AHS Library
ARROYO HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY
Welcome to the AHS Library!
Library Hours
MONDAY – FRIDAY
7:30 A.M. – 3:45 P.M.
Reading Apps
Homework Help
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Brainfuse HelpNowOn-demand help from a live, online tutor. Available daily from 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM, in English, Spanish, and Chinese. Subjects include math, science, social studies, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state standardized tests. Use your LA County Library card and PIN number to access.
Databases
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Britanica SchoolGeneral encyclopedia articles of various subjects
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Britannica EscolarGeneral encyclopedia articles of various subjects in Spanish
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ProQuest eLibraryResearch articles through magazines and newpapers
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ProQuest Central StudentComprehensive database of multiple subjects
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Research CompanionLearning modules and tools designed to help with the research process
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CultureGramsInformation about countries around the world, U.S. states, and Canadian provinces
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ProQuest SIRS DiscovererA multidisciplinary database covering a range of curriculum areas
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SIRS Issues ResearcherGeneral information, pros, and cons on current social issues
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Alexander StreetAn extensive collection of movies, music, and primary sources
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PBS Video CollectionA collection of more than 1,800 video documentaries and series from PBS
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Science InteractiveScience interactive 3D models and related reference articles
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Environmental StudiesFocuses on the study of sustainability and the environment
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LA County Public Library DatabasesAccess more databases with your LA County Public Library Card
Research Sites & Primary Sources
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JSTORDigital library providing access to millions of academic journal articles, scholarly books, primary sources, images and audio/video across various disciplines, primarily humanities and social sciences.
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Google ScholarGoogle Scholar is a free, specialized search engine from Google that indexes scholarly literature across many disciplines. It includes articles, theses, books, abstracts, and more resources.
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California State University Long Beach University LibraryA listing of databases free on the web for anyone. All of the databases listed were selected by CSULB subject librarians.
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Library of CongressThe Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, with millions of books, films and video audio recordings, photographs, newspapers maps and manuscripts in its collections.
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National ArchivesThe National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the nation's record keeper. It is a great resource for primary resource.
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CalisphereCalisphere is a gateway to digital collections from California's great libraries, archives, and museums. Discover over 2,125,000 images, texts, and recordings--and counting!
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StoryCorpsStoryCorps reminds the nation that every story matters and every voice counts. Since 2003, StoryCorps has given a quarter of a million Americans the chance to record their stories. It is the largest single collection of human voices ever gathered.
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Gilder Lehrman InstituteThe Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is the nations's leading American history organization dedicated to K-12 education. This is a great resource for AP U.S. History students.
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The Avalon ProjectDocuments in Law, History, and Diplomacy
Citation Tools
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Bibliography.comCitation generator for MLA, APA, and Chicago styles
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Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)Cite your source automatically in MLA or APA format
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MyBibGenerate bibliographies, citations, and works cited automatically
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Citation MachineWriting and citation guides for your paper
LA County Library
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LA County LibraryHomepage for LA County Library
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Resources for StudentsHomework help, digital learning tools, or want to learn more about the Student Card