Databases
Databases
Q: Why should I use databases in my research?
A: Because databases are created by experts and provide reliable, accurate, and trustworthy information.
- Use the Digital Library to access excellent databases provided by LAUSD.
- Remember to cite your sources. You will find examples and fill-in-the-blank forms for the most commonly used citations in the Files section at the bottom of this page.
For databases that you can use at school or at home 24/7, use:
- Gale Virtual Reference Library. See librarian for user name and password.
- Lincoln Library See librarian for user name and password.
- Los Angeles Public Library databases. You will need a LAPL library card to access the LAPL databases. See Mrs. Buterbaugh for a LAPL library card application.
Database List
Art/Images
- Associated Press (AP) Images
- Kids Search--Elementary Select from database list.
- Searchasaurus Select from database list.
- Student Resources in Context
Biography
- American National Biography
- American Women's History
- Biography in Context
- Biography Reference Center Select from database list.
- Lincoln Library Shapers of Society Select database from list. (See librarian for user name and password.)
- Lincoln Library of Sports Champions Select database from list. (See librarian for user name and password.)
Careers/Business
Countries
- CultureGrams
- Columbia Gazetteer of the World (Encyclopedia of geographical places and features)
- World Almanac for Kids Online
- World Geography
Encyclopedias
- Encyclopedia Britannica
- Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
- Kids Search Select from database list.
- Searchasaurus Select from database list.
- World Book
- World Book: Hispánica Saber: Gran Enciclopedia Hispánica Select from database list.
English/ELD
- Bloom's Literary Reference Online
- The Columbia Granger's World of Poetry
- English Language Learner Select from database list.
- Global Issues in Context
- Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society
- Issues & Controversies
- Literacy Reference Center Plus Select from database list.
- NoveList K-8 Plus Select from database list.
- NoveList Plus Select from database list.
- Opposing Viewpoints in Context
- Points of View Select from database list.
Geography
- Columbia Gazetteer of the World (Encyclopedia of geographical places and features)
- CultureGrams
- Global Issues in Context
- Maps101
- World Geography: Understanding a Changing World
- World Geography & Culture Online
Health
- Consumer Health Complete Select from database list.
- Health Reference Center Select database from list.
- Salem Health
- Health Information Select from database list.
History
- ABC-Clio (Sub-databases include American Government; American History; The African American Experience; The Latino American Experience; World Geography; World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras; World History: The Modern Era)
- Infobase Learning (Sub-databases include African-American History Online, American History Online, American Indian History Online, American Women's History Online, Ancient and Medieval History Online, Issues & Controversies in American History, Modern World History Online, U.S. Government Online)
- Lincoln Library (Sub-databases include The Lincoln Library of Shapers of Society, The Lincoln Library of American History, The Lincoln Library of Biographies, The Lincoln Library of Essential Information). See librarian for user name and password.
- Salem History
Issues/Controversies/Opinions
- Global Issues in Context
- Issues & Controversies
- Issues & Controversies in American History
- Opposing Viewpoints in Context
- Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society
- Points of View Select from database list.
Music
Mythology
- Lincoln Library of Greek and Roman Mythology Select database from list. (See librarian for user name and password.)
Newspapers and Magazines
- AccuWeather.com
- Associated Press (AP) Images
- General Reference Center
- Magazines and Newspapers (MS and HS) Select database from list.
- World News Digest
Reference
- Gale Virtual Reference Library
- General Reference Center
- Lincoln Library of Essential Information Select database from list. (See librarian for user name and password.)
- Searchasaurus Select database from list.
- Student Research Center Middle Schools Select database from list.
- Student Resources in Context
- World Geography & Culture Online
Science/Math
- AccuWeather.com
- Encyclopedia of Mathematics and Society
- Science Online
- Science in Context
- Science Reference Center Select database from list.
- Today's Science
- World Book: Living Green
Spanish Language Resources
- English Language Learner Select database from list.
- Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos (World Book)
- World Book: Hispánica Saber: Gran Enciclopedia Hispánica Select from database list.
Teachers' Resources
- Encyclopedia Britannica Teachers' Resources
- Teaching Activities (CultureGrams)
- Teacher Resources Select database from list.
- Curriculum Resource Center (Science, Math, History, Geography)
- Educators Center (World Book)