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    I. Tutorial for Researching on EMHS Databases, Plus Info on Using Quotes and Citing with MLA!

    Click HERE for HyperDoc.

    II. EMHS Library Databases and Newspapers

    1. ProQuest https://portal.bigchalk.com/portalweb/home.do?ts=5 Username: ca4335    Password: 91731

    Home Access- Username: ca4335h    Password: 91731

    *If the above links and logins do not work, try the links below that are listed one by one.

    Proquest Individual Databases:
                Elibrary
                Culture Grams
                Proquest Central Student
                SIRS Issues Researcher
                SIRS Discoverer
                Proquest Research Companion
                PBS Video Collection

    2. Gale Cengage ebooks <-- Click on the name of the website you want to access. As long as you are logged into the browser with your district account, you shouldn't need a password. But if it asks for one, try typing elmonte all one word and lower case. Also, make sure you choose El Monte Union High School District if you are prompted to select your District from a drop-down menu.
    Gale Database Resources through CA State Library
    Gale Environmental Studies
    Gale Interactive Science
    Gale National Geographic

    3. Encyclopedia Britannica through CA State Library- Brief content summaries on a wide variety of topics.

    4. Teaching Books through CA State Library- Find in-depth info on novels and popular books.

    5. San Gabriel Valley Tribune https://access.medianewsgroup.com/d/nie/ 

    Access Code: fb5-fie1-u2r

    6. LA Times https://search.proquest.com/publication/46999/citation/D7F48EF11664A9FPQ/934?accountid=100241

    7. Newsela https://www.newsela.com No Username or Password needed. Read interesting news adjustable to your reading level!

    8. EMHS Library site for Internet Research EMHS Internet Research Tips

    III. Public Library

    For Library Service and Assistance 24/7, click on the link to the public library below.

    El Monte Public Library 

    Click here to go to the Public Library online databases:  

    Schoolwide Library Card: 1111738360167 Pin: 6742

    Click HERE to see a list of all the databases available from the LA County Public Library.

    IV. General Resources & Class Assignment Links 

    The links below provide curated lists of websites that can be good for researching and school assignments. Links are arranged by subject matter. Please report any dead/incorrect links or send us a link to add through the "Contact Us" tab on the navigation bar.

    Researching with Keywords and Evaluating Sources: What to Do Before Searching & Oregon School Library Information

    All Subjects

    English

    Social Science and Life Skills

    Science

    Science and Math

    Math

    Music and Art

    Foreign Language

    Physical Education

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(626) 444-7701 (626) 442-6594

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