Explora is a research tool designed for students, educators, and lifelong learners who want reliable, easy-to-find information across many subjects. It offers curated articles, biographies, primary sources, and reference content from trusted magazines, journals, and books. Users can search a single topic or browse by category to explore ideas and gather background information. With intuitive filters and clear search results, Explora supports homework, projects, and independent learning.
Quick-Start Guide
- Go to the ORL website and open Online Resources.
- Select Explora.
- Sign in with your library card.
- Search for a topic or browse categories for research ideas.
- Use filters such as publication date, source type, or reading level to refine results.
- Open articles to read, save, cite, or organize in your personal dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What can I find in Explora?
A: Explora includes full-text articles, primary sources, biographies, reference materials, ebooks, news, and multimedia content covering thousands of topics.
Q: Is Explora suitable for students?
A: Yes. Explora is designed with student researchers in mind and provides age-appropriate, vetted sources that are safer than open-web searches.
Q: Can I filter results to match my reading level?
A: Yes. Explora allows users to limit articles based on reading level to help find content that is suitable and understandable.
Q: Does Explora help with citations?
A: Yes. Each article includes a citation tool that formats references in MLA, APA, and other styles.
Q: Can I save my research?
A: Users can create a personal account to save articles, make folders, and organize projects, or save content to cloud storage tools offered within Explora.
Q: What subjects does Explora cover?
A: Explora includes content from many disciplines, including history, geography, literature, science, technology, arts, social studies, world cultures, and more.