Parents & Teachers
The Urbandale Library offers many services and resources for parents and teachers.
Online Databases
The Urbandale Public Library subscribes to numerous databases to assist all age groups with learning, research, and information. Here are just a few databases that could help your child or student excel during their learning years. If you have problems accessing the databases using your library barcode, please contact the reference desk staff at (515) 331-4488.
Novelist K-8
Find fiction titles for students in grades K-8. Teachers and parents can use thousands of subject headings to find titles on any instructional topic for every grade level. Students can use favorite authors or titles to find more books that they will enjoy reading. Readers can find the next book in their favorite series. Includes full-text reviews from trusted sources such as School Library Journal and Booklist. This database is accessible from within the library from all public access computers, as well as outside the library with a user ID and password, available by contacting the library at (515) 331-4488. (http://search.ebscohost.com/)
LearningExpress Library
An interactive online learning platform featuring over 770 practice tests, tutorials, and eBooks related to basic skills improvement in reading, writing, and math, for all ages. You’ll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results. Library card barcode number required for remote access. (http://www.learningexpresslibrary.com/)
Mango Languages
An online language learning system teaching practical conversation skills for real communication. It’s the fast, easy and effective way to learn to speak a foreign language. Library card barcode number required for remote access. (http://libraries.mangolanguages.com/urbandale/start)
Click here for our complete list of databases
Weblinks
A list of helpful web links for parents and teachers coming soon.
Youth Group Library Tours
-Does your homeschool student/group need help learning about the library?
-Does your boy scout troop have a badge to earn?
-Would your day care or pre-school like to hear some stories?
-Do your students need extra resources for their reports?
Youth Services Staff would be glad to arrange a tour or visit to fit your needs. Please contact us at 331-4490 or email us and we will be glad to assist you. We can also visit your site if that is more convenient.
