Databases and Reference

Where to search?

While searching for resources on the Internet can be helpful, large centralized resources such as databases and reference collections are often much more reliable and much better starting points for research.

The following list includes databases the Library subscribes to, Internet resources, and more.

SFUSD 9-12 Library Subscription Databases

ferguson's

Ferguson's Career Guidance Center

Access for interest, curiousity, and lesson planning about college and career instructors. Username: alincolnhs, Password: mustangs
Career Guidance Center
Britannica

Britannica School

Encyclopedia with current articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, recommended Websites, adjustable reading levels, Spanish language resources. Username and Password: Site Specific.
Britannica School
Britannica Escolar

Britannica Escolar

Encyclopedia with current articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, recommended Websites, adjustable reading levels, Spanish language resources. Username and Password: Site Specific.
Britannica Escolar
Gale Student Resources in Context

Gale Student Resources in Context

A wide array of subjects up-to-date reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites. Google integrated. Username: (none), Password: sfusd
Gale Student Resources in Context
ProQuest SIRS

ProQuest SIRS Issues Researcher

Provides background and current analysis necessary for the research and understanding of current and pervasive issues. Google integrated. Username: LSO, Password: issues
ProQuest SIRS Issues Researcher
ProQuest eLibrary

ProQuest eLibrary

General reference aggregation of periodical and digital media content with editorial guidance for novice researchers. Google integrated. Username: eLibrarySF, Password: eLibrary1!
ProQuest eLibrary
CultureGrams

CultureGrams

Cultural information on countries around the world. Available to all SFUSD students, but recommended for K-5. Google Integrated. Username: LSO, Password: culture
CultureGrams
NoodleTools

NoodleTools

Citations, evaluation and analysis, online note cards, & annotations; research process and project organization. Use your Google Account to log into NoodleTools.
NoodleTools
LibGuides

LibGuides

Teacher Librarian created research assistance, subject guides and useful resources compiled for Teacher and Student use. No login necessary.
LibGuides
TeachingBooks

TeachingBooks

Author programs, book guides, book readings, author websites, educator area. Username: (leave blank), Password: sanfrancisco
TeachingBooks
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Young Adult Book Finder from American Library Association

American Library Association Young Adult Book Finder (YALSA)

Looking for age-appropriate great books for teens? Check out this great book finder website and start reading more!

Young Adult Book Finder from American Library Association

This page was last updated on June 3, 2021