Offering School Support and Homework Help

School is in full swing and libraries are a great place to find homework help information, eBook/book assistance and recommendations, genealogy studies, legal and historical references and more. There are some resources with quick links to assist you with patron’s questions on this site, as well as through the Delaware Libraries’ LibGuides on a variety of topics.

Don’t forget students can sign up for a public library card or an online card to access Delaware Libraries’ eMedia/online resources!

A great resource is the State funded collaboration between the Delaware Department of Education and the University of Delaware Library, UDLib/Search, that provides online magazines, journals, encyclopedias and training for all K-12 public schools. Patrons can access UDLib/Search via the eMedia page on the Delaware Libraries’ website or directly by visiting the home access page on the UDLib/Search website. Here is a quick overview:

UDLib/Search

UDLib/Search provides free access to Gale product platforms for all Delaware K-12 students (homeschoolers included). This includes encyclopedias and databases to help with math, career and vocational resources and test prep, biographies, histories, and more.

One useful resource, especially for debate teams and writing assignments, is “Opposing Viewpoints,” which gives pros and cons on many current topics.

Here is how to access UDLib/Search:

Go to: https://udlibsearch.lib.udel.edu/home.htm

Scroll down to #2 in the middle column to choose a grade level and access the databases

Username: udlibsearch

Password: Contact Ask a Librarian Delaware

For more about UDLib/Search, see the “About” page at: http://udlibsearch.lib.udel.edu/

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Stumped? Don’t give up! Consult with your colleagues…

If you find you have a question that is just a bit beyond your expertise, reach out to the Ask a Librarian Delaware/Reference Services Group through our Reference email listserv. We have history and genealogy buffs, legal, legislative and health/medical specialists and others who can help you with your patron’s in-depth question. It’s helpful to let patrons know you are consulting with your colleagues as this may take a few days. Most often than not, our library patrons appreciate the extra step you’ve taken to find the information they need.

You can also check on the “Reuse Answers” area of AaLDE/LibAnswers, visible on the right when you are logged in and ready to answer a patron’s question. Since we tag questions with keywords and organize FAQs with Dewey Delaware Topics, possible relevant answers can be reused from providers of this service as well as through the growing FAQ options.

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