1. Mrs. Jacobs Teacher Librarian VMHS
Research Strategies
Mrs. Jacobs
Teacher Librarian
VMHS

2. Mission Statement/Goals
The Mission of the Vista Murrieta High School Library is to create a supportive learning environment that fosters an appreciation of literature, information literacy, and lifelong learning.
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3. Hours and Procedures 7:00 to 3:30 Monday through Friday
9:30 to 3:30 Late Start Days
Students Must have their student ID to check out books
Students need a pass from their classroom teacher during class time
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4. Library Staff Mrs. Jacobs – Teacher Librarian
Mrs. Smith – Library Technician
Mrs. Mayberry – Library Technician
ext – Front Desk
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5. Library Web Page – Portal to the Universe!
Upcoming Library Events and News
New Books – Digital Book Talks
Library e-catalog
Links to Online Databases
Resources for class projects
MLA Help
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6. Home Access 24/7 Accessible from any computer with internet access
Password protected
Links to programs from Library web page
Virtual Library to your home

7. Online Database vs. Google
Subscription Fee
Free
Current and up-to-date. Timely research.
General. Quick and easy for small tasks
Print documents accessed electronically
Websites could exist only in cyberspace
Editorially selected quality articles that are reviewed and updated regularly and meet K-12 curriculum and state standards.
Less than 10% of Google is K-12 curriculum-relevant and is focused mostly on consumer related information
Responsible person(s) clearly identified
Links to info can be outdated and/or from sources unknown or open to question
Author may be difficult to ascertain
No ads. The focus is work
Ads and links are sought for profit

8. Periodical Research- Online Databases
What is a Periodical?
Something that is printed on a regular basis
Monthly or weekly magazines
Daily newspapers

9. E- catalog Books in our Collection Search the Web Resource Lists
Teacher Reading Lists
Research Projects
Monthly Highlights
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10. E-Catalog and WebPath Express
Allows you to search the internet through our Library Catalog
Replaces search engines like Google or Bing
Academically sound websites
Saves time

11. EBSCO
EBSCO contains the Full-Text (the complete articles) of the magazines and newspapers
200 Different Newspapers from across the United States
New York Times
Wall Street Journal
2000 Magazine Titles
Time
Oxford University Press

12. E-Books
Quality Reference Books Online – accessible to unlimited number of students at one time
Arts and Humanities Through the Eras, Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion, History Behind the Headlines, St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture, and Science and Its Times: Understanding the Social Significance of Scientific Discovery, Encyclopedia of Religion, Encyclopedia of World Biography, American Decades, American Decade Primary Sources, Dictionary of American History, Encyclopedia of Food and Culture, Major 21st Century Writers, Countries and their Cultures, Gale Encyclopedia of Science and Encyclopedia of Bioethics

13. BOOK CITATION: ONE AUTHOR
Author’s Last Name, First Name
__________________________________.
Title of Book _______________________.
Place of Publication_________________________:
Publishing Company__________________,
Year of Publication___________________.
Bibliography Cards
Online Citation Programs
MLA Template

14. Q&A
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15. Summary
Our school library is more than just books- it’s a learning hub with a full range of print and electronic media that support student achievement.
These resources include:
Books
Magazines
Computers
Online Databases
Reading Enrichment Programs
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16. VMHS Library Web Page