Dallas ISD Online Resources

All databases can be accessed 24/7 from any Dallas ISD computer (no passwords required) OR from any computer on the Internet (authentication required) Note: Posting passwords or authentication information on any other websites violates DISDs licenses.

Database

Description
ABC-CLIO is a multimedia database consisting of current events, local and global issues and pop culture. Some of the databases included are: American Government, American History, World History, and World Geography. Encyclopedia Britannica offers grade level specific searches. You will find reference articles, journals, magazines, the Web's best sites, multimedia, and curriculum content. Capstone Interactive Library (CIL) enhanced eBooks are interactive, browser-based, digital books that feature easy navigation tools and enhanced content that supports readers of all types and ages. Career Cruising is an interactive career guidance and planning system. Secondary students can take a career assessment and use this database to find the right career. The CultureGrams series is one of the most trusted and widely used cultural reference and curriculum products in the education, government, and non-profit arenas. Here you will learn about countries, cultures, and customs. Dallas Morning News Newspaper in Education has a free, complete, online newspaper for students and staff of Dallas ISD. 24 - 7 Access! EBSCO Host Research Databases offers a broad range of full text and bibliographic databases designed for K-12 students. Gale Virtual Reference Library offers you an online collection of eBooks, The Literature Resource Center and Kids InfoBits. This database also includes ASCDs collection of professional eBooks. The Handbook of Texas Online is a multidisciplinary encyclopedia of Texas history, geography, and culture. History Study Center offers invaluable historical reference material that covers 14 centuries of history, from ancient to modern, old world to new world.

Home Access
http://databases.abc-clio.com/Multi/ Username = disdstudent Password = disdstudent http://school.eb.com OR http://spanish.eb.com ID = dallas Password = schools

http://www.mycapstonelibrary.com
Username=dallasisd Password = dallasisd http://www.careercruising.com/ Click here for Career Cruising passwords. http://online.culturegrams.com Username = dallasisd Password = dallasisd http://nieonline.com/dallas2/ Teachers go to website to create username and password. http://search.epnet.com ID = dallas Password = schools http://access.gale.com/disd Library User Password = lonestar Remote Access Code = lonestar User group ID = region10 http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook No passwords needed http://www.historystudycenter.com Username = dallasisd Password = dallasisd

Library Media Services updated: 2/9/12

Dallas ISD Online Resources

Image Quest has quality images which can be used for art projects, presentations, assignments, etc. International Childrens Digital Library is a database of full text picture books presented in their original language. Stories reflect similarities and differences in various cultures. Journey Back in Time provides online Internet access to thousands of historical newspaper articles, documents, and writings of America's past. NetTrekker is a search engine comparable to Google. This database provides K-12 educational content to enhance student education. Delivering rich educational content to every child in a safe, relevant, easy-to-use format. Novelist can recommend a book for you. Is there a book you loved and would like to read more just like it? Are you looking for lesson ideas or a book study? Novelist is the answer. Pebble Go is made up of three databases: Earth, Animals, and Biographies. Each database features leveled text and navigation specifically designed for the beginning researcher including read aloud text, audio and video clips. PowerVideos enables educators to enhance the learning experiences of all students through the delivery of exceptional content from top educational publishers. TeachingBooks.net is an easy-to-use website that adds a multimedia dimension to the reading experience. Hear books read by the author, view book guides, and lesson plans. World Book information follows school curriculum. It includes Dramatic Learning (plays and readers theater), Science Power and more. Also find interactive activities for PK and K. Dallink is your school's Library Catalog. Use the catalog to access books, graphic novels, electronic books, and much more. If your library doesn't have the book you want, place a hold request and borrow it from another school. 2 http://quest.eb.com Username = dallas Password = schools http://en.childrenslibrary.org/ No passwords needed http://www.journeybackintime.com/scho ols/indexer.cgi?redirect=217746=ATWCY KNM
ID = 217746 Password = ATWCYKNM Admin Pass = SLGWH5M4

http://school.nettrekker.com Self-registration see librarian

http://search.epnet.com ID = dallas Password = schools http://www.pebblego.com Username=dallasisd Password = dallasisd www.powervideos.org Self-registration see librarian http://www.teachingbooks.net/students Username = leave blank Password = dallasstudents http://www.worldbookonline.com ID = dallasisd Password = dallasisd http://library.dallasisd.org Get the App and search from your phone!

UN = 7 digit ID # PW or PIN = last 4 digits of ID # (teachers & staff must place a 10 or 100 in front of ID # to equal 7 digits)Library Media Services

updated: 2/9/12

Dallas ISD Online Resources

Library Media Services updated: 2/9/12