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Resources for Language Arts and Methods

WebCat - the database used to locate books and all other materials owned by the University Libraries.  Don't forget that "ink on paper" resources are generally authoritative and are still the easiest to use for many questions.  Remember too, that "Power Search" allows you to limit to by item type (journals and magazines for example), by language, publication date(s) etc.

Research Databases - these proprietary databases are leased by the Shenandoah University Libraries at a cost of tens of thousands of dollars annually.  They include materials which are accurate and authoritative and have search interfaces designed by experts to make your search for information easier.  Using these databases will generally provide more accurate information, more quickly and easily, than using "free" Internet sources.

Selected Websites - Caution:  The sites listed below are available "free" of charge on the Internet.  They have been selected by experts for their accuracy and reliability.  However, one should always use a critical eye in evaluating information found for free on the WWW. 

 

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        Research Databases        

ERIC (Ebscohost) -  "Presently the largest education database in the world, ERIC contains over one million citations covering research documents, journal articles, technical reports, program descriptions and evaluations, and curricular materials in the field of education. Researchers, teachers, policymakers, librarians, journalists, students, parents, and the general public will all find ERIC a key source for education information."  (remote access requires Outlook username and password)

JSTOR - an archive of scholarly journals providing the fulltext (PDF files) of hundreds of  journals from all disciplines.  Coverage extends back decades for many titles, but most have a "moving wall" which blocks access to the most recent articles.

Academic OneFile - provides indexing to more than 11,000 scholarly journals in the humanities, sciences and social sciences. The fulltext of articles is available for approximately 3,500 of the titles indexed. Some of the journals indexed may be available in the University Libraries. (remote access requires username and password)

General OneFile - provides indexing to more than 10,000 periodicals and scholarly journals in the humanities, sciences and social sciences. The fulltext of articles is available for approximately 4,000 of the titles indexed. Some of the journals indexed may be available in the University Libraries. (remote access requires username and password)

Wilson OmniFile Full-Text, Mega Edition - provides access to indexing and abstracting for approximately 3,500 journals and magazines from the humanities, social sciences, and science and engineering, with fulltext available for about 1,750 titles.  Coverage for some titles begins as early as 1982.  (remote access requires username and password)

Journal Locator - is an alphabetical list of journals and magazines to which the University Libraries provide access.  This title list will, in most cases, tell you the dates available for a particular electronic title, and you can connect to the appropriate database.  You can then search the database for the title you need. 
If we subscribe to a title in print format, the response will state SU Journal Collection and you can connect to the catalog record which will show our subscription holdings.  The catalog record will also tell you whether a title is available in paper or on microfilm.
Approximately 10,500 titles are now listed.

Search Journal Locator  -  Find Both Print and Electronic Journals Available Through University Libraries

InterLibrary Loan Forms - just click here to bring up the forms for books and journals.  Remember, you must make sure that we do not have access to what you need in our local collection, BEFORE you make a request. 

WorldCat - contains records of over 95 million items in over 400 languages from over 60,000 participating libraries from around the world.  As you might expect, most records are of books, but you will find records of any conceivable item a library might own including audio and video recordings, computer programs, archival materials, maps, musical scores and more.  Some items in this database date to before 1,000 B.C. Approximately one million items are being added annually, and WorldCat is updated daily.  (remote access requires Outlook username and password)
 

    Remember to read on-screen instructions; some systems are actually quite friendly.

     Use online help features for more detailed explanations of how to search each particular
     database.
 

     Always feel free to ask a librarian for help!!

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             Web Sites            

Caution:  The sites listed below are available free of charge on the Internet.  They have been selected by experts for their accuracy and reliability, however one should always use a critical eye in evaluating information found free on the WWW.
 

Resources for K-12

Schrock's Guide for Educators - to help educators develop superior curriculum and to enhance professional growth
Cyberbee -a variety of resources provided courtesy of Linda Joseph.  Ms Joseph is a library media specialist and adjunct professor at Ohio State University.  She specializes in helping teachers incorporate technology into their classrooms.
Library in the Sky - resources for teachers, parents, students, and librarians courtesy of the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory
Virginia Department of Education - Standards of Learning:  Instruction, Training,and Assessment Resources  - for all grade levels in all "content" areas.  Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader


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ERIC Resources

ERIC Clearinghouses were a joint effort between the U.S. Department of Education and their affiliates around the country.  The Clearinghouses provided resources on every aspect of education, but unfortunately, funding was discontinued and several sites were closed effective December 19, 2003.  The remaining sites are:

• Adult, Career, and Vocational Education
• Disabilities and Gifted Education
• Educator's Reference Desk (see Ask ERIC - below)
• Educational Policy and Management
• Reading, English, and Communication

Educator's Reference Desk  (AskERIC) - "a personalized Internet-based service providing education information to teachers, librarians, counselors, administrators, parents, and others throughout the United States and the world" provided courtesy of the Information Institute of Syracuse, New York.  "Links to over 3000 resources on a variety of educational issues. This collection includes Internet sites, educational organizations, and electronic discussion groups."  And, "the Lesson Plan Collection contains more than 2000 unique lesson plans which were written and submitted by teachers from all over the United States."
Lesson Plans - from the Educator's Reference Desk
Test Reviews Online - the BUROS Institute.  Note, you will have to pay to access reviews.
ETS Test Locator - "The ETS Test Collection includes an extensive library of 20,000 tests and other measurement devices from the early 1900s to the present."
Early Childhood and Parenting Collaborative Information Technology Group - (ECAP/ITG)  -  provides information to parents regarding all aspects of education.  Courtesy University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign

Virginia Resources in Education

Virginia Department of Education - Standards of Learning:  Instruction, Training,and Assessment Resources  - for all grade levels in all "content" areas.  Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader
Virginia Department of Education - provides information about teacher licensure, job openings, SOLs and many other topics

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