Wakefield School subscribes to several databases for student and teacher use.
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Patrons may contact Ms. Clemency in the Treptow Library for user ids and passwords or the reference material in the student and faculty portals.
JSTOR
Prep School/College Level research from scholarly journals
ProQuest
Middle School/Upper School periodical database, elibrary, history study, literature, historical documents, AP science, SIRS researcher for opposing viewpoints and social issues
Encyclopedia Brittanica
This online encyclopedia will search elementary, middle, and high school levels for level-appropriate reference articles, journals, and magazines, great websites, and curriculum-related resources.
INFOTRAC
Lower School/Middle School/Upper School – Expanded database of magazines and periodicals
Bloom’s Literary Reference Online
Middle School/Upper School – Literary criticism, Author Information
Ancient and Medieval History Online
Lower School/Middle School/Upper School – Explores the pre-Modern World with in-depth focus on Egypt Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Great for the study of this time period.
Wakefield Library Collection
This link allows users to search our Lower School collection for grades Pre-K-5th and the Middle/Upper School Collection for grades 6-12.
National History Day
This website provides a wealth of information on National History Day, projects, topics, competition, etc.