eReference
Welcome to the e-branch of the Portage District Library! Here you will find electronically accessible books, journals, magazines, newspapers, and directories, the majority of which you can access with your library card from home or anywhere.
--College Application e-Reference Titles Databases:
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Guide to thousands of 2- and 4-year schools in the U.S. and Canada. Covers listings and detailed descriptions, degree programs offered, scholarships, and occupational education programs.
Availability:
Anywhere with a PDL resident library card
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Offers test-taking strategies, provides diagnostic tools, reviews key concepts, and includes six full-length practice exams with answers and explanations.
Availability:
Anywhere with a PDL resident library card
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Provides a complete review of each subject area to help score high on the DSST (Dantes Subject Standardized Tests) exams, as well as diagnostic and post-tests for each of the eight featured exams. The DSST program is an extensive series of 38 examinations in college subject areas that are comparable to the final or end-of-course examinations in undergraduate courses.
Availability:
Anywhere with a PDL resident library card
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Provides comprehensive information on sources of education-related financial aid sponsored and administered by private organizations and companies. Covers a variety of programs in all educational areas, including area and ethnic studies, business, computer science, education, liberal arts, medicine, physical sciences, theology and religion, and more. Intended for students and others interested in education funding.
Availability:
Anywhere with a PDL resident library card