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Avicsik1: /* Education Programs @ the Library */

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|bgcolor="#e0e0e0"| '''Local Education Links'''
*[http://mustang.doe.state.in.us/SEARCH/s3.cfm?county=71 Area Schools]
*[http://www.chamberhub.com/cgi/foxweb.dll/wlx/dir/wlxdirecatn?catid=139&city=&lcZip=&client=CCSJC Area Colleges & Universities]
*[http://www.doe.state.in.us/ Indiana Department of Education]
*[http://www.indianastandardsresources.org/index.asp Indiana's Academic Standards]
*[http://www.stjoereads.org/ Literacy Council of St. Joseph County]
*[http://www.sbcsc.k12.in.us/default.html South Bend Community School Corporation]

'''Educator's Information'''
*[http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/ Blue Web'n]
*[http://edsitement.neh.gov/ EDSITEment]
*[http://reading.indiana.edu/www/indexfr.html Family Information Center]
*[http://www.ihets.org/index.html IHETS: Indiana Higher Education Telecommunication System]
*[http://www.doe.state.in.us/sservices/hse.htm Indiana Home Schooling Info]
*[http://www.doe.state.in.us/sservices/hse_support.html Indiana Home Schooling Support Organizations]

'''Special Needs'''
*[http://intra.isbrockets.org/public/ Indiana School for the Blind]
*[http://www.isd.k12.in.us/ Indiana School for the Deaf]
*[http://www.ncld.org/ National Center for Learning Disabilities]

'''Other Links'''
*[http://www.in.gov/cope/ COPE- Trade School Info]
*[http://litlink.ket.org/ Literacy Link]
*[http://nces.ed.gov/ National Center for Education Statistics]
*[http://www.nifl.gov/ National Institute for Literacy]
*[http://www.pta.org/ National PTA]
*[http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/ National School Locator]
*[http://www.edpubs.org/webstore/Content/search.asp U.S. Department of Education]
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=='''Education Resources'''==

===New Education Books on our Shelves===

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|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search~S2/?searchtype=t&searcharg=learning+on+the+job&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=24&submit3.y=14&submit3=Search [[Image:LrnJob.gif|left|Learning On the Job]]]
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search~S2/?searchtype=t&searcharg=parents+guide+to+college+life&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search [[Image:Life.gif|left|Parents' Guide to College Life]]]
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search~S2/?searchtype=t&searcharg=the+knowledge+deficit&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search [[Image:Knowledge.gif|left|The Knowledge Deficit]]]
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=the+mom+book+goes+to+school&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search [[Image:GettingIn.gif|left|Getting in Without Freaking Out]]]
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|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search~S2/?searchtype=t&searcharg=learning+on+the+job&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=24&submit3.y=14&submit3=Search Learning on the Job]
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search~S2/?searchtype=t&searcharg=parents+guide+to+college+life&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search Parents' Guide to College Life]
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search~S2/?searchtype=t&searcharg=the+knowledge+deficit&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search The Knowledge Deficit]
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search~S2/?searchtype=t&searcharg=getting+in+without+freaking+out&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search Getting in Without Freaking Out]
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===Education Magazines===
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*[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=additude&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search ADDitude]
*[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=arts+and+activities&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search Arts & Activities]
*[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=black+collegian&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search Black Collegian]
*[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=Careers+and+colleges&SORT=R&submit3.x=15&submit3.y=3&submit3=Search Careers and Colleges]
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*[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/teducation+digest/teducation+digest/1%2C36%2C36%2CB/browse Education Digest]
*[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=exceptional+children&SORT=R&submit3.x=44&submit3.y=14&submit3=Search Exceptional Children]
*[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=Home+Education+Magazine&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search Home Education]
*[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=+Instructor&SORT=R&submit3.x=11&submit3.y=13&submit3=Search Instructor (Scholastic)]
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*[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=phi+delta+kappan&SORT=R&submit3.x=40&submit3.y=14&submit3=Search Phi Delta Kappan]
*[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=practical+homeschooling&SORT=R&submit3.x=49&submit3.y=18&submit3=Search Practical Homeschooling]
*[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/tschool+arts/tschool+arts/1%2C17%2C17%2CB/browse School Arts]
*[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=teaching+exceptional+children&SORT=R&submit3.x=45&submit3.y=11&submit3=Search Teaching Exceptional Children]
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=='''College & Scholarship Information'''==

===College & Scholarship Resources===

The library has many books to help you with your college selection and financial aid needs. Most of these books are available to checkout, however we do have a College & Career table with many helpful reference books that can be used for research within the library only.

