Author Archives: Deborah Mole

Did you know that online tutoring is available?

Thanks to the Alaska State Library, all Alaskans have access to Live Homework Help, 7 days a week from 12:00 noon until 2:00 AM.  This online tutoring service is offered as one of the Alaska State Library’s SLED (Statewide Library Electronic Doorway) databases.  The website for SLED is  http://lam.alaska.gov/sled/

Tutors knowledgeable in curricular content from kindergarten through entry-level college courses are available through SLED.  If you have questions about this or other resources, Ask A Librarian!  Email a librarian, stop by the Consortium Library, or call the Consortium Library to ask a question at 907-786-1848.  Consortium Library faculty are here to help!

Research about Alaska abounds at UAA – from salmon industry trends to …

natural gas pipeline policy to Alaska’s teacher turnover, supply and demand.  The Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER) offers free access to Alaskan social and economic research online for students and community to explore.  Search ISER Publications, or check out the Center for Alaska Education Policy Research (CAEPR).  At CAEPR’s page, you can find a link to the publication, “Alaska Teacher Turnover, Supply and Demand:  2013 Highlights.”  If your area of interest is in the area of crime statistics, policing or victimization, check out UAA’s Justice Center’s Research.  For information about other Alaskan topics, please ask a librarian (786-1848)! We are here to help!