PCLS Online Resources for Educators by Scotia https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources Pulaski County Library System welcomes you to our curated Online Resources Help Guide for educators. Empower your classroom through your local public libraries. See http://pclibs.org/online-resources/ for our resources. en-us 2024-03-17 22:45:34 UTC 2024-07-23 13:34:45 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/2108229549/0bfd3576c75352a65e33262c46e4b765/logo_short___Copy.jpg Welcome to Educators, Researchers, & the Curious! samarshall7 https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922205704 The Pulaski County Library System rests in the New River Valley of Virginia. This is our Padlet that details some of our online resources for parents, educators, researchers, homeschoolers, and the curious.

You can find our website with links to all these resources at www.pclibs.org or by clicking the link above. Happy Searching!

]]> 2024-03-17 23:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922205704 How to find our databases: samarshall7 https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922216512 This is the library system's homepage. To find our online resources, click the button that says "Online Resources" in the blue ribbon at the top of the page.

From there, the databases will be sorted into three categories: e-Library, Learning Hub, and History & Genealogy. Choose the appropriate category for your interests, or explore each of them.

]]> 2024-03-17 23:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922216512 EBSCO Host samarshall7 https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922222632 EBSCO Host is a database that features a varied collection of full-text articles, books, and newspapers. This is a general database great as a starting point for most research projects.

]]> 2024-03-17 23:42:56 UTC https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922222632 Explora by EBSCOHost samarshall7 https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922228719 Explora by EBSCOHost is created specifically for public libraries and schools. This resource is similar to EBSCOHost, but it also offers searching by school subjects and boasts a user friendly design and sources with a built-in citation feature making essay writing a breeze. Full, downloadable PDFs of periodicals, articles, books, and more are available.

]]> 2024-03-17 23:50:33 UTC https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922228719 Explora - Middle & High School samarshall7 https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922233788 This resource brings the functionality of Explora by EBSCOHost to middle and high school students. This source is shaped by curriculum standards and educators.

]]> 2024-03-17 23:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922233788 Read It! samarshall7 https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922239936 Read It! by EBSCO helps with research at various reading levels. The site has accessibility features such as translation of articles and sources into various languages, reading the source out loud, and comprehension test questions attached to various articles. For early researchers at various levels, or for English language learners, this resource introduces the student to research and how to search a database.

]]> 2024-03-18 00:03:12 UTC https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922239936 Universal Class samarshall7 https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922260388 Universal Class hosts various types of online classes and video tutorials to learn how to do most anything. Examples include: How to Homeschool, How to write a Short Story, 18 lessons in American Government, and more. These include academic topics and subjects, to how to knit and crochet.

]]> 2024-03-18 00:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922260388 Brainfuse Homework HelpNow samarshall7 https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922278161 Brainfuse offers HelpNow through the Library of Virginia for Virginia's public libraries. This service entails homework help 7 days a week between 2 PM - 11 PM, an essay writing lab, and test prep (SAT, PSAT, state standardized tests, and AP tests). Tutoring is available in English and Spanish.

]]> 2024-03-18 00:34:05 UTC https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922278161 GALE In Context - Elementary samarshall7 https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922286405 GALE In Context has a database aimed towards elementary school learners. The website walks the student through general subject searches using large buttons with visual cues.

As the student clicks through the subjects, the search is narrowed to more specific content. Once the student finds the item on their topic, the site offers article read aloud options and various accessibility features built in. This database serves well as an introduction to databases and how to find content within them.

]]> 2024-03-18 00:39:27 UTC https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922286405 Transparent Language samarshall7 https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922300772 Transparent Language is provided to the public library through the support of the Library of Virginia.

This resource offers educational content to help students learn a new language. Boasting 120 languages covered, this resource helps a second language be within reach.

]]> 2024-03-18 00:49:35 UTC https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922300772 Encyclopedia Virginia - Humanities samarshall7 https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922320538 This offers students articles on Virginia history and historical figures. The articles come with further reading at the bottom and a citation helper for students. Other features include virtual tours of significant places and artifacts.

