Find Sources
Find Articles
Use these selected databases to find articles on your topic:
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ERICProvides coverage of journal articles, conferences, meetings, government documents, dissertations, reports, books, and more in education and related fields. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Education DatabaseProvides access to articles in journals, magazines, dissertations, and trade publications in education and related fields.
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Educator's Reference CompleteProvides access to articles in magazines, journals, and reports in the fields of education.
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PsycINFOPsycINFO provides scholarly journals, book chapters, and dissertations in the field of psychology. Citations link to PsycARTICLES for full-text.
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SocINDEX with Full TextSocINDEX with Full Text offers coverage of sociology, subdisciplines and closely related areas, including abortion, criminology/criminal justice, demography, ethnic/racial/gender studies, marriage and family, political sociology, religion, rural/urban sociology, social development, social psychology, structure, & work, socio-cultural anthropology, sociological history, sociological research and theory, substance abuse and other addictions, violence and many others.
Databases for K-12 Students and Educators
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Primary Search (for K-8)Full-text articles from the most popular magazines for the elementary school level and also children’s reference books.
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Middle Search Plus (for K-12)Contains the full text of a variety of popular middle school level magazines. Also provides primary source materials such as Essential Documents in American History; reference books such as Funk & Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia and The Encyclopedia of Animals; and relevant photos, maps and flags.
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Explora for Primary SchoolsThis database is targeted for use by students in kindergarten through fifth grade, and their educators.
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Explora for Secondary School (grades 6-12)This database is targeted for use by students in sixth through twelfth grade, and their educators.
Books, Ebooks, Music, & Movies
Search the library's collection:
Search Beyond Fairfield:
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WorldCatWorldCat is the OCLC catalog of books, web resources, and other material worldwide, before 1000BC-present.
Updated: Daily.
Curriculum Collection
The Curriculum Collection, located on the Lower Level of the DiMenna-Nyselius Library, contains a selection of K-12 instructional materials. Materials are available in a variety of formats, including books, multimedia, computer software, journals magazines, newspapers, and educational kits. Our collection is constantly updated and includes award-winning titles including Caldecott, Newbury, Coretta Scott King, and Nutmeg books.
Search for Curriculum Collection materials here.
Background Sources
Multidisciplinary encyclopedias:
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Credo Reference Academic CoreA comprehensive collection of subject encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, and reference handbooks. Also included are short reference videos and high-resolution images. Useful background information source.
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Britannica AcademicProvides access to the Encyclopaedia Britannica, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, an interactive world atlas, a world data analyst tool, images, timelines, videos, and primary sources.
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Oxford Reference Online: PremiumA large collection of Oxford dictionaries and encyclopedias, covering literature, art and architecture, science and technology, religion, history, law, philosophy, quotations, and the social sciences. Includes English translation bilingual dictionaries for a number of world languages. Simultaneous user limit: 5.
Discipline specific sources:
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Encyclopedia of Diversity in Education
Call Number: Online and Reference Stacks Main Level LC1099 .E53 2012 v. 1-4Publication Date: 2012 -
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The Cambridge Handbook of Multimedia Learning
Call Number: Stacks Upper Level LB1028.5 .C283 2014Publication Date: 2014
Licensure and Research
These websites contain information regarding requirements for licensure, standards, and original research.
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Connecticut State Department of EducationNews and helpful links for educators, students, and parents statewide.
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Educational Testing Service (ETS)Information about educational assessment and measurement tools, including the Praxis Series.
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Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)Current accreditation standards information formerly found at NCATE.
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National Institute for Early Education ResearchSupports early childhood education by providing "objective, nonpartisan information based on research."
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Ericae.net: Clearinghouse on Assessment and EvaluationInformation on assessment, evaluation, and research methodology, including full-text articles and lesson plans.
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National Center for Education StatisticsThe U.S. Department of Education's NCES collects and presents survey data regarding education at all levels.
Classroom Resources
These websites contain links to resources for your class. They have been evaluated by librarians (that's a good thing) for your use in an academic setting. However, any website can be changed without notice, so be sure to evaluate every site you use.
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BEN (BioSciEdNet): Digital Library Portal for Teaching and Learning in the Biological SciencesResources for educators in the biological sciences at all grade levels, managed by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
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EdutopiaA website created to "inspire, inform and accelerate positive change in schools and districts by shining a spotlight on evidence-based strategies that improve learning and engagement for students."
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Library of Congress for TeachersPrimary source materials for the classroom.
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National Education Association (NEA) - Tools and IdeasResource section of the NEA's website. Includes lesson plans, strategies, and advice for new teachers.
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CPTV PBS Learning MediaProvides links to free multimedia resources by topic and grade level.
Research Guides for Education
Don't see what you need? Try our other Education guides!
Citations & Support
Citing Your Sources
The links below point to brief informational guides for creating accurate citations. For more complete information, consult the original books at the library (see call numbers below) or contact a librarian.
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Ref. Z 253.U69 2017
Questions about Citations? Save time, ask a Librarian!
Citation Management Tool
RefWorks is a tool that will help you manage the resources you use for your research, and create citations and bibliographies when you write your papers. The RefWorks User Guide will help you set up your RefWorks account and get started using it.
The Writing Center
The Writing Center, located in the lower level of the DiMenna-Nyselius library, will help you with your writing. Tutors will work with you to improve essays, research papers, oral presentations, and more!
Schedule an appointment online or contact them by e-mail at writingcenter@fairfield.edu.