Here are just some of the College & Scholarship titles available to help get you started:
{| cellpadding=10
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search~S2/?searchtype=t&searcharg=saving%2Fpaying+for+college&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search [[Image:Saving.gif|left|Saving/Paying for College]]]
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=college+board+scholarship+handbook&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search [[Image:Cbscholar.jpeg|left|Scholarship Handbook]]]
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/tcollege+cost+and+financial+aid+book/tcollege+cost+and+financial+aid+book/-2%2C0%2C0%2CB/frameset&FF=tcollege+cost+and+financial+aid+handbook&1%2C1%2C/indexsort=-[[Image:CollegeCost.jpeg|left|College Cost & Financial Aid Book]]]
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/tPrinceton+Review+complete+book+of+colleges/tprinceton+review+complete+book+of+colleges/-2%2C0%2C0%2CB/frameset&FF=tprinceton+review+complete+cook+of+colleges&1%2C1%2C/indexsort=-[[Image:Princeton.jpg|left|Princeton Review Complete Book of Colleges]]]
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/tcollege+board+book+to+college+majors/tcollege+board+book+to+college+majors/-2%2C0%2C0%2CB/frameset&FF=tcollege+board+book+of+majors&1%2C1%2C/indexsort=- [[Image:Majors.jpg|left|College Board Book to College Majors]]]
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|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search~S2/?searchtype=t&searcharg=saving%2Fpaying+for+college&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search Saving/Paying for College]
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=college+board+scholarship+handbook&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search The College Board Scholarship Handbook]
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/tcollege+cost+and+financial+aid+book/tcollege+cost+and+financial+aid+book/-2%2C0%2C0%2CB/frameset&FF=tcollege+cost+and+financial+aid+handbook&1%2C1%2C/indexsort=- College Cost & Financial Aid Handbook]
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/tPrinceton+Review+complete+book+of+colleges/tprinceton+review+complete+book+of+colleges/-2%2C0%2C0%2CB/frameset&FF=tprinceton+review+complete+cook+of+colleges&1%2C1%2C/indexsort=- Complete Book of Colleges]
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/tcollege+board+book+to+college+majors/tcollege+board+book+to+college+majors/-2%2C0%2C0%2CB/frameset&FF=tcollege+board+book+of+majors&1%2C1%2C/indexsort=- The College Board Book of Majors]
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There are also many websites available for college information, below are some helpful college websites.

===College & University Websites===
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*[http://www.princetonreview.com/college/research/rankings/rankings.asp Best 361 Colleges]
*[http://www.braintrack.com/ Braintrack University Index]
*[http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool/ College Opportunities On-Line]
*[http://www.collegeboard.com/splash Collegeboard Online]
*[http://www.collegenet.com/ CollegeNET]
*[https://www.driveofyourlife.org/launch.html Drive of Your Life]

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*[http://www.icn.org/ Indiana College Network]
*[http://www.learnmoreindiana.org/ Learn More Resource Center]
*[http://www.nacacnet.org/memberportal/ National Association for College Admission Counseling]
*[http://www.online-degrees-and-scholarships.com/accreditation.htm Online Degrees- Accreditation]
*[http://www.worldwidelearn.com/ World Wide Learn]
|}

===Scholarship and Financial Aid Websites===
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*[http://www.college-scholarships.com/ 2006 Colleges, College Scholarships, & Financial Aid Page]
*[http://www.cfsjc.org/grantopp/scholarships.html Community Foundation of St. Joseph County]
*[http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ FAFSA on the Web]
:*[http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/FOTWWebApp/FSLookupServlet Federal School Code Search]
*[http://fastweb.monster.com/ FastWeb]
*[http://www.finaid.com/ FinAid]
*[http://www.ed.gov/finaid/landing.jhtml Financial Aid]
*[http://scholarshiphelp.org/ ScholarshipHelp.org]
*[http://www.in.gov/ssaci State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana]
*[http://www.triptocollege.org/ Trip to College (for parents)]
|}

===Local Scholarships===

*For a list of local scholarships, go the [http://www.libraryforlife.org/subjectguides/index.php/Local_Scholarships Local Scholarships] subject guide.

