NSCC Library: English Language Learners (ESL): Library Resources

Getting Started

Do some background reading to get your mind around your topic. Encyclopedia articles can help you understand your topic at a high level. These resources can give you ideas about related topics or ways to narrow your topic down. (Read a-loud and translation)

Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Credo Reference articles have options to translate them. You can find these options in the bar at the top of each entry. Credo Reference material can be translated from and/or into over 5 different languages including Arabic (Urdu), Chinese (Simplified), French, Polish and Spanish.

Find Articles in English with translation available in multiply languages

SNAP!Search: Ebsco Discovery Service This link opens in a new window
In a single search, this tool provides an interdisciplinary approach to your research results. Searches across subject database collections, library locations, and format types.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context This link opens in a new window
Informed viewpoints support learners in developing critical-thinking skills and drawing their own conclusions. Covers current social issues through viewpoints, reference articles, infographics, news, images, video, and audio.
Global Issues in Context This link opens in a new window
International viewpoints on a broad spectrum of global issues, topics, and current events. Featured are issue and country portals that include sources for analysis of social, political, military, economic, environmental, health, and cultural issues.
BrowZine This link opens in a new window
English and Foreign Language Journals
Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
Search a wide range of full-text journals, magazines, books, reports, conference proceedings and Associated Press videos. Includes peer-reviewed content for STEM research, the social sciences, and humanities.

Find Books

HELM Library Catalog This link opens in a new window
Search the NSCC Library and HELM Massachusetts college and university libraries for book and media sources.

Find Streaming Video

Kanopy streaming video This link opens in a new window
Free streaming movie database multiply languages
Academic Video Online (AVON) This link opens in a new window
Find videos of documentaries, interviews, performances, news programs and newsreels. Includes award-winning films, newly released films, and instructional videos.
**When prompted to choose your institution, choose "North Shore Community College."**

Find News

Boston Globe This link opens in a new window
Translation and audio (1980-Present)
New York Times This link opens in a new window
Translation and audio (1980-Present)