These online resources provide up-to-date, reliable and school-appropriate information. These resources are excellent sources for research in any content area.  

 Britannica
A simple keyword search will result in access to encyclopedia articles, videos, images, suggested websites and more! Students can listen to articles and articles can be translated to any language.

Log-in should be automatic when accessing form school. From home use the info below.
username: shenandoah
password: Ktwelve

Explora (click Explora on this page)
EBSCO’s Explora is a user-friendly search tool that supports both research and instruction. Explora searches across the following resources.
When accessing from home - username: valib password: va@lib1

Junior Library Guild digital - ebooks and audiobooks (new selections added monthly)
This subscription is provided through FindItVA.

Smithsonian Institute 

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, shaping the future by preserving heritage, discovering new knowledge, and sharing our resources with the world.

Procon.org

Pros and cons of controversial issues. Read pro and con arguments for and against topics such as medical marijuana, euthanasia, prostitution, gun control, and more.