==''' Education Programs'''==

===Education Programs @ the Library===

*Our [http://sjcpl.lib.in.us/aboutsjcpl/departments/specialservices/specialservices.html Literacy & Outreach Services] Department offers adult literacy programs and homework tutoring. See their [http://sjcpl.lib.in.us/aboutsjcpl/departments/specialservices/specialservices.html website] for more information.

*Our [http://www.libraryforlife.org/kidsplace/programs.html Children's Department] has educational programs and storytimes for kids. Try the following [http://www.libraryforlife.org/kidsplace/programs.html website] for more information.

=== Local Adult Education Programs ===
*[http://www.mishawakacity.com/BattellCenter.asp Battell Community Center]
*[http://old.sjcpl.org/databases/commconn/action.lasso?-database=Community_Connection&-layout=detail&-response=detail.html&-recID=58&-search Forever Learning Institute] offers educational classes on a variety of topics for adults 50 years or older.
*[http://www.iusb.edu/~cted/ Indiana University of South Bend Continuing Education]
*[http://www.ivytech.edu/southbend/business_employers/corp_comm/corp_commsb.htm Ivy Tech- Continuing Education]
*[http://www.phm.k12.in.us/community-education Penn-Harris-Madison Community Education]
*[http://old.sjcpl.org/databases/commconn/action.lasso?-database=Community_Connection&-layout=detail&-response=detail.html&-recID=32939&-search SBCSC Adult Education Department] offers adult basic education/GED preparation classes open to Indiana residents 16 years or older and not currently enrolled in a regular K-12 program.
*[http://old.sjcpl.org/databases/commconn/action.lasso?-database=Community_Connection&-layout=detail&-response=detail.html&-recID=33209&-search WorkOne Center] provides classes in reading, math, and grammar to assist clients in preparing for the GED test.

[[Category: Education]]

Homework

2007-09-26T14:18:12Z

Avicsik1: /* '''Homework Help @ the Library''' */

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|bgcolor="#e0e0e0" | ''' Homework Databases'''
*[http://proxy.sjcpl.lib.in.us:2048/login?url=http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/sout61408?db=BioRC Biography Resource Center]
*[http://proxy.sjcpl.lib.in.us:2048/login?url=http://library2.cqpress.com/cqresearcher CQ Researcher]
*[http://proxy.sjcpl.lib.in.us:2048/login?url=http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/OVRC?locID=sout61408 Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center]

'''Magazine Databases'''
*[http://proxy.sjcpl.lib.in.us:2048/login?url=http://library.bigchalk.com eLibrary]
*[http://proxy.sjcpl.lib.in.us:2048/login?url=http://www.inspire.net/ Magazines through Inspire]

'''Citing Sources'''
*[http://www.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/library/workshop/citation.htm Citation Style for Research Papers]
*[http://dept.sccd.ctc.edu/cclib/Research_Tools/Citation_Style_Guides/ Citation Style Guides]

'''Dictionaries'''
*[http://www.bartleby.com/61/ American Heritage English Dictionary]
*[http://www.m-w.com/netdict.htm Merriam-Webster English Dictionary & Thesaurus]
*[http://www.onelook.com/ OneLook Dictionary & Reverse Dictionary]

''' Homework Subject Guides'''
*[http://www.homeworkspot.com/high/english/ HomeworkSpot]
*[http://www.ipl.org/ Internet Public Library]
*[http://www.multcolib.org/homework/ Multnomah County Homework Center]
*[http://school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/bjpinchbeck/ BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper]

'''Writing Resources'''
*[http://www.ipl.org/div/aplus/ A+: Research & Writing for High School & College Students]
*[http://www.bartleby.com/141/ Elements of Style]
*[http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/ Guide to Grammar and Writing]

'''Other Homework Websites'''
*[http://www.50states.com/ 50 States]
*[http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html The American Memory Site]
*[http://www.scopesys.com/anyday/ Any Day in History]
*[http://mathforum.org/dr.math/ Ask Dr. Math]
*[http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html The CIA World Factbook]
*[http://www.cliffsnotes.com/WileyCDA/ Cliffs Notes]
*[http://www.fearofphysics.com/ Fear of Physics]
*[http://www.infoplease.com/ Information Please]
*[http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame/1_0_0_hall_of_fame.asp National Inventor's Hall of Fame]
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=='''Ask or IM a Librarian'''==
[http://www.libraryforlife.org/askalibrarian/askalibrarian.html [[Image:Asklogo.gif|left|AskSJCPL]]]

The St. Joseph County Public Library has a variety of ways to ask for assistance from our helpful staff of Librarians. Go to [http://www.libraryforlife.org/askalibrarian/askalibrarian.html Ask a Librarian] to find out how.

