Homework Help
Start at KCLS.org for Help with Your Homework
Online Databases
For Research Projects & Reports
Get onto the Internet. Type www.kcls.org in the address bar, press Enter.
Click Databases. Or, go directly to www.kcls.org/databases.
• What is a database?
o It’s an online collection of
information organized for quick and
easy searching.
o Library databases are collections of
reputable information sources --- the
good stuff: newspaper & magazine
articles, reference book content, and
full-text books!
o Subscription databases contain
information that you can’t find by using a search engine (such as Google). You’ll
need your library card and pin number to access the databases.
• Choose the database you want to use from an alphabetical list, or see databases grouped
by subject. Some databases that are useful for students are:
Biography in Context
Britannica Online
Culturegrams
Daily Life Through History
Gale Virtual Reference Library
New York Times Historical
Homework Help Selected Websites
For Finding Reliable Websites
Get on to the Internet. Type
www.kcls.org/homework_help in the address
bar, press Enter.
• Choose the subject you are looking for to
find a list of website links.
• The websites listed are selected by KCLS
Librarians for their quality, accuracy, and
reliability.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Proquest
Science Online
Testing and Education Reference Center
And many more!
Live Homework Help & Ask-a-Librarian
For Getting Help from a Live Person
Get onto the Internet. Type www.kcls.org in the address bar, press Enter.
Click Research & Homework. Or, go directly to www.kcls.org/research. Scroll
down to find the resources listed below.
• Study Zone
Get free help with your homework from volunteer tutors, available
online or at the library. Visit www.kcls.org/studyzone to log on and chat with a
volunteer tutor, or check the schedule for the location and hours of in-person Study
Zone sessions at a library near you.
• Live Homework Help
Get free help from live, professional tutors through online chat. Tutors are available
online from 2pm-midnight, 7 days a week. Requires a library card and pin number.
• EOC, MSP, HSPE & SAT Tutoring Service
Online tutors are available 7 days a week from 1pm-10pm to assist students with EOC,
MSP, HSPE, and SAT testing. Select your test and grade level and set your own pace
with expert tutors provided by Brainfuse. Requires a library card and pin number.
• Ask-A-Librarian
Librarians are available to answer your questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They
will provide up to 20 minutes of live chat service in order to obtain as much online
information as possible regarding your question. Requires a library card and pin
number.
Questions?
Call KCLS Answerline 1.800.462.9600
Or stop by your local library.