LibGuides: Ed.S in Curriculum & Instruction: Research

Accessing GALILEO Off Campus

To access GALILEO from off campus, follow these simple steps:

1. Start on the Lewis Library website: click here

2. Click on GALILEO

3. Type in your keyword/title/subject.

5. Your username and password are the same as your email.

6. You have the option to remain logged in, if you do this, you will not have to keep putting in the username and password.

Digital Resources

Some of your library's reference sources for Education are in the form of e-books and websites. Below is a list of recommended electronic reference sources for education:

CREDO Reference
Call Number: Electronic Reference
Click on the image or title "CREDO Reference" (in blue) to go to this electronic reference source. Additional online reference sources may be found within Lewis Library's CREDO Reference Collection.
Philosophy of education [E-BOOK] : the key concepts by Winch, Christopher
Call Number: E-BOOK (click book title to open e-book)
ISBN: 9780203927588
Publication Date: 2008
This item is an electronic resource. To access, click the book title (in blue) or the book image. The e-book will open in a new window.

Research Books in Print

Encyclopedia of education by Guthrie, James W.
Call Number: REF LB15 .E477 2003 V.1-8
ISBN: 002865594X
Publication Date: 2003
8 volumes available, all copies located in the Reference section, on the main (2nd) floor of Lewis Library.

Some reference sources for education are located in the Ref L section. Others are e-books or websites that can be located through the online catalog.

Featured below are some examples of the most used reference titles for education:

The mental measurements yearbook by Buros, Oscar Krisen
Call Number: REF Z5814 .P8 B91
Publication Date: 1938 -
22 volumes available, from 1949 - 2010 (3rd - 18th edition). All copies located in the Reference section, on the main (2nd) floor of Lewis Library.

Quick Links to Databases

UNESCO (Education Statistics)
Updated statistical information on world education is available here: From pre-primary school enrolment to tertiary graduation rates, the UIS is the leading source for international education statistics. Covering more than 200 countries and territories, the UIS database covers all education levels and addresses key policy issues such as gender parity, teachers and financing.

Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Credo Reference presents content from hundreds of reference books covering every major subject. There are over 2 million entries, 65,000+ images (art, diagrams, interactive maps and photos), and over 93,000 audio pronunciation files. The content is enriched by a network of cross-reference links that cut across topics, titles and publishers to provide accurate, contextual results.
Test Reviews Online This link opens in a new window
Buros web site - index to test reviews