=='''Online Databases'''==
The Library has many online databases available to help you with your homework and research needs.
Go to [http://www.libraryforlife.org/research/research.html Research Resources] to access all of our databases. Databases are available from your home computer with a valid St. Joseph County Public Library Card.

For homework specfic databases, try the links below.

===Homework Databases===
[http://proxy.sjcpl.lib.in.us:2048/login?url=http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/sout61408?db=BioRC Biography Resource Center] - [http://www.libraryforlife.org/research/helpfiles/Biography_Resource_Center.pdf Help Sheet] 
Search for people based on birth or death year, nationality, ethnicity, occupation or gender, or combine criteria to create a custom search.

[http://proxy.sjcpl.lib.in.us:2048/login?url=http://library2.cqpress.com/cqresearcher CQ Researcher] - [http://www.libraryforlife.org/research/helpfiles/CQ_Researcher.pdf Help Sheet] 
Database offers in-depth, non-biased coverage of today’s most important controversial issues. This database is perfect for debates, reports, or research.

[http://proxy.sjcpl.lib.in.us:2048/login?url=http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/OVRC?locID=sout61408 Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center] - [http://www.libraryforlife.org/research/helpfiles/Opposing_Viewpoints.pdf Help Sheet] 
A dynamic online library of current events topics, which like the print series, includes facts and informed opinions.

===Magazine Databases===
[http://proxy.sjcpl.lib.in.us:2048/login?url=http://library.bigchalk.com eLibrary] - [http://www.libraryforlife.org/research/helpfiles/eLibrary.pdf Help Sheet] 
Full-text articles from various sources -- magazines, newspapers and books. You can search by images, maps, TV & radio scripts, magazines, and books.

[http://proxy.sjcpl.lib.in.us:2048/login?url=http://www.inspire.net/ Magazines through Inspire]
 Indiana's INSPIRE provides full text for over 1,820 general reference, business, consumer health, general science, and multi-cultural periodicals.

'''Did you know that online databases provide sources that don't count as the Internet?'''

If you need 5 sources for that report, but only 2 can be from the Internet. No worries! Use our online databases. They're just books that have been put online to make life easier for you!

=='''Encyclopedias'''==
The library has encyclopedias available to checkout, however encyclopedias listed as Reference are available for research within the library only. Below is list of encyclopedias available at SJCPL.

*[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/tencyclopedia+americana/tencyclopedia+americana/1%2C1%2C6%2CB/frameset&FF=tencyclopedia+americana%3BW=mai++&3%2C%2C3 Encyclopedia Americana]
*[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/tbritannica/tbritannica/1%2C9%2C15%2CB/exact&FF=tbritannica&1%2C5%2C/limit?NAME=T&VALUE=&Ya=&Yb=&F=&L=&P=&W=mai++ Encyclopedia Britannica]
*[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/tworld+book+encyclopedia/tworld+book+encyclopedia/1%2C5%2C26%2CB/limit?NAME=T&VALUE=&Ya=&Yb=&F=&L=&P=&W=mai++ World Book Encyclopedia]

'''Online Encyclopedias'''
*[http://www.britannica.com/ Britannica Online]
*[http://www.bartleby.com/65/ Columbia Encyclopedia]

=='''Homework & Research Resources on our Shelves'''==
[[Image:What to read.jpg|left|books]]
Below are just some of the resources available for your homework and research needs. Most of the sources below are unable to be checked out, but can be used within the library for research. If you would like a website on a particular subject, see the list of links in the upper right corner of the page under "Homework Subject Guides."

===Biography===
[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=contemporary+black+biography&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search Contemporary Black Biography] 
Reference series provides biographical profiles of important persons of African heritage. Resource covers personalities from the news, selected 20th-century notables, or individuals who are not yet household names.