]]> 2024-03-18 01:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922320538 ProQuest samarshall7 https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922339848 Created with teachers and educators in mind, this is a collection of primary sources, scholarly articles, and diverse perspectives.

The library also offers ProQuest - US Major Dailies that includes major periodicals, newspapers, and magazines.

]]> 2024-03-18 01:16:32 UTC https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922339848 Southwest Times Newspaper Archive samarshall7 https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922375378 In partnership with the Library of Virginia, the Pulaski County Library System, and the Southwest Times we have digitized a large portion of the Southwest Times newspapers from the original microfiche.

The Virginia Chronicle hosts this database where students, researchers, and genealogists can find primary sources on local historical events, obituaries of relatives, and historical accounts of national events.

]]> 2024-03-18 01:42:15 UTC https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922375378 Farmer Photograph Collection samarshall7 https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922391140 This is a collection of historical photographs spanning 1945 to 1995 of Pulaski and neighboring counties. Hosted through the Radford University McConnell Library, this serves as a resource for primary photographs of local buildings, portraiture, and material culture.

]]> 2024-03-18 01:53:20 UTC https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922391140 Christiansburg Institute Archives samarshall7 https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922398119 Virginia Tech's university libraries hosts our Christiansburg Institute Archives. These are documents, photos, and records from the historical Christiansburg Institute.

]]> 2024-03-18 01:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922398119 Virginia Yearbook Collection samarshall7 https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922407032 This database hosts digital versions of Virginia yearbooks from many different schools. The site features various search methods to narrow down you search.

]]> 2024-03-18 02:04:42 UTC https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922407032 HeritageQuest - Census Records samarshall7 https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922412495 This databases has searchable census records and more that assists with genealogical research.

]]> 2024-03-18 02:08:18 UTC https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2922412495 Hoopla samarshall7 https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2929242697 Hoopla is not meant to be academic in nature, however it has a huge variety of popular media like eBooks, comics, manga, audiobooks, and more. Hoopla is downloadable as an app on most devices as well.

]]> 2024-03-21 23:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2929242697 Libby by Overdrive samarshall7 https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2929245066 Libby by Overdrive is a very popular database that has eBooks, new releases, audiobooks, magazines, and more. Between Libby and Hoopla, there are millions of items to choose from. The Pulaski Library is a part of the Southwest Virginia Public Libraries consortium that provides access to this database for our patrons.

]]> 2024-03-21 23:16:47 UTC https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2929245066 Kanopy samarshall7 https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2929258000 Kanopy is a streaming service for popular acclaimed, educational, indie movies and films. Just enter your library card number to sign in and enjoy many date nights on us!

]]> 2024-03-21 23:33:17 UTC https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2929258000 Tumble Books Library samarshall7 https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2929264721 The Tumble Book Library is aimed at children from toddler and up. It has narrated and animated picture books with graphic novels, games, eBooks, STEM content, and Common Core focused content.

]]> 2024-03-21 23:39:52 UTC https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2929264721 Novelist K-8 Plus samarshall7 https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2929270653 Novelist K-8 is geared towards student from Kindergarten to Eight grade. It has book recommendations, book reviews, descriptions, and "if you like this, you'll like this" sections.

]]> 2024-03-21 23:47:15 UTC https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2929270653 Novelist PLUS samarshall7 https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2929281163 Using this, you can find books similar to each other, research authors, and learn more about your favorite books.

]]> 2024-03-21 23:59:46 UTC https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2929281163 Just for KIDS - Access Video samarshall7 https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2929285207 This is a kid-friendly video site that has popular shows like Arthur and Sesame Street, along with educational content by subject, and story book read alouds.

]]> 2024-03-22 00:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2929285207 Accelerated Reader Bookfinder through Renaissance samarshall7 https://padlet.com/samarshall7/onlineresources/wish/2929288964 Is your student having trouble finding books at the library in their reading level? Once a student knows their Accelerated Reader reading level, try this site to find books within that range. The reading level is also visible in the Pulaski Library's catalog next to the book's title.

This resource can break down what those reading levels mean and how to help students in book choice.

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