DC Library Resources Secondary
February 2020
Accessing Library Resources
Discovery College Library offers a wide collection of online resources which will support remote learning. Here you will find information as to our databases and other subscriptions. Please contact our secondary teacher librarian if you have any queries concerning access - email corcom1@dc.edu.hk.
DING - Library Students can access the library's resources through Ding by accessing Ding > Student Resources > Library > DC Library Home. Here you can locate our main databases and other online resources. | Wheelers ePlatform 500+ titles are available to read on our eLibrary. Read via your browser or download the ePlatform app to access on a range of devices. To set up an account, register your details here. | Britannica SchoolDiscover encyclopaedia articles, multimedia, primary sources and other excellent learning resources. Access here, choose your level and explore. |
DING - Library
Wheelers ePlatform
Britannica School
Discover encyclopaedia articles, multimedia, primary sources and other excellent learning resources. Access here, choose your level and explore.
Recommended
Questia Questia is a fantastic online library and research tool which contains a range of resources on topics including art, literature, philosophy, politics, religion, science and many more. Questia is available to Year 11-13 students. Access through Ding > Student Resources > Library > DC Library Home. | Global Issues in Context GIC offers a huge range of resources including academic and newspaper articles, podcasts, videos and more focusing on global issues, conflicts and events. Topics covered include business, health, conflicts, science, the environment and more. Access through Ding > Student Resources > Library > DC Library Home. | Jstor Jstor is a digital library of academic journals and books. Arts, business, history, science, social science and more are covered in the broad range of material available. Research tools including citation tools and search alerts are available. Access through Ding > Student Resources > Library > DC Library Home. |
Questia
Global Issues in Context
Jstor
Research in ContextCreated specifically for middle school students, RIC offers a wide range of sources addressing many topics including cultures, government, US and world history, literature and much more. Access through Ding > Student Resources > Library > DC Library Home. | NoodleTools NoodleTools is our recommended tool for academic referencing. Students will need to register for a new account on first use and access preferably through DC Mail or here. Students should use APA style. | New York Times We have a school subscription to The New York Times online. Through this students can access the NYT in English, Chinese and Spanish. Visit nytimes.com/passes to create a free NYTimes.com account using your school email address. |
Research in Context
Created specifically for middle school students, RIC offers a wide range of sources addressing many topics including cultures, government, US and world history, literature and much more. Access through Ding > Student Resources > Library > DC Library Home.
NoodleTools
New York Times
Visit nytimes.com/passes to create a free NYTimes.com account using your school email address.
BrainpopBrainPop is a fantastic educational animated site. Topics covered include science, social studies, English, maths, music, health and technology. Access through Ding > Student Resources > Library > DC Library Home. | Big Universe Big Universe has a huge range of eBooks for all ages accessible 24/7. Access through Ding > Student Resources > Library > DC Library Home. | Wall Street JournalThe WSJ provides coverage of breaking news and international headlines. Access through Ding > Student Resources > Library > DC Library Home. |
Brainpop
BrainPop is a fantastic educational animated site. Topics covered include science, social studies, English, maths, music, health and technology. Access through Ding > Student Resources > Library > DC Library Home.
Big Universe
Access through Ding > Student Resources > Library > DC Library Home.
New Internationalist Magazine covering human rights, politics and social and environmental justice. Access through Ding > Student Resources > Library > DC Library Home. | New Scientist An excellent weekly science and technology magazine. Access through Ding > Student Resources > Library > DC Library Home. | Library support Please contact your teacher librarian, Ms. Corcoran, if you need help with these or other research resources. Email corcom1@dc.edu.hk |
New Internationalist
New Scientist
Library support
