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Lindsey Gumb
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Lindsey Gumb
Scholarly Communications Librarian
Associate Professor
Roger Williams University Library
Bristol, RI
Scholarly Communications Librarian
Associate Professor
Roger Williams University Library
Bristol, RI
401-254-3225
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Databases
- Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new windowMulti-disciplinary academic database covering scholarly journals, newspapers, and more. An excellent place to begin your research.
- Browzine This link opens in a new windowBrowse and read RWU's online journals on the web or on your mobile device. Download the Browzine app for mobile devices.
- Education Abstracts This link opens in a new windowIndexing coverage from hundreds of education journals including about 79 journals not covered by ERIC’s CIJE.
- ERIC - Ebsco Interface This link opens in a new windowIndex and abstracts of educational journals and other materials a since 1966. Use this version of ERIC to link to RWU library journal subscriptions not available in the U.S. Department of Educations ERIC interface.
Background info
- Education Week This link opens in a new windowEditorial Projects in Education Is the independent, nonprofit publisher of Education Week and other high-quality print and online products on K-12 education. EPE's mission is to raise awareness and understanding of critical issues facing American schools. It is a 501(c)(3) organization.
- Pew Research Center (Education topics)Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. We conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research. We do not take policy positions.
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowExcellent starting place for gathering insight and exploring the pros and cons of issues in the news.
- New York Times Digital Edition This link opens in a new windowON CAMPUS REGISTRATION: https://myaccount.nytimes.com/grouppass/access"
OFF CAMPUS REGISTRATION: https://rwulib.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://myaccount.nytimes.com/grouppass/access
Register for an Academic Pass with your RWU email address.
Once registered go to www.nytimes.com and login.
Coverage is from 1851 to date, with some exceptions.
For more information on activating your account see: https://rwu.libguides.com/NYTOnline
NYT Mobile Apps for your tablet or smartphone are available at nytimes.com/mobile.
Films & Documentaries
- Films on Demand This link opens in a new windowDigital educational video in humanities, political science, engineering, architecture, psychology and more. Over 6000 titles.
- Kanopy Streaming Video This link opens in a new windowKanopy is a global streaming video service providing access to over 26,000 films across all disciplines. Kanopy's collection includes award-winning films from The Criterion Collection, Kino Lorber, Media Education Foundation, Collective Eye Films, New Day Films, Documentary Educational Resources, California Newsreel and many more.
Web sites for Education
- National Center for Education StatisticsStatistics compiled by the National Center for Education Statistics from 1990 - present.
- EdSurge: The Best in Educational TechnologyA website featuring news, product reviews, events, and other sections for teachers and other faculty on the latest trends in educational technology.
- Google Search EducationAn information-literacy site aimed at K-12 students and their teachers that is a guide to effective Google searching. Content on the site includes lesson plans, activities, and assessments for students.
- EDSITEment!A website featuring lesson plans and links to other educational websites for K-12 teachers and homeschoolers.
- MoMA LearningMoMA Learning provides educational resources for teachers, students, and art lovers on modern art. The site features downloadable worksheets and other resources for classroom learning, as well as browsing links on the history of modern art.
- Open Education EuropaA gateway to educational resources in the European Union. There are links to online courses, educational resources, and papers on educational research and open education.
- International Space StationA section of the NASA website that features news, images, videos, media sources and more on the International Space Station.
- Women in Science on the AirAn educational radio program about women in STEM fields in the past and the present, encouraging young girls and women to explore STEM fields in schools and as careers.
- Street Law, Inc.A nonprofit organization that creates classroom and community programs that teach about law, democracy, and human rights. The site features a Resource Library with links to reports, articles, lesson plans, and more.
- The Center on Congress at Indiana UniversityA website with educational materials, and a list of other resources, focused on educating children about the role of government. The materials on the site are designed for children, but adults can find them useful as well.