Education
Education Databases
ERIC (through FirstSearch | through EBSCO) some full text, 1966 —
We now have ERIC available in two ways – through FirstSearch and EBSCO. Try it and see which one you prefer.
Journal articles and other documents government publications, program manuals in education
Related Databases
Academic Search Premier Full-text, 1970s – present
More than 4,500 journals on all different subjects: psychology, business, education, chemistry, and more.
ProQuest
As of July 1, ProQuest has been replaced by Academic Search Premier. Please contact a Reference Librarian if you have questions about this database.
Sage Premier
Full-text of all 500 journals published by Sage. Includes several education journals.
Wilson Select Plus some full text, 1994 —
Curriculum Lab
What’s in the Curriculum Lab?
- Children’s Literature
- Juvenile and Young Adult Non-Fiction
- K-12 Textbooks
- Classroom Activities
- Praxis Study Guides
It is located on the first floor, near the back of the library.
How to Find Materials in the Catalog
- Click on Advanced Catalog Search.
- Select Location: Curriculum Lab Materials
Feedback
Email comments and suggestions to: librarydesk@arcadia.edu
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Reference Librarian
Library Hours
- Mon-Thur: 7am-2am
- Fri: 7am-7pm
- Sat: 10am-10pm
- Sun: 1pm-2am
At all times, visitors are required to show ID and sign in. Visitors may use the library until 9pm.
After 5pm, everyone is required to present ID at the circulation desk to enter the library.
Education Websites
National Center for Education Statistics
Links to many Dept of Ed publications: Nation’s Report Card, Digest of Education Statistics, Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study. Also has data on specific schools, colleges, and libraries.
Free Resources for Educational Excellence
Search the resources of 30 different agencies to find lesson plans and primary source materials for classroom use. Some examples of sources: PBS, Library of Congress, National Park Service.
The Gateway to 21st Century Skills
(formerly the Gateway to Educational Materials)
40,000 classroom materials from 600 different institutions, including government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofits.
Internet Resources for Special Children
A large directory of links related to a wide range of disabilities.