Resources
Databases
SSFS Digital Reference Databases (listed alphabetically)
You should NOT need a password when linking from this page, but if ever asked for one, try username = ssfs; password=friends1, and tell the library
- American National Biography
- Ancient and Medieval History
- CIAO International Affairs (if prompted, use "student" and "ssfs" to get articles)
- Culturegrams
- Daily Life Through History
- Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
- Historical Newspapers
- Horn Book Guide book reviews (ask Librarian for log in)
- JSTOR
- L'Encyclopédie Découverte
- Pop Culture Universe
- ProQuest Magazines and more
- Science in Context (if prompted for library ID, use "ssfs")
- SIRS Decades
- SIRS Discoverer
- SIRS Knowledge Source
- World Book Encyclopedia (+ more)
- World Folklore
- World History (the Modern Era - 1500 and on)
Databases By Topic
- General References & Primary Sources
- For Younger Students
- For Teachers & Librarians
- Arts
- Geography, Government, and Culture
- History
- Science
- World Languages and Literature
General References & Primary Sources
For Younger Students
For Teachers & Librarians
Arts
- Artists Index - WebMuseum, Paris
- Arts and Humanities through the Eras
- Asian Traditional Theatre & Dance
- Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History
- International Music Score Library
- LOC Prints and Photographs
- LOC Performing Arts Encyclopedia
- Mutopia Sheet Music Project
- Pop Culture Universe
- Web Gallery of Art
- World Encyclopedia of Puppetry Arts
Geography, Government, and Culture
History
Science
World Languages and Literature
Other Library Catalogs
Other Library Catalogs
SAILOR is Maryland's Public Information Network, and provides inter-library loans and access to general reference sources and information about Maryland, with links to other state information as well. In some cases you will need a library card to access databases.
Maryland Public Libraries:
Anne Arundel County
Carroll County
Frederick County
Howard County
Montgomery County
Prince George's County
Enoch Pratt Free Library
Virginia Public Libraries:
Alexandria
Arlington County
Fairfax County
Falls Church City
DC Public Library
Washington Research Libraries Consortium Catalog (includes American, Catholic, Gallaudet, George Mason, GWU, Georgetown, Howard, Marymount. and UDC)
Useful Links
Academic Integrity Resources
Academic Integrity
Underlying all our actions is a respect for others and their work and creations. Please see the School's policy in each division's handbook. Below are some other resources to help you do the right thing.
Resources
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SSFS quick guides to MLA formatting for Works Cited and Annotating Works Cited.
- Noodletools is an online note taking tool, an information organizer that helps you avoid plagiarism and a guide to help you correctly format your bibliography or works cited page. Create your account from this link and then use it from anywhere. Need some help learning how to use Noodletools? Click here for some great online tutorials (flash required).
- Guides to MLA, APA and Chicago styles. MLA is the most commonly used format at SSFS.
- Questions about copyright and fair use? Follow these links:
- Copyright - http://www.copyright.gov
- Fair Use - http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl102.html
Plagiarism Guide
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