[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/tcurrent+biography+yearbook/tcurrent+biography+yearbook/1%2C1%2C1%2CB/frameset&FF=tcurrent+biography+yearbook&1%2C1%2C Current Biography] 
Provides objective biographies of prominent individuals from national and international affairs, the sciences, the arts, sports, business, and industry. Includes photographs and index of individuals by profession and occupation. The library carries this resource back to 1940.

[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/tnotable+twentieth+century+scientists/tnotable+twentieth+century+scientists/1%2C2%2C3%2CB/frameset&FF=tnotable+twentieth+century+scientists&2%2C%2C2 Notable Twentieth-Century Scientists] 
Provides biographies of approximately 1,300 scientists active in this century in the natural, physical and applied sciences, including traditional as well as more recently established fields such as computer science, ecology, engineering and environmental science.

===English===
[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/tcontemporary+authors/tcontemporary+authors/1%2C6%2C7%2CB/frameset&FF=tcontemporary+authors+cumulative+index&1%2C1%2C Contemporary Authors] 
Students will find biographical information on more than 120,000 modern novelists, poets, playwrights, nonfiction writers, journalists and scriptwriters

[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/tcontemporary+literary+crit/tcontemporary+literary+crit/1%2C2%2C2%2CB/frameset&FF=tcontemporary+literary+criticism+annual+cumulative+title+index&1%2C1%2C Contemporary Literary Criticism] 
Series profiles novelists, poets, playwrights and other creative and nonfiction writers by providing full-text or excerpted criticism taken from books, magazines, literary reviews, newspapers and scholarly journals. Series includes authors who are currently active or who died after December 31, 1959.

[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/ttwentieth+century+literary+crit/ttwentieth+century+literary+crit/1%2C2%2C2%2CB/frameset&FF=ttwentieth+century+literary+criticism+annual+cumulative+title+index&1%2C1%2C Twentieth Century Literary Criticism] 
Series presents substantial excerpts from the best criticism on the major literary figures and nonfiction writers, including novelists, poets, playwrights and literary theorists, who died between 1900& 1999.

===History===

[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/tamerican+decades/tamerican+decades/1%2C2%2C2%2CB/frameset&FF=tamerican+decades&1%2C1%2C American Decades] 
Examines the changes in American civilization from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present.

[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/tamerican+decades/tamerican+decades/1%2C2%2C2%2CB/frameset&FF=tamerican+decades+primary+sources&1%2C1%2C American Decades Primary Sources] 
Presents a collection of primary historical documents that cover the history of the United States in the twentieth century.

[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=day+by+day+the&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search Day by Day the 40's-90's] 
A series of decade-by-decade chronologies of world events designed to provide students with a quick reference to specific events as they happened or were brought to light, and more generally to provide a feel for what it was like to live during the period. Each volume covers world events, cultural life, science, US economy and the environment, nature and technology, and US foreign policy and defense.

===Science===
[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/tgrzimeks+animal+life/tgrzimeks+animal+life/1%2C1%2C3%2CB/frameset&FF=tgrzimeks+animal+life+encyclopedia&3%2C%2C3 Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia] 
Covers all types of animals in geographic areas around the world.

[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/tmcgraw+hill+encyclopedia+of+sc/tmcgraw+hill+encyclopedia+of+sc/1%2C1%2C5%2CB/frameset&FF=tmcgraw+hill+encyclopedia+of+science+and+technology&5%2C%2C5 McGraw Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology] 
Features more then seven thousand entries covering topics, terms, and concepts of math, science, and technology.

For books to help you with your science fair projects, click on [http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/dScience+projects/dscience+projects/1%2C15%2C211%2CB/exact&FF=dscience+projects+juvenile+literature&1%2C104%2C/limit?NAME=T&VALUE=&Ya=&Yb=&F=b+&L=&P=&W=mai++ Science Projects] for a list of books.

=='''Homework Help @ the Library'''==
*Our Literacy & Outreach Services Department has a [http://sjcpl.lib.in.us/services/homework/homeworktutoring.html Homework Tutoring Program] for elementary and middle grade children.

*The [http://riverbendmath.org/ Riverbend Community Math Center], in partnership with the Literacy & Outreach Services Department, offers FREE math clinics at the Main Library.

