Student Research CenterCovers a broad range of general topics designed to assist middle school and high school students. Includes a dictionary, an encyclopedia, with the ability to search by topic.

InfoTrac - Junior EditionSearch magazines, newspapers and reference books. Designed for middle school students.

Journal Articles - ILL FormInterLibrary Loan Form

Writing Lab at BrainFuse  https://www.brainfuse.com/highed/writing_lab.asp
Before you turn in your paper send it to the Writing Lab at BrainFuse to get it checked over. You just might get an "A+" with this review.

Kids.Gov - Teens 6-8 Grades  http://kids.usa.gov/teens-home/index.html
The official kids portal to information on all U.S. government services and information. A wide range of topics are presented, from art to transportation.

Study Stack  http://www.studystack.com/
Create flash cards to help you study. All subject areas are covered.

The Librarian's Brain  http://librarianbrain.wordpress.com/
A blog to keep you updated on the library's databases. Includes tips & tricks for doing research using the library's databases and resources.

English Composition & Style  http://ebooks.lvccld.org/ContentDetails.htm?ID=AAB18264-52F4-43E8-ACC9-A31664004527
Guide to how "elements of style" function in the composition and editing process of writing. Useful for any student from middle school through college as a quick reference writing tool. This guide includes: word choice & diction, exactness & conciseness, audience, structure & glossary; establishing purpose & pattern; developing a thesis; generating material & the first draft; manuscript form & proofreading and much more...

Scratch  http://scratch.mit.edu/
An easy to use programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and share your creations on the web. Use it to create a really cool presentation.

Acronyms, Initialisms & Abbreviations Dictionary  http://0-go.galegroup.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/ps/i.do?id=GALE|9781414472454&v=2.1&u=lvccld_main&it=etoc&p=GVRL&sw=w
Provides definitions of a wide variety of acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations and similar contractions, translating them into their full names or meanings.

American Heritage Dictionary  http://0-www.credoreference.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/vol/502

Crossword Puzzle Solver  http://0-www.credoreference.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/crossword.do
Enter the letters you have with question marks for those you don't and it will give word options which fit the pattern.

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association  http://www.apastyle.org/
Style Manual

A+ Research & Writing  http://www.ipl.org/div/aplus/
Step-by-step approach to writing a paper and how to research your topic.

World Book Reference Center  http://0-www.worldbookonline.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/pl/referencecenter/home
Research tools for writing reports. Includes how to do research, citation builder and timelines.