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).
Database Terms of Use

Broad Coverage for HS

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

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Broad Coverage for MS

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

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Core Skills,
Test Prep, & More

Click here to access the database called Learning Express Library

Middle School (LEL's School Center)

High School (PrepSTEP)

Frequently Asked Questions
*Statewide access to this resource
will end on November 1st.* 

Mostly Magazines,
Journals, & Newspapers

Click here to access the database called Gale OneFile High School Edition

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Literature

Click here to access the database called Gale Literature Litfinder

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What to read next?

Click here to access the database called Gale Books and Authors

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Newspapers

Click here to access the database called Gale News

Oregonian

Other Oregon Newspapers

Ebooks

Click here to access the database called Gale Ebooks

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All Gale Databases

Click here to access the database called Gale Power Search

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(Use Cross Search option to search
multiple databases at the same time)

Información en Español

Click here to access the database called Gale OneFile Informe Academico

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Opposing Viewpoints

Click here to access the database called Gale In Context Opposing Viewpoints

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U.S. History

Click here to access the database called Gale In Context United States History

Health Resources

Click here to access the database called Gale Health and Wellness

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Science & Environment

Click here to access the database called Gale In Context Environmental Studies

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Science & Cultures

Click here to access the database called Gale Presents National Geographic Kids

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Historic Oregon
Newspapers

Click here to access the website called Oregon Historic Newspapers

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Oregon Encyclopedia

Click here to access the website called Oregon Encyclopedia

State Library
Digital Collection

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

Click here to access the service called Answerland

24x7 Chat
with a Librarian

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Student Atlas of Oregon 

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

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What is a Library
Research Database?
(Video)
Click here to access the Learn to Research video tutorial called What is a Library Database

OSLIS Overview
(Video)

Click here to access the OSLIS overview video
Educator Content

Do you want to share this page with students, but you don't want students to see the Educator Content section? Share this link instead of the URL at the top of the page:
https://secondary.oslis.org/find-information/student_view

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 district or private school, contact the School Library Consultant at the State Library of Oregon by using the Feedback form at the bottom of this page.  
  • 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. 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 Legal Information Reference Center