READING & RESEARCH

Reading and Research Resources

Looking for Usernames and Passwords? Log in to Google and find them here.

Use iSearch to search the library's catalog and all of INFOhio in a single search. Find print books, ebooks, audiobooks, articles, and more. MAKE SURE TO LOGIN USING TCTC USERNAME & PASSWORD.

EBSCO Host

Full-text information from more than 6,000 magazines, journals, and newspapers. Includes e-books, biographies, radio and TV transcripts, geographic information, primary sources, images, maps, and more.

INFOhio 9-12 Resources

Links to individual databases provided by INFOhio

Gale

Opposing Viewpoints, Student Resources in Context, and Virtual Reference Library

Issues & Controversies

A great resource for investigating both sides of current issues.

Vocational Biographies

With this database, you can read the job stories of people in various occupations across America.

Teen Health & Wellness

This resource provides information and self-help support related to diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide, bullying, green living, financial literacy, digital literacy, and more.

ABC-CLIO

-American Government -Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society -Pop Culture Universe: Icons, Idols, Ideas -World History: The Modern Era

Woodburn Press HS+

Access to hundreds of student success resources on topics including academic success, college & career planning, parent involvement, SEL, and more.

Noodle Tools

Citation tool and so much more

Sora by Overdrive

Access to digital content, including eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines. Add the TCTC library plus any other public libraries you have access to!

Follett Discover

Access to eBooks & audiobooks

Apps for Library Resources

(All apps are available in Self-Service on your iPad.)

Access My Library - Gale Databases
BookMyne - Library Catalog/Account Information
EBSCO Mobile - Access to all EBSCOhost content, including articles & eBooks
Follett BryteWave - Access to Follett eBooks and audiobooks
NoodleTools Companion
Sora, by Overdrive - Access to eBooks and audiobooks
Teen Hotlines - Access to Teen Health and Wellness content

Book Series

Kent District's Library's What's Next?
Mid-Continent Public Library's Series and Sequels page

What to Read Next (If you liked this book, then you should try this book.)

What Should I Read Next?
The Book Seer by Apt Labs

Book Reviews

Complete an "Advanced Search" in EBSCOhost using Academic Search Premier and Professional Development Collection (Use the book title and "book review" as keywords)
Epicreads.com
Reading Rants
GoodReads
Amazon
Barnes and Noble

Award Lists

GoodReads
Amazon's Best Books
Young Adults Library Services Association (YALSA)
YALSA's Book Finder App for iOS and Android

Suggest a Book

Is there a book you think the library should have? Suggest it to Ms. Tisher here.

The Free Web

Don't just "Google it" when conducting research. Try out the sites below that are designed with the academic and conscientious researcher in mind (and that should be you!). Be sure to always evaluate the quality of the resources you find and to cite them appropriately.

Choose the Best Search for Your Information Need - A comprehensive list of search engines with descriptions and suggestions on how/when to use them based on your researching needs. (From Noodletools)

100 Search Engines for Academic Research - Links to databases, archives, books, journals, and subject-specific search engines as well as general search engines to cover all of your researching needs. (From te@chthought)

9 Places to Find Creative Commons and Public Domain Images - Correctly citing images is difficult. These search engines will help you to find images that are free for you to use without having to cite them. (from freetech4teachers)

You're going to Google it anyway, aren't you? Well at least utilize this guide to do so more effectively. It incudes many tips, tricks, and ideas on how to be a more efficient "Google-er."

Tools for completing the research process

Research Guide

TCTC Media Center