LibGuides: Education Resources: Reference Materials

Select OhioLINK Full Text Online Reference Books

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Off Campus:

1. Select Institution: University of Rio Grande & Rio Grande Community College.

2. Your Barcode or Username is simply an “S” followed by your Student ID Number (Example: S300123456).

3. Your PIN is the last four digits of your Social Security Number (Example: 1234).

INFOhio

Offers equitable access to quality resources and cost-effective instructional and technical support for each student, educator, and parent in Ohio.

Contact Davis Library for Current Username and Password

Email:refdesk@rio.edu

Circulation Desk - 740-245-7005

Reference Desk - 740-245-7005

Print Reference Books on Main Floor

Miscellaneous Educational Resources - Print Books, Main Floor Davis Library

Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Call Number: R 103 E56
Use the Index in Volume 8.
Encyclopedia of Psychology
Call Number: R 150.03 E56
Use the Index in Volume 4.
Encyclopedia of Religion
Call Number: R 203 E56
Use the Index in Volume 16.
Encyclopedia of American Social History
Call Number: R 301.0973 E56
Encyclopedia of Sociology
Call Number: R 301.03 E56
Use the Index in Volume 4.
International Encyclopedia of Communications
Call Number: R 302.2 I61
Use the index in Volume 4.
Encyclopedia of Marriage and the Family
Call Number: R 306.803 E56

Other Reputable Education Reference Websites

Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)
Information on the rights, education, and well-being of children.
ChildStats.Gov
Child and family statistics.
Common Core State Standards Initiative
Maintained by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center), this provides access to standards, as well as supporting information and resources.
Digital Librarian: Education
Education websites maintained by a librarian.
Early Childhood Teacher
Information on teaching certifications in each state, including early childhood education (ECE) degree programs, professional organizations and jobs and blogs.
Educator's Reference Desk
Links to lesson plans, resource guides, and ASKERIC question archives.
INFOhio
A statewide cooperative school library and information network that supports students, educators and parents. INFOhio's components include electronic resources for schools, instructional development for teachers, and school library automation -- all promoting information literacy and media literacy through the use of technology.
LearnZillion
Math and English Language resources for grades 2-12 developed from the Common Core State Standards.
National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES)
From the Institute of Education Sciences (IES).
National Center on Education and the Economy (NCEE)
This focuses on standards, instructional systems, and assessment designs.
Ohio Education Laws from the Revised Code
School Law in Ohio.
RAND Corporation: Education Division
This strives to bring data and analysis to education policy.
SERGE: Special Education Resources for General Educators
Information and activities for general classroom educators to address the needs of students with disabilities.
US Department of Education - Research and Statistics
Satistical information from various research organizations.
What Works Clearinghouse
From the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), this reviews research on different programs, products, practices, and policies in education.