Homework Help Center | San Diego Public Library

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Free online help for classroom assignments!
* Free at all San Diego Public Library locations or with a valid library card.

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Resources for Educators and Parents

* Open every day from 1:00 to 10:00 p.m.! Connects students kindergarten through adult with expert tutors for live, one-on-one help with homework assignments in math, science, English and social studies. Spanish-speaking tutors also are available from 3 to 7 p.m. (Sunday to Thursday). Students can access Live Homework Help from home or at any city library computer.	* Open 24/7! Integrates thousands of pages of multimedia content, Web links and powerful search capabilities. An easier, faster way to access subjects you are covering in school.
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Open 24/7!
Provides free reference assistance from a trained librarian. Ask a librarian your tough question any time!

Research Databases* Open 24/7!
Links to more than 80 databases including encyclopedias, photos, biographies, maps, science projects and more. Some resources are available in spanish, Recursos en Español (Spanish Databases)*. Try the Homework (Children/K-5)* section for simpler materials.

More Resources for Students

Library Catalog - Find books, videos, music and more at the San Diego Public Library.
Searching the Internet: Guide to the best web resources.
Internet Public Library

For Kids
Teen Space
A+ Reseach and Writing Help
Step by step help for writing a first-class research paper.
Teen Poetry Wiki Express yourself freely in words and find new ways to do it.

ProQuest Homework Central - For homework and study skills, research advice, ideas, and more.
FactMonster - Quick facts on history, people, places, science, sports, words, and more.
New York Times Learning Network (Grades 6-12)
Do Something- Get involved through projects, causes, volunteering, clubs and more
WebExhibits- The arts and sciences, at 72 ppi
How Stuff Works - MP3s for example
College Planning and Financial Aid

Resources for Educators and Parents

Teachers

Get Digital Key Cards for Your Students
Digital Key Cards allow students to access online library resources without needing to obtain a full access library card that requires parent permission. To get these limited access cards for your entire class, it's easy as 1-2-3!

Download a Digital Key Card Form (XLS: 18K)
Fill out the form with your school, grade, and your contact information.
Email it along with the number of cards you need.

Digital Key Card bookmarks will be sent to you for your entire class. If you have additional questions you can contact Young Adult Services Coordinator, Vanassa Goodman at 619-238-6676 or vgoodman@sandiego.gov.

Download Electronic Resources Flyer (8.5 x 11) (PDF: 881K)
Download Electronic Resources Poster (11 x 17) (PDF: 2.1Mb)
Proquest K-12 Educator Tools and Lesson Plans

Parents
Parent Resources Coming Soon!