject or do a search for your chosen topic. This interface looks slightly different than it used to, but we promise, it's the same Gale resource you know and love!

“Most high school students will find relevant coverage of U.S. and world history topics among the 650,000-plus full-text articles from reference books, journals, magazines, and primary sources, including more than 81,000 biographies and almost 45,000 images. Options to refine results are easy to navigate, comprehensive, and specific. Results can be linked to Google Classroom. More than 80 hours of video are also available, along with a curriculum standards module for educators.”~School Library Journal

Information literacy product, created to help young researchers find, evaluate, and use information more effectively. Nine multi-media based learning modules and seven interactive tools. ~From Proquest

Tabs at the top of this link direct you to either SIRS Issues Researcher (current and past trending controversial topics) or SIRS Renaissance (architecture/design, literature, culture, multimedia, music, performing arts, philosophy/religion, and visual arts).

Today’s Science features thousands of original articles—using easy-to-understand, engaging language—by scientists and science journalists, based on the most current peer-reviewed journal articles. The in-depth coverage spans important advances in biology, chemistry, environmental science, space, physics, and technology. ~From Infobase

Find it Virginia is supported by federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and ensures that all residents of the Commonwealth have equal access to essential resources for lifelong learning. ~From www.finditva.com

Free access to a variety of databases, organized by grade level. 

Access the public library catalog.

The Purdue Owl citation guide for MLA, APA, and Chicago style citation of any source. Includes examples. Navigate the Purdue Owl cite for many other resources related to writing.

A link to a comprehensive guide on identifying and avoiding plagiarism, as well as how to cite properly.