General Research

Some resources require a library card barcode/login. All Burlington-Edison School District students qualify for a free library card.  If you need help logging in, visit the library or email youthlib@burlingtonwa.gov.

Citation generators

Use these sites to create formatted citations and bibliographies for free:

 Mybib 

Zoterobib

Databases

eLibrary
A broad collection of images, videos, eBooks, and newspaper and magazine articles to support a variety of research topics. Includes guides for common assignments.

Gale in Context: High School
Use this if you're looking for something that feels like a textbook or encyclopedia! Explore thousands of topics across subjects including literature, science, history, and social issues using different sources.  

Gale in Context: Middle School
Use this if you're looking for something that feels like a textbook or encyclopedia! Explore the most-studied topics including cultures, government, people, history, literature, and more.

Gale OneFile: High School Edition
Use this if you're looking for scholarly or peer-reviewed sources. Search magazines, academic journals, newspapers, and reference on a range of topics. Best for middle- and high-school students.

Gale Virtual Reference Library
Full-text reference eBooks including encyclopedias. 

SIRS Discoverer
Articles, graphics, and eBooks on a variety of topics for students in grades 1-9. Features include science fair explorer, animal facts, pro/con leading issues, and more.