Library Online Resources

Below are usernames, passwords, and any other information that you may need to access and utilize these websites


First Search 

Find books on our shelves or Request a Book

http://search.illinoisheartland.org/default.aspx


To Use:

  • Type a topic or title in to the search field and hit ENTER
  • Now you can click “Limit by” and choose books
  • Then click on the blue “More search options”
  • You can choose PORTA’s library under “Libraries”
  • You can limit the “Publication Dates” or exclude some
  • You can choose the “Target Audience” and “Language”
  • Once you choose a book, contact Mrs. Gurski.


APA Formatting

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/


APA formatting and style guides provided by Purdue University's on-line writing lab.

MLA Formatting

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/ 


MLA formatting and style guides provided by Purdue University's on-line writing lab.

Online Book Collection

https://online.salempress.com/doi/book/10.3331/Infect

Password: portacusd


Literature: Authors and Works

  • Jane Austen
  • Benjamin Franklin
  • Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • Dracula
  • Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature
  • Mythology and Folklore: Love, Sexuality, and Desire

 

History

  • Pandemics: The Invisible Enemy
  • Civil Disobedience, Social Justice, and Nationalism
  • The 1930's
  • Civil Rights (1954-2015)
  • Gender: Roles an Rights

 

Health

  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
  • Infectious Diseases & Conditions


Google Scholar

http://scholar.google.com


To Use:

  1. Type your keywords in the search engine
  2. Anything that has HTML or PDF off to the right of the search results is available in full-text

Directory of Open Access Journals

http://www.doaj.org


To Use:

  1. Type your keyword(s) in the box underneath “Articles.”
  2. Click “Search Articles.”
  3. ALL articles are full-text.


Pro / Con

http://www.procon.org


Place to locate opposing viewpoints on 43 controversial topics.

Library of Congress Website

https://www.loc.gov/ 


Access virtual tours, listen to sound clips, and explore a multitude of primary source documents and artifacts at this site for the Library of Congress.   

Smithsonian Learning Lab

https://learninglab.si.edu


Understand history, art, culture, and the sciences through enquiry and analysis.

Khan Academy

https://www.khanacademy.org 


Helps students learn through video tutorials, interactive exercises, in-depth articles covering topics in math, science, economics, history, and more.

TEDEd

https://ed.ted.com/


Provides a huge collection of education video content to inspire, challenge, and enrich students' learning experiences.

EBSCO

Click here


Username: porta202

Password: media-24