Databases Available on the Library Home Page

GaleNet includes the Discovering Collection, a comprehensive cross-curricular reference source combining thousands of biographies, topical overviews, critical analyses, plot summaries, events, and media elements into a single, easy-to-use database that supports classroom learning.  The primary focus of the Discovering Collection is to provide students with a single place to begin the research process. Search results are categorized by document type, allowing students to focus on the information, not on which database is most suited for a particular search.

The Bridges career site sets the standard for the next generation of career information services. Their goal is to have useful career information available to anyone from anywhere at any time, whenever it is needed. This will enable more people to become healthy, self-reliant citizens, capable of using their unique skills to express themselves and contribute to others.

The Magazine Search from EBSCO provides full text for nearly 1,900 magazines covering academic areas of study including social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, language and linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, and ethnic studies.

DigitalCurriculum.com is an Internet Curriculum Video-On-Demand subscription service.  DCc has videos for grades K-12 in science, social studies, language arts, health, guidance, mathematics, and more.   DCc is easily accessed through a simple but comprehensive search engine or state subject framework correlations.   DCc has online assessment with teacher email notification.. DCc has downloadable teacher activity books and reproducibles. DCc is a comprehensive video library, right on your desktop!

FACTS.com's Issues and Controversies brings together complete content from the Facts On File World News Digest since 1980 and selected content from a science core reference database to answer questions about events, issues, statistics and people of the last 20 years. FACTS.com also delivers in-depth features on "Historic Events" drawn from the 60-year Facts On File archive.

Electric Library makes it possible to conduct real research over the Internet, using a deep database of reliable sources. Finding the information you need is fast and easy. Elibrary is a way for students of all ages to do research. Electric Library is available for K-12 Schools, public libraries, and academic institutions. The content is as safe as a local public library, and the information it contains is always up-to-date. Electric Library is updated daily via satellite!

eBooks gives you access to all of the eBooks in Salem High School's eBook collection, as well as thousands of eBooks in the netLibrary publicly accessible eBooks. When conducting a search you are also able to search eBooks that are not owned by your library's eBook collection.

SkillsTutor's instructional program and online test preparation will help all students master the essential skills necessary to achieve success on high stakes tests and move on to higher learning.

Gedpractice.com is a free service provided by Steck-Vaughn to familiarize you with the types of items you will see on the actual GED test. By answering GED practice questions and getting feedback, you will develop a feel for the kind of reading, thinking, and problem-solving skills you will need to pass the GED test.

SAT FreeOnline Courses give you the opportunity to assess where you stand today and determine the most effective way to fully prepare for the exam and maximize your score.