Mrs. ForbesSSHS Library Media Center How to access the “LIBRARY WITHOUT WALLS” THE ELECTRONIC LIBRARY COLLECTION

Mrs. ForbesSSHS Library Media Center COMPUTER RULES AND NETTIQUETTE ID card must be submitted to library staff No personal , checking , or chat No playing games on computers

Mrs. ForbesSSHS Library Media Center COMPUTER CATALOG (LIBRARY BOOK SEARCH) 4 different types of searches: –subject –author (last name first) –title –keyword It is always good to conduct more than one type of search to assure you find all relevant sources

Mrs. ForbesSSHS Library Media Center LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER WEBSITE “Library Without Walls” Students can obtain homework, reference, and research assistance SSHS students may access commercial databases at home at no cost

Mrs. ForbesSSHS Library Media Center A look at the SSHS “Library Without Walls” Program

Mrs. ForbesSSHS Library Media Center COMMERCIAL DATABASES Commercial databases provide an extensive electronic “library without walls”; these resources can be used without cost to SSHS students There are a few commercial databases you should know about; they include resources from Gale.

Mrs. ForbesSSHS Library Media Center Student Resource Center Gold This database provides: –A fully integrated database containing thousands of curriculum-targeted primary documents, biographies, topical essays, background information, critical analyses –Full-text coverage of over 1,000 magazines, newspaper, over 20,000 photographs and illustrations, and more than 34 hours of audio and video clips –A student health module

Mrs. ForbesSSHS Library Media Center Biography Resource Center Full-length biographical articles from award-winning biography reference books Current newspaper and magazine articles Corresponding websites of interest

Mrs. ForbesSSHS Library Media Center Literary Criticism Literature Resource Center – an extensive collection of literary criticism essays, plot summaries, author biographies, and websites Scribner Writers Series – includes 15 – 20 page signed essays on more than 1,600 authors and literary genres The Twayne Authors Series – Twayne World, U.S., and English Authors Series each contain the full text of 200 frequently used Twayne Masters books

Mrs. ForbesSSHS Library Media Center Should juvenile criminals be treated as adults? Should student athletes be tested for performance- enhancing drugs? Does television contribute to violent behavior in children? Is genetic engineering beneficial or harmful to society? Outstanding pro & con essays, websites, and current research on these and many other contemporary controversial topics can be found in this database.

Mrs. ForbesSSHS Library Media Center HOME USE All of these commercial databases can be accessed by students at home. You will be given the user name and password to access this site. Commercial databases are a great, reliable method for attaining extensive, in- depth library research.

Mrs. ForbesSSHS Library Media Center INTERNET RESEARCH The Internet is a wonderful tool, but you must be careful. Beware: Random searches can be time consuming and can lead you astray. There is a lot of info-garbage on the web.

Mrs. ForbesSSHS Library Media Center When surfing the net and choosing your sites, look for sites that demonstrate: Objectivity Accuracy Currency Authority Relevancy

Mrs. ForbesSSHS Library Media Center Recommended Search Engines

Mrs. ForbesSSHS Library Media Center Finding Additional Websites Once you find a good, reliable website, check that website’s recommended links for further research, but don’t get too lost in the web.

Mrs. ForbesSSHS Library Media Center Remember the SSHS Library Media Center Website Student Resource Page (for homework help in all subjects) Library Without Walls (Commercial Databases)

Mrs. ForbesSSHS Library Media Center Now You Are Ready Now you are ready to complete the electronic portion of the library orientation. Return to your small groups and together work on the electronic library orientation sheet.

Mrs. ForbesSSHS Library Media Center The Countdown Has Begun

Mrs. ForbesSSHS Library Media Center The Countdown Has Begun

Mrs. ForbesSSHS Library Media Center The Countdown Has Begun

Mrs. ForbesSSHS Library Media Center The Countdown Has Begun

Mrs. ForbesSSHS Library Media Center The Countdown Has Begun

Mrs. ForbesSSHS Library Media Center The Countdown Has Begun

Mrs. ForbesSSHS Library Media Center How to access the “LIBRARY WITHOUT WALLS” THE ELECTRONIC LIBRARY COLLECTION