• Columbia Public Schools Digital Resources  - Secondary

    Below is a list of library resources and online databases available to secondary students in Columbia Public Schools through ClassLink. 

    *ClassLink provides OneClick, single sign-on access to CPS applications such as online textbooks, library research resources, and other digital instructional tools.
     
     Secondary Databases   Description
    Destiny Discover Destiny Discover Search your school's books, eBooks and digital resources in one easy place with Destiny Discover.
    Schoology

    Schoology

     
    The CPS online learning, classroom management, and social networking platform for students to access digital classroom resources. 
     
    Biography

    bio

    		Combines award-winning biographies from respected Gale Group sources. Includes full-text articles from hundreds of periodicals. 
    Culturegrams

     

    Culturegrams

    		Experience the world through detailed cultural information on more than 200 countries.
    Discovery Education

    Discovery Education

    		 Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-based digital content for K-12, transforming teaching and learning with award-winning digital textbooks, multimedia content, professional development, and the largest professional learning community of its kind.
    EBSCOHost Explora Middle / High School explora
     
    Contains full text for 1,700 periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues, and more. Resources arranged by grade level.
     
    Flipster flipster

    Access magazine from a variety of publishers via a web browser or custom app made specifically for the iPad or iPad mini. Download magazines to read offline, anytime, anywhere.
     Heritage Quest

     hq

    HeritageQuest® Online is a comprehensive database of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids. It delivers an essential collection of genealogical and historical sources—with coverage dating back to the 1700s. 
    Learning Express Library LELib

    Offers practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information to increase test taking success. Students must create an account in Columbia Public Schools prior to using at home.
    Opposing Viewpoints  

    gale  
     
    This source for information on today's hottest social issues features viewpoint articles, topic overviews, full-text magazine and newspaper articles, primary source documents, statistics, images and podcasts, and links to websites. 
     
    Science Reference Center S Ref Cent

    More than 4,000 full text articles covering biology, chemistry, earth & space science, the environment, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, and wildlife.

     
    Sora

    Sora

    		Access the Columbia Public Schools Overdrive collection (eBooks and audiobooks) with your CPS login on a variety of devices. For more information, contact your building Media Specialist or Overdrive support. 
    World Book 

    WB

    Contains easy-to-read articles, multimedia, comparison tools, interactive games and activities, and resources.