| Ask A Librarian
Learn about the four ways to contact a librarian; online, by e-mail, by phone, and in person; and how to best utilize them with your classes.
Interactive Tutorials
Use Hennepin County Library's Interactive Tutorials to practice a variety of skills to improve your knowledge of the library's online resources. A Macromedia plug-in is required; download the plug-in on the tutorials page.
Website Evaluation
Would you like to give your students some tips on evaluating websites? This handy chart shows how to evaluate websites for authority, source, currency, objectivity, and value.
Databases and Websites: What's the Difference?
What's the difference between a database and a website? This is information you will definitely want to share with your students!
Citing Electronic Resources
The Internet Public Library shares the many ways one can cite electronic resources. Connecting to Library Databases
Having trouble connecting to a library database? Try these tips.
Materials by Subject Area
The following are online resource guides for the classroom in a variety of subject areas. Or, if you prefer, print the guides to use as handouts!
Resource Guides
Toolbox for Teachers was created by Hennepin County Library's SWIFT (Student Web Instruction For Teachers) Project.
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