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Interdisciplinary Full-Text Databases | Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Handbooks & Directories | Recommended Websites | Framingham State College Websites | Grammar and Style Guides
Library Catalogs
Framingham State College Library Catalog
Owned by FSC and 40+ area libraries, FSC online library catalog provides access to information about books and other materials.
World Cat Off-campus
World Catalog indexes books and electronic resources owned by over 10,000 libraries worldwide, including Internet sites, by name and subject via First Search. FirstSearch provides online access to more than 30 databases.
Journal Resources
Full-Text Electronic Journal Finder
The Full Text Electronic Journal Finder helps you locate full text journals by title that are in the online periodical databases held by Framingham State College's Whittemore Library. Use this if you know the name of a particular journal and want to see if the library has full-text access online.
If you are off-campus, please choose the off-campus button to access a database. You will be directed to the login page and then the database list. Please login using your campus network username and password.
Subject Indexes & Abstracts [top of page]
General education resources / research, theory, issues
ERIC (1967 - present) Off-campus
Comprehensive database in the field of education. Indexes and abstracts 1000+ education journals and over 476,000+ ERIC documents, 100,000+ available full-text.
Educator's Reference Complete (1980 - present) Off-campus
Indexes 450+ full-text scholarly journals, reports & many reference sources in the field of education, child development and psychology.
Professional Development Collection (1965 - present) Off-campus
Designed specifically for educators, this database indexes 500+ full-text education periodicals.
Curriculum Resources/Lesson Plans
Kraus Curriculum Development Library (1983 - present) Off-campus
Searchable database of curricula that brings together educational objectives, content, instructional strategies, and evaluative techniques for all subjects covered in Pre-K – 12th grade education.
Kids InfoBits (1980 - present) Off-campus
Database developed for students K-Grade 5. Featuring a developmentally appropriate, visually graphic interface, the most popular search method is moving from a broad subject to a narrower topic using the subject-based topic tree. The curriculum-related, age appropriate, full-text content is from the best elementary reference sources and magazines. Covers geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports, etc. (Includes a teacher’s toolbox link.)
Junior Edition - K12 (1980 - present) Off-campus
Database designed for students in junior high and middle school with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on a broad range of topics. (Includes a student’s toolbox link.)
Student Edition (1980 - present) Off-campus
Database designed for high-school students. Provides access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books on a broad range of topics.
Children's Literature/Review Sources
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLD) Off-campus
Offers 240,000+ reviews of children’s books—all full-text searchable from 35 review sources.
Teaching Books Off-campus
Provides original, in-studio movies of authors and illustrators and a wealth of multimedia resources on K-12 books that generate enthusiasm for books and reading.
Literary Reference Center Off-campus
Good for author studies. Full-text database.
Novelist Off-campus
Readers’ advisory service useful for school media specialists, librarians, and educators at all levels. Covers both fiction in all genres as well as non-fiction. Search by author, title, subject, and reading level. Good source for book reviews and annotated book lists. Has targeted audience sections, “Younger Kids,” “Older Kids,” “Teens,” and “Working With Kids.” All sections include variously, “Book Discussion Guides,” “Author Biographies,” “Award Winners,” “BookTalks,” and “Recommended Reads.” The section, “Working With Kids,” also includes, “Curricular Connections” (has articles with ideas for using literature effectively across the curriculum), “Curriculum Standards” (includes the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks), “Grab and Go Book Lists,” and “Picture Book Extenders.”
Interdisciplinary Full Text Databases [top of page]
Academic Search Premier (1965 - present) Off-campus
Full text reference database. Indexes major education, behavioral science, life science, and general science journals and news magazines. Over 4500 journals are indexed in all fields.
Academic Onefile (1980 - present) Off-campus
Indexes major education, behavioral science, life sciences, and general science magazines and journals. Contains indexing and abstracts for over 7900 journals in all field s with full-text indexing for 3900+.
Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Handbooks & Directories [top of page]
General Education Resources
Education: A Guide to Reference and Information Sources 2nd ed.
