As you navigate the Digital Resources launch page, there are links with password information in this shared google doc which will show username and password information for every paid online resource at Central, including Ebsco, InfoBase, JoVe, and Salem. You need to be logged into your school google account to see the document.
The following help links, shown below, take you to an information page on CentralLibrary's website describing and explaining use.
They are not just links to the actual resource. To go directly to the resource, please use our 'Digital Resources' launch page. Tutorials on how to use our Digital Resources are located towards the bottom of this page.
Ebsco Information: See all Ebsco Tutorials towards the bottom of this page What is in 'Literary Reference Center' - research database for literature Updated content in the LRC How to use 'Points of View' - research database for social issues Advanced Search in 'Points of View' Explanation of 'Consumer Health Complete' - research database for health issues Research tools for faculty - 'Explora for Educators' Recursos en Espanol for EBSCO databases InfoBase Information: See all InfoBase Tutorials towards the bottom of this page How to find The US History Database and view the US History Tutorial Video Bloom's Literary Criticism Tutorial Video About the Master Curriculum Collection of our Classroom Video On Demand Database which —created for high schools—is a curriculum-focused video
subscription providing unlimited access to thousands of videos for ALL
departments. This multi-subject solution features a wealth of material
appropriate for basic through AP courses. Videos are added regularly
from outstanding educational producers and programs. Quick Start Guide for Educators and Educator Guide
Salem Information: Description of Salem Reference Material One Click Link for all Salem eBooks for Reference Salem Press Online Database announcement Salem Press Student User Guide (searchable PDF document) Biographies of Great Athletes from Salem Press
Google Resources: How to use EasyBib in Google Docs How to use Google Drive with EBSCO interfaces Google Docs ‘Speech to Text’ functionality How to set up Google Scholar and Ebsco Google Books - Advanced Search How to perform better searches on Google Aspen Resources: Grade notifications in Aspen for students and parents Using Aspen Portal to find Central's paid resources passwords Finding Central's library resources via Aspen page
Reading in a Digital Age: Sora is on the student dashboard in Clever Easily read and listen to books for free Newsela approved for use by Manchester School District
Free Audio Books Online Announcement with links
Announcement for LibriVox and Project Gutenberg - public domain audiobooks
Free eBooks Online Announcement
Manchester City Library eliminating fees
Manchester City Library has also tried to make it easier for Central students to get library cards. Please check their website.
Physical Science Resources for Freshmen Announcement
Assessing Reliable sources for Research Handout Citing Sources from Databases like Ebsco or InfoBase EBSCOhost Research Database TutorialsReference Center Tutorials
InfoBase (Classroom Video On Demand) |