The SHS Media Center has a number of print and digital resources for student research, however, it is not exhaustive.
This guide provides support for those who are searching for information beyond the curated resources from the media center.
Key Take Aways
Students will be able to evaluate the authenticity, accuracy, appropriateness, and bias of an online source.
Students will be able to use and access resources from the Boston Public Library
As you do your research, it may be difficult to find the sources that best fit, so it is important to evaluate your sources based on your information needs. Sometimes you will need a source with the most current up-to-date information available, and other times you will not. Or you may need to evaluate your need for an objective versus biased perspective.
Examine the source and ask yourself these 4 questions:
But also read laterally, for a more thorough evaluation:
Look beyond the original source to investigate claims, authors, and organizations.
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There are many digital resources provided through our public libraries.
Boston Public Library offers eCards to all residents of Massachusetts. You can get or renew your BPL eCard here.
Residents of Shrewsbury can also get a Shrewsbury Public Library Card. Residents can apply online. The link is here.
Once you receive your library card information by email or mail, click here for a Google Doc template to save your BPL ecard.
