Our Lady of Mercy School Library

Reference and Research

World Book Web - encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, pictures, audio, and video, current periodicals and related Web sites.


EBSCO Research Databases

  • Student Research Center: Grades 6-12
  • Kids Search: Grades K-5
  • Searchasaurus: Grades K-3
  • Literary Reference Center
  • EBSCOhost Web: All School Databases

*If you don't know the username and password ask the librarian


Webpath Express - trustworthy and relevant K-12 websites along with your library resources. All sites are educator-reviewed and verified for factual accuracy, currency, authority, educational value, coverage, and objectivity.

Thinkfinity - find what you need to complete assignments, link to amazing facts about everything, try out games to help you study and learn.

Miriam-Webster Online - dictionary & thesaurus

Fact Monster - atlas, almanac, dictionary, & encyclopedia

Internet Public Library: Reference - Reference includes basic research tools such as almanacs, dictionaries and encyclopedias.

Library of Congress:  Kids and Families - Resources ranging from prints, photographs, films, audio recordings, maps, manuscripts, music and digital materials to books.

Citation Machine - Interactive web tool that assists in proper citation.

Louisiana Library Connection  - You will need a library card to access this site that connects to the latest information in books, encyclopedias, magazines and newspapers. 


Search Tools


Other Resources