Library Databases
The following subscription-based databases are available to the Shaftsbury community (stop in the library for a sheet with login passwords for these services):
Animals - login page
World Book Online - Login page
The electronic version of World Book, updated regularly. Print version available in the library. Stop in the library for password.
Vermont Online Library - Login page
Free Trials
TeachingBooks.net "TeachingBooks.net is an easy-to-use website that adds a multimedia dimension to the reading experiences of children's and young adult books. Our online database is developed and maintained to include thousands of resources about fiction and nonfiction books used in the Kâ12 environment, with every resource selected to encourage the integration of multimedia author and book materials into reading and library activities."
Shaftsbury Elementary now has access to Vermont Online Library! The Online Library includes Gale Cengage Learning Databases and includes Infotrac Junior, Kids InfoBits, Biography in Context and Opposing Viewpoints. Licensed through the State of Vermont. View a list of all accessible databases. Stop in the library for password.
Free Trials
Available as a free trial for a limited time to students, teachers and parents.
TeachingBooks.net "TeachingBooks.net is an easy-to-use website that adds a multimedia dimension to the reading experiences of children's and young adult books. Our online database is developed and maintained to include thousands of resources about fiction and nonfiction books used in the Kâ12 environment, with every resource selected to encourage the integration of multimedia author and book materials into reading and library activities."