General Project Websites
For passwords to the following sites, please see your Student Handbook.
Buffalo Library
SIRS
GALE Data Base
- Used ID: nysl_we_stmaryhs
EBSCO
Facts on File
- Curriculum Video on Demand
- Online Database
- Username: stmhs
- Password: trial
NOVELNY - Databases, periodicals, and more available to all residents of New York State.
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Noodletools.com - Go to:
- Software tools
- Free Tools
- Noodlebib Express
Library Databases
Provided through EdCo (Education Collaborative of Western New York)
Company: Infobase
Database: Bloom’s Literature
Description: Based on Facts on Files' extensive print literature collection, Bloom's Literary Reference Online examines the lives and works of great writers throughout history. It contains information on thousands of authors and their works, as well as thirty-five thousand characters, an extensive glossary, and more.
Access: http://online.infobaselearning.com/Direct.aspx?aid=103252&pid=WE54
Username: stmaryhs
Password: lancers
Company: EBSCO
Database(s): Science Reference Center, History Reference Center
Description: Designed to meet every student's science research needs, Science Reference Centerand History Reference Center are valuable sources for a multitude of full-text, science-oriented and history-oriented content.
Access: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=uid
Username: 142smhs
Password: 142smhs
Company: Gale
Database: Science in Context
Description: Science In Context is an engaging online resource providing contextual information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics. By integrating authoritative, curriculum-aligned reference content with headlines and videos, Science In Context draws students into the subject matter, showing how scientific disciplines relate to real-world issues, from weather patterns to obesity.
Access: http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/nysl_we_stmaryhs?db=SCIC
Username: empirelink
Password: empirelink
Database: Student Resources in Context
Description: Student Resources In Context offers cross-curricular content aligned to national, state, and Common Core State Standards, and presents that material in the way most useful for students. This unique database provides stellar support for papers, projects, and presentations while reinforcing the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
Access: http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/nysl_we_stmaryhs?db=SUIC
Username: empirelink
Password: empirelink
Database: Global Issues in Context
Description: Designed to support global awareness, Global Issues In Context ties together a wealth of authoritative content that empowers students to critically analyze and understand the most important issues of the modern world.
Access: http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/nysl_we_stmaryhs?db=GIC
Username: empirelink
Password: empirelink
Social Justice Project Websites:
Infoplease
CIA.gov
- Go to Library
- Choose Publications
- Choose the World Factbook
- Choose the country from the drop down menu
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Dictionary of Occupational Titles & Occupational Information Network
Skills Search
E-Books
- Arts & Humanities through the Ages
- World Religions Reference library
- Literary Themes for Students