Research tools | Education & Homework Help

 Explore different resources to assist with studying and completing homework assignments for kids, teens, and college students.

Spokane Public Library Catalog

Search for books, DVDs, and more in our online catalog. Place holds with your library card and PIN.

EBSCO LEARNING EXPRESS

Find job search and workplace skills improvement; reading, writing, math, and basic science skill building; career certification and license exam prep; high school equivalency, college, and grad school entrance test prep. 

EBSCO POINTS OF VIEW ULTIMATE

This full-text database provides diverse perspectives on hundreds of debate topics and supports in-depth research into global issues, helping users analyze controversial topics, develop critical thinking and improve digital literacy.

LINKEDIN LEARNING

Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts. Get started for free with your library card.

PRONUNCIATOR LANGUAGE LEARNING

Learn over 150 languages, including English for foreign language speakers, with special courses for children and health care workers.

PROQUEST CULTUREGRAMS

Explore cultural and geographic fact sheets on countries, states, and Canadian provinces. 

PROQUEST CURRENT NEWSPAPERS

Digitized versions of The Spokesman-Review newspaper (from 2010 to three months before today’s date), including classified ads and photos.

PROQUEST eLIBRARY

A multidisciplinary database designed for students and educators at high schools, community colleges, and four-year universities providing valuable context for research topics.

PROQUEST HEALTH DATABASE

Journals and magazines covering an enormous range of health subjects, such as research studies, women’s health, nutrition, and diseases

PROQUEST HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS

Discover digital versions Spokane’s historic newspapers, including The Spokesman-Review from 1883 to 2009, and the Spokane Chronicle from 1890 to 1992.

PROQUEST RESEARCH LIBRARY

Provides one-stop access to thousands of full-text periodicals from one of the broadest and most inclusive general reference databases available.

PROQUEST SIRS DISCOVERER

Get homework help with animals, countries, social issues, or famous people with topic overviews and eBooks for elementary and middle school students.

WORLD BOOK STUDENT

Find the full text of The World Book Encyclopedia along with daily current events, assessment tools for educators, and dedicated resource guides to provide blueprints for advanced learning and college and career readiness.

WORLD BOOK TIMELINES

Explore the history of the world through World Book’s Timelines, including creating your own personalized timeline.