Online+Reference

toc Welcome to the Online Reference page of the WMS Library Website. Here, you will find links to informational websites, databases and other online resources. The resources are organized according to topic. The corresponding Dewey Decimal numbers are given so you know where to look for books on the same topic.

ART
[|Yahoo Directory - Artists] this is a link to many websites about different artists, architects, etc. Keep in mind, these websites have not been evaluated for you, they are just gathered in one place and organized for your convenience. [|artnet] is a website where people can buy, sell and research fine art online. It's an online gallery network that is aimed at selling and buying artwork, but also provides good examples of art by a specific artist. They show over 150,000 pieces of art and links to reviews and articles about art. [|ibiblio] "the public's library and digital archive" ibiblio is a collaboration of the School of Information and Library Science and the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. This is a link to the Arts and Recreation section which offers links to websites about animators, architects, fine arts, etc. All these websites have been evaluated by the university. [|WebMuseum] The WebMuseum has been designed for academic, educational use and offers reliable information. [|AskART] This is another site aimed at buying and selling art and assessing prices. There are good biographical information and examples of artwork available as well. This is a subscription-based site so the amount of free information available is limited. [|Absolute Arts] - World wide arts resources. This site provides information about art movements and artists and examples of their works. Again, it is a site that is also aimed at buying and selling artwork. [|Famous Artist Gallery] provides galleries of images of the artwork of a variety of well-known artists. Degas, Seurat, Van Gogh, Cezanne and Chagall are among those represented. This site provides artwork, but no information about the authors. [|All Famous Artists]This website offers some biographical info about different well-known authors. Check the [|disclaimer] before you decide to use it.
 * (700's - 700 The Arts – General, 710 Civic/Landscape, 720 Architecture/Design, 730 Plastic arts/Sculpture, 740 Drawing/Decorative Arts, 750 Painting, 760 Graphic arts, 770 Photography)**

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Biography=== [|BBC Historical Figures] Biographies from the Biography Channel- mostly of well-known people. [|Biography Resource Center + Marquis Who's Who®] //Biography Resource Center// combines Gale biographies with related full-text articles from magazines and newspapers, thousands images, and links to vetted websites. Search for current or historic figures based on name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, or gender, as well as keyword and full text. //You can access this database directly from any school computer, but will need a library card number from a public library (like Boston or Wellesley) to access it from a computer outside of school.// [|Biography Resource Center: African Americans] //Biography Resource Center: African Americans// offers narrative and thumbnail biographies about notable African Americans from the respected Gale sources available in the //Biography Resource Center//. Enhancing the reference content are full-text periodical articles, websites, and recent update news briefs. Search on name, personal facts such as birth/death dates and place, occupation, and gender, or combine criteria to create a targeted custom search //. You can access this database directly from any school computer, but will need a library card number from a public library (like Boston or Wellesley) to access it from a computer outside of school.//
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Entertainment=== (**790**)

[|Kiki Magazine] **Pop Culture Universe** Pop Culture Universe is a digital library of information on American and world popular culture, past and present. (You will need a Wellesley Free library card number to access this database)

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General=== [|Brainpop]

BrainPOP is a collection of animated curriculum-based content that is helpful as a teaching and learning tool. WMS now has a subscription that is accessible in school and at home.
 * Username: wmslibrary Password: raiders**

Access to two encyclopedias, newspapers online and resources for teachers as well.
 * [[image:http://taylor.clark.lib.wv.us/grolier.gif width="134" height="68" caption="external image grolier.gif" link="http://auth.grolier.com/login/go_login_page.html?bffs=N"]][|Grolier Online]**
 * USERNAME: wellesley PASSWORD: raiders**

[|Junior Edition - K12] Now with over 330 titles, cross searchable with E-Books, this periodical database is designed for students in junior high and middle school with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more. //You can access this database directly from any school computer, but will need a library card number from a public library (like Boston or Wellesley) to access it from a computer outside of school.// [|Kids InfoBits] Featuring a visually graphic interface the most popular search method is moving from a broad subject to a narrower topic using the subject-based topic tree. The curriculum-related, age appropriate, full-text content is from the best elementary reference sources and magazines. This database covers geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more. //You can access this database directly from any school computer, but will need a library card number from a public library (like Boston or Wellesley) to access it from a computer outside of school.//

//You can access this database directly from any school computer, but from home will need to enter a username and password.//
 * [[image:http://web1.d25.k12.id.us/home/phs/worldbook_student.gif width="160" height="48" caption="external image worldbook_student.gif" link="@http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/home"]]World Book Student**
 * USERNAME: metrowest PASSWORD: regional**

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Geography/Current Events=== [|BBC Country Profiles]

The [|CIA World Factbook] has sections on Regional Maps, Flags of the World, Guide to Country Comparison and World Leaders

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Language=== Online dictionary, thesaurus, Spanish-English dictionary, etc. Outstanding collection of quotation, language and fact dictionaries, as well as a wide variety of fiction, poetry, non-fiction, and dramatic anthologies. Also includes books of etiquette, cooking and more.
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Mango Languages Mango is designed to equip you with conversational abilities from the very start. Mango covers 48 languages and features ESL instruction in English. (You will need a Wellesley Free library card number to access this database

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Literature/Poetry=== [|Bartleby.com] publishes thousands of free online classics of reference, literature, poetry, and nonfiction. Famous Poets and Poems is a free //poetry// site. We have a large collection of poems and quotes from over 550 poets. Read and Enjoy //Poetry//.
 * (800's)**

Literature Resources from Gale Find up-to-date biographical information, overviews, full-text literary criticism and reviews on more than 130,000 writers from all disciplines, time periods and places. (You will need a Wellesley Free library card number to access this database)

[|Literary Reference Center]
//Literary Reference Center™// is a database that provides plot summaries, synopses and overviews, articles and essays of literary criticism, author biographies, poetry, short stories, interviews and more. //Unfortunately, for the time being, a username and password is needed to access LRC from home and school. Username: s9632527 Password: password//

[|Poetry Foundation]The //Poetry// Foundation, publisher of //Poetry// magazine, is an independent literary organization committed to a vigorous presence for //poetry// in American culture **...**

A resource from the Academy of American Poets with thousands of poems, essays, biographies, weekly features, and poems for love and every occasion.

[|ReadPrint] Free online full-text poetry book

Something About the Author Provides illustrated biographies of about 75 children's authors and artists. (You will need a Wellesley Free library card number to access this database)

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Religions=== [|BBC Religions]

World Religions Exhibit Virtual Religion Index [|Internet Sacred Texts Archive] - a collection of the sacred texts of most world religions World Religions Resources - this page is a collection of links to websites either maintained by or about a religion. [| CIA World Factbook - Religions]

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Science/Technology===

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Trusted medical information [|Kids Health]
 * [[image:http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/pix11.gif width="125" height="121" caption="Medline Plus" link="http://medlineplus.gov/"]] ||
 * Medline Plus ||

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Social Studies=== ===|| || || external image 051429.jpg || [|American History Online]=== Spans more than 500 years of political, military, social, and cultural history, highlighting the important people and events of the American experience. **username: wmslibrary, password: raiders**

===|| || ||   || American Indian History Online=== Offers thorough access to more than 15,000 years of Native American culture, history, and heritage. **username: wmslibrary, password: raiders**

===|| || ||   || [|Ancient and Medieval History Online]=== Explores the pre-modern world with in-depth focus on Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia. **username: wmslibrary, password: raiders**

[|BBC Ancient History]

This day in history from the New York Times