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Online Resources
All of our Online Resources are accessed via ClassLink.
 
  • FD Library System - This is our online library catalog. Access the catalog by clicking on the FD (Follett Destiny) Library System app in ClassLink.
 
  • Sora - The Sora reading app gives students in grades 5-8 access to eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, Read-Alongs, and more on any device, at any time, using the Sora app in ClassLink.
 
Illinois Statewide Databases
The Illinois Statewide Databases are accessible using two methods.
1. From within the school building, you only need to click on the link below to the database you want to use.
2. From home, you need to use a username and password (see the Librarian, Mr. Kilburn).
 
Databases with a focus on Junior High students:
  • Explora for Middle Schools - The Explora experience for middle school ensures that students can quickly find the reliable information they need to complete homework and research projects and satisfy their intellectual curiosity.
  • EBSCO eBooks Cricket Media Subscription Collection
    Build strong literacy skills in students from pre-K to 8th grade by offering digital access to award-winning, short-form fiction and nonfiction titles.
  • EBSCO eBooks 6-8 Subscription Collection
    This e-book collection supports a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools.
  • Middle Search Plus
    Magazines and reference books for middle school students. Includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents. Subjects include history, current events, science, sports, and biographies. Also includes photos, maps, and flags.
  • NoveList K-8
    Find just the right book by subject, age, awards won, books made into movies, and much more. Read reviews and learn about the author. Create your own reading wish list. Includes tools for teachers such as Lexile levels and Common Core standards.
 
Databases that do not focus on Junior High students, but may still be useful:
  • Academic Search Elite
    Designed for academic institutions. Comprehensive, multi-disciplinary resource of scholarly research. Coverage on a wide range of topics. Includes peer-reviewed full text resources for subjects such as adult education, higher education, public health, and more.

  • Alt HealthWatch
    Provides information on complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to healthcare and wellness. Sources include journals (some peer-reviewed) and reports.

  • Auto Repair Source
    Repair information and schedules, diagrams, parts and labor estimates, service alerts, and recalls. Covers thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.

  • Biography Reference Source
    More than 390,000 biographies. Includes complete full text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine as well as thousands of narrative biographies.

  • Business Source Elite
    This database provides full-text coverage of top business, management and economics journals and periodicals. These valuable publications cover topics such as accounting, banking, finance, international business, marketing, sales and more.

  • EBSCO eBooks K-5 Subscription Collection
    This e-book collection supports a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools.

  • EBSCO eBooks High School Subscription Collection
    Access to high-quality e-books covering a wide range of topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies, and cooking. This general reference e-book collection features titles for both adults and juveniles.

  • EBSCO eBooks Diversity & Ethnic Studies Subscription Collection
    This groundbreaking collection includes over 6,000 high-quality e-books on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

  • ERIC: Education Resources Information Center
    Index of journal articles, books, theses, curriculum guides, conference papers, standards, and guidelines on a wide range of education topics. Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education.

  • Ethnic Diversity Source
    This full-text database is a dedicated resource covering the culture, traditions, social treatment and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America. 

  • Health Source: Consumer Edition
    Subjects include fitness, nutrition, diabetes, aging, women's health, children's health, and more. Information comes from magazines, books, Clinical Reference System reports, and pamphlets.

  • History Reference Source
    Covering topics in U.S. and world history from the earliest civilizations through the 21st century, this database contains full-text journals, magazines, reference books and thousands of primary source documents.

  • Hobbies & Crafts Source
    Subject areas include arts & crafts; games & electronics; models; needlework; outdoors & nature; and scrapbooking & paper craft.

  • Home Improvement Source
    Includes maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating, home & garden, etc. Includes more than 130 reference books.

  • LearningExpress Library Complete
    Supports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass a high school equivalency test, prepare for college, explore careers, join the military, study for occupational certification tests, become a U.S. citizen and much more. Contains practice tests, interactive tutorials, e-books, articles, and flashcards.

  • Legal Information Source
    Thousands of legal forms by topic including Bankruptcy, Divorce, Name Changes, Wills & Estate Planning and more. Most of the full text legal reference books provided through NOLO.

  • Library & Information Science Source
    Journals and periodicals that help librarians and researchers keep pace with the latest trends in the field. 

  • Literary Reference Source
    Full-text literary database covering all genres and time periods. It includes thousands of synopses, critical essays, book reviews, literary journals, and author biographies, plus full-text classic novels, short stories, and poems.

  • MAS Complete
    Designed for high school libraries and offers coverage of popular high school magazines and reference books. Wide range of subjects offered including art, history, sports, and music. Over 1,000,000 photos, maps, and flags. Full text magazines include Discover, US News & World Report, Scientific American, and more.

  • Newspaper Source Plus
    Includes millions of articles from newspapers, newswires, and news magazines. Offers television and radio transcripts and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources. Newspapers include St. Louis Post-Dispatch, The Washington Post, USA Today, and more.

  • NoveList
    Contains information on over 260,000 fiction and readable nonfiction titles. Features lists of award-winning books, book discussion guides, Read-a-Like recommendations, and complete series information. Also includes reader ratings and reviews. Create your own reading wish list.

  • Points of View Reference Source
    Presents multiple sides of over 500 issues. Helps students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills.

  • Primary Search
    For elementary school libraries. Content from children’s magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedia entries, and images. Students can learn about animals, musicians, fitness, space exploration, and much more.

  • Professional Development Collection
    Specialized information for librarians, teachers, and education researchers.

  • Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
    Covers a broad range of subjects in the fields of psychology, behavioral sciences, and related disciplines. For psychologists, counselors, researchers, and students. 

  • Regional Business News
    Regional business publications for the United States and Canadian provinces from 1990. Includes newspapers, radio and television news transcripts, trade publications, magazines, and newswires. 

  • Science Reference Source
    Provides full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos. The database also contains science experiments, curriculum-aligned lesson plans, and a vast image collection.

  • Small Business Source
    Covers all aspects of starting and operating a business. Includes information on accounting, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more. State-specific information included.

  • Small Engine Repair Source
    Repair guides for small engines and routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service, etc.). Also includes guides on extensive repairs such as engine and transmission disassembly. Coverage includes lawn mowers, motorcycles, tractors, and snowmobiles. Information on more than 25 years of engine models, with new and updated content added regularly.
Mr. Kilburn
Teacher-Librarian