ProQuest Is Better
What is ProQuest? Better than what? Better for what?
What is ProQuest?
It offers library-focused research tools.
What is a database?
A database is a collection of information.
So you have valid reliable sources to use for research.
ProQuest is better than what?
ProQuest is better for what?
Just icing on the cake.
How to I find ProQuest?
It is always on the MHS Library Page.
ProQuest
The link above is a direct link and requires no login.
If Out of School, click below
Username : mhslibrary
Password: quaker
What will I see?
eLibrary
Offers more than 2,000 full-text sources, with improved functionality, and a fun and easy-to-use search interface. Includes magazines, newspapers, books, television/radio transcripts, maps, pictures, and audio/video clips.
History Study Center
Offers invaluable historical reference material that covers 14 centuries of history, from ancient to modern, old world to new world.
ProQuest Career and Technical Education
Offers vocational information that includes nearly 600 titles on virtually any technical topic.
What to do first
Select eLibrary
Enter boats as the search term.
Scroll the list. Look to see what icons you can see.
If you hover over them, they will tell you what it is.
If you hover over the magnifying glass on the opposite end, it will load a preview of the item.
Look at the left hand side of the page.
Here is where you can narrow your search. Limit type or time frame.
Click on the first source -- "The Country"
Look around!
Did you find the "Listen Button" ? -- Yes you can listen to it.
Did you find the MLA citation for the source?
Either select "citation view" or scroll to the bottom.
These are just some of the tools to help you with your research projects!
Mrs. Karen M Sullivan
All you have to do is ask!!
Email: sullivk@millville.k12.pa.us
Website: http://www.millville.k12.pa.us/millville/High%20School/Library/Library%20Home/
Location: 345 Schoolhouse Lane, Millville, PA 17846
Phone: (570) 458-5538. 2404