Learning Resource Center
ONLINE CATALOGS
The Marian Central Catholic H. S. Online Catalog provides book titles, cover pictures and reviews for resources available to Marian students within our library.
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LIBRARY DATABASES
Science In Context is an engaging online resource providing contextual information on hundreds of today’s most significant science topics. By integrating authoritative, curriculum-aligned reference content with headlines and videos, Science In Context draws students into the subject matter, showing how scientific disciplines relate to real-world issues, from weather patterns to obesity.
EBSCO Host provides articles and material from magazines, journals, newspapers, encyclopedias, biographies, radio and television transcripts, country, state and province reports, primary source documents, as well as photos, maps and flags, AP sources and teacher resources.
First Search is a statewide Illinois catalog with 14 databases, including journal indexes and abstracts, online reference materials and book-holdings.
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center is a one-stop 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.