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Databases* Skills

* No passwords are needed when using databases on school computers. See your library media specialist for logins required for accessing the databases at home.

Databases

Do a keyword search in one of these databases to locate articles about your career choice :

  • Student Resource Center
  • Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
  • ProQuest Professional Education
  • SIRS Researcher
  • SIRS Discoverer
  • World Book

Use the database's HELP portal to learn more about effective search strategies.

Use the Dictionary embedded in the database to define unfamiliar vocabulary.

Local Print and Nonprint Resources Skills

School Library holdings

Destiny

Baltimore County Public Library holdings

Do a keyword search in the DESTINY Library Catalog to find nonfiction and reference books about your topic.

Use indexes or tables of contents in nonfiction and reference books or encyclopedias to locate information related to your topic and questions.

Do a keyword search in the BCPL Catalog to locate additional resources.

Going to the Public Library? Use a graphic organizer before you go (print out a graphic organizer in Word or PDF format).

Chat online with a real live librarian at Ask Us Now! Be sure to have your research questions handy!