researchIT CT - Information

researchIT CT is the Connecticut State Library’s FREE research engine for use by libraries, schools, faculty, students, and residents throughout the state.

researchIT CT is part of the Connecticut Education Network. It provides all students, faculty and residents with online access to essential library and information resources. It is administered by the Connecticut State Library in conjunction with your local library. Through researchIT CT, a core level of information resources including secured access to licensed databases is available to every citizen in Connecticut. In addition, specialized research information is available to college students and faculty.

The Goals of researchIT CT are:

• To ensure universal access to a core level of library and information resources for every resident of Connecticut through their public library, school, college, and from home.
• To help provide necessary information resources to every school in Connecticut so that all students are prepared to function in an information society.
• To provide information resources to the increasing number of students taking advantage of on-line courses at Connecticut's colleges and universities.
• To support the information needs of all Connecticut citizens.

• For educators and students looking to find open and free access to e-resources, use this link from the Connecticut State Library.
• Ancestry provides free at-home resources and access to new 500 million National Archive record and at-home history lesson plans.
• DigitalLearn.org is PLA’s online hub for digital literacy support and training. Included in DigitalLearn.org is a collection of self-directed, video-based tutorials for end-users to increase their digital literacy skills.
• Microsoft offers Build Digital Skills. A Digital literacy Course provides foundational skills needed to understand and safely use digital devices, software, and the internet. Participate Safely Online - get tips for protecting your privacy, using the internet safely and combating online bullying and harassment.  Learn How to Code - give kids a hands-on experience with coding with Minecraft Hour of Code tutorials. Sharpen Technical Skills - whether you're just starting or an experienced tech professional, these technical hands-on learning modules can help you arrive at your goals faster, with more confidence and at your own pace. 
• Families looking for at-home learning opportunities might want to try Skypeascientist.com ​The site connects teachers and families with scientists from many disciplines. Children can learn more about a field of study, or what it's like to be a scientist. 
• Open and free content is being provided by JSTOR.
• Exploring Secondary Books and Authors. A collection of videos about favorite books and authors put together by Silas Deane Middle School.
• Connecticut Digital Newspaper Project which includes resources for teachers.
• Access free e-books from Project Gutenberg.
• HathiTrust Digital Library preserves and provides lawful access to 17 million digitized items.
• BiblioBoard offers a free, Open Access platform that you can promote to your patrons today, no subscription needed! This platform includes an assortment of rich historical and carefully curated multimedia content, as well as high-quality open access journals, textbooks, and other open educational resource.

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