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Research Information

Research Databases

The San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD) has partnered with the public Peninsula Library System (PLS) so that every student has a public library card to access its resources.  

​When you need to find credible information quickly, with relevant college level research, go to the: Peninsula Library System databases. Unlike search engines (like Google) a database contains licensed or proprietary information which requires you to log on with a user account--your public library card gives you that access. 

Library Catalogs and Databases

JSTOR

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JSTOR provides access to more than 12 million journal articles, books, images, and primary sources in 75 disciplines. JSTOR helps students explore a wide range of scholarly content through a powerful research and teaching platform. Learn more: https://www.jstor.org. If you need help with logging in, please contact your Library Media Tech.

School Site Library Catalogs

Public Library Catalog

California K-12 Digital Resources

Online content from Encyclopaedia Britannica, ProQuest research databases, and TeachingBooks are available — at school, at home, in libraries, on laptops, on phones — to all.

These three databases are provided for all California students from the California State Library.

 

Encyclopaedia Britannica (PreK-12)

A comprehensive interactive resource for research and learning for grades K-12. Includes correlations to California Content Standards and other valuable teacher resources. Post links directly to each school level, elementary, middle or high.

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Need help from Britannica? See our support page. (800) 621-3900 x 7160 | edsupport@eb.com

TeachingBooks (PreK-12)

One-stop resources for books you are reading and teaching, including author and illustrator interviews, lesson plans, and other enrichment content.

Need help from TeachingBooks? See our support page. 510-239-7391 | accounts@TeachingBooks.net

ProQuest (Grades 3-12)

CultureGrams SIRS Discover SIRS Issues Researcher elibrary Guided Research Edition
elibrary Database Edition ProQuest Central Student ProQuest Research Companion Schools and Educators Complete

* The icons above and main links below work for accessing these resources on your school campus. Students and staff with the district/school's off-campus access name and access codes should use the "Off-Campus Access" links below when using from public libraries or other non-school locations.

Need help from ProQuest? See our support page. 800-521-0600 | customerservice@proquest.com