::-Free Math Homework Clinic open to students of all ages on Wednesday afternoons. (Notre Dame students staff the Math Homework Clinic on Sunday afternoons.)

::-FREE [http://riverbendmath.org/family_math/ Family Math activities] on most Saturday mornings from Noon to 2:00 p.m.

:For more information, please contact the Literacy & Outreach Services Department at 282-4655.

*Children's Services has materials available for homework assignments for kids from preschool age up to 8th grade. For more information, take a look at the our [http://www.libraryforlife.org/kidsplace/kidsplace.html Kid's Place] webiste. You can also give them a call at (574) 282-4607, or IM at [http://www.libraryforlife.org/asksjcpl/asksjcpl.html asksjcplcs].

=='''Homework Hotline'''==

[http://www.AskRose.org [[Image:Tutor.jpg|left|Homework Hotline]]]

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's [http://www.askrose.org/ Homework Hotline] provides FREE math and science homework help to Indiana students in grades 6-12. Students may call the Homework Hotline from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) toll free at 1-877-ASK-ROSE. It's a free service and a free call!

[[Category: Education]]

2007-06-09T18:16:27Z

Avicsik1:

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|bgcolor="#e0e0e0" | '''Class Links'''
*[http://www.ckls.org/~crippel/computerlab/tutorials/mouse/page1.html Mouse Techniques]
*[http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USIN0624?site=magnet&promo=english&code= South Bend Airport Weather]
*[http://www.switchboard.com Switchboard]
*[http://www.petrefuge.com/MAIN.htm Pet Refuge]
*[http://www.recipesource.com/ RecipeSource]
*[http://www.elephants.com/ The Elephant Sanctuary]
*[http://www.medlineplus.gov/ MedlinePlus]

'''Internet Search Tools'''
*[http://www.alltheweb.com All the Web]
*[http://www.ask.com/ Ask Jeeves]
*[http://www.dmoz.org dmoz]
*[http://www.google.com Google]
*[http://www.lii.org Librarians' Index to the Internet]
*[http://www.yahoo.com Yahoo]

'''Free Email Sites'''
*[http://www.hotmail.com Hotmail]
*[http://www.yahoomail.com Yahoo Mail]

'''Helpful Internet Links'''
*[http://www.aarp.org/learntech/computers/basic_web/ Basic Web Lessons- AARP]
*[http://www.ckls.org/~crippel/computerlab/tutorials/keyboard/page1.html Keyboard Tutorial]
*[http://www.typing-lessons.org/ Peter's Online Typing Course]
*[http://www.seniornet.org/php/ SeniorNet]
*[http://www.webopedia.com// Webopedia]

'''Evaluating Web Resources'''
*[http://infopeople.org/resources/bkmk/select.html Evaluating Internet Resources: a Checklist]
*[http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org/ HoaxBusters]
*[http://www.thelearningsite.net/cyberlibrarian/searching/ismain.html Web Searching, Sleuthing, and Sifting]

'''Buying a Computer'''
*[http://shopper.cnet.com/ CNET Shopper.com]
*[http://www.css.msu.edu/PC-Guide/PC-Guide1.cfm Dave's Guide to Buying a Home Computer]

'''Internet Service Providers'''
*[http://www.lights.com/freenet/ Free-Nets and Community Networks]
*[http://www.thelist.com/ The List of the ISPs: The Definitive ISP Buyer's Guide]
*[http://michiana.org/ Michiana Free-Net]

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[[Image:J0400515.gif|left|Mouse]]The St. Joseph County Public Library offers a variety of public computer classes. Classes are created for the needs of the beginner and are FREE. Since class size is limited, we ask that you preregister for all classes.

===Schedule of Computer Classes @ SJCPL===
Go to [http://www.libraryforlife.org/programs/computerclasses/refinternetcl.html#main Computer Class Schedule] for the entire list of classes throughout the library system. 

===Class Descriptions===
Go to [http://www.libraryforlife.org/programs/computerclasses/internetclsched.html#seniors Internet Class Descriptions] to find out what each class will cover.

===Sign up Information===

Since class size is limited we ask that you preregister for all classes. Sign up online, in person, or by phone at class location. Classes are taught at Main and Centre Township Branch Libraries. 

Main Library - 314 S. Main St. (574) 282-4630 
Centre Township Branch - 1150 E. Kern Rd. (574) 251-3700 

If you are unable to attend the class, please call the class location and cancel so that we might offer the space to someone else.

