El Monte High School

Resources

I. Tutorial for Researching on EMHS Databases, Plus Info on Using Quotes and Citing with MLA!

Click HERE for HyperDoc.

II. EMHS Library Databases and Newspapers

1. ProQuest link  Username: ca4335    Password: 91731

Home Access- Username: ca4335h    Password: 91731

*If the above links and logins do not work, try the links below that are listed one by one.

Proquest Individual Databases:
            Elibrary 
            Culture Grams
            Proquest Central Student
            SIRS Issues Researcher
            SIRS Discoverer
            Proquest Research Companion
            PBS Video Collection

2. Gale Cengage ebooks <-- Click on the name of the website you want to access. As long as you are logged into the browser with your district account, you shouldn't need a password. But if it asks for one, try typing elmonte all one word and lower case. Also, make sure you choose El Monte Union High School District if you are prompted to select your District from a drop-down menu.
Gale Database Resources through CA State Library
Gale Environmental Studies
Gale Interactive Science
Gale National Geographic

3. Encyclopedia Britannica through CA State Library- Brief content summaries on a wide variety of topics.

4. Teaching Books through CA State Library- Find in-depth info on novels and popular books.

5. San Gabriel Valley Tribune 

Access Code: fb5-fie1-u2r

6. Los Angeles Times 

7. Newsela: No Username or Password needed. Read interesting news adjustable to your reading level!

8. EMHS Library site for Internet Research EMHS Internet Research Tips

III. Public Library

For Library Service and Assistance 24/7, click on the link to the public library below.

El Monte Public Library 

Click here to go to the Public Library online databases:  

Schoolwide Library Card: 1111738360167 Pin: 6742

Click HERE for all digital library resources available from the LA County Public Library.

IV. General Resources & Class Assignment Links 

The links below provide curated lists of websites that can be good for researching and school assignments. Links are arranged by subject matter. Please report any dead/incorrect links or send us a link to add through the "Contact Us" tab on the navigation bar.

Researching with Keywords and Evaluating Sources: What to Do Before Searching & Oregon School Library Information

All Subjects

English

Social Science and Life Skills

Science

Science and Math