I Need to... Find Information

These databases and websites provide information that may help with research projects and more. The databases are only available to the Oregon K-12 community.
If you access a Gale resource and are prompted to log in, either enter the name of your school district (2nd column) or the name of your private school (3rd column). If you happen to know your login, you may enter that instead (1st column). 
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Elementary Topics

Click here to access the database called Gale In Context Elementary


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Science & Cultures

    Click here to access the database called National Geographic Kids


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   Ebooks

Click here to access the database called Gale Ebooks


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What to read next?

Click here to access the database called Gale Books and Authors


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Middle School Topics

Click here to access the database called Gale In Context Middle School


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Oregon Encyclopedia

Click here to access the website called Oregon Encyclopedia

Click here to access the service called Answerland

24x7 Chat 
with a Librarian
in English or Spanish
(Español)


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Student Atlas of Oregon


Click here to access the PDF of the Student Atlas of Oregon


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Historic Oregon Newspapers

Click here to access the website called Oregon Historic Newspapers

State Library Digital
Collection Highlights

Click here to access the website of the State Library of Oregon's digital collections

Using a Library Database (Video)


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OSLIS Overview
(Video)

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Educator Content

Resources about Find Information

Gale

  • If you are wondering which Gale K-12 database to use when, consult this comparison table (Word, PDF).
  • This flyer created by Gale staff might be helpful to promote the Gale databases (PDF).
  • Gale's support site offers resources to help promote and explain the databases, including webinars for library staff and other educators.
  • The Gale login screen has three access options -- enter a username and password (1st column), enter the name of your school district (2nd column), or enter the name of your private school (3rd column). Notice that it is not necessary for users to know the login to gain access. Therefore, it is not necessary for library staff and classroom teachers to share the login with students. However, if you would like the Gale database login for your school or district, contact the School Library Consultant at the State Library of Oregon by using the Feedback form at the bottom of this page. 
  • Power Search provides access to nearly all Gale databases available through the Oregon statewide contract. Use Cross Search to search selected databases at the same time.

      Click here to access the database called Gale Power Search

  • Educator's Reference Complete has content from over 1,000 education-related periodicals to help you stay current on the profession. Click on the database icon for access.

         Click here to access the database called Gale OneFile Educator's Reference Complete

More

  • Answerland is a virtual librarian reference service available in English and Spanish. Before using Answerland with your class, please review their Schools page.
  • The Student Atlas of Oregon is from the Center for Geography Education in Oregon at Portland State University. They offer additional atlases, lesson plans, and other instructional materials
  • The State of Oregon Law Library provides statewide access to a database called Legal Information Resource Center. A free law library account is required. Click on the database icon for information.

Click here to access the database called EBSCO Legal Information Reference Center