(Ref LB 15 B89 2000)
Encyclopedia of Human Ecology (Ref GF 4 E54 2003)
Encyclopedia of Education 2nd ed. (Ref LB 15 .E47 2003)
Encyclopedia of Special Education 2nd ed. (Ref LC 4007 E53 2000)
Facts on File Dictionary of Education
(Ref LB 15 S43 1988 & Curric Ref LB 15 S43 1988)
Language of Learning (Ref LB 15 .M32 1997) Literacy Dictionary: The Vocabulary of Reading and Writing
(Ref LB 1049.98 L58 1995) & (Curric Lib Ref LB 1049.98 L58 1995)
Curriculum Resources
Neal-Schuman Guide to Recommended Children’s Books and Media For Use With Every Elementary Subject (Curric Lib Ref Z 1037 .M2865 2002)
Beacham’s Guide to Literature for Young Adults (Curric Lib Ref PN 1009 .A1 B38)
World Book Online Off-campus
Based on the World Book Encyclopedia, includes access to 31,000+ encyclopedia articles, 6,000+ Web links, 25,000+ periodical articles, 800+ videos and animations, 400+ interactive maps; and 3-D bubble views. (Includes an “Educator’s Tools” feature with links to curriculum, lesson plans & to Massachusetts standards.)
Children's Literature / Review Resources
Awards and Prizes Online (1920s - present)
(See librarian for username and password)
Directory of award-winning children’s and young adult books. Search for authors or illustrators, for book titles or award type, by grade level or age level. Produced by the Children’s Book Council.
The Children’s Literature Dictionary: Definitions, Resources, and Learning Activities (Curric Lib Ref PN 1008.5 .L38 2002)
The Children’s Literature Lover’s Book of Lists (Curric Lib Ref 1037 .S895 2004)
Oxford Encyclopedia of Children’s Literature (Curric Lib Ref PN 1008.5 .O94 2006)
Children’s Literature Review (1976 – 2002) (Curric Lib Ref PN 1009 .A1 C5139)
Something About the Author (1972 – ) (Curric Lib Ref PN 451 .S6)
A to Zoo: Subject Access to Children’s Picture Books 7th ed.,
(Curric Lib Ref Z 1037 .L715 2006)
Recommended Websites [top of page]
General education resources / Research, Theory, Issues
Education websites on Del.icio.us
Websites recommended by the Framingham State College community.
Academic Info: Education
Links to government, professional and corporate sites. Includes links to K-12 and subject specific teaching resources.
Government Agencies
United States Department of Education
Established by Congress in 1980, the mission of the U.S. Department of Education is to
promote student achievement and assure access to equal educational opportunity for every
individual. Major information source. Provides extensive links to the U.S.D.E.’s budget, national educational policy, standards, research, statistical data, teaching resources, grants, financial aid information, directory information, online services to students, parents, teachers and administrators, and to U.S.D.E. publications.
Massachusetts Department of Education
The MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is charged with the responsibility of insuring improved teaching and learning in all of the Commonwealth’s public schools. It provides current education related news, school district data and directory information, school administrative and educator support services, including licensure, curriculum, professional development programs, MTEL, and educator preparation and job search services. Use this site to locate assessment / accountability information: MCAS, MEPA, NAEP, NCLB, AYP, etc.
State Education Departments
Links to the education departments of U.S. states and territories, and the District of Columbia.
Professional Organizations and Societies
AFT: American Federation of Teachers
Professional organization for Educators. Affiliated with the AFL-CIO. Founded in 1916 to represent the interests of classroom teachers. Covers Pre-K through higher education.
Provides links to the free full-text of AFT reports and the most current issue of all AFT journals, magazines, and newsletters.
NEA: National Education Association
Professional organization for educators, it is the largest labor union in the United States. Founded in 1857, the NEA is committed to advancing the cause of public education. Covers pre-school through higher education. Good source of current information on education related news, legislative issues, working conditions, standards, certification, professional development, etc. Provides links to free NEA e-newsletters and RSS feeds.
IRA: International Reading Association
Professional organization for those involved in teaching reading and promoting literacy. Provides links to lesson plans, booklists, and a career center. IRA publishes the journals, Reading Teacher, Reading Research Quarterly, and the Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy.
MRA: Massacchusetts Reading Association
Affiliated with the International Reading Association, the MRA is a professional organization whose purpose is to improve the quality and level of literacy in Massachusetts through the annual MRA state conference, awards and grants, professional development opportunities, and disseminating best literacy practices to educators through its publications, The Primer and the MRA Connection.
NAEYC: National Association For the Education of Young Children
Founded in 1926, the NAEYC is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with a focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for children from birth through age 8. Provides free access to a discussion forum, a career forum and the full-text of NAEYC position statements and articles in Beyond the Journal, an online supplement to NAEYC’s
peer-reviewed journal, Young Children.
NCTE: National Council of Teachers of English
Since 1911, NCTE has worked to advance teaching, research, and student achievement in English language arts at all scholastic levels. Provides free access to the online newsletter,
NCTE Inbox, to professional development programs, grants and awards, job search services, conference information, and links to related professional and governmental websites.
