Don’t forget, you can search MECS library catalogue from any computer on the school intranet using Bibliotech.
Try out Weblinks – a subscription database, also on the intranet
Internet searching for students.
- FUSE – for Primary students
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FUSE – for Secondary students
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Kids Click! – a search directory for kids, organised by librarians
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GoGooligans – a simple, child-friendly, filtered search engine
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Ask Jeeves for Kids – ask your question in plain English
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Sweet Search – allows you to choose what kind of search you want. Good links to “How to research better”
- Image/ music searching – using Creative Commons – owners have given permission to use their images and music, provided you name them as owners.
- CC Search
- Google Advanced Search – scroll to bottom and select “Usage rights” and ‘free to use or share’
Research tips from the State Library of Victoria
Primary sources
- State Library of Victoria – see the links to many other sources
- Trove – National Library of Australia (you will have to register – free)
- Smithsonian, USA
Evaluating websites is very important –have a look at this Glog
Learn how to search
Choose the Best Search for Your Information – for older students.
NoodleQuest – will point you to suggested search engines for your needs.
How to write a bibliography
Simple bibliography generator – select the type of information, then fill in the boxes. Copy and paste the results into your work. (On Scotch College website)