The Amherst Town Library subscribes to a variety of databases that can help you with your homework.

What is a database? A database is a resource the library has purchased that contains the text of reference books, magazine articles and multimedia files. These are high quality, edited sources that have verified information. Remember, not all information on the Internet comes from an accurate source. When using information from a general search, for example a Google search, make sure to look for the source of information.

Click here for a list of databases particularly useful for students

Click here for an alphabetical list of databases

You may need to enter the 13 digits on your library barcode and your 4 digit PIN number to access the databases. If you cannot remember your PIN number, next time you are in the library ask at the circulation desk.

Some Databases Highlighted:

Biography Resource Center is a great source for those biography assignments. Learn the key facts about thousands of people. Photos are sometimes included. (Look under alphabetical list to find this one)

Searchasaurus and Kids Search are both designed for kids and apply a similar approach to how they search for information. Results are organized by media type on tabs at the top. Each have their own image search as well, helpful when looking for animal photos.

Student Research Center has the exact same format as Kids Search
(both are put out by EBSCO) but is designed for older kids.

Grolier Encyclopedia is a great source for news and current global information.
Like with a print Encyclopedia, you can information on just about anything!