A database is an organized, computerized collection of information that can be searched, sorted and analyzed rapidly. The Bristol Public School System purchases many databases to support the Bristol curriculum and student research. The databases provided to students at Bristol Eastern High School are listed below.
Tip: Hold your mouse over each link to learn more about that database!
passwords available for BEHS faculty and students HERE (see Ms. Kenney for more information)
SIRS
SIRS Issues Researcher
(formerly SIRS Knowledge Source)
https://explore.proquest.com/sirsissuesresearcher
An editorially curated pro/con database that meets the research needs of students and educators by providing premium content correlated to key curricular standards and subjects.
SIRS Discoverer
https://explore.proquest.com/sirsdiscoverer
An editorially curated collection that helps younger students complete their assignments by providing easy access to premium newspapers, magazines, images, and other kinds of great content.
https://online.salempress.com/
Online versions of books from the following series available:
Connecticut Digital Library
www.researchitct.org
For home access, use the barcode number on your public library card as your password.
Need a library card? Contact Mrs. Newman in the BEHS library for an application.
Samples of the databases available in www.researchitct.org.
Hold your mouse over each to learn what resources it offers.
page supervised by Janet Kenney