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    • Web 2.0 Tools
    • SAMR Model at WHS
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    • ELL in the Library
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Library Catalog
​Destiny Quest: Destiny Quest allows you to search the library's entire physical collection (i.e. books, DVDs and audiobooks), as well as it's selection of ebooks from any Internet connected device.​​

Databases
WORLD BOOK: Advanced: This database will provide you with background (reference) information on your topic, as well as secondary and primary sources. 
ABC-CLIO: All Databases
  • ABC CLIO: American History: This database will provide you with detailed information on historical events, with corresponding primary sources, etc.
  • ABC CLIO: Pop Culture Universe
​GALE: All Databases
  • Gale: U.S. History in Context
  • Gale: Biography in Context: This database will provide you with a great reference articles on your historical figures as well as magazine, journal and newspaper articles. It has links to audio and video sources and recommends websites.
NBC LEARN
Collections of video resources, primary sources, historic footage, images, mini-documentaries and text resources designed for use in the K-12 classroom.

​Primary Sources
  • Historical Newspapers: Use this database to search through copies of The New York Times from the 1850's through 2008 and The Boston Globe from the 1870's through 1979. (database)
  • National Archives, Docs Teach: Primary sources from the American Revolution to contemporary United States. (website)
  • National Archives, Vault (website)
  • Library of Congress, American Memory Project: A huge collection of "written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience." (website)
  • American State Papers: Visit Your Library 24/7 for the BPL Card # (database)
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  • RESEARCH
    • Research Guides
    • Your Library 24/7
    • Citation and Copyright
    • Research Rubric
  • READ
    • Library Advisory Council Blog
    • Booklists
    • Getting Started with eBooks and Audiobooks
    • Commonwealth eBook Collection
    • Summer Reading
  • WRITE
  • TEACH
    • Library/Lab Sign-up
    • Research and Writing
    • Teaching Toolkits
    • Web 2.0 Tools
    • SAMR Model at WHS
    • Screencasts
  • LEARN
    • Screencasts & Tutorials
    • Digital Citizenship
    • ELL in the Library
  • SUCCEED
    • Family Support
    • Career Center
  • VISIT
    • Location, Hours and Contact
    • Policies and Procedures
    • Meet the Staff
    • Our Mission
    • Hosting PD in the Library
    • Waltham High School
    • Waltham Public Library
    • FAQ