Category: Homework Help FAQs
Q: Where can I . . . Other - Send us your question!
A: You can always find an answer by calling your library. You can also send an email from the "Contact Us" link.
Category: Homework Help FAQs
Q: Where can I find magazines and newspapers for my school report?
A: Your library will have newspapers and magazines, but it's usually easier to find articles on a particular topic if you search a database from the Library's website.
Here are some databases that will have newspaper and magazine articles. You can search for your topic, and then select the articles you like best:
If you're in elementary school, you can find newspaper and magazine articles in
Kids InfoBits
Facts for Learning
If you're in middle school or high school, you can find newspaper and magazine articles in
InfoTrac Junior Edition
InfoTrac Student Edition
Student Resource Center Gold
If you're in High School or College, you can find newspaper and magazine articles in
Academic ASAP
InfoTrac Student Edition
IntoTrac OneFile
MAS Ultra School Edition
MasterFile Premier
There's a fast and easy way to search several databases at the same time. Click on Library CatalogLibrary District web site, then click on Go To Advanced Search. Scroll down to the alphabetic list of databases, and check off the databases you want to search. Then type your keyword or subject into the search box. It's also a great idea to check off "full text articles only", so you don't get "citation only" results. Then click "Go". The computer will search all the databases you've selected at the same time. A great time savings!
Category: Homework Help FAQs
Q: Where can I get help with my (or my kid's) homework?
A: The library has live homework tutors available in English and Spanish every day from 1 p.m. - 10 p.m.. You can get to the tutors clicking on Homework Help. You'll need your library card number and PIN handy.
You can also find help on the Homework Help InfoGuide.
The School District also has a Homework Help phone number that's available 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The hotline number is 799-5111.
If you have additional questions, please email them to ask@lvccld.org.
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