Whether you're in middle school, high school or college, the school year brings research assignments - and the library has a great selection of online tools that let you find reference and magazine articles, detailed overviews, and even one-on-one live tutoring when you need help with a class or topic. Find these sources and more under Research>Databases.
Summon & Summon Research Assistant
Magazine, journal, newspaper and reference articles from multiple databases and vendors at once. The new "Summon Research Assistant" link leads to an AI-powered tool that summarizes articles based on natural-language questions, based on published articles.
Google Scholar
Go to Google Scholar in the library's databases list and look for search results that have a "Full Text @ My Library" link on the right side then place an interlibrary loan request for the full article.
Gale Database
OneFile databases are large collections of published articles on every topic. In Context and Literature databases are focused on subject areas (Biography or Opposing Viewpoints) or users (high school or middle school) and with links to articles from periodicals and reference books.
Tutor.com
Muddling through math? Need help with history? Want someone to look over your writing assignment before you turn it in? Connect with live tutors on many topics, drop off papers and essays for future suggestions and take self-paced tutorials and practice tests.
Ace that Class Using Library Resources
Monday, October 20, 7-8 p.m. / Zoom / Register
High school, college and grad school can be tough! Learn about library resources that will help you with your coursework. Discover how to effectively locate and utilize scholarly articles, books and other materials to power up your studies and improve the quality of your homework. Arlington Heights cardholders only.
Did you know you can take tests or exams from academic institutions at the library during business hours? It's free! Cardholders can fill out a proctoring request and a staff member will set up an appointment! Make an appointment at ahml.info/schedule-an-appointment.
