School Databases

Remember! If you are completing research from home, you will need to use a password to access these databases. You can find those passwords linked on the Databases ​page.

Public Library Access

You must have a library card from the public library in order to access these databases!

If you do not have a library card...

• See Miss Gilpin in the library to pick up an application.
  • LA County Library applications:
    • You may return them to Miss Gilpin in the library and your library card will be delivered to you at school.
    • OR, you may visit the library, with your parents, to submit your application.
    • OR, you can apply for a digital library card at the following link: 
      Click here to access the online application.
  • City of Santa Clarita Library applications:
    • You will need to visit the public library in person, with your parents, to obtain a library card.​

Databases to Consider:
eBook Central
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Literary Reference Center
Biography Reference Center
...or any others that seem like they may be helpful!
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Databases to Consider:
​​Biography - Gale in Context
Gale eBooks
**Literature Resource Center - Gale**
ProQuest Academic
ProQuest eLibrary
​...or any others that seem like they may be helpful!
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**The Literature Resource Center is where you will be most successful finding the sources listed in the literary index. Without access to this database, you will struggle to find full text literary criticisms for your term paper.