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Resources

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Library Catalogs
 
School Library Catalogs in Alachua County
Public Library - Alachua County Library District
SUNLINK - statewide k-12 school catalog
UF Library Catalog - University of Florida Library Catalog
SFCC Library - Catalog for Santa Fe Community College
World Cat - world's largest network of library content and services.

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
Electronic Databases / Password may be Required
World Book Online - Encyclopedia for elementary and middle schools only.
Access to Gale databases- Includes InfoTrac, General Reference Center Gold, Professional Collection, Expanded Academic ASAP, Computer database, General Business File ASAP, Health Reference Center Academic, Kids Edition, Student Edition, What do I read next?, Informe, and others.
Florida Virtual Library - Originally designed for Florida Virtual School. Contains much info of many types.
Florida Memory Project - Contains original document and photos from the Florida State Archives
PALM Collection - Contains archival materials and source documents from the public universities of Florida.
Florida on Florida - A comprehensive collection of Florida's culture history and environment.
Directory of Open Access Journals - A collection of professional journals covering many disciplines.
Enchanted Learning - A collection of great reproducible resources for elementary teachers and students.
World Folklore and Folklife - A database for elementary schools which includes information on celebrations, food and drink, music and dance, stories, arts and crafts, etc.
Other Databases / Password Not Required
encyclopedia.com - Online encyclopedia
InfoPlease - Almanac / General statistical information
Refdesk.com - Online facts encyclopedia
Merriam-Webster  -  Online dictionary and thesaurus
Bartlby.com - Literature reference resource
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

passwords - The password for using the Gale databases at home is home.  Passwords for most other databases will usually be alachuah and home for home access or alachua and school for school access.  The password for the Tumble readables and Tumble talking books is alachua and login. The passwords for Worldbook is alachua and home.  The password for Enchanted Learning is alachua and school.  Passwords for k12maps from home is alachua and home.  For home use of World Folklore and Folklife use lrc and library.
 
 
 
 
 
Electronic Books
Tumblebooks - Animated books for elementary and middle school students only
Tumblereadables - Large print classics for High School only
Tumbletalking books - Audiobooks for middle and high school only
Netlibrary - Career and reference books online
International Digital Children's Library - Children's books in other languages
Classic Fairytales- Animated fairytales
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
  • passwords - The password for using the Gale databases at home is home.  Passwords for most other databases will usually be alachuah and home for home access or alachua and school for school access.  The password for the Tumble readables and Tumble talking books is alachua and login. The passwords for Worldbook is alachua and home.  The password for Enchanted Learning is alachua and school.  Passwords for k12maps from home is alachua and home.  For home use of World Folklore and Folklife use lrc and library.
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    Info on Books and Authors
    What do I read Next? - helps you choose a book to read
    Lists of Award Winning Books
    Authors 4 Teens - Provides author information for all grades.
    TeachingBooks for students - Provides information about books and authors
    Guysread.com - Suggests books boys will like
    Books for Boys by Michael Sullivan - Recommends books boys will like by level.
    Ask a Librarian - Ask a Librarian is a free online information service provided by Florida libraries.
    SchoolBookings.com - This site connects you with authors you can book to come to your school.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     

     

     
     

     

     

     

     
  • passwords - The password for using the Gale databases at home is home.  Passwords for most other databases will usually be alachuah and home for home access or alachua and school for school access.  The password for the Tumble readables and Tumble talking books is alachua and login. The passwords for Worldbook is alachua and home.  The password for Enchanted Learning is alachua and school.  Passwords for k12maps from home is alachua and home.  For home use of World Folklore and Folklife use lrc and library.
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    Media Standards and Guides
    Information Literacy standards
    Media Curriculum Guide
     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     
     
     
    Foreign Language Materials Page
     
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    Free Images and Clipart for Schools
    Florida Digital Warehouse - Offers audio, clipart, photos, maps, movies, video clips.
    Free Clip Art for Schools - From Florida's Educational Technology Clearinghouse.  Over 25,000 pieces of clip art.
    Clipart 4 Schools - Provides over 16000 photos and clipart that students and teachers can use for Powerpoint presentations, etc. Click on "royalty free", not "rights managed" and search.
    Fotosearch - Searches over 50 royalty free publishers. Click on "royalty free", not "rights managed" and search.
    Free Powerpoint Backgrounds - From Florida's Educational Technology Clearinghouse.