Salem Public Library has resources to help you get started with a homework project.

Get a Library Card

Get a Salem Public Library card and you can access resources from home or remotely. Check out books, DVDs, and more.

Use Online Homework Tools

Databases give you digital access to articles and information from magazines, newspapers, journals, and reference materials like encyclopedias. They offer reliable, high-quality information for research and may also include images, maps, videos, biographies and science project ideas.

Below are some of the most popular databases by grade level. For more options, visit the A to Z list of all online resources page.

• Gale eBooks
  Access a collection of online encyclopedias and specialized reference books, including titles in Spanish.
• Gale in Context - U.S. History
  Explore current and historical information about events in U.S. history.
• Gale in Context - Elementary
  Find information on topics like current events, arts, science, health, people, government, sports, and history.
• Gale in Context - Middle School
  Discover resources on social studies, world cultures, geography, and current events.
• Gale In Context - High School
  Search for general information in online reference books and magazines. A Salem Public Library card is required.
• Gale OneFile - News
  Access over 2,300 major U.S. regional, national, and local newspapers, as well as leading international titles.
• National Geographic Kids
  Learn about social sciences, animals, countries, endangered species, current events and more.
• Northwest Digital Heritage
  Explore historic materials from over 250 libraries, museums and organizations in the Pacific Northwest.
• Opposing Viewpoints
  Research both sides of controversial topics.
• Oregon Historical Society Digital Collections
  Access manuscripts, photographs, films and oral histories from the Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
• Oregon Digital
  View more than 500,000 digitized works from the University of Oregon and Oregon State University, including photographs, manuscripts and publications.

Chat with a Librarian @Answerland

Answerland staff will try to help you find resources that help with your project. The first time you use Answerland, it should be to find out what, who, or when. Librarians will direct you to resources, but will not be able to answer specific questions.

Remember, you are chatting with a live librarian who may be busy chatting with other people too. Please be courteous and patient with the librarians.

Get Help from Library Staff

Are you ooking for books and information to help with a school assignment, or do you need help finding something good to read?

• Call: 503-588-6315
• Email: libraryyouthservices@cityofsalem.net