Virtual Library

MISSION STATEMENT

Through the online remote access to the Virtual Library, La Salle Academy provides reference and research databases, and websites, to the high school academic community. These resources, delivered in a technologically rich and nurturing environment, promulgate a love of life-long learning, and the advancement of knowledge, for the common good.

DATA BASE

https://www.nypl.org/collections/articles-databases

The New York Public Library link allows students access to various databases by way of their membership/ library card. Through the various databases, one can research any academic subject. If students have questions, they should contact either the New York Public Library or ask their English teacher for additional help when researching their topic.

http://www.jstor.org/

JSTOR is a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary resources.

* Please contact your respective English Teacher for Login and Password!

CITATION RESOURCE

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl

A great citation resource for all subjects, The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University houses writing resources and instructional material. Please use this resource when citing all sources used for assignments completed in all classes.

MATH RESOURCES

http://mathbits.com/

Mathbits is a site devoted to offering fun, yet challenging, lessons and activities in high school (and college level) mathematics and computer programming for students and teachers.

https://emathinstruction.com/

Emathinstruction offers courses, workbooks, and software downloads to support the students in math learning.

http://www.purplemath.com/

Purple Math offers math lessons which emphasize the practicalities of math, dependable techniques, and common student mistakes.

https://www.khanacademy.org

Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom.

RELIGION RESOURCES

https://www.lasallian.info/

Lasallian.info offers information on the Mission, Vocation, and Founder Saint John Baptist de La Salles.

http://w2.vatican.va/content/vatican/en.html

This site offers resources from the Holy See.

www.catholic.org/

Catholic.org offers Catholic news and information.

https://www.catholic.com/

Catholic.com offers information on contemporary issues related to the Catholic Church.

http://www.usccb.org/

This is the official site of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

SCIENCE RESOURCE