Education
The E-Journal Portal
Use the E-Journal Portal to search for a full-text electronic journal among the 9,000+ in all of our databases.
Subject Specific Databases
ERIC 1996-present
Contains citations and abstracts (and occasional full-text) for journals and other material related to education research. Created by the Department of Education, the database covers a wide range of subjects in the field of education.
General/Related Databases
Academic Search Premier Full-text, 1970s – present
More than 4,500 journals on all different subjects: psychology, business, education, chemistry, and more.
Sage Premier full text, 1960 - present
Full-text of all 500 journals published by Sage. Includes journals in international relations, education, sociology, business, and more.
Wilson Select Plus Some full-text, 1994 – present
Articles in sciences, humanities, education, and business.
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.
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
Sep 2nd – Dec 22nd
- Mon-Thur: 7am-2am
- Fri: 7am-7pm
- Sat: 10am-10pm
- Sun: 1pm-2am
Labor Day Weekend: Saturday–Monday, Sept. 5–7, CLOSED
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.
PLATO
Register to take the Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test using PLATO. All undergraduates interested in applying to the graduate education program may register.