Please note that registration classes will begin one month before the start date of the first class.

===Class Handouts===
Below is a list of the handouts given to you when attending the following classes. They are posted here so you can take a look at what will be covered before you attend class, or to print out in case you misplace your handout.

*[http://www.libraryforlife.org/programs/computerclasses/handouts/basic_web_skills.pdf Basic Web Skills]
*[http://www.libraryforlife.org/programs/computerclasses/handouts/web_skills_1.pdf Web Skills I- Introduction to the Web]
*[http://www.libraryforlife.org/programs/computerclasses/handouts/web_skills_2.pdf Web Skills II- Web Searching]
*[http://www.libraryforlife.org/programs/computerclasses/handouts/email_signupinstruct.pdf Yahoo Email Sign Up Instructions]
*[http://www.libraryforlife.org/programs/computerclasses/handouts/email_intro.pdf Setting up your Yahoo E-mail Account]
*[http://www.libraryforlife.org/programs/computerclasses/handouts/email_most.pdf Making the Most of your Yahoo E-mail Account]

===Using Computers @ the Library===

If you do not own a computer and would like to use the Internet outside of class, there are public computers with FREE Internet access at all library locations. Computer access is available up to two hours per day. Go to [http://www.sjcpl.lib.in.us/aboutsjcpl/publiccomputers/publiccomputers.html Public Use Computers] for more information.

You will also need to sign onto the computer with your library card number and a user created password. You can sign up for a password at the Reference & Information Desk.

===Computer Books on our Shelves===
{| cellpadding=10
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=easy+computing+for+seniors&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search [[Image:EasyComputing.gif|left|Easy Computing]]]
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/tcommunicate+and+connecting+to+the+internet/tcommunicate+and+connecting+to+the+internet/-2%2C0%2C0%2CB/frameset&FF=tcommunicate+and+connect+to+the+internet&1%2C1%2C/indexsort=- [[Image:ConnectInternet.gif|left|Communicate and Connecting]]]
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=i%27m+on+the+internet+now+what&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search [[Image:Nowwhat.gif|left|On the Internet]]]
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=extreme+searchers+internet&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search [[Image:Hw7.gif|left|Extreme Searcher's Internet Handbook]]]

|-
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=easy+computing+for+seniors&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search Easy Computing for Seniors]
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/tcommunicate+and+connecting+to+the+internet/tcommunicate+and+connecting+to+the+internet/-2%2C0%2C0%2CB/frameset&FF=tcommunicate+and+connect+to+the+internet&1%2C1%2C/indexsort=- Communicate and Connect to the Internet]
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=i%27m+on+the+internet+now+what&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search I'm on the Internet Now What?]
|[http://stjos.sjcpl.lib.in.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=extreme+searchers+internet&SORT=D&SORT=R&submit3.x=0&submit3.y=0&submit3=Search Extreme Searcher's Internet Handbook]
|}

===Other Local Computer Classes===
In case you cannot find a class at the library that fits your needs, here is a list of other local
places that offer computer classes. Please note that most of the places listed below do charge some type of fee.

*[http://old.sjcpl.org/databases/commconn/action.lasso?-database=Community_Connection&-layout=detail&-response=detail.html&-recID=58&-search Forever Learning Institute] offers computer classes for adults 50 years or older. Call (574) 282-1901 for further information, or stop by the Main Library to pick up a Course & Registration Guide.
*[http://www.iusb.edu/~cted/ Indiana University of South Bend Continuing Education]
*[http://www.ivytech.edu/southbend/business_employers/corp_comm/corp_commsb.htm Ivy Tech- Continuing Education]
*[http://old.sjcpl.org/databases/commconn/action.lasso?-database=Community_Connection&-layout=detail&-response=detail.html&-recID=33086&-search Leighton Center] offers SeniorNet computer classes. For furthur information call (514) 245-5529.
*[http://www.phm.k12.in.us/community-education Penn-Harris-Madison Community Education]
*[http://www.sbpark.org/computerclasses.html South Bend Parks & Recreation]

Last updated by [[User: Avicsik1|Amy]] 13:02, 09 Jan 2007 (EST). Feel free to leave comments on the [[Talk:Internet Classes|discussion]] page.

[[Category: Education]]