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Gale

• If you are wondering which Gale K-12 database to use when, consult this comparison table (Word, PDF).
• This flyer created by Gale staff might be helpful to promote the Gale databases (PDF).
• Gale's support site offers resources to help promote and explain the databases, including webinars for library staff and other educators.
• If you need the Gale database login for your school or district, contact your library staff. Library staff, contact the School Library Consultant at the State Library of Oregon by using the Feedback form at the bottom of this page.
• Educator's Reference Complete has content from over 1,000 education-related periodicals to help you stay current on the profession. Click on the database icon for access.
  
              
       

LearningExpress & PrepSTEP

• This flyer created by LearningExpress/EBSCO staff helps explain the differences between LearningExpress Library and PrepSTEP for High Schools (PDF).
• There are also flyers to share with students to help them navigate to these PrepSTEP test preparation materials and other resources: AP, ACT, PSAT, SAT, College Finder, and Scholarship Finder (folder). 
• PrepSTEP integration: Staff who use the Blackboard, Brightspace, Canvas, or Schoology learning management system (LMS) may pull in PrepSTEP resources (such as a specific practice test) and assign them to students. There is an integration guide for each supported LMS. Ignore what the web page says about contacting EBSCO support. Instead, ask your school library staff for a one-time code needed to set up an LMS integration. That code can be used by any staff in the same school. Library staff who need the code, contact the School Library Consultant at the State Library of Oregon by using the Feedback form at the bottom of this page.
• EBSCO, which owns LearningExpress, offers and records monthly webinars for library staff and other educators. Search for learningexpress or job or prep.

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• Answerland is a virtual librarian reference service. Before using Answerland with your class, please review their Schools page.
• The Student Atlas of Oregon is from the Center for Geography Education in Oregon at Portland State University. They offer additional atlases, lesson plans, and other instructional materials. 
• The State of Oregon Law Library provides statewide access to a database called Legal Information Resource Center. A free law library account is required. Click on the database icon for information.