NCTM: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Professional organization for mathematics educators at all levels, elementary through higher education. The NCTM provides access to professional development programs, information about conferences, and advocacy and news about issues of concern to mathematics educators. Also provides free access to the full text-of standards, curricula and lesson plans, and to articles (PDF files) in the most current issue of its journals, Mathematics Teacher, Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, and Teaching Children Mathematics.
NCSS: National Council for the Social Studies
Founded in 1921, the NCSS is devoted to social studies education at all levels, K-12 through higher education. It serves as an umbrella organization for history, geography, economics, political science, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and law-related educators. NCSS provides advocacy and access to information about conferences, professional development programs, standards, awards and grants, notable book lists, classroom resources and curricula, including free articles and lesson plans relating to war and terrorism (and 9/11). NCSS also provides access to a number of email discussion listsserves.
NSTA: National Science Teachers Association
Founded in 1944, the NSTA’s mission is to promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all (elementary through higher education). NSTA provides advocacy, access to information about conferences, professional development programs, classroom resources and curricula, and provides a free portal for pre-service and new teachers and a free discussion board. It also provides free access to the full-text of standards, and reviews of books and other curriculum materials. The NSTA website is a great source of current science-related news.
NDC: National Dairy Council
A leading source of dairy nutrition research, education and communication since 1915. Great source of food and nutrition curriculum materials, activities, and lesson plans.
NAESP: National Association of Elementary School Principals
Founded in 1921, the NAESP provides advocacy and support for elementary and middle level
principals and other education leaders.
School Directories
Eschoolsearch.com
Directory of information on over 30,000 private schools nationwide.
Greatschools.net
Guide to profiles of more than 90,000 public, private and charter elementary, middle and high schools.
Massachusetts School and and District Profiles
Use to locate information about school districts, and specific public and private schools, with links to institutional websites. MA Department of Education Website.
School, College & Library Search
U.S. National Center for Education Statistics directory. Use to locate information about public and private schools, colleges, universities & public libraries. Provides extensive links to detailed data about each institution with links to institutional websites.
Curriculum units / Lesson Plans
Educator’s Reference Desk
Contains 2000+ lesson plans by teachers, 3000+ links to online education information on topics such as classroom management, evaluation and assessment, special education, and employment.
Children’s Picture Book Database at Miami University
Academic website providing teachers and librarians with an annotated bibliography for designing literature-based thematic units in all disciplines. Database contains over 5000 picture books for children preschool through grade 3.
LessonPlansPage.com
Offers 3,500 free lesson plans by subject and grade level.
Nutrition.gov
Gateway to authoritative information from the federal government on nutrition, physical activity, and food safety for educators, consumers, and health professionals. Contains more than 1000 links to current and reliable nutrition information.
Children’s Literature
Caldecott Medal Homepage
Provides information on the Caldecott Medal which is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
Children’s Booklists on the Web
Guide to theme-related listings of booklist sites.
Newbery Medal Homepage
Provides information on the Newbery Medal which is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
Standards
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
Massachusetts state standards for curriculum development, K-12.
Statistics
United States National Center for Education Statistics
Click on tabs for “data tools,” and “tables and figures,” to access timely, authoritative, education related statistical data. Click on the tab, “Annual Reports,” to access major statistical publications including, The Condition of Education, the Digest of Education Statistics, “Indicators of School Crime and Safety, and Projections of Education Statistics.
Tests and Testing
MTEL: Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure
Massachusetts D.O.E. MTEL home page.
MCAS: Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System
Massachusetts D.O.E. MCAS home page.
Framingham State College Websites [top of page]
Curriculum Library
Framingham State College special library. Includes specialized reference materials, textbooks, activity & idea books, curriculum guides, kits, games, videos, CDs, DC-Roms, DVDs, children’s and young adult’s books, pamphlet file, etc. Pre-school through 12th grade level.
John C. Stalker Institute of Food and Nutrition
Framingham State College based nutrition and school food service site. Good source of food & nutrition curriculum materials and lesson plans, pre-K through Grade 12.
Grammar and Style Guides [top of page]
Cite a Source
Provides examples for bibliography lists for the APA, Chicago, and MLA style formats.
Bibliographies & Works Cited Page
A list of websites that contain rules and examples for bibliography lists in the APA, CBE, Chicago, MLA, Turabian, and other styles.
Form and Style: Research Papers, Reports, Theses. 13th ed. (Ref LB 2369 .S